Is Ebay and Paypal safe?

[bombbudpuffa]

http://www.cannabisculture.com/articles/4410.html This is an old article. I was just wonderind if anyone agrees with it and if so...why? I get alot of stuff through these two.

 

[THE BROTHER'S GRUNT]

We order off ebay all the time but use money order's as way of payment.

 

[frankpeterson]

Opencountry,

We think that would fall into the sellers guidlines and should state about returns and / or defects. We would never send anything to paypal even if it was a box of corn flakes. If you didn't get your item, could see it falling into the non paying bidder act. Even if you did pay with your paypal account you could just put services. Although M/O is the best form of payment for these "specific" items. Support your local hydro shop! They work hard so we don't have to.

 

[frankpeterson]

You send paypal nothing. Talk to paypal never, always resolve with the seller first IMHO(starting to really like this IMHO thing). In most cases they are happy to take it back and keep you happy, anything for that positive feedback. No local shop then ebay for sure. If your not local to anything at all then ship away!! Numerous items have been purchased off ebay and after the positive feedback. Tend to never talk to the person ever again. LOL

 

[frankpeterson]

Opencountry,

LOL will keep in mind man, you will tend to notice when people that post a lot are missing. Like Zarnon for example. By the way that seller would get a nice ******** story a long with never buying off them again. Example..."what do you need this light for?" ..............."I need it for my auto shop our previous one went out and this is the same specs as it, thanks." Or some **** like that. Waste no time on peons, but don't be rude at the same time.

 

[Nelson Mutz]

http://www.cannabisculture.com/articles/4410.html This is an old article. I was just wonderind if anyone agrees with it and if so...why? I get alot of stuff through these two.

In 12 plus years on eBay, and 6 plus years of using PayPal, I've only had one bad experience. If I'm purchasing something that is, what I would consider, a "high priced" item [say, over $200], I'll use a money order. And, some seller's just don't use or like PayPal, because of the fees they charge.

One thing I stay away from are the sellers that use the "slick & colourful" web pages, and tools to promote their auctions. My preference is to buy from individuals; a practice I always maintain is to e-mail them with questions. IF they are good about communicating and e-mailing, you will most generally have a good seller; I practice this on items I sell, too, and encourage buyers to ask questions or request additional photos. Largest item I ever sold on eBay was a 1985 Toyota Celica convertible. The person bought it on my recommendation/communication and about 15 digital photos to his e-mail address.

Last, one thing about eBay...if you register a complaint or cannot get a seller/buyer to reply, they will assist you; at least that's been my positive experience. Sorry to soapbox...

Nelson

 

[Nelson Mutz]

always resolve with the seller first IMHO

Ditto!...

Nelson

 

[frankpeterson]

In 12 plus years on eBay, and 6 plus years of using PayPal, I've only had one bad experience. If I'm purchasing something that is, what I would consider, a "high priced" item [say, over $200], I'll use a money order. And, some seller's just don't use or like PayPal, because of the fees they charge.

One thing I stay away from are the sellers that use the "slick & colourful" web pages, and tools to promote their auctions. My preference is to buy from individuals; a practice I always maintain is to e-mail them with questions. IF they are good about communicating and e-mailing, you will most generally have a good seller; I practice this on items I sell, too, and encourage buyers to ask questions or request additional photos. Largest item I ever sold on eBay was a 1985 Toyota Celica convertible. The person bought it on my recommendation/communication and about 15 digital photos to his e-mail address.

Last, one thing about eBay...if you register a complaint or cannot get a seller/buyer to reply, they will assist you; at least that's been my positive experience. Sorry to soapbox...

Nelson

Nelson just summed it all up.

 

[Droster]

I like ebay alot. Infact I just bought a XBOX 360 on ebay last night lol.