Ebay question

HyperM3 · 02-15-2008, 11:39 AM

So Im selling something on ebay. Ive been on ebay for over 10 yrs.

So far on this item, Ive gotten 3 people who say they want the item within the next 30-60 mins and are willing to pick it up locally. They all include their phone numbers though and have a decent amount of feedback.

Is this a new scam? I dont feel comfortable selling something to someone so they can pick it up.

just4kickz · 02-15-2008, 11:54 AM

what item is it? and how would they know if they're local? can't you just put that your in the United States for location?

HyperM3 · 02-15-2008, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by just4kickz

what item is it? and how would they know if they're local? can't you just put that your in the United States for location?

Its a cell phone. I think everyone puts in where they are from in terms of state and country.

clark192 · 02-15-2008, 12:08 PM

well, i had a friend do a local pick-up before. some people are honest, too.

but you should try and safeguard yourself as well. if they want to do local pickup, try your best to make them pay on paypal, and then meet them at a VERY public location, if the item is movable. If they want to pay cash on location, then I would probably suggest against this, and just see what you get on the auction.

HyperM3 · 02-15-2008, 12:10 PM

Yeah, I was thinking all that too. Thanks for your input.

just4kickz · 02-15-2008, 12:10 PM

yeah i dunno...people can be real shady. i guess meeting at a starbucks or something would be best.

325 Baller · 02-15-2008, 12:15 PM

ya be careful...Ive sold something in person before-a broken laptop for $350 and the guy was an honest guy, I brought a couple friends with me that stayed a little further away just to make sure the guy wasnt going to try to kill me or something...and go to a public place like a bank or police station or something with some type of security personnel.

mds82 · 02-15-2008, 12:26 PM

Done try any of that stuff alex. just let the item sell as usual. the rest of that crap is SCAMS!

i got fucked on e-bay once by clicking some e-mail link i got from someone who wanted to buy something early. next thing i knew they ha my credit card and a whole bunch of other shit.

777ER · 02-15-2008, 07:50 PM

HyperM3, common ebay buyers...

I was selling my bro's 2004 Daytona 600 motorcycle on ebay, a few days later I get a few emails that they want to see the bike in person and test drive it.

I made it clear that I'm not ending the ebay listing unless it's sold at my asking price and it's paid for before the listing ends.

One of them came over with a pickup truck with his dad from out of state, talked to them and had a look at their drivers license and let them take it out for a test drive on the local street provided one of them stays here and if it's crashed or damaged, it's theirs automatically at the price I'm asking, and any trouble with the law is their problem since the bike reg isn't current and no insurance on it. They took that risk and the test drive went good.
They brought the bike on spot in cash and put it in their pickup truck.

Just be firm and any excuses they pull won't be tolerated...I'm talking about payment for it be in cash or certified check and it must be picked up before the listing ends because you the seller have the right to withdraw or terminate the listing.

As for the cell phone thing, get the $$$ first via paypal or check, when it clears. Ship the item.

Think about it, a cell phone is small and can be hidden or grabbed. They will think you won't really hunt them down for the trouble of a cell phone.

HyperM3 · 02-15-2008, 07:55 PM

^ good points. They all gave me cell phone numbers too in case I wanted to call them and see if there really was a human behind the bidding. I still didnt feel comfortable with it.

Its not a cheap phone either so I honestly would probably go hunt them down. Then again, I wouldnt have gone to the deal unprotected either.

AndrewAZ · 02-15-2008, 08:11 PM

Always meet at a starbucks never have them come pick it up from home.. I have done several local ebay pick ups and as long as they pay cash and meet me at the starbucks of my choice its fine, never had an issue.

just4kickz · 02-15-2008, 08:15 PM

make em pay cash. then theres no check hassle!

wuufer001 · 02-15-2008, 08:42 PM

i think your address is definitely nono for a pick up point. GL

02-15-2008, 11:39 AM	#1
HyperM3 Too many Alex's, from now on, call me Beaufort 361 Rep 6,188 Posts Drives: See Sig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (8)	Ebay question So Im selling something on ebay. Ive been on ebay for over 10 yrs. So far on this item, Ive gotten 3 people who say they want the item within the next 30-60 mins and are willing to pick it up locally. They all include their phone numbers though and have a decent amount of feedback. Is this a new scam? I dont feel comfortable selling something to someone so they can pick it up. __________________ 13 HD FatBob 17 A4 Glacier/Black 1st Edition/Pre+/Sport/EurocodeTMD/Racechip 16 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),13 S6 (gone),10 S4 (gone) 07 335i(gone)
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just4kickz boku no namae ha... 344 Rep 11,023 Posts Drives: 2006 BS 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S. Bay Area, CA + Newark, NJ + ChiCity + True Blue iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	what item is it? and how would they know if they're local? can't you just put that your in the United States for location? __________________ looking for a PreLCI Black Sapphire e90 front bumper without license plate holes "Akimbo shotguns. Broken wrists anyone? And don't give me that 'it's just a game' bull**. Where the are my akimbo interventions then?! One scope on each eye mother**er!!"
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clark192 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 230 Posts Drives: 2006 325i (EU) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bahrain iTrader: (0)	well, i had a friend do a local pick-up before. some people are honest, too. but you should try and safeguard yourself as well. if they want to do local pickup, try your best to make them pay on paypal, and then meet them at a VERY public location, if the item is movable. If they want to pay cash on location, then I would probably suggest against this, and just see what you get on the auction.
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02-15-2008, 12:10 PM	#5
HyperM3 Too many Alex's, from now on, call me Beaufort 361 Rep 6,188 Posts Drives: See Sig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (8)	Yeah, I was thinking all that too. Thanks for your input. __________________ 13 HD FatBob 17 A4 Glacier/Black 1st Edition/Pre+/Sport/EurocodeTMD/Racechip 16 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),13 S6 (gone),10 S4 (gone) 07 335i(gone)
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just4kickz boku no namae ha... 344 Rep 11,023 Posts Drives: 2006 BS 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S. Bay Area, CA + Newark, NJ + ChiCity + True Blue iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	yeah i dunno...people can be real shady. i guess meeting at a starbucks or something would be best. __________________ looking for a PreLCI Black Sapphire e90 front bumper without license plate holes "Akimbo shotguns. Broken wrists anyone? And don't give me that 'it's just a game' bull**. Where the are my akimbo interventions then?! One scope on each eye mother**er!!"
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325 Baller Colonel 283 Rep 2,576 Posts Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	ya be careful...Ive sold something in person before-a broken laptop for $350 and the guy was an honest guy, I brought a couple friends with me that stayed a little further away just to make sure the guy wasnt going to try to kill me or something...and go to a public place like a bank or police station or something with some type of security personnel. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------
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02-15-2008, 12:26 PM	#8
mds82 Major General 375 Rep 5,842 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	Done try any of that stuff alex. just let the item sell as usual. the rest of that crap is SCAMS! i got fucked on e-bay once by clicking some e-mail link i got from someone who wanted to buy something early. next thing i knew they ha my credit card and a whole bunch of other shit.
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02-15-2008, 07:50 PM	#9
777ER Lieutenant 37 Rep 561 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	HyperM3, common ebay buyers... I was selling my bro's 2004 Daytona 600 motorcycle on ebay, a few days later I get a few emails that they want to see the bike in person and test drive it. I made it clear that I'm not ending the ebay listing unless it's sold at my asking price and it's paid for before the listing ends. One of them came over with a pickup truck with his dad from out of state, talked to them and had a look at their drivers license and let them take it out for a test drive on the local street provided one of them stays here and if it's crashed or damaged, it's theirs automatically at the price I'm asking, and any trouble with the law is their problem since the bike reg isn't current and no insurance on it. They took that risk and the test drive went good. They brought the bike on spot in cash and put it in their pickup truck. Just be firm and any excuses they pull won't be tolerated...I'm talking about payment for it be in cash or certified check and it must be picked up before the listing ends because you the seller have the right to withdraw or terminate the listing. As for the cell phone thing, get the $$$ first via paypal or check, when it clears. Ship the item. Think about it, a cell phone is small and can be hidden or grabbed. They will think you won't really hunt them down for the trouble of a cell phone. __________________ -Chris 2007 Montego Blue 328xi Sedan \| Poplar trim \| Steptronic \| Cold Package \| Power front seats w/memory \| Xenon Adaptive Headlights \| PDC \| 2008 Plate LED's \| PBX \| LUX v5.2
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02-15-2008, 07:55 PM	#10
HyperM3 Too many Alex's, from now on, call me Beaufort 361 Rep 6,188 Posts Drives: See Sig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (8)	^ good points. They all gave me cell phone numbers too in case I wanted to call them and see if there really was a human behind the bidding. I still didnt feel comfortable with it. Its not a cheap phone either so I honestly would probably go hunt them down. Then again, I wouldnt have gone to the deal unprotected either. __________________ 13 HD FatBob 17 A4 Glacier/Black 1st Edition/Pre+/Sport/EurocodeTMD/Racechip 16 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),13 S6 (gone),10 S4 (gone) 07 335i(gone)
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02-15-2008, 08:11 PM	#11
AndrewAZ Major 140 Rep 1,243 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Always meet at a starbucks never have them come pick it up from home.. I have done several local ebay pick ups and as long as they pay cash and meet me at the starbucks of my choice its fine, never had an issue.
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02-15-2008, 08:15 PM	#12
just4kickz boku no namae ha... 344 Rep 11,023 Posts Drives: 2006 BS 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S. Bay Area, CA + Newark, NJ + ChiCity + True Blue iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	make em pay cash. then theres no check hassle! __________________ looking for a PreLCI Black Sapphire e90 front bumper without license plate holes "Akimbo shotguns. Broken wrists anyone? And don't give me that 'it's just a game' bull**. Where the are my akimbo interventions then?! One scope on each eye mother**er!!"
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02-15-2008, 08:42 PM	#13
wuufer001 Colonel 403 Rep 2,348 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 M/T Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: DFW, TX//Taiwan//South Africa iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 325i [9.34]	i think your address is definitely nono for a pick up point. GL __________________
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