Is It Safe to Buy From eBay?
There are a few things I'm looking at on eBay right now (electronics). Having never used an online auction before, I wondered if it was safe. Are there any questions I should ask the seller before bidding, and will eBay reimburse me if the product isn't what it's supposed to be? Thanks a lot.
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<strong>There are a few things I'm looking at on eBay right now (electronics). Having never used an online auction before, I wondered if it was safe. Are there any questions I should ask the seller before bidding, and will eBay reimburse me if the product isn't what it's supposed to be? Thanks a lot.</strong><hr></blockquote>
No, they won't reimburse you. Don't buy anything from anyone with a substantial amount of negative feeback in their profile. Also, I would only buy big things only from people not only WITHOUT negative feeback, but WITH a bit of positive feeback as well.
There are third party online arbitration services that I have used where problems come up If you are buying a computer, make sure you know what condition it is in and I would make sure you have a picture to look at. I also would make sure it is not a "grey market" machine intended for us another country or what not.
What are you trying to buy?
Generally I only buy from people with at least (5) positive feedback & no negative. If they have a (10) or more rating with only one negative feeback then I usually feel comfortable.
If their item description leaves anything in the air & up for debate make sure you email them & get confirmation before you bid. Also if you pay via paypal then I also send a detailed note of what I'm paying for. This way you have two people in between you. Ebay (who can make trouble for them if they messup) & Paypal (who you may be able to get your money back from, maybe).
As SDW2001 mentioned though their are companies who will act as intermidiarys. If your puchasing something expensive you may want to use this. <a href="http://www.escrow.com" target="_blank">www.escrow.com</a> .
Generally, buying something from a person who has massive positive feedback like the one you mentioned is pretty safe. With expensive items, an escrow service may be a good idea.
generally you're safee when buying mac stuff because mac peple are generally cool :cool:
I really dislike auctions, but if it is the only way to go, and it seems legitimate, go for it.
-alcimedes