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  • Tha Dynasty
    BARRY! BARRY! BARRY!
    • Aug 2004
    • 1488

    #1

    eBay question - should i do it?

    SO i put my Motorola Razr phone up for auction on eBay and this guy emails me this...

    Dear Sir/Madam:
    I'm just wondering if you can ship to Philippines? I'd like to buy your item because I need it to send to my cousin for his birthday. I am planning to buy these and would pay you thru my PayPal account using my credit card and I am willing to pay with the BUY IT NOW Price as well as the shipping charges. Here is where I stay for your reference:

    Country:Philippines
    City: Pasay
    Zip: 1300

    Please check the shipping rates at USPS Airmail Parcel Post which usually ships 4-6 days(ETA Only) and kindly advice the grandtotal (Buy It Now price + S/H via USPS 4-6 days), and I will send the funds ASAP.
    Thank you and I'm hoping for your kind consideration.
    it looks pretty legit to me but i emailed him back saying i have no BUY IT NOW price placed on the phone...

    He replies to me saying he is willing to offer $250 excluding shipping and told me to check the shipping cost to the philippines. Should I trust this guy? Thoughts
  • WTF
    MVP
    • Aug 2002
    • 20274

    #2
    Re: eBay question - should i do it?

    No, Do not trust the guy whatsoever. That has scam written all over it.
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    • RoyalBoyle78
      Aka."Footballforever"
      • May 2003
      • 23918

      #3
      Re: eBay question - should i do it?

      Originally posted by Tha Dynasty
      SO i put my Motorola Razr phone up for auction on eBay and this guy emails me this...



      it looks pretty legit to me but i emailed him back saying i have no BUY IT NOW price placed on the phone...

      He replies to me saying he is willing to offer $250 excluding shipping and told me to check the shipping cost to the philippines. Should I trust this guy? Thoughts
      it's fake jus ignore that guy all together, report him to ebay if you like.
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      • RubenDouglas
        Hall Of Fame
        • May 2003
        • 11202

        #4
        Re: eBay question - should i do it?

        you have 100% ZEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERO protection from paypal when shipping internationally..

        they can file with either paypal or their creditcard company and you are screwed..

        DONT DO IT!!

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        • shugknight
          MVP
          • Oct 2004
          • 4585

          #5
          Re: eBay question - should i do it?

          Originally posted by WTF
          No, Do not trust the guy whatsoever. That has scam written all over it.
          Why not? He did say he is willing to pay you through his Paypal account. As long as you get the money, all you have to do is send it to the Phils. If he was the one selling the item, then Id be suspicious. But you cant scam anybody if you pay them first.

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          • RubenDouglas
            Hall Of Fame
            • May 2003
            • 11202

            #6
            Re: eBay question - should i do it?

            Originally posted by shugknight
            Why not? He did say he is willing to pay you through his Paypal account. As long as you get the money, all you have to do is send it to the Phils. If he was the one selling the item, then Id be suspicious. But you cant scam anybody if you pay them first.
            chargebacks and paypal disputes.. Paypal is notorious for that. check out the ebay messageboards.. im not even kidding, you WILL be screwed. just send me the money and ill invest it for you.

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            • Altimus
              Chelsea, Assemble!
              • Nov 2004
              • 27283

              #7
              Re: eBay question - should i do it?

              It been discussed several times in the Ebay forums. Usually all scams start I'm getting this item for my son/cousin/brother and I'm from Nigeria, Italy, etc.

              Is this guy registered with Ebay? What is his feedback and how long has he been a member. All key things to look at.

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              • bravosfan
                All Star
                • Jul 2002
                • 5184

                #8
                Re: eBay question - should i do it?

                That sounds like a sweet phone, can you ship it to Nigeria? I'll pay with Western Union.

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                • DickDalewood

                  #9
                  Re: eBay question - should i do it?

                  Originally posted by Tha Dynasty
                  SO i put my Motorola Razr phone up for auction on eBay and this guy emails me this...



                  it looks pretty legit to me but i emailed him back saying i have no BUY IT NOW price placed on the phone...

                  He replies to me saying he is willing to offer $250 excluding shipping and told me to check the shipping cost to the philippines. Should I trust this guy? Thoughts
                  I just about got scammed by a guy a couple weeks ago who wanted me to ship a 360 to Nigeria. He even sent me fake PayPal forms. Do not do it, I'm telling you right now. He also used the "Buy it now" option. Unless it's shipping here in the United States, tell the guy nice try, F off, and move on...

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                  • Sully
                    Hall Of Fame
                    • Feb 2003
                    • 16003

                    #10
                    Re: eBay question - should i do it?

                    PayPal only...simple as that.

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                    • Vince
                      Bow for Bau
                      • Aug 2002
                      • 26017

                      #11
                      Re: eBay question - should i do it?

                      The Nigerian one is a classic.
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                      • RubenDouglas
                        Hall Of Fame
                        • May 2003
                        • 11202

                        #12
                        Re: eBay question - should i do it?

                        Originally posted by Sully
                        PayPal only...simple as that.
                        if you do choose to accept the payment. read the user agreement. You are not covered under any policy because you would need to follow 5-6 steps, one of which includes sending to a confirmed address ( only UK, Canada, and US addresses can be confirmed) as well sending with online delivery trackability.

                        Even if you were to send the item and the buyer leaves feedback... 6 months down the line, the buyer can file a credit card chargeback, and since you were was not covered under the policy, everything else is left void. If you dont follow the rules, they dont give a crap if emails are sent, phone calls are made, and feedback is left.

                        Paypal runs a tight ship. be careful

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