What is the safest way to sell on our forum?

[sundance]

Ditto to Hogpatrol's statement. usps did nothing for me when a dirtbag cashed my money order and never sent the rifle.(Not from this site) I filed a claim 18 months ago with usps and their website is more than I can navigate. I call them and get transferred around until disconnected. Don't count on them for help.
On the other hand I have received many usps money orders for items sold and I verify them upon receipt and they cash just fine.

 

[gtl1946]

not trying to take this thread over but thank you for bringing it up on this post !! Should be required reading for every member before they buy OR sell and always check the feedback!!! Referring to hogpatrols last post .

 

[nakneker]

I've bought and sold many times on this forum. Ideally I like doing business with members who have a track record, the feedback feature is great for this. I've also bought quite a few items from people with little or no feedback. When this happens I always make a phone call, get an address, check it out on google and ask if they have feedback under the same username on another forum. Most of the time they have a track record on another forum. Bottom line is, if your buyer it's your responsibility to protect your investment with due diligence. If your the seller than your in the drivers seat, its your responsibility to ship promptly after funds are in your account. Providing tracking info helps the buyer feel confident that they have entered into a valid transaction. I also realize that it is the internet and there is always a small possibility of things going bad.

 

[dolek]

Can I hear some examples(without names ) of a Seller getting ripped off by a buyer please ? I don't understand how that can happen unless a Seller ships the item without cleared payment . I see a some heavy paranoia here,are there really that many Buyers out to rip you off ? I would be much more inclined to think a Seller has the upper hand when it comes to being dishonest,at one point in the transaction they have both the item and the money in their possession.Also,the feedback system is not a true read...many sellers do not give feedback . My feedback is a prime example,I have used PP,Money orders and personal checks without a hitch...yet I only have 1 feedback.

 

[hogpatrol]

Can I hear some examples(without names ) of a Seller getting ripped off by a buyer please ? I don't understand how that can happen unless a Seller ships the item without cleared payment . I see a some heavy paranoia here,are there really that many Buyers out to rip you off ? I would be much more inclined to think a Seller has the upper hand when it comes to being dishonest,at one point in the transaction they have both the item and the money in their possession.Also,the feedback system is not a true read...many sellers do not give feedback . My feedback is a prime example,I have used PP,Money orders and personal checks without a hitch...yet I only have 1 feedback.

I see you have little time on this forum. Do a search of scams. You'll find quite a few that surfaced before the present classified protocol was instituted.

 

[dolek]

I see you have little time on this forum. Do a search of scams. You'll find quite a few that surfaced before the present classified protocol was instituted.

I just did a quick search with the word "Scam"...all I see are folks worried about being scammed by a Seller,not a Buyer .Oh well,that's as far as I want to dig for anything negative....not why I am here.

 

[Richard Coody]

i have had very good experiences both buying and selling on this forum. wouldn't hesitate to do it again

 

[rkittine]

I too have had 100% perfect transactions on thie forum, both as a seller and buyer. Unless through a operating business or face to face, there is always a small amount of possibility you can get scammed, but taking all the right steps helps eliminate it.

I have had a number of things send to me prior to me paying for them. Not totally sure I agree with the fact the Buyer must take the greater risk. One of those things was a $9,000 shotgun, though I had a history with the seller.

I normally, write a check (they clear the same day now if deposited before 11:00 AM at most banks) scan and send a copy of it (it has my full name and address on it) along with a copy of the envelope that it is going into, showing a stamp and the sellers address, and I have had many sellers start the shipping process and even sending a tracking number based on just that. I even had someone on this site, that I have talked to but never met, send me two neck turning tools, just to try.

Bob

 

[300_whisper]

I’m a gold contributor and have over 200+ transitions most of which have been by check . I have spent a lot of time and money on this site.What bothers me is the person who has sold 10-20 items and hasn’t taken the time to check out the coments filed on me and for a $35 item want a money order or insisted that they would hold the item for 2weeks until the check cleared. It clears my bank the day you cash it-I’ve checked it out. In short if I’m that untrustworthy,then I’ll save you the possibility of being taken advantage of. Also look at who I’ve done business with and their feedback. I personally don’t want to do business with an individual that paranoid. You will find out that 99.9% of the people on this site are trustworthy,just take the time to check out their feedback OR call them !

I see you have 233 transactions...sadly I only trust sellers with 234 transactions!



I have a whooping 8 myself!

 

[jonbearman]

Like others have said ,get the money or postal money order or whatever and wait till it clears because there are counterfiet postal money orders etc out there.

 

[NorCalMikie]

If anybody is concerned with getting FAKE Money Orders or Personal Checks, Cash works like a dream. The solution to your concerns is very simple. DON'T BUY OR SELL HERE. Problem solved.