In the past, I've purchased about $15,000 in various items over ebay. I've
never been bitten. If the item is $25 or so, I'll risk a postal money order.
If I know the person, as in I've seen them doing continuous business on ebay
for a year or more, I may risk a bit more. Otherwise, I used an escrow
service. Do not buy a large dollar item without one.
Regards,
Bob...
From: "Skofteland, Christian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> That's really scary. I browse eBay on a regular basis looking for deals
on
> cameras and lenses and put bids on items all the time. I'm very happy
with
> the few items I've won but every time I place a bid I wonder if I'm going
to
> be ripped off.
> From: Mike Johnston [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
>
> I recently had the misfortune to be robbed on eBay. A seller posted six
> cameras that sold within hours of each other. We all learned too late that
> it was a complete scam--the guy collected six money orders and never had
any
> cameras to sell. It was a simple robbery. eBay "fraud protection" covers
you
> up to $200, but beyond that you're on your own. I'm out $325, and I can
ill
> afford the loss right now.
>
> The same guy did the same thing on MSN and who knows where else. His
victims
> on eBay included a Canadian couple who are newly unemployed after 30 years
> (each!) with a paper company, and a Navy Lieutenant and his wife on duty
in
> Japan.
>
> We're pursuing it with the police, but we're having a hard time
interesting
> them in the case. So far it's been nothing but red tape.
>
> Word to the Wise--BEWARE. Always cover yourself on eBay. The online world
is
> changing for the worse with every passing day.
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