Re: [MBZ] OT: AliExpress, was: W211 steering wheel buttons

2023-02-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Some card issuers used to have "one time use" numbers that you could use for online shopping. I'm not sure how many still do, I think many have transitioned to "digital wallets" and stuff that I don't understand so refuse to use. On Fri, Feb 10, 2023, at 14:27, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT: AliExpress, was: W211 steering wheel buttons

2023-02-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
If it is above a certain amount I get a ping from my bank to approve the charge, then it goes right through.  I guess sending a CC to any seller has a risk, but over some years I have never had a problem. --FT On 2/10/23 2:02 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: How do you pay on AliExpress? Do you

[MBZ] OT: AliExpress, was: W211 steering wheel buttons

2023-02-10 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
How do you pay on AliExpress? Do you trust sending a cradit card number to China? I tried to buy a SDR radio from them via Paypal, but it fails to complete the process. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803685066126.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.60b17ffc6yE1eD&algo_pvid=82f9f2f2-7515-4c71-9d65

Re: [MBZ] OT AliExpress

2018-08-08 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Deal killer!Scam alert! Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I ordered a bunch of cheap electronic components, first attempt at payment looked like it was accepted then rejected. Tried the order again with a different CC, same thing but then a message saying I had to make a copy of my DL an

Re: [MBZ] OT AliExpress

2018-08-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
On 8/7/18 12:17 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Seems more than a "little sketchy" to me With a copy of the credit card AND a copy of your drivers license, a skilled criminal could build his way into every account of value you have. Back away carefully, keep your hand over your wallet

Re: [MBZ] OT AliExpress

2018-08-07 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Seems more than a "little sketchy" to me With a copy of the credit card AND a copy of your drivers license, a skilled criminal could build his way into every account of value you have. Back away carefully, keep your hand over your wallet On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 7:09 AM, Floyd Thursby via M

Re: [MBZ] OT AliExpress

2018-08-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I ordered a bunch of cheap electronic components, first attempt at payment looked like it was accepted then rejected.  Tried the order again with a different CC, same thing but then a message saying I had to make a copy of my DL and CC and send it to them to verify my identity.  Seems a little

Re: [MBZ] OT AliExpress

2018-08-05 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I did. I was nervous, but the seller delivered to the products to a very slow boat, that landed in Kenya a couple months later, and the cargo was forwarded to Kampala we ordered. The local guy acted as importer and paid the duties. Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Has anyone bought an

Re: [MBZ] OT AliExpress

2018-08-04 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I bought a C4 star diagnostic box, like this: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/High-quality-OBD2-scanner-MB-STAR-C4-for-Mercedes-CAR-and-TRUCK-full-chip-multi-language/3166001_32849379437.html And some small stuff, like an EL50448 TPMS learn tool. https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/

[MBZ] OT AliExpress

2018-08-04 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Has anyone bought anything off AliExpress? --FT Sent from iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.