Sellers feedback thread

[Chant]

Be carefull with the "Gift" option

1°) I see more and more sellers asking to be paid via Paypal's "Gift" option. I guess experienced members know it, but I'd like to call attention of the new members to the fact that using this option will let you without any protection in case of conflict.
If the seller does not send you the item, you won't be abble to complain, since you did not buy anything, you only send money for free (= gift). Paypal's regular fees are way to high, but they offer you a protection in case of problem.
In addition, the "Gift" option is not always without fees, but they're in fact lower (0,5% instead of 4%).

So, you should use this option only if you have full trust in the buyer.

2°) If you choose the "Gift" option nevertheless, don't write in the invoice "Thanks ! This is the money for [any item]". Paypal's people are not stupid, and they could close your account.

[BSR]

Christian I agree with you theoretically, but what you say about paypal's buyers protection sounds more like an ought-to-be state of things than an actual description of pp's reality. In many cases, if a buyer has been robbed and there is no money left on the seller's account, pp will not give his/her money back to the buyer.

So, the gift option shows of course a degree of confidence that is superior to the usual deal, but the first and only rule is, "gift option" on and off, don't buy anything if you don't have full trust in the seller.

[Venus in Furs]

jcotteri - Can't recommend enough. Excellent to deal with, great communication, very fast shipping.

[beardown]

Another shining review for AKA....always quick, always as described.

[philip nod]

ZBOSS- amazing seller, awesome communication, ships fast, beautiful items, nice guy - a real pleasure to deal with, cannot recommend him enough.

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[AKA*NYC]

Thanks for all the nice words guys.

I think it would be stating the onvious to say that beardown and docintheory are both up there among the best and most congenial individuals on SZ.

[Grazzesto]

Would like to toss out a couple thanks for some pretty cool dudes;

Macro, Vikeid and homi!

Thanks to all three for showing patience with the whole e-check situation, great items & quick shipping. Recommend all three

[curiouscharles]

snafu is a pleasure to deal with. braved suburbia to deliver the goods to my home, with a beer to drink and a canvas bag to fondle. please buy from him.

[whitney]

Christian I agree with you theoretically, but what you say about paypal's buyers protection sounds more like an ought-to-be state of things than an actual description of pp's reality. In many cases, if a buyer has been robbed and there is no money left on the seller's account, pp will not give his/her money back to the buyer.

So, the gift option shows of course a degree of confidence that is superior to the usual deal, but the first and only rule is, "gift option" on and off, don't buy anything if you don't have full trust in the seller.

that's why I think if paypal has "holds" on payments from buyers to sellers, using eBay, they should do that for all business transactions. paypal will hold the money from being accessed by the seller until the delivery confirmation is made or when the buyer gives positive feedback. obviously if you're selling person to person or small business to person outside eBay there's no such thing as pos feedback but making the sellers provide the tracking number would be nice. So once it's confirmed delivered then the seller gets paid! course snads are a complete different story

also paying for stuff via credit card--would that help if the person never delivers? can you do a chargeback on item never recieved?

[AZH]

philip nod, very fast shipping. The item is in great condition as described. Thank you very much.

[curiouscharles]

JetLag, responded to a hopeless WTB thread of mine. Got a hold of me as soon as he was back from Tokyo with pictures as promised. Paid him that night, and my package has already been shipped.

What can I say, amazing guy. Highly recommended.

[thedevilisinthedetails]

Second time buying from J_J and always satisfied. Cannot emphasize on how great it is dealing with her. Highly recommend!

[BSR]

bestial and luxaeterna are great sellers and very nice guys, totally legit

[bestial]

you beat me to it BSR, have had in mind to write here! :)

BSR is superlegit, of course, likewise with JSebbe and snafu whom I bought from and then changed my mind, refunded everything in an instant!

and for the moment I'm dealing with humancrack, nice and legit.

[luxaeterna]

Thanks BSR!