Yet another eBay question

[Ralph]

Call E bay. Discuss.

[trener1]

Seems like calling eBay is a huge pain, I think I can just cancel it and give back the money without any repercussions? No?
I am pretty sure that anyhow eBay will say dont worry because they are always on the buyers side, and they will encourage me to ship.

[cmg]

couldn't you just photograph the condition prior to shipping? the buyer is in the pre-scumbag stage hasn't robbed you yet, maybe it's legit.

[Lanternrouge]

I have to agree with the prior posters who recommended getting out of this transaction. What I've learned through unpleasant experiences selling on eBay is that if you have any concerns as a seller, you don't want to go through with the transaction.

That said, it sounds like the buyer here is a freight forwarder, so the issue may have been with one of its other customers. Still, it's not worth the downsides.

[duff_duffy]

I can’t believe I am saying this but my last two calls to eBay have been pleasant regarding both buyer and seller sides of transactions. They helped resolve issues quickly.

Originally Posted by trener1

Seems like calling eBay is a huge pain, I think I can just cancel it and give back the money without any repercussions? No?
I am pretty sure that anyhow eBay will say dont worry because they are always on the buyers side, and they will encourage me to ship.

[trener1]

There are photographs in the eBay posting.
No stock photos but actual photos, but based on that other thread in car forum it looks like that doesn't help you.

[trener1]

I can't even find a phone number on eBay, I am sure that if I spend 10 minutes digging I can pull it up but it seems like they make it difficult to find their number, so I can't imagine that actually talking to someone would pleasant or efficient.

[kramnnim]

https://gethuman.com/phone-number/eBay

[duff_duffy]

I use the eBay app on my phone. There is a help button that connects you to correct person or you can have them call you. It ties into your account so they have all of stuff for the call. That and my craigslist app are great for bike stuff!

Originally Posted by trener1

I can't even find a phone number on eBay, I am sure that if I spend 10 minutes digging I can pull it up but it seems like they make it difficult to find their number, so I can't imagine that actually talking to someone would pleasant or efficient.

[Ralph]

I know that some folks suspect E bay is always out to get you, and PayPal is the tool of the mafia....but that's just not true.

I would call E bay and go over your concerns....and ask how you can protect yourself if you have concerns.

If still in doubt, cancel the sale. But this is most likely a legitimate buyer. You really don't know he is not. Nothing wrong with being careful either.

[thedvlsh1]

Originally Posted by duff_duffy

I can’t believe I am saying this but my last two calls to eBay have been pleasant regarding both buyer and seller sides of transactions. They helped resolve issues quickly.

Same here.

[thedvlsh1]

Originally Posted by trener1

I can't even find a phone number on eBay, I am sure that if I spend 10 minutes digging I can pull it up but it seems like they make it difficult to find their number, so I can't imagine that actually talking to someone would pleasant or efficient.

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