For new members, trade/buy/sell carefully....
Just some rules to live by: I might miss something... but this should help any buy/sell process... not every buyer is honest, and not every seller is honest. Anything could happen....
Being on these boards for many years, I've sold/bought/traded so many things. I think I've only encountered 2 bad dealings in the past (knock on graphite).
So here goes:
SELLER:
At all times, if possible, provide a picture with what you are selling. That way, if there is ever any problems, you can refer back to the picture to resolve any conflicts.
If you use paypal, make sure it is a confirmed account to receive money from. That way, you have a process in tracking and following up with paypal.
If you don't want to hassle with the "fee"s that come with paypal, then request ONLY a money order from the post office. (Postal Money Order)
If you want, do CASH ON DELIVERY. It costs a bit more, but you know for a fact that you will get your money when delivered.
DO NOT SEND ANYTHING until you receive payment.
Keep emails and tracking of anything you ship, and spend the extra money for delivery confirmation, signature confirmation etc, and insurance if the value is high. Don't blindly think that the USPS/UPS/etc will take care of your package. Plus it covers your rear end should something happen.
BUYER:
Get pictures of what you are buying, check for feedback, get a name, get a telephone number if possible, and always keep records of your deals. Make the seller give you a tracking number of some sort, and if possible, insurance.
Pay using paypal, or a postal money order if needed. Put signature delivery on a postal money order, so you know when the item was delivered and received.
If its too good to be true, it just might be. Buyer Beware.
BOTH PARTIES:
When money is received, let the buyer know in a timely manner when you plan on shipping and if you plan on shipping.
When the item is shipped, give a tracking number if possible so that you can both see where the item is in transit
Once you receive the item, inspect it immediately, and follow up if there are any missing items, or if everything was received as agreed.
Before "accusing" someone of something, check your emails and ensure that you got / sent everything that was agreed upon.
If all goes well.. post a positive review. If not.. try and resolve it before blasting on the boards.
... I probably forgot something... but at least this is a start....
Happy Buying/Selling/Trading.
Note: things happen to people. computers die. keyboards fail. bills don't get paid, packages fall out of cars and trucks... there are all sorts of possible reasons someone may not get back to you. Hopefully if you got a telephone number, that can be resolved ... oh and, the USPS can sometimes take up to 3 weeks to deliver a package 1 state away. Ahahaha.
whew..
there are a lot of good things to buy here... a big market to sell to... if you do it correctly, and in a timely manner... hobbytalk (and any other site) can be fun!
Just some rules to live by: I might miss something... but this should help any buy/sell process... not every buyer is honest, and not every seller is honest. Anything could happen....
Being on these boards for many years, I've sold/bought/traded so many things. I think I've only encountered 2 bad dealings in the past (knock on graphite).
So here goes:
SELLER:
At all times, if possible, provide a picture with what you are selling. That way, if there is ever any problems, you can refer back to the picture to resolve any conflicts.
If you use paypal, make sure it is a confirmed account to receive money from. That way, you have a process in tracking and following up with paypal.
If you don't want to hassle with the "fee"s that come with paypal, then request ONLY a money order from the post office. (Postal Money Order)
If you want, do CASH ON DELIVERY. It costs a bit more, but you know for a fact that you will get your money when delivered.
DO NOT SEND ANYTHING until you receive payment.
Keep emails and tracking of anything you ship, and spend the extra money for delivery confirmation, signature confirmation etc, and insurance if the value is high. Don't blindly think that the USPS/UPS/etc will take care of your package. Plus it covers your rear end should something happen.
BUYER:
Get pictures of what you are buying, check for feedback, get a name, get a telephone number if possible, and always keep records of your deals. Make the seller give you a tracking number of some sort, and if possible, insurance.
Pay using paypal, or a postal money order if needed. Put signature delivery on a postal money order, so you know when the item was delivered and received.
If its too good to be true, it just might be. Buyer Beware.
BOTH PARTIES:
When money is received, let the buyer know in a timely manner when you plan on shipping and if you plan on shipping.
When the item is shipped, give a tracking number if possible so that you can both see where the item is in transit
Once you receive the item, inspect it immediately, and follow up if there are any missing items, or if everything was received as agreed.
Before "accusing" someone of something, check your emails and ensure that you got / sent everything that was agreed upon.
If all goes well.. post a positive review. If not.. try and resolve it before blasting on the boards.
... I probably forgot something... but at least this is a start....
Happy Buying/Selling/Trading.
Note: things happen to people. computers die. keyboards fail. bills don't get paid, packages fall out of cars and trucks... there are all sorts of possible reasons someone may not get back to you. Hopefully if you got a telephone number, that can be resolved ... oh and, the USPS can sometimes take up to 3 weeks to deliver a package 1 state away. Ahahaha.
whew..
there are a lot of good things to buy here... a big market to sell to... if you do it correctly, and in a timely manner... hobbytalk (and any other site) can be fun!