Ebay...grrr!

[Steven]

I have to admit to doing that. I am over protective of my 100% feedback, which looks like it's on its way out anyway. I'm especially guilty of that when selling copied CD ROMs on eBay. I've had some bother with people that don't know how to switch a pc on never mind loading a CD ROM.

 

[The Negotiator]

Just had a reply, think she/he (I think it's a she) intends to bring it to me today, £530 COD and when happy, hope my bank gives me that sort of amount.

Then I will have my old computer for sale assuming Gericom fix it.

 

[mase]

Every auction that had ever been works like this! I snipe in all the time. What is the point of bidding early and pushing the price up? I don't understand why anyone bids with less then 1 or 2 minutes remaining.

yea i kno i kno... it was supposed to be kinda tongue in cheek, just well annoying when u want something, and someone beats u to it with 3 seconds left, i usually bid once to show interest then wait till near the end, just annoying when it doesnt go to plan hehe

and as for leaving feedback, i dont understand y people dont leave feedback for payers as soon as they pay, they have done there bit of the deal by paying as soon as possible... however i do understand good rep is impotant and the problem is, i think people are too hasty to leave negative, if i have a problem with the item i wait to c how the seller will respond and depending on what they do. i would only leave negative if the service they give is deserving of that feedback, if everythin got sorted, they would still get positive, but me leaving negative feedback for a crap item / service shouldnt mean i get negative when i have paid the second the aution is over!

 

[Steven]

I think if you use eBay and you're not an idiot, then you're an exception to the rule.

 

[The Negotiator]

This person is coming around at 1:30, wonder how many bricks are in the box and how quickly I will be running after them after they nick my money....

 

[Steven]

Check it first, then pay. Be very careful Paul and try and make sure you aren't alone in the house.

 

[mase]

I think if you use eBay and you're not an idiot, then you're an exception to the rule.

LMAO another classic steve post!!! :worship:

paul... good luck mate, make sure u get it up and running before paying for it!!!

 

[The Negotiator]

Yeah the alone bit in the house is difficult since parents at work, though I may be getting my dad to nip home. If 3 huge guys turn up, they're not coming in. I will get their reg plate noted and a picture of their car if possible, I know their phone number, they have 60 positive on ebay.

I need to be confident and get everything running before paying (money will be hidden until that point, not sat on the worktop next to them!)

I think I have been talking to a Louise, a single woman doesn't scare me...

 

[mase]

Yeah the alone bit in the house is difficult since parents at work, though I may be getting my dad to nip home. If 3 huge guys turn up, they're not coming in. I will get their reg plate noted and a picture of their car if possible, I know their phone number, they have 60 positive on ebay.

I need to be confident and get everything running before paying (money will be hidden until that point, not sat on the worktop next to them!)

I think I have been talking to a Louise, a single woman doesn't scare me...

it shouldnt be too sus mate... to be honest i think everythin will be cool, but maybe i am a bit too trusting!

keepin the money unseen is a good way of doing it... if u need some hired muscle! i think i can be in nottingham in about 4 hours lol

 

[The Negotiator]

lol cheers, anybody wanting to rip me off face to face after only meeting me over the internet would be a little stupid, they don't know whether I am 4ft or a huge boxer. If I was 4ft and they met me in the pub, of course they know they could take advantage. I am neither obviously 4ft nor a huge boxer but I am sure there are much easier targets to take advantage of.

 

[mase]

lol cheers, anybody wanting to rip me off face to face after only meeting me over the internet would be a little stupid, they don't know whether I am 4ft or a huge boxer. If I was 4ft and they met me in the pub, of course they know they could take advantage. I am neither obviously 4ft nor a huge boxer but I am sure there are much easier targets to take advantage of.

tru tru... if they roll up in a big black truck a-team stylee with no plates ....................................................................................RUN!

 

[The Negotiator]

lol, exactly, bought since the laptops are supposed to be free gifts from buying a fleet of lexus company cars, I will expect to see a drug dealer car outside anyway

But yeah, if 4 huge men turn up, the doors will remain locked and my phone will be turned off.

 

[mase]

lol, exactly, bought since the laptops are supposed to be free gifts from buying a fleet of lexus company cars, I will expect to see a drug dealer car outside anyway

But yeah, if 4 huge men turn up, the doors will remain locked and my phone will be turned off.

nah man lexus' are drug dealer cars... u gotta watch out for the diablo red E30 BMW's especially with tinted windows and huge wheels!!!

or black merc's for the upper class drug dealer lol

but seriously, u gotta let us kno how it goes!

 

[The Negotiator]

I will, followed by pictures, either of my laptop of a blank space and a very upset Paul lol.



Just realised same machine was £999 in aldi 4 weeks ago which was already cheap, so at £530 brand new etc. it's a steal!

I never live by the rule of "if it's too good to be true, it probably is" i live by "there's enough stupid people out there" lol

 

[James M]

Sounds like a hell of a deal if it comes good

I'm sure it will, I understand how you feel though, I always expect the worse too.

 

[froggie 666]

quote...... I think I have been talking to a Louise, a single woman doesn't scare me...

Hopefully not from MANSFIELD then..................

 

[The Negotiator]

Well obviously I don't know whether to believe the story about them being free gifts but if they are, I guess it explains why they don't care too much about maximising the amount, just getting what they can quickly, then again, somebody who nicked them would do the same lol.

I have to go and get the cash now, HSBC won't give it me so relying on a certain family member.

 

[mase]

Well obviously I don't know whether to believe the story about them being free gifts but if they are, I guess it explains why they don't care too much about maximising the amount, just getting what they can quickly, then again, somebody who nicked them would do the same lol.

I have to go and get the cash now, HSBC won't give it me so relying on a certain family member.

free gift = the lorry was already open!

 

[The Negotiator]

Had to cancel until this evening or tomorrow, is this slipping away from me? Maybe.

 

[Steven]

Looks like it...