3-4 years ago I got stung for $500 on Ebay -- sent a cashier's check. Since the info the bozo had given EBay was all fraudulent, I got none of my money back. Filed a police complaint here and in California, but it went right where I expected -- nowhere.
Regardless of the feedback score, I refuse to bid in any auction in which I cannot pay with either Paypal or a credit card - unless it is someone local in Hoston where I can pay at the same time I get my stuff. I would rather not buy than take any risk of getting stung again.
I bought a cell phone in an auction a couple months ago where one part of the guy's ad said he accepted Paypal. What he really meant was that he accepted bank draft Paypal and not credit card Paypal. Fortunately, for me, he had already shipped by the time he realized I had paid with Paypal in a way he could not get paid. Once I got the cell phone, which he had shipped, I paid him the same day and we both left good feedback, but I bet he was sweating it.
Troy
Those who shoot from the hip usually end up just shooting themselves.
Plan the grub and grub the plan.
Where is the party tonight? Who is bringng the drinks?
