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Author: | jackB [ Sat Nov 03, 2012 3:38 pm ] |
Post subject: | How to buy/sell parts if shipped |
I am considering buying a part from another member of this forum, but it involves shipping. How do I ensure the seller actually ships the part and it is all complete and in a condition as described? Or is an act of faith? |
Author: | hobiesrock [ Sat Nov 03, 2012 3:56 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: How to buy/sell parts if shipped |
jackB wrote: Or is an act of faith? Pretty much...you can do a lil digging into that persons activity here and get an idea if they are genuine. Or if its a spendy item...maybe look into an escrow service? |
Author: | srm [ Sat Nov 03, 2012 4:26 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: How to buy/sell parts if shipped |
In my experience, Hobie folk tend to be honest people. That being said, it's usually best to ask for a phone number to speak to a real person and use paypal. Otherwise, that's the risk you take trying to get a deal. You want risk free purchasing, buy through an actual shop and pay retail prices. sm |
Author: | sxrracer [ Sat Nov 03, 2012 7:34 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: How to buy/sell parts if shipped |
have it shipped COD |
Author: | kdj [ Sun Nov 04, 2012 3:28 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: How to buy/sell parts if shipped |
Buy local or use pay-pal and trust your fellow man. My experience with forums has been good. Knock on wood. |
Author: | jackB [ Mon Nov 05, 2012 7:07 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: How to buy/sell parts if shipped |
Thanks everyone for ideas and the wisdom |
Author: | hobie18rich [ Mon Nov 05, 2012 9:21 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: How to buy/sell parts if shipped |
I have sold many parts and bought many parts from the forums. I just shipped a set of boards for a Tiger and have never met the guy other than e mail and Forum contact. |
Author: | flaco [ Mon Nov 19, 2012 10:46 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: How to buy/sell parts if shipped |
hobie18rich wrote: I have sold many parts and bought many parts from the forums. I just shipped a set of boards for a Tiger and have never met the guy other than e mail and Forum contact. Same here, never been disappointed with any transaction. With that said, I probably would be very careful with a seller that has 1 or 2 posts on the board. |
Author: | SNovak [ Mon Nov 19, 2012 12:55 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: How to buy/sell parts if shipped |
flaco wrote: hobie18rich wrote: I have sold many parts and bought many parts from the forums. I just shipped a set of boards for a Tiger and have never met the guy other than e mail and Forum contact. Same here, never been disappointed with any transaction. With that said, I probably would be very careful with a seller that has 1 or 2 posts on the board. +1, never had an issue with anyone on from the forums. However, i generally like to have at least a short phone conversation (to make sure they're a real person, where they say they are). And like any other transaction, if it smells at all fishy, walk away. |
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