07-09-2016, 10:28 PM
ride4now, the feedback rating is a good indicator of how things will go. The seller for my bike had over 600 feedback ratings that were 100% positive. If the seller has a low count or a couple of negative ratings that doesn't mean you should not buy. Look at any negative feedbacks. Some buyers can't be made happy and are unreasonable.
Also there are built in protections for Ebay buyers.
For more expensive items an initial deposit required, usually $500. This is made through Paypal, and done at the time of winning the auction (within 48 hours). This is a sign of good faith on the buyers part, BUT the funds are only released to the seller when you flag the purchase as complete after pick up or delivery. If the transaction is not completed due to dissatisfaction on your part you are out nothing.
With my particular transaction the purchase price balance was paid in person after inspection of the bike in cash. Most sellers of large expensive items that require pick up want cash these days, not cashiers checks.
I have purchased hundreds of items on Ebay over the years and have never had a bad experience.
Also most sellers of expensive items are willing to negotiate outside of Ebay if both parties come to an agreed price. It never hurts to email the seller.
Also there are built in protections for Ebay buyers.
For more expensive items an initial deposit required, usually $500. This is made through Paypal, and done at the time of winning the auction (within 48 hours). This is a sign of good faith on the buyers part, BUT the funds are only released to the seller when you flag the purchase as complete after pick up or delivery. If the transaction is not completed due to dissatisfaction on your part you are out nothing.
With my particular transaction the purchase price balance was paid in person after inspection of the bike in cash. Most sellers of large expensive items that require pick up want cash these days, not cashiers checks.
I have purchased hundreds of items on Ebay over the years and have never had a bad experience.
Also most sellers of expensive items are willing to negotiate outside of Ebay if both parties come to an agreed price. It never hurts to email the seller.