Bob
Raleigh,#2Consumer Suggestion
Mon, May 16, 2005
When you consider an ebay purchase, there are several ways to protect yourself. 1. Read the feedbacks that are negative or neutral. Is there a pattern of common problems? If so, avoid this seller. 2. Only pay by Paypal funded by a credit card. If you don't get your item or it's not as described, file with Paypal within 45 days. If Paypal can't help, file with your credit card company for a chargeback. 3. NEVER pay with existing Paypal funds, debit card, money order, or check. You have much less leverage. 4. Watch for the Paypal buyer protection symbol in the right part of the listing. Paypal will refund if you're judged right even if seller has no money in their Paypal account. 5. NEVER, NEVER use Western Union to pay. Sure sign of a ripoff. 6. Read the auction thoroughly. If the items are listed as "as is" or "untested" with no refund policy, only bid on them if the item will be useful for parts if it fails to work. Many liquidators deal in store returns they buy in bulk, and some items were returned for defects. There are tools on ebay to protect you. You greatly reduce your chances of fraud by using them.
Heather
Riverside,#3Consumer Comment
Sun, May 15, 2005
I love Bargainland Liquidation on ebay. Yes, there are times I have not gotten an item I bid on, but they have always refunded my money. They sell all their items as is. To me its part of the fun. I get items valued 200.00 USD + for pennies on the dollar value. I take the chance. Since they sell their items as is where is, its my chance to take. If you dont get the item, they give your money back before the rest of your items even get to your house.