There is a guy who sold 3 "dead" socket 478 mobos for 12 bucks. I have bought the item, THEN sent him an e-mail. Basically, it talks about me offering 15 bucks for a local pickup or the money order, which he accepted. I told him that I don't hve Paypal and won't have it until I get used to Ebay. Did I do the right thing or have I done something wrong? The motherboards, I DO want, but troubles, I DO NOT want.
Bought something off Ebay...did I do it right?
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MikeReiner
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Paypal is always the best way imo. I used it to buy a game off of ebay about a week ago, got it in the mail today.
I think I'll open a second bank account for Paypal only. I'd preffer to keep my original intact and away from it.
Now, I'm a little nervous. When it says Pay Now, and choose Money order, I have to get him to give the address before I continue. (I'll choose Money order if he refuses to do a local pickup.) So, let's say I got his sending info and I select Money Order. Will I have to create the Money order via Ebay or will I have the option to get a Money order myself through the bank? (A 15 minute drive seems to be a pain in the butt for a money order)
Now, I'm a little nervous. When it says Pay Now, and choose Money order, I have to get him to give the address before I continue. (I'll choose Money order if he refuses to do a local pickup.) So, let's say I got his sending info and I select Money Order. Will I have to create the Money order via Ebay or will I have the option to get a Money order myself through the bank? (A 15 minute drive seems to be a pain in the butt for a money order)
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Thats the best way to do it!
muz
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Yeah thats ok what you did , paypal is just a load more easier for people cos they have the money right away and they can ship your goods , its also a lot more secure
And usualy i have found if someone is local and the item is something that is kinda heavy or difficult to post then people wont have a problem with you picking it up , however if they havent put that you can pickup in the lisiting they dont have to let you
And usualy i have found if someone is local and the item is something that is kinda heavy or difficult to post then people wont have a problem with you picking it up , however if they havent put that you can pickup in the lisiting they dont have to let you
I'll talk with my bank and probably set up a PayPal account on the account. I'll use another one, securitywise...you know...the "just in case" type of thing.
Update: I have recieved a message from him to call him at the phone number given after 5PM. As it's close, that's how we'll deal with it. Personally, I hope that he'll do local pickup. With the shipping, it goes to 22 bucks, and if he would like 22 bucks, he'll get it. The 3 motherboards can cost up to 90 bucks, at the shop...and that's with RAMBUS and AS-IS.
Update: I have recieved a message from him to call him at the phone number given after 5PM. As it's close, that's how we'll deal with it. Personally, I hope that he'll do local pickup. With the shipping, it goes to 22 bucks, and if he would like 22 bucks, he'll get it. The 3 motherboards can cost up to 90 bucks, at the shop...and that's with RAMBUS and AS-IS.
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Paypal is the way to go for eBay. I have over 200 successful transactions.
David Lindon
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Paypal is probably the most secure after local pickup but I've had a problems with paypal in the past so best to keep your eyes out anyway, make sure they have good feedback etc