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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Ebay Question

Posted by: Aaron Cox Nov 29 2005, 12:09 AM

won a pair of auctions, for a pair of coil springs.....

the guy ONLY accepts credit cards. no secure webpage or anything. WTF? how am i supposed to pay him? just email my info ? thats bullcrap...

anyone in burlingon WA? that could help me out?

Posted by: Aaron Cox Nov 29 2005, 12:10 AM

oh yeah. and has ZERO feedback.

my bad for not looking ahead. he appears to be a busines....sprint car parts sales....

Posted by: sj914 Nov 29 2005, 12:12 AM

Did the seller have a business phone?

Ya got a link to the auction itself?

Posted by: Aaron Cox Nov 29 2005, 12:13 AM

Items -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=4592482054&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=4592482139&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT

Posted by: Brando Nov 29 2005, 12:16 AM

Call the guy. He's gotta assure you somehow that he's not going to misappropriate your card. I'd suggest sending a cashier's check or postal money order since he has nill feedback.

Posted by: TROJANMAN Nov 29 2005, 12:19 AM

don't give him your credit card info. send him certified funds. if you lose $30, it will suck, but at least your CC info won't be out there.

Posted by: sj914 Nov 29 2005, 12:20 AM

The sellers either new at this internet selling stuff or it's a scam.

Ask the seller if could accept cc payments through paypal or provide a business name that you or someone can cross reference to find out if they're a legitimate shop.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Nov 29 2005, 12:20 AM

QUOTE (TROJANMAN @ Nov 28 2005, 11:19 PM)
don't give him your credit card info. send him certified funds. if you lose $30, it will suck, but at least your CC info won't be out there.

yeah. i asked him if he head paypal/secure webpage/etc.....

ill ask if he takes a MO

if not ill take the feedback hit

Posted by: ChrisReale Nov 29 2005, 12:21 AM

QUOTE (Brando @ Nov 28 2005, 10:16 PM)
I'd suggest sending a cashier's check or postal money order since he has nill feedback.

I think this is the best thing to do in this situation.

Posted by: Jacques Nov 29 2005, 12:24 AM

Many CC companies can issue you a temporary, one-time use number to associate with your card,. Call or click to find out.

Posted by: TROJANMAN Nov 29 2005, 12:25 AM

tell him you have a friend nearby that might be able to pick up the springs for you and that you want a physical address. if he refuses, then you know something's up. but make sure you save all of your correspondence with him.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Nov 29 2005, 12:27 AM

QUOTE (TROJANMAN @ Nov 28 2005, 11:25 PM)
tell him you have a friend nearby that might be able to pick up the springs for you and that you want a physical address. if he refuses, then you know something's up. but make sure you save all of your correspondence with him.

good idea.

also - anyone near burlington WA? cant find it on the members map :/

Posted by: jonwatts Nov 29 2005, 12:37 AM

QUOTE (Jacques @ Nov 28 2005, 10:24 PM)
Many CC companies can issue you a temporary, one-time use number to associate with your card,. Call or click to find out.

If the number gets out then they know where it came from.

Posted by: 736conver Nov 29 2005, 12:48 AM

Most cards are really good on fraud these days. I have had credit card fraud a twice. Once on a visa and once on a Master card. Both cards assumed I was innocent from the start. New cards were issued, charges were disputed and all was good.
I would feel safer giving him your CC info over the phone then sending a MO. A credit card you have recourse. Checks and money orders wont help if its a fraud. If they get cashed your out the money with no chance of getting it back.

It does seem odd he has been a member for a year but no feedback. But he is only dealing with low dollar items. I think its a legit outfit.
Thats just my opinion though.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Nov 29 2005, 12:50 AM

QUOTE (736conver @ Nov 28 2005, 11:48 PM)
Most cards are really good on fraud these days. I have had credit card fraud a twice. Once on a visa and once on a Master card. Both cards assumed I was innocent from the start. New cards were issued, charges were disputed and all was good.
I would feel safer giving him your CC info over the phone then sending a MO. A credit card you have recourse. Checks and money orders wont help if its a fraud. If they get cashed your out the money with no chance of getting it back.

It does seem odd he has been a member for a year but no feedback. But he is only dealing with low dollar items. I think its a legit outfit.
Thats just my opinion though.

we will see what he says in the morning.

thanks guys - luv this place.

AA <--- CC newb

Posted by: jsteele22 Nov 29 2005, 11:09 AM

If he's somebody who is not very experienced with the internet, its totaly understandable that he's uncomfortable with PayPal, and doesn't have a secure webpage, etc. But if he claims to have a legit business, then you should be able to verify it in a snap with switchboard.com, etc. Or call the local BBB. If he doesn't show up on the radar, call him on it : get a personal name and physical address that you can verify. And it wouldn't hurt to call your CC co. and tell them the situation *before* you send him the number; at least they will have it on record that you tried to do the right thing. Oh, and check the seller's payment options before you bid

Posted by: Headrage Nov 29 2005, 11:31 AM

You have a credit card?

Posted by: SLITS Nov 29 2005, 11:33 AM

QUOTE (Headrage @ Nov 29 2005, 10:31 AM)
You have a credit card?

No he doesn't.......

Posted by: Aaron Cox Nov 29 2005, 04:57 PM

QUOTE (SLITS @ Nov 29 2005, 10:33 AM)

QUOTE (Headrage @ Nov 29 2005, 10:31 AM)
You have a credit card?

No he doesn't.......

ron helped me out once before..... (thanks again dude!)

now ill ahve to hit up the parentals...and pay em back