Ebay Question, seller only takes credit cards Options

[Aaron Cox]

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?

[Aaron Cox]

oh yeah. and has ZERO feedback.

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

[sj914]

Did the seller have a business phone?

Ya got a link to the auction itself?

[Aaron Cox]

Items -
Coil Spring 1
Coil Spring 2

[Brando]

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.

[TROJANMAN]

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.

[sj914]

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.

[Aaron Cox]

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

[ChrisReale]

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.

[Jacques]

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif) Many CC companies can issue you a temporary, one-time use number to associate with your card,. Call or click to find out.

[TROJANMAN]

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.

[Aaron Cox]

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 :/

[jonwatts]

QUOTE (Jacques @ Nov 28 2005, 10:24 PM)

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif) Many CC companies can issue you a temporary, one-time use number to associate with your card,. Call or click to find out.

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) If the number gets out then they know where it came from.

[736conver]

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.

[Aaron Cox]

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

[jsteele22]

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 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif)

[Allan]

You have a credit card? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

[SLITS]

QUOTE (Headrage @ Nov 29 2005, 10:31 AM)

You have a credit card? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

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

[Aaron Cox]

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

QUOTE (Headrage @ Nov 29 2005, 10:31 AM) You have a credit card? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) 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 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)