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?

oh yeah. and has ZERO feedback.

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

Did the seller have a business phone?

Ya got a link to the auction itself?

Items -
Coil Spring 1
Coil Spring 2

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 :/

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.

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.

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

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

You have a credit card?

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

You have a credit card?

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

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