[Ken Scharabok]

I have been involved in something like 1,500 eBay transactions, mostly as a seller. I would never, ever, buy anything which runs or anything electronic from an overseas seller. Your changes of getting ripped off are simply too high. On my listings I do U.S. and Canada sales only.

Looking at a seller's feedback record may or may not be reliable. You can manufacture positive feedback by using shill buyers who then leave you glowing feedback.

I'm not saying you can't get a good deal on eBay, just try to keep everything the U.S. so at least you are within its legal jurisdiction. If you can't go look at something like an ATV, then you are probably better off buying from a local source.

You can get some great deals off eBay. I use a lot of stainless steel welding rod. $10 per pound at the local source. $3.40 per pound delivered off eBay.

Ken S. in WC TN

 

[Ken Scharabok]

Yes, eBay self-insurances against bad trades. There is a deductible. If you get taken contact SafeHarbor there to file a formal complaint.

 

[Ken Scharabok]

With PayPal you can buy transaction insurance. It will be an option when you are telling them where to send payment. Don't know details. Sent someone $33 today and it seems like the insurance option was over $2.

Ken S. in WC TN

 

[Ken Scharabok]

If the item has a title, you can also ask for a photograph of it, clearly shown it is a clear (lein free) title. If the item has been stolen, they are unlikely to have a good title.

Ken S. in WC TN