In a message dated 12/14/06 11:24:53 PM Eastern Standard Time, mbrush@GMAIL.COM writes:
> > I wonder if anyone can provide me with some advice. I found someone willing > to sell me a rear wiper motor via GoWesty classifieds. The seller contacted > me via e-mail and said he has one and he can be paid via paypal. I was > getting ready to put his e-mail address into the paypal system, but then I > thought, "how can I be sure this'll work?" Could someone just surf around > ISO items, say they have something and collect the cash without delivering > the goods? I guess it's just the risk I take, but I didn't know if there's > an easy way to check on whether someone is legit (or whether the paypal > system can help make sure someone's legit). I don't see the e-mail on this > list, and I can't find it on eBay, so I just don't know. > > thanks for any advice - Mark B. > youve never bought anything from an indivual online before, ever? thats kinda hard to believe in this day and age.. nothing different from mail order of days gone by. request the sellers phone number and address if that makes you feel any better. i always provide my phone number when i sell stuff, so the buyer can contact me.. chris |
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