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Buy/Sell/Trade Thread 2015
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Hey everyone, I'm totally new to the whole buy/sell thing, but I figured if I was going to try and sell something, it might as well be on NeoGAF. There may be some issues due to my inexperience, so please be patient with me/
Alright, so I have a NA PlayStation Vita-1000 sitting around collecting dust and thought that it might get more use from one of you guys. Here's a list of what will be included:
-PlayStation Vita-1000 NA WiFi model (original box and documents included).
-32GB Memory Card for the PlayStation Vita.
-PlayStation Vita-1000 USB Cable and AC Adapter.
I want to sell all of the above for $120.00. I have both Steam and Paypal so hopefully we can figure out payment quickly.
As for shipping, I would prefer to ship to locations in NA but we may be able to work something out, so don't be afraid to PM me.
The Vita itself is in good working condition, but there is noticeable wear and tear since I've owned it (and used it vigorously) since launch. There are some scratches on the sides (pics below) but none on the screen. Buttons and triggers are a bit mushy while the d-pad is more clicky when pressing on the left direction. The touch screen and back touch screen input work fine, and the back touch pad is in relatively good condition. The cables are in working condition, with the USB cable being a new replacement as the older one was ripped up during a road trip last year. The screen itself has no display issues outside of the mura prevalent in most Vita OLED screens.
Pictures (a bit blurry but better than nothing I hope): Imgur Album.
Sent you a PM
dmix90
Member
WTS
Contact me on Steam or PM
Note: if I did not respond to your message within 8 hours, there is a high chance that i am not received the message, please send again, contact me on steam or use google forms.
* - Steam sale or discount coupon price
Thanks everyone for your feedback!
Type: Steam Gifts, uPlay/Origin keys (Limited Stock) | Payment: PayPal onlyPRICE LIST - there are few google forms including MAKE A REQUEST and MAKE AN ORDER + more detailed info about each gift.
Don't forget that you can use search function( CTRL + F )
If i confused some numbers or screwed somewhere else please let me know
If you have any questions feel free to ask via steam or pm , also there is a FAQ document.
Note: to see price in TF2/CS:GO keys please visit my price list, there will be "Keys" column
- Ryse: Son of Rome
Price: $21.49
- Assassin's Creed Unity
Price: $47.99
- Dying Light
Price: $21.99
- Watch Dogs - uPlay key
Price: $15.99
- Final Fantasy
Price: $9.99(XIII), $10.99(IV)
- Lichdom: Battlemage
Price: $19.99
- The Evil Within
Price: $49.99, $13.99(Season Pass)
- Fable Anniversary
Price: $15.99
- Alien: Isolation
Price: $25.99, $35.99(Digital Deluxe Edition), $13.99(Digital Deluxe Upgrade)
- Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
Price: $47.99, $27.99(Season Pass), $21.99(Upgrade to Digital Pro)
- F1 2014
Price: $25.99
- Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Price: $25.99, $33.99(Premium Edition), $10.99(Season Pass)
- Arma 3
Price: $47.99
- DayZ
Price: $24.99
- Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
Price: $47.99
- Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth
Price: $44.99
- Raven's Cry
Price: $25.99, $26.99(Digital Deluxe Edition)
- Football Manager 2015
Price: $25.99
- Next Car Game
Price: $19.99
- Trials Fusion
Price: $15.99, $21.99(Deluxe Edition)
- Spintires
Price: $21.99
- NBA 2K15
Price: $47.99
- Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Price: $9.99
- The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
Price: $10.99
- Shadow Warrior
Price: $5.99
- Broforce
Price: $7.99
- The Witcher® 3: Wild Hunt
Price: $17.99, $33.99(Trilogy Pack)
- Divinity: Original Sin
Price: $18.99, $8.99(DLC)
- Age of Wonders 3
Price*: $9.99, $10.99(Deluxe Edition)
- Wasteland 2 Digital Deluxe Edition - GOG version only
Price: $27.99, $34.99(Series Pack)
- The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Price: $13.99
- Sniper Elite 3
Price*: $18.99
- The Binding of Isaac Rebirth
Price*: $7.99
- Endless Legend
Price: $16.99(Classic Pack), $21.99(Founder Pack)
- Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
Price: $29.99
- King's Bounty: Dark Side
Price: $12.99
- 7 Days to Die
Price: $14.99, $18.99(2-Pack)
- Gauntlet
Price: $13.99, $31.99(4-Pack)
- The Golf Club
Price: $18.99
- GRID Autosport
Price: $27.99, $15.99(Season Pass)
- Risen 3 - Titan Lords
Price: $24.99
- Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
Price: $15.99, $11.99(Mirror of Fate HD), $18.99(Lords of Shadow 2 Digital Bundle)
- Metro Redux
Price: $27.99(Bundle), $14.99(2033, Last Light)
- The Banner Saga
Price: $14.99, $40.99(4-Pack)
- Rayman Legends
Price: $12.99
- Indie Selection 1
Price: $11.99(The Masterplan), $8.49(The Escapists), $11.99(Crypt of the NecroDancer), $12.99(Space Engineers)
- Indie Selection 2
Price: $13.99(Shadowgate,$15.99 for Special Edition), $13.99(Invisible, Inc.), $11.99(Costume Quest 2), $13.99(Transistor)
- Indie Selection 3
Price: $11.99(Shovel Knight), $11.99(Super Time Force Ultra, $13.99 + Soundtrack), $14.99(Grim Dawn), $12.99(Sunless Sea)
- Indie Selection 4
Price: $14.99(Kerbal Space Program), *$2.99(Shadowrun Returns, $4.99 for Deluxe), $11.99(Plague Inc: Evolved), $11.99(Door Kickers)
- Indie Selection 5
Price: $8.49(Crawl), $9.99(Project Zomboid), $15.99(Prison Architect), $11.99(The Forest)
- Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 3
Price: $18.99
- Resident Evil
Price: $15.99(RE4), $13.99(RE5), $18.99(RE6), $18.99(RE Revelations), $16.99(RE ORC)
- Call of Duty
Price: $29.99(Ghosts, BO2), $24.99(BO, MW3), $14.99(MW2, MW, WAW)
- Assassin's Creed
Price: $24.99(Black Flag), $15.99(Liberation, AC3), $12.99(Revelations, Brotherhood, AC2), $8.99(AC1)
- Saints Row
Price: $15.99(IV: GOTC Edition), $29.99(Ultimate Franchise Pack)
- Ultra Street Fighter IV
Price: $9.99(Digital Upgrade), $13.99(Vacation Complete Pack)
- Train Fever
Price: $18.99
- Lethal League
Price: $9.99, $13.99(2-Pack), $21.99(4-Pack)
- Software
Price: $29.99(YNAB4), *$84.99(Substance Indie Pack), $15.99(3D Mark), $16.99(DisplayFusion), $40.99(LDWKS IE)
Note: Ask if you need something else
- Blizzard Games
Price: $29.99(D3), $26.99(D3:ROS), $15.99(SC2), $15.99(SC2:HOTS)
Contact me on Steam or PM
Note: if I did not respond to your message within 8 hours, there is a high chance that i am not received the message, please send again, contact me on steam or use google forms.
* - Steam sale or discount coupon price
Thanks everyone for your feedback!
goldenpp72
Member
I thought that I should post here for anyone having problems with user Eddie Griffin (recently banned) and not sending their item. Against my better judgement, I did purchase one (relatively inexpensive) item from him with the agreement it would be delivered (to the best of mother natures ability anyways) before Sunday due to me being out of town for a bit. Unfortunately, upon contacting him by his Paypal email he seemed very unconcerned with my particular transaction and more concerned about me trying to get him unbanned.
While I know I do not have the power to get him unbanned, I was willing to try to help him if I felt it was all just a big misunderstanding, unfortunately he has shown he might not be cut out to sell here through his various responses. To make a long story short, he said he hasn't sent it out despite being 3 days later, said he is busy today, and can't send it on Friday due to the post office maintenance (??), and said the earliest he can send it is Monday. He made sure to first follow up that I should be messaging Evilore as if we were close pals to get him unbanned. Unfortunately, due to that shipping date being way beyond the original intended delivery date, I requested a refund in which he responded with this
"Ill see what happens first before I do so, just in case I got time to get it to you faster. If not ill work on the refund.
But yes, please send that message. Would appreciate it."
Due to a mixture of his post here and the messages received, I think it felt pretty obvious that i'm not going to get my item or refund. I contacted Paypal, despite making the mistake of using the friends and family payment option, the representative was willing to open a dispute for me that gives him the option to respond and resolve the issue, if no response is made the case will close with a refund on my end, otherwise he has to prove the item is sent by a tracking number. The agent continued to mention that, due to the volatile nature of the transaction that if the item arrives in a non intended condition, that I can shift the claim over to a damaged/etc item claim and still have options.
He did of course let me know that it was a mistake to use that payment option, and gave me a run down on the rules and differences, and I hate to say it only reinforces that the only safe way to handle this stuff is through a normal payment, as they are under no obligation to help you otherwise. Still, he seemed very willing to help despite it all, I was honest about the situation, said I made a mistake and it seemed to go smooth for now. For anyone else who feels they will not be getting their item, I would advise calling them and letting them know that others are having the same problem, let them know you made a mistake using the wrong payment method and they might be willing to help you, especially if the seller has many open disputes already.
In the end, I hope everyone gets their item as expected, but the tone of my messages was that it's a hostage situation until his ban is lifted (likely never), so that was all I could do. Even if he sends it, i'll not be surprised if it's damaged or otherwise not as intended, so while I don't think this is over, it's nice to know Paypal has gotten involved.
While I know I do not have the power to get him unbanned, I was willing to try to help him if I felt it was all just a big misunderstanding, unfortunately he has shown he might not be cut out to sell here through his various responses. To make a long story short, he said he hasn't sent it out despite being 3 days later, said he is busy today, and can't send it on Friday due to the post office maintenance (??), and said the earliest he can send it is Monday. He made sure to first follow up that I should be messaging Evilore as if we were close pals to get him unbanned. Unfortunately, due to that shipping date being way beyond the original intended delivery date, I requested a refund in which he responded with this
"Ill see what happens first before I do so, just in case I got time to get it to you faster. If not ill work on the refund.
But yes, please send that message. Would appreciate it."
Due to a mixture of his post here and the messages received, I think it felt pretty obvious that i'm not going to get my item or refund. I contacted Paypal, despite making the mistake of using the friends and family payment option, the representative was willing to open a dispute for me that gives him the option to respond and resolve the issue, if no response is made the case will close with a refund on my end, otherwise he has to prove the item is sent by a tracking number. The agent continued to mention that, due to the volatile nature of the transaction that if the item arrives in a non intended condition, that I can shift the claim over to a damaged/etc item claim and still have options.
He did of course let me know that it was a mistake to use that payment option, and gave me a run down on the rules and differences, and I hate to say it only reinforces that the only safe way to handle this stuff is through a normal payment, as they are under no obligation to help you otherwise. Still, he seemed very willing to help despite it all, I was honest about the situation, said I made a mistake and it seemed to go smooth for now. For anyone else who feels they will not be getting their item, I would advise calling them and letting them know that others are having the same problem, let them know you made a mistake using the wrong payment method and they might be willing to help you, especially if the seller has many open disputes already.
In the end, I hope everyone gets their item as expected, but the tone of my messages was that it's a hostage situation until his ban is lifted (likely never), so that was all I could do. Even if he sends it, i'll not be surprised if it's damaged or otherwise not as intended, so while I don't think this is over, it's nice to know Paypal has gotten involved.
Gumbie
Member
Selling a barely used PS3 super slim 250GB in excellent condition. Comes with original box, 1 dual shock 3 controller, 1 six axis controller, power cord, and hdmi cable. Shipped price is $140.
Also selling the following PS3 games. All prices are shipped.
PS3:
Metal Gear Solid 4 - $7.00
Uncharted 2 Game of the Year Edition - $8.00
Wii:
Xenoblade Chronicles (Like new) - Wii - $50.00
If someone wants the ps3 and some of the games I would be willing to make a cheaper bundle price, just let me know. I can also send pics or answer any questions.
Also selling the following PS3 games. All prices are shipped.
PS3:
Metal Gear Solid 4 - $7.00
Uncharted 2 Game of the Year Edition - $8.00
Wii:
Xenoblade Chronicles (Like new) - Wii - $50.00
If someone wants the ps3 and some of the games I would be willing to make a cheaper bundle price, just let me know. I can also send pics or answer any questions.
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
I hate to chime in on the situation but I know that slimeball is reading this. You made areangements to sell products in exchange for a set amount of money.
Stop being a fucking slimeball trying to blackmail decent people into shilling to the mods for your stupid behavior and send people the stuff they trusted you would.
Get scammed at Eddies because I'll fly away like a Griffin once you pay! Pathetic.
Stop being a fucking slimeball trying to blackmail decent people into shilling to the mods for your stupid behavior and send people the stuff they trusted you would.
Get scammed at Eddies because I'll fly away like a Griffin once you pay! Pathetic.
Cloggerdude
Member
I know it's been said before, but everyone's biggest takeaway from this Eddie situation should be: Don't use PayPal Gift.
Or at least, don't use it unless you're fully prepared to lose everything. I've used it myself on here a couple of times, but that was with Members and for smaller items. Being a junior member, I would never expect someone to pay me with the Gift option and, even when I eventually become a Member, I still wouldn't expect it. It just doesn't make sense, especially for larger items.
Or at least, don't use it unless you're fully prepared to lose everything. I've used it myself on here a couple of times, but that was with Members and for smaller items. Being a junior member, I would never expect someone to pay me with the Gift option and, even when I eventually become a Member, I still wouldn't expect it. It just doesn't make sense, especially for larger items.
VindictiveGnome
Member
WTB:
+Wasteland 2 Steam key for $20
WTS UV Codes:
-True Detective
-Africa
-Hannibal Season 1
-Zero Dark Thirty
-The Dark Knight Rises
-Argo
-Jaws
-Skyfall
-Django
-City of God
PM me with offers.
+Wasteland 2 Steam key for $20
WTS UV Codes:
-True Detective
-Africa
-Hannibal Season 1
-Zero Dark Thirty
-The Dark Knight Rises
-Argo
-Jaws
-Skyfall
-Django
-City of God
PM me with offers.
Off-Kilter
Banned
WTB
Super Mario 3D World for $35
Have Paypal
Super Mario 3D World for $35
Have Paypal
This is good advice. The only caveat I would say is that if you have a close GAF relationship and the fees are going to be quite a bit, if we're talking about someone like Genejin I don't bother with fees because I consider them a trusted seller. In general not using PayPal Gift is unquestionably the safer policy, though.
YianGaruga
Banned
The biggest takeaway should be don't buy from shady people who are new to the site, run "donation raffles", have no reputation and offer better prices than logically possible.
That something was off was absolutely clear from the very first post he made.
digita1alchemy
Member
Leaving positive buyer feedback for goldenpp72. This is the second time I've sold to him and he's great to deal with.
NeOak
Member
One WTB or WTS post every 150+ posts. Please just edit the first post the next time.
Refer to the OP for rules. Thanks.
Damn, I was tempted to buy eShop codes from Eddie, but I guess my better judgment correctly intervened and stopped me. He didn't get banned because of his posts in this thread though, right? Completely unrelated to his dealings?
I'd like to give him the benefit of the doubt because he seemed well-intentioned and might still work out the refunds, but yeah, those prices seemed shady.
I'd like to give him the benefit of the doubt because he seemed well-intentioned and might still work out the refunds, but yeah, those prices seemed shady.
He was banned because of the lottery.
Fox Mulder
Member
yep. never ever ever use gift unless you actually don't mind gifting money to someone you don't know.
I ignore any seller that makes a point to only accept gift payments. A seller can just add the fee to the price of the item they set, or just eat it as a part of doing business with paypal.
paolo11
Member
Man, I am sorry to hear that. You are a great buyer (this brother bought the HALO Xbox from me).
I hope your issue resolves immediately.
goldenpp72
Member
Thanks, it's been good dealing with you and basically every other person I've dealt with here as well. I'm definitely not swayed from conducting business here, I knew the risk involved when doing that particular transaction and figured i'd take the gamble. Still not gonna lay down and let my money be taken for nothing though, in the end the amount I could have lost is relatively small, but there is a principle to the situation that needs to be reinforced. Anyone with any logic could see there was something off, I was just hoping to make a decent transaction out of it and tossed the dice.
I should also add, the Paypal rep said that one aspect that helped me a lot, was that in the note section I made it very clear what the money was for and what was expected. This is a general policy I do with any transactions I handle for both my records and to have it on their record what exactly was meant to happen. Something to keep in mind if you don't already do it, those notes can help save you. I did get a response from Eddie in my E-mail, unfortunately, it was just him being angry and still not expressing any intention to quickly tie up our business, so I imagine i'll just have to wade through the escalation process.
Hopefully everyone gets their item or a refund, but it's probably best to act quick due to how quick these kinds of things can degenerate into account closures, etc.
RoninChaos
Member
Good tip about the notes.
RoninChaos
Member
Lottery?
paolo11
Member
Genejin is a great seller and a great man. I trust the guy with my purchase. Heck, Genejin was patient with me when buying his PSN cards.
Gumbie
Member
Wts:
x3 GTX 770 4gb (PNY) $220 shipped each
I am GAF GOLD and I take pretty much all forms of payment and I ship priority. Some cases I ship next day. If interested, please me me. If you buy more than 1, I will ship next day shipping
Damn those are some good prices, someone buy this man's video cards.
WTS/WTT
Picture:
http://imgur.com/a/qkZni
System:
PS3 250gb superslim (no box)
Dualshock 3 + charging cable
PS3 wireless headset (with box + usb)
Cables, no hdmi cable though.
Games:
Ultra street fighter IV
BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma
Vanquish
Red dead redemption GOTY
Ni No Kuni
The guided fate paradox
COD:MW3
UMVC3
Ar tonelico Qoga
Dragon's Crown
All games, system tested and work
I want to get about 250 USD+shipped (US only) paypal, amazon.
If there is something you have question, offer or other thing please pm me.
WTB:
Sm3dw
Wii U pro controller
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon (3DS)
I know i'm new here but i really want to sell these thing and really don't want to deal with Gamestop
If you want anymore pic please tell me I'll take more picture of its.
I really want to sell and buy stuff so just pm me what you want me to do in order for you to feel safe and secure.
Picture:
http://imgur.com/a/qkZni
System:
PS3 250gb superslim (no box)
Dualshock 3 + charging cable
PS3 wireless headset (with box + usb)
Cables, no hdmi cable though.
Games:
Ultra street fighter IV
BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma
Vanquish
Red dead redemption GOTY
Ni No Kuni
The guided fate paradox
COD:MW3
UMVC3
Ar tonelico Qoga
Dragon's Crown
All games, system tested and work
I want to get about 250 USD+shipped (US only) paypal, amazon.
If there is something you have question, offer or other thing please pm me.
WTB:
Sm3dw
Wii U pro controller
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon (3DS)
I know i'm new here but i really want to sell these thing and really don't want to deal with Gamestop
If you want anymore pic please tell me I'll take more picture of its.
I really want to sell and buy stuff so just pm me what you want me to do in order for you to feel safe and secure.
NeOak
Member
Wts:
x3 GTX 770 4gb (PNY) $220 shipped each
I am GAF GOLD and I take pretty much all forms of payment and I ship priority. Some cases I ship next day. If interested, please me me. If you buy more than 1, I will ship next day shipping
This.
I am a Plus Seller, so you may buy with confidence.
WTS:
Dreamcast console (w/ cables) and 3 controllers w/ VMUs: 75$ Shipped
Dreamcast Games
NHL 2K (Used) 5$ Shipped
Soul Calibur (Case has wear) 10$ Shipped
Shenmue (Has all discs and inserts but case and inserts both have wear) 30$ Shipped
Japanese 3DS games
Both titles contain their original inserts.
Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask (Club Nintendo Code not used) 15$ Shipped
Professor Layton x Ace Attorney (Club Nintendo Code used) 15$ Shipped
Legend of Zelda Hyrule Historia North America eShop download code: 7$
WTS:
Dreamcast console (w/ cables) and 3 controllers w/ VMUs: 75$ Shipped
Dreamcast Games
NHL 2K (Used) 5$ Shipped
Soul Calibur (Case has wear) 10$ Shipped
Shenmue (Has all discs and inserts but case and inserts both have wear) 30$ Shipped
Japanese 3DS games
Both titles contain their original inserts.
Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask (Club Nintendo Code not used) 15$ Shipped
Professor Layton x Ace Attorney (Club Nintendo Code used) 15$ Shipped
Legend of Zelda Hyrule Historia North America eShop download code: 7$
- Paypal & US48 only. Please factor in fees if you would like to use the non-gift option.
- If you would like any more pictures/close-ups or more information regarding the items, feel free to ask.
- Priority will be given to those ordering multiple items at once because of shipping.
battousai11
Member
He wanted to raffle off three copies of Destiny and three Vitas; to enter you had to give a "donation".
VindictiveGnome
Member
Seriously, buy one. I bought one from him awhile ago (MSI, I think) and it's still going strong. I'm so tempted to go SLI.Wts:
x3 GTX 770 4gb (PNY) $220 shipped each
I am GAF GOLD and I take pretty much all forms of payment and I ship priority. Some cases I ship next day. If interested, please me me. If you buy more than 1, I will ship next day shipping
goldenpp72
Member
Removed as they were both claimed, enjoy guys/gals.
Perhaps the terms of the thread need to be updated and at least require photos of the actual items as well as a username + date in the photo. Also only allowing members to be active sellers here.
On a lighter note, I forgot I still had those 3ds Smash brothers demo codes, I have 2 left I believe. Since it's already pretty late in the week, i'd be willing to give them away for free here. Anyone who has interest, just quote this post. Whoever the first two people to quote the message will be the ones to get the codes (so I don't get a ton of PMs with no codes left)
Edit: If you are one of the people who do quote this post, you may also send me a PM in case I don't see it immediately, I can have the code out with the quickness.
Oh, me! Me!
NeOak
Member
.On a lighter note, I forgot I still had those 3ds Smash brothers demo codes, I have 2 left I believe. Since it's already pretty late in the week, i'd be willing to give them away for free here. Anyone who has interest, just quote this post. Whoever the first two people to quote the message will be the ones to get the codes (so I don't get a ton of PMs with no codes left)
Edit: If you are one of the people who do quote this post, you may also send me a PM in case I don't see it immediately, I can have the code out with the quickness.
Shadow2222
Member
WTS:
Madden 15 digital Xbox One - $38 (can PM code immediately after getting home from work)
Metal Gear Solid Legacy Collection (PS3, brand new and sealed, have two available) - $54 shipped
Madden 15 digital Xbox One - $38 (can PM code immediately after getting home from work)
Metal Gear Solid Legacy Collection (PS3, brand new and sealed, have two available) - $54 shipped
goldenpp72
Member
I'd more so say that the Gift payment option needs to be heavily discouraged as a payment option. Yeah it cost a bit more, but in the end the peace of mind and safer transaction should be worth it. Fact is, when someone sends a normal Paypal payment, they can print a shipping label through that transaction and send it to the buyer with a tracker added on for free, and because it's all handled through PP, it allows the entire transaction to be tethered to a single point of contact. It helps protect sellers and buyers, as it seems here, you're much more likely to run into a bad seller then a bad buyer ya know?
Gumbie
Member
If it's a junior without any selling feedback that's a good idea but if it's someone who's an established seller with good feedback I don't see any problem with gift option. You can still print all your labels through paypal with gift option.
Risible
Member
Requiring buyers to use the gift option for Paypal should be disallowed. It's 3% - either get over it or tack it onto your prices.
As for the people who got scammed, that's awful, but someone new requiring Gift option is the reddest of red flags. Refusing to accept adding on the fees in lieu of the gift option seals the deal even more.
I'd even go so far as to say junior members should be disallowed in the B/S/T thread, but that's just me.
As for the people who got scammed, that's awful, but someone new requiring Gift option is the reddest of red flags. Refusing to accept adding on the fees in lieu of the gift option seals the deal even more.
I'd even go so far as to say junior members should be disallowed in the B/S/T thread, but that's just me.
goldenpp72
Member
Yeah I know you can, but it's not officially linked to a transaction because a gift payment can not be a transaction. You can do it but per their TOS they have no obligation to protect you. Truthfully, being an established member makes it less likely for someone to rip you off, but if the gain is big enough, people will do anything sometimes to get quick money. I don't recall what happened with the user Yuripaw, but I recall some kind of scandal happening with him despite being a very established user of this topic. We had plenty of transactions together with no problems, but I recall someone reading something happened with him? Not trying to smear, just saying it can happen.
I know i'm trust worthy, actually someone here sent me an item before I paid, once the item arrived, I paid him immediately. I'd do that no matter what site or service I use because I consider it a basic civil concept, i'm not in it for the quick scam though, and you never know what's going through peoples minds.
I guess in my mind, the true challenge of posting here is really just getting your account approved, but going from junior to member can happen fairly quick if i'm to understand right. If people want to continue working on the honor system it's fine though, but other sites that deal in this stuff have since largely made it against the rules to use Gift as a payment due to this sort of thing becoming such a problem.
As usual though, the one bad transaction will largely stink up the room filled with 1000 great ones, so if nothing changes it's ultimately not a big deal, just try to use your better judgement, heh.
NeOak
Member
Sellers get charged the 3% for receiving the money.
I just use a calculator and add the fees when I'm sending money.
Really? That's kind of crappy. Sorry anyone I've paid recently, it didn't even give me the option to choose between gift or purchase when I used my account. I thought the fee was removed if the purchaser used their account.
Edit: I'll PM the last person I bought something from to see if they got charged.
NeOak
Member
They separated the options.
Pay for goods: Regular with fees charged to the receiver/seller.
Send to friends or family: Gift.
I can understand that if they are selling, but there is inherently less risk when they are buying.
paolo11
Member
Blazenumb1 is a junior member but he is an amazing seller.
mdsfx
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