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Should I post it off?

easyken
easyken Posts: 27 Forumite
in Ebay, auctions, car boot sales, post & parcels
Hi there, first time post for me having been a reader on the board for a couple of years. I've received payment from a buyer on ebay for some tickets. She has a confirmed address, so I thought it would be ok - but she's left the following message:

Note to seller
Hi, I have bought these tickets on behalf of my friend. Please could you send the tickets out to her. Please send to <address removed>. Any problems please contact me. Thanks


Is this common practice on ebay? :confused:

Comments

  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 74,460 Ambassador
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    Yes it is cmmon for scammers!

    To be covered by paypal you must send those tickets special delivery to the address that is in the paypal box where they say 'OK to send'. Any other address and you will not be covered.

    Can I suggest you have a read of the tips for new sellers post:

    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1623183&highlight=tips+new+sellers
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  • easyken
    easyken Posts: 27 Forumite
    Thanks Soolin.

    I presume I should post it to the seller's address then, as that is confirmed, and get them to send the tickets on - the gig isn't until July anyway so they'd have plenty of time to pass them on. I send most tickets Special Delivery anyway - don't want the hassle if they don't get there. They've got good feedback etc but I don't want to come a cropper, or get negative feedback if at all possible!
  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 74,460 Ambassador
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    You can ask the buyer to add the frineds address to the account as a gift address, but then you have the hassle of needing to refund the payment and getting paid again, and if they don't repay you are stuck.
    I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
  • steviebabes
    steviebabes Posts: 2,070 Forumite
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    Are the tickets close to the date of the event? This could be the reason they want them send directly. If this was the case and they were low value I would send them but only by Special Delivery and enter the tracking number into the paypal transaction details.
  • easyken
    easyken Posts: 27 Forumite
    tickets are for an event in mid-July, so not too close to the gig date.

    The only time this has happened to me previously was when the usual people from Lagos tried to 'buy' my old phone!
  • steviebabes
    steviebabes Posts: 2,070 Forumite
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    Sorry posted without seeing this info. I would take soolins advice then.
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