Would you buy off a new ebayer with only 7 feedback?

Mistral001

techspec wrote: »

As long as it was not an item on ebays no protection list - your fine.

How do you know if they are on the no protection list or not. Is there an icon next to their name or something like that?

hermum

Mistral001 wrote: »

How do you know if they are on the no protection list or not. Is there an icon next to their name or something like that?

it's the item not the seller, some things aren't covered by Paypal protection.

Calm_3

The only time I am wary of buying off people is when they have 0 feedback; I know everyone has to start somewhere but I have been duped a few times. On the other hand though, I've also had the same problem with people that have hundreds of feedback so you can't be too sure whoever you buy from.
I hope it goes well

wayne2786

well when you first started on ebay how many feedback did you have? none!
when i first started on ebay how many did i have? none!

you dont instantly get feedback when you join, give the man/woman a chance, like people have said pay by paypal and you will be fine.

techspec

Mistral001 wrote: »

How do you know if they are on the no protection list or not. Is there an icon next to their name or something like that?

You check the list. Ebay make no attempt to warn buyers they are about to be ripped off with no protection - as they are happy to make money from it.

Most buyers only find out the list exists, AFTER they have been ripped off - and ebay /paypal say "nothing to do with us guv".

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