Avoiding stolen goods?

Ames · 15 August 2011 at 12:24PM

Olias, it's a life insurance policy, my mum died in April, so yes it's going to be cash.

olias · 15 August 2011 at 12:51PM

Ah, ok then, I'm sorry for your loss.

Olias

harveybobbles · 15 August 2011 at 12:52PM

I have a similar problem - but in reverse.

I won a brand new 42 inch LCD tv last week in a raffle. However I dont need nor want it as I'm happy with the one I have.

Now I was going to put it on eBay but with the recent rioting I feel people may think its stolen! So I might keep it in its box until nearer to Christmas and eBay it then.

Crowqueen · 15 August 2011 at 1:08PM

Oliver14 wrote: »

Wow if you're that paranoid i'm amazed you ever buy anything.

Common sense is the key. if it sounds too good to be true it normally is.

Actually, I share his concern when it comes to eBay items with moving parts, more because they are often on their last legs rather than being stolen, and also because whenever I've bought new electronic items like headphones, a watch, etc. etc. they've turned out to be knock-offs, and, in the case of the watch, disintegrated in my hands.

I've never tried CEX but for the price they offer I could just buy new with a full guarantee for a few more weeks' worth of savings.

I find Amazon much more worthwhile a place to buy anything electronic (this isn't an eBay site so it's OK to say that

) at a discount (last year's model, etc.) and if I want something to last I bypass eBay and Amazon and save up for a new item, or ask for it for birthday/Christmas etc.

I want a netbook for university (going back to do a postgrad) but I've asked for it for my October birthday rather than risk buying a cheap one online.

Crowqueen · 15 August 2011 at 1:12PM

Ames wrote: »

Olias, it's a life insurance policy, my mum died in April, so yes it's going to be cash.

My condolences for your loss.

ThinkingOfLinking · 15 August 2011 at 2:05PM

I'd also say buy it brand new from Amazon instead. Less likely to be any kind of dodgy dealings going on, and more likely to be working!!

macfly · 15 August 2011 at 7:04PM

Forunately I no l.ongewr have any netbooks on ebay as this thread would have sent me over the edge. There are many reputable sellers on ebay selling all these items. This would avoid the mythical millions of looted goods.