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Buy it/sell it for you service for eBay ?

Edwardia
Edwardia Posts: 9,170 Forumite
in Ebay, auctions, car boot sales, post & parcels
I have seen so many problems and scams re: eBay that I am really reluctant to join and buy anything.

Does eBay (or anyone else) run a reputable service whereby they deal with all the hassles and scams etc for a set percentage/price on top and if there are probs I would get money back guarantee with no hassle ?

Thanks
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  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 74,460 Ambassador
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    Edwardia wrote: »
    I have seen so many problems and scams re: eBay that I am really reluctant to join and buy anything.

    Does eBay (or anyone else) run a reputable service whereby they deal with all the hassles and scams etc for a set percentage/price on top and if there are probs I would get money back guarantee with no hassle ?

    Thanks

    I am not aware of anything at all like that- probably best to only buy from physical high street shops where you can inspect the goods if you are unsure about staying safe online.

    Ebay is perfectly safe as long as you use a bit of common sense and trust your instincts if something doesn't feel right..
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  • RFW
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    Edwardia wrote: »
    I have seen so many problems and scams re: eBay that I am really reluctant to join and buy anything.

    Does eBay (or anyone else) run a reputable service whereby they deal with all the hassles and scams etc for a set percentage/price on top and if there are probs I would get money back guarantee with no hassle ?

    Thanks
    There are a number of companies that do it but you'll probably only end up with 50% of the sale price once it's done.

    There are scams and other problems, mostly ones that get highlighted on here. Most people buy and sell on Ebay without a problem, there are certainly higher risks than others. I've sold on Ebay for over ten years and had no more than a handful of problems in over 30,000 transactions.
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  • poet123
    poet123 Posts: 24,099 Forumite
    The rights are all with the buyer, as a buyer you really cannot lose provided you use Paypal.
  • RFW
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    poet123 wrote: »
    The rights are all with the buyer, as a buyer you really cannot lose provided you use Paypal.
    That is not the case, certainly not all rights are with the buyer. Obviously consumer law and Ebay favours the buyer, as it should.
    Sellers using tracked delivery for high value items are unlikely to have any problems.
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  • poet123
    poet123 Posts: 24,099 Forumite
    RFW wrote: »
    That is not the case, certainly not all rights are with the buyer. Obviously consumer law and Ebay favours the buyer, as it should.
    Sellers using tracked delivery for high value items are unlikely to have any problems.

    I meant in case of genuine problems.
  • RFW
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    poet123 wrote: »
    I meant in case of genuine problems.
    Like what?
    Given the OP was asking about selling I was assuming you were implying he would inevitably have problems with buyers as he had no rights.
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  • fairyclicks
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    RFW wrote: »
    Like what?
    Given the OP was asking about selling I was assuming you were implying he would inevitably have problems with buyers as he had no rights.

    The OP was asking about buying RFW
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  • poet123
    poet123 Posts: 24,099 Forumite
    RFW wrote: »
    Like what?
    Given the OP was asking about selling I was assuming you were implying he would inevitably have problems with buyers as he had no rights.

    Re read the OP.
  • soolin
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    fairyclicks wrote: »
    The OP was asking about buying RFW
    poet123 wrote: »
    Re read the OP.

    Title of thread suggests OP wants someone to both buy and sell for them

    Buy it/sell it for you service for eBay ?
    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.
  • poet123
    poet123 Posts: 24,099 Forumite
    soolin wrote: »
    Title of thread suggests OP wants someone to both buy and sell for them

    It reads to me as if she expected someone to offer both services but that she wished to avail herself of the buying one to protect herself.
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