Can I send the item out yet?

xzibit

greeneye wrote: »

Umm your phone isn't an E900 is it?
Although if she wanted to pull that scam she could just open an item not as described dispute and send you back a brick.

But the fact that you didn't get charged by paypal for recieving the payment means that it was funded from a paypal balance - rather than a CC or DD card which you wouldn't have been able to except without upgrading your paypal account.
So at least there's no chance of a CC chargeback.

Yes, it is an E900. But I have photographs of the phone I am sending, so if she thinks she can claim I sent her a dummy phone, she can f off. If I can see that she purchased a dummy phone off ebay, then surely everyone else can lol. I may send her a message alerting her to the fact I know this.

greeneye

xzibit wrote: »

Yes, it is an E900. But I have photographs of the phone I am sending, so if she thinks she can claim I sent her a dummy phone, she can f off. If I can see that she purchased a dummy phone off ebay, then surely everyone else can lol. I may send her a message alerting her to the fact I know this.

The problem is in theory any buyer can raise an item not as described dispute through paypal send a package (containing pretty much anything) back to you via a recorded service and paypal will refund the buyer when they produce proof of your signature. (Read about this being done on other forums).
Your photos wouldn't make a blind bit of difference.

But like I said you weren't charged for recieving the paypal payment so your buyer definitely didn't use a credit card. If they had and pulled the above stunt paypal would definitely find in the buyers favour because paypal would then be left open to a subsequent CC chargeback.
For a balance funded payment they are more likely to listen to your side of the story (i.e you could point out the dummy phone purchase).

But I wouldn't worry this scam is one a buyer could only really pull off once or twice so don't imagine they would be pulling one on a comparitively low value item.
She probably just bought a dummy phone so her toddler can have one just like mummys. :rolleyes:

xzibit

Yes, this is what I believe to have happened as well, as she also has bought soft toys, but you never know.

I have just included on the cover letter in the parcel, that for her information, I have noted the IMEI and serial numbers of the handset, and that I am aware she has purchased a dummy phone. That I don't want to cause offence, but I must include this info due to previous hassle on ebay.

I know it sounds harsh and that I am possibly accusing her of thinking about scamming me, but I just want to cover myself, just incase.

Like_Saving_Money!!!

Hi
I would exercise some caution here. I have just had a similar experience, money appearing in my PayPal account, sent goods, then being informed that the account used to purchase my goods was a stolen one and the money paid was withdrawn and returned.
Result
Me - £250 out of pocket.
Advice
Certainly only send phone if it is to a confirmed paypal address then you may bet some seller protection.
Be wary of anyone who asks for a very speedy delivery, it maybe a scammer.!!

xzibit

Well, it says it is a confirmed address.

I haven't been able to send it as yet, as I sent the buyer a message Monday asking her to confirm her address (as it seems one seller has sent it to a wrong address) and haven't heard back yet.