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BlueMax · 07-15-2008

new feedback policy is very welcome but it is naive to assume that all sellers are now honest at eBay or that buying at eBay is 100% safe. Far from it!

Some sellers have been to known to do bogus trades with each other and give each other positive feedbacks.

Also, it takes time for neg feedback to accumulate. There is nothing to stop a seller from doing a hit and run and re-appearing with a new name.

Unlike buying online or from a shop within your own country, you are not protected by consumer laws when buying from abroad. At best, you are left at the mercy of the decision made by PayPal to get your money back. Even if PayPal decide in your favor, PayPal won't make a refund in certain circumsatnces.

Caveat Emptor!

I think admiralcrom has made a great suggestion here!
Why not have a 'Baddies List' as well as a 'Goodies List'

07-15-2008	#4 (permalink)
BlueMax Is that a file extension? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Sussex, UK Posts: 21	new feedback policy is very welcome but it is naive to assume that all sellers are now honest at eBay or that buying at eBay is 100% safe. Far from it! Some sellers have been to known to do bogus trades with each other and give each other positive feedbacks. Also, it takes time for neg feedback to accumulate. There is nothing to stop a seller from doing a hit and run and re-appearing with a new name. Unlike buying online or from a shop within your own country, you are not protected by consumer laws when buying from abroad. At best, you are left at the mercy of the decision made by PayPal to get your money back. Even if PayPal decide in your favor, PayPal won't make a refund in certain circumsatnces. Caveat Emptor! I think admiralcrom has made a great suggestion here! Why not have a 'Baddies List' as well as a 'Goodies List' Last edited by BlueMax : 07-15-2008 at 03:01 AM.