Buying off of here?

[86vette07 10+ year member]

I am going to be buying some subwoofers off this guy off here. I have never made any purchases on here before only on ebay with paypal. What is the best and safest way to do buisness on here?

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[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

have them put the items up on ebay...then purchase them...you should be safe...or maybe pay by credit card

 

[bamaboy 5,000+ posts]

use common sense...

if it seems sketchy, back out

if they have sold stuff before and been here for a while i wouldnt worry

 

[inkfx 10+ year member]

Also always make sure you get pictures with a username and date.

Noticed you're from SA too. What side of town are you on?

 

[yikes vR 10+ year member]

Make sure you've done research on the item and the seller. If something doesn't seem legit, Don't do it.

Common sense is your best defense against getting scammed.

 

[86vette07 10+ year member]

yeah i know to use common sense, but like how do i research their history? also I mean i know i am not going to just give them my credit card # so how do i actually pay them?

 

[Nut Hair Trick 10+ year member]

I wouldnt really rush into anything, check out the forums, see who the good sellers are and develop a vibe for the good sellers, and bad sellers. But, if you need them now, and cant wait, just be careful. Watch out for people with generic pics, like ones from the manufacturer's site. A rule I go by, is if they cannot provide home pics of the stuff they're selling, then they don't need to be selling.

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

pm sent...

 

[86vette07 10+ year member]

the north east side

 

[jlaudio10w7 10+ year member]

there are some really good sellers on here, and some that arent. ive never bought anything off here, but ive heard some stuff.

good luck

 

[KyleBechtold 5,000+ posts]

SEARCH.. search the sellers name.. hell if not much info is available.. make a thread.. ask if anyone has done business with them.. if something seems sketchy ask.. don't just buy and accept it..

 

[86vette07 10+ year member]

ok but how do i actually send the money to them

 

[grassroots 10+ year member]

i would guess that i've made 50+ transactions through this site.... i've paid with payal every time.

personally i like to get a phone number and talk with the person. if you can't do that, just make sure they have references...

 

[85_blazer 10+ year member]

i have bought off of here several times and has been good for me...i purchased two things today from two different people

 

[SSS 18734 5,000+ posts]

Seeing as how you're from San Antonio, there are a few reputable members here from that area. If you're pretty concerned about this guy, you could have the seller ship to that member. The member will confirm delivery, and you can send the seller the money - then go pick up your stuff! I'm also a fan of half now, half later. If he refuses to work with you at all, then carry on. You'll find a good deal elsewhere.

If a seller has zero references, I won't buy from them unless it's something for $50 or under, or they ship first.

P.S. this isn't for the two GTi's is it? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif