[Benaiir]

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Originally Posted by insyte /img/forum/go_quote.gif I actually haven't spoken with those who I bought from here in head-fi. But I only deal with those who have good feedback, and so far the experience has been good.

As do I, except for this instance. I expected since he was willing to fork over $60, he's a straight person.

 

[Samgotit]

Of course there are exceptions. This is not about your two particular good experiences. It's not about the vast majority of exchanges that go swimmingly. It a generalized insurance policy against those that may not. There are too many stories exactly like the OP"s for people not to take simple measures like asking for a phone number.

Do you guys not think the OP would like to have the other person's phone number right now?

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Originally Posted by Pangaea /img/forum/go_quote.gif x2. I have never exchanged phone numbers nor do I plan to. My primary number is a govt. sponsored line and I prefer to keep my business and private life separate from this forum.

And mine is sponsored by T-Mobile. I also prefer to keep things private, but I'll give some of that up to do the most I can to keep form being scammed. Having said that, I do completely agree with you. If it is outside of your comfort zone, don't do it.

 

[insyte]

Just saw the OP's feedback thread for boomer. It's a start.

 

[Pangaea]

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f11/iv...-south-430384/

I also think you missed the point of who is paying for and accountable for the phone line. T mobile probably won't care if your latest transaction decides to make you his favorite drunk serial dialer, or 24 hour Headphone hotline, however my employer might.

To the OP - good luck with the outcome.

 

[kboe]

Count two ready with torches and pitchforks!

 

[Genelex]

feedback system isn't foolproof. scammers would accumulate a number of feedbacks on smaller-priced items then will hit you back on bigger amount of doodles.
mind you, a lot of starters/nubies aren't scammers and most of you also started with no feedback as buyer.
if you are transacting via paypal, there's this confirmed address you could check . email and pm exhcanges would help. i think feedback is important as far you are dealing with seller's reputation more than the buyer 'coz all the buyer need to transact is a Paypal verified account and a confirmed paypal address . besides, what is upmost important to seller is payment and a shipping address.

 

[Benaiir]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Genelex /img/forum/go_quote.gif feedback system isn't foolproof. scammers would accumulate a number of feedbacks on smaller-priced items then will hit you back on bigger amount of doodles. mind you, a lot of starters/nubies aren't scammers and most of you also started with no feedback as buyer. if you are transacting via paypal, there's this confirmed address you could check . email and pm exhcanges would help. i think feedback is important as far you are dealing with seller's reputation more than the buyer 'coz all the buyer need to transact is a Paypal verified account and a confirmed paypal address . besides, what is upmost important to seller is payment and a shipping address.

Bypass that into placebo trades... Your friends make accs and give you feedback.

 

[Genelex]

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Originally Posted by Benaiir /img/forum/go_quote.gif Bypass that into placebo trades... Your friends make accs and give you feedback.

dude, i am saying there's no hard and fast rules on everything.
it's just you have a diff experience !

 

[krmathis]

That sucks! Sure smells like a scam since he do not provide the name of the shipping company and/or tracking number, and the parcel have not arrived at your place.
Besides trying harder to get ahold of him, and the feedback thread, I am not sure what else to do.

Best wishes!

 

[Benaiir]

It's not so bad... Only an e2c, but still, I don't like the idea, ya know??

 

[chud]

he was online again today at 10:30 AM/CT

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[ljokerl]

Sorry to hear that, man.

I've never asked/given my phone number for any head-fi transaction and have dealt with a number of new/ 0 feedback users (we all had to start somewhere, right?). My luck has been holding out so far, I guess, but I admit that I am often less careful than I should be. b0omeR did previously contact me about purchasing my Grado 325is, but it didn't work out, maybe for the better.

I do usually ask new member to ship first and provide tracking. Not foolproof, but neither is feedback.

 

[ljokerl]

Stumbled on this just now. Pretty low assuming the issue has not yet been resolved.