Is Bidpay reliable?

[EQTitan]

I have someone who would like to purchase my gaming rig using Bidpay services, and I just wanted to know if Bidpay is a reliable service. THe person also wants to use ther own FedEx shipping account to pickup and ship the packages.

What do you guys think?

 

[MX2]

I suppose it could be legit and reliable, but eevry scam attempt I have had from Craigslist always wants to pay by that method.

 

[EQTitan]

So, you turned down that person then? If not what info is required of me to give to this person using bidpay? He/she wants my home address info to send the payment. I told them I would not ship until payment had been received....

 

[DaWhim]

BidPay (formerly Western Union Auction Payments) offers online auction payment
services. Pay for auction purchases and send a money order online quickly and ...

send them poo, if you gonna send them anything.

 

[Sphexi]

Originally posted by: EQTitan
I have someone who would like to purchase my gaming rig using Bidpay services, and I just wanted to know if Bidpay is a reliable service. THe person also wants to use ther own FedEx shipping account to pickup and ship the packages.

What do you guys think?

Gee, sounds suspiciously like the dozen emails I got within a day of posting on Craigslist.

 

[MX2]

I dont even bother answering people who approach like this anymore. Its obvious to me something is up when I get emails like this...

Thanks for the urgent reply, well i live in texas but am sending the item to my son in college, requiring my payment method,i will be paying you through Western Union Money Order@BidPay which is fast and reliable and after payment went through you will receive a confirmation mail from bidpay about the payment sent,once i receive the confirmation mail here too, i will offer you a fedex pre-paid shipping slip which i have registered with fedex courier service and note that upon the slip pasted there is no shipping cost for you,i will offer you ($350) for the FLAT SCREEN TV to be the highest bidder and have the shipment asap,hope you will like this offer. waiting for your quick response.Please if it's ok by you get back to me on time with your full payment information so as i can continue with the transaction okay.I hope to read from you soonest...

 

[axelfox]

just wait until it clears with your bank before you send your stuff out.

 

[EQTitan]

Originally posted by: Sphexi

Originally posted by: EQTitan
I have someone who would like to purchase my gaming rig using Bidpay services, and I just wanted to know if Bidpay is a reliable service. THe person also wants to use ther own FedEx shipping account to pickup and ship the packages.

What do you guys think?

Gee, sounds suspiciously like the dozen emails I got within a day of posting on Craigslist.

The ones I usually get they can't spell correctly or use sentence structure correctly. This guy is in constant touch with me (business hours 10am-8pm). So, you guys are suggesting I tell the guy to ah heck off unless he can send a cashiers cheque, money order?

 

[Sphexi]

Originally posted by: MX2times
I dont even bother answering people who approach like this anymore. Its obvious to me something is up when I get emails like this...

Thanks for the urgent reply, well i live in texas but am sending the item to my son in college, requiring my payment method,i will be paying you through Western Union Money Order@BidPay which is fast and reliable and after payment went through you will receive a confirmation mail from bidpay about the payment sent,once i receive the confirmation mail here too, i will offer you a fedex pre-paid shipping slip which i have registered with fedex courier service and note that upon the slip pasted there is no shipping cost for you,i will offer you ($350) for the FLAT SCREEN TV to be the highest bidder and have the shipment asap,hope you will like this offer. waiting for your quick response.Please if it's ok by you get back to me on time with your full payment information so as i can continue with the transaction okay.I hope to read from you soonest...

Thanks for the response, I am very much interested in this item & am Requiring my payment method i will be sending you Money Order and it will be handled by Bidpay.So for the payment to commence all i need from you is your full name & your payment address , where you want the money to be sent to by bidpay and you will recieve a confirmation of payent immediately my payment has been approved by bidpay and for me to be the winnig bidder i will offer you($250)for Samsung SCD-80 MiniDV Camcorder so that we can end the auction earlier.So for the shipping i will be responsible for that, and i will b picking up the item with my personal fedex account upon reciept of confirmation of payment order approved.So get back to me to me on imewith the information nee ded for the payment to commence fast.Hope to&nb sp; read from you soonest. Thanks

O.O they could be twins!

That's one I got btw for a camcorder I'm selling.

 

[Sphexi]

Originally posted by: EQTitan

Originally posted by: Sphexi

Originally posted by: EQTitan
I have someone who would like to purchase my gaming rig using Bidpay services, and I just wanted to know if Bidpay is a reliable service. THe person also wants to use ther own FedEx shipping account to pickup and ship the packages.

What do you guys think?

Gee, sounds suspiciously like the dozen emails I got within a day of posting on Craigslist.

The ones I usually get they can't spell correctly or use sentence structure correctly. This guy is in constant touch with me (business hours 10am-8pm). So, you guys are suggesting I tell the guy to ah heck off unless he can send a cashiers cheque, money order?

Be polite, but be firm on whatever you chose for your methods of payment. I usually require USPS money order, cashier's check, or Paypal, and that they wait for it to go through.

 

[EQTitan]

This person actually use proper structed engrish er english

 

[MX2]

Originally posted by: EQTitan
This person actually use proper structed engrish er english

So you are suggesting a scammer couldnt use proper sentence structure and grammar?

I would be careful if I were you and only accept methods of payment which are tangible

 

[EQTitan]

I just replied to his mail i just received and I let him/her know I will not ship until payment clears. I'd also needs his/her address to be verified, so I asked for the info so that I could call his/her local City Hall/police dept. to confirm residence.

 

[MX2]

Let us know how it goes

 

[EQTitan]

Not sure he/she liked that last e-mail no reply...=) (to bad for trying to sell my rig =(...)

 

[MX2]

Quick reply's to all your emails except the one that brings out the scam are usually a bad sign

 

[EQTitan]

Yeah, (sigh) so is the way of trying to sell your rig to people who are not willing to pay what your asking (it's even including shipping) I'm not going to unercut my bottom line again like I did on my last rig just to get a laptop.

Heh, at least I sold my board for more then AT'ers were willing to pay.