Question about fs/ft

[spc hink]

I am not sure if this belongs in off-topic, but i have a question. A guy wants to do a trade worth a lot of money, but he does not have any heat and I only have 4. He wants to cross-ship and take pictures of tracking numbers to show proof and what not. However, with an item this much, I am not willing to do that. I was wondering if there are any services which would facilite trades like these? Any help would be gladly appreciated.

 

[Whoozyerdaddy]

Take a pic of the tracking number? What good does that do?

Sounds like a scam to me.

 

[InlineFour]

does he have any ebay proof?

 

Escrow services.

If it involves anything overseas, or having to shuffle other peoples money, walk away from the deal.

 

[KarenMarie]

just as you dont want to take the chance, neither does he.

three suggestions.

Use a credit card for payment. that way, if you get nothing, you can call the CC company. Split any fees with the seller.

Use an escrow service. Split the fees.

Find a neutral party with high heat (over 250-300) and ship thru them. Make it worth his while and split that cost.

 

[spc hink]

The guy didn't want to do escrow service or anything like that. I told him I am going to have to pass. I have no problem with sending first if someone has heat, (I am going to be sending first over $600 worth of stuff tonight with a member here) but this just seems like too much of a risk. Thanks for all your input.

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: spc hink
The guy didn't want to do escrow service or anything like that. I told him I am going to have to pass. I have no problem with sending first if someone has heat, (I am going to be sending first over $600 worth of stuff tonight with a member here) but this just seems like too much of a risk. Thanks for all your input.

You made the right decision.