*UPDATE*how do i make sure NOT getting scammed

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theGlove

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Originally posted by: FoBoT
call off the deal and sell to someone with more heat , even if it means waiting/lower price
when it is n00b on n00b action, someone has to take a chance/risk. why risk $320 ?

or use a broker like ggnl say

this is best advice, find another buyer with 100+ heat
 

RossMAN

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Sorry I didn't read the entire thread.

He pays you first (no Paypal) or no deal.

Have him send you a wire transfer or a money order/cashiers check. Then you mail him the product.

Sorry I am not interested nor qualified in being the "middle man".
 

NoToRiOuS1

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no worries rossman, i was just joking around anyways. and thank you for the advice everyone.
 

RossMAN

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Paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_help-ext&eloc=1476&loc=1474&unique_id=2127&source_page=_hom
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NoToRiOuS1

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thanks for the PM link rossman. thank you eyemwing for the offer but like i said in the update. he has sent the money to me and as soon as i got it i transfered it to my bank account. right now it says that transaction is pending. once the money is safely in my bank account in 3-4 days, i will ship the item with usps 2day with tracking, insurance, and require signature from whoever takes the package. i think that should keep me on the a relatively safe side.
 

KarenMarie

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Originally posted by: faboloso112
thanks for the PM link rossman. thank you eyemwing for the offer but like i said in the update. he has sent the money to me and as soon as i got it i transfered it to my bank account. right now it says that transaction is pending. once the money is safely in my bank account in 3-4 days, i will ship the item with usps 2day with tracking, insurance, and require signature from whoever takes the package. i think that should keep me on the a relatively safe side.

just be careful that he does not decide to do a chargeback after you ship. I am not saying that he will, and chances are that he wont. but just be aware... just because the money is in your account does not mean that PayPal will not take it back if he decides to do a chargeback. The escrow, splitting the cost of the service, was the best advice you got in this thread.

Good luck, i hope this works out well for both of you!
:)