Buy from ebay?

Question

I collect glasses and other things like that. I used to own a bar and now i collect old bottles and glasses. I have never bought anything off ebay and i am not sure how hard it is. Could somebody please check them out and let me know. I dont want to get ripped off. I also want to know about shipping, if they would still be in good shape.These are going for a very very good price so i dont want to pass up. Please take a look and let me know if i should buy. http://cgi.ebay.com/Budweiser-gold-crested-tumblers_W0QQitemZ250265373562QQihZ015QQcategoryZ12QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Answer 1

I could not find any other examples of these glasses. most of the time that is a good sign. the seller did try and sell them once before for $60.00 and they did not sell. what I thought was odd, in there first ad they did not mention the box, which is a very good selling point. go with your feelings. when I want something I buy it, because it is what its worth to you and not someone else

Answer 2

I will say this. IF they were a scammer, they would not just sell one thing and then sell it again when it didn't sell at first. It sounds like someone who is just new to Ebay.

Most scammers have a pattern. The main one is that they get 10 or so positives, then list a bunch of semi-expensive stuff and take all the money from all the wins and run off with it.  They don't just pick one thing and relist it cheaper a 2nd time. They list things at great deals in the first place so people will want them and buy them quick.

If you really love the glasses it might be worth the risk. They said they included insurance. If the glasses don't arrive, or arrive broken you can file a dispute through Ebay and then Paypal. (after trying to contact them first about it) It sounds like they are (like said above) going to eat the cost of shipping a little bit, but that's something they'll have to learn as a seller. They can't charge you more for shipping once you'd bid on it.

I have bought hundreds of things on Ebay and have only been scammed 2-3 times and always got all my money back or at least the item (one time, not as described, but good enough).

If you really want THOSE glasses, you may also look around for the same ones by another seller that has more feedback.

Good luck! Ebay is addictive and fun. It can be a pain when things don't work out, but it usually works just fine.

--Heather

Answer 3

Hummm... I don't know.

The seller only has one sell. That doesn't mean s/she is not a trusting person but do make you a little skeptical. I would contact seller to speak in person, ask him/her more about the glasses so you can get a better feeling of how the person is.

Also I would do a little search to see if this or similar item is sell somewhere else. If multiple b4 then they might be the same person with different accounts - don't trust.

Answer 4

Very new seller would make me a bit wary. If they don't know a thing about packing and do not pack them well..you could have breakage. Also, there is no way on earth that they can ship those with UPS for $5.00. They are going to either eat the loss, or charge you more in the end,.