Iraiseudonkey
Sitting Out
When buying chips off this site, how safe is it? How can we ensure we don’t get scammed? How can I tell if a seller is legit?
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Trusted Sellers? (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Iraiseudonkey
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Also, don't rush to buy things. Take your time and maybe you'll find out who you do/don't want to transact with. I'd venture 98%+ of transactions here go well when both the seller and buyer are well informed. You need to do your due diligence too.
Members who are more active here and with higher positive feedback in the classified are generally more reliable. The rating shows they have had more transactions which ended positively (for the most part). Treat it like an eBay feedback rating score.
As a newer member it's harder to see who the more active folks are but you'll see that over time. I also agree that most transactions here go through smoothly.
If you get approached in PM to buy something and it seems too good to be true, treat it as such. Sales through PMs are hidden from the public, but can be done when it's a trustworthy seller. I've bought plenty of items through PM when they were offered directly through me.
Bottom line, there's no guarantee but following the trends will keep you away from potential complications.
As a newer member it's harder to see who the more active folks are but you'll see that over time. I also agree that most transactions here go through smoothly.
If you get approached in PM to buy something and it seems too good to be true, treat it as such. Sales through PMs are hidden from the public, but can be done when it's a trustworthy seller. I've bought plenty of items through PM when they were offered directly through me.
Bottom line, there's no guarantee but following the trends will keep you away from potential complications.
Also some people will reach out to try to unload their stuff at higher than current prices. This is because they know if they do it publicly they will be called out. So if someone offers you something it wouldn’t be a bad idea to ask publicly what the fair/current value of that item is.
For sure! Beware the vultures/poachers. They see new blood and try to sell you something at a super high price. I remember when I first started getting active again and I would get pings from people to see if I wanted to buy their set. The prices they quoted me were higher than what the ended up eventually listing them for.
Also when I had a wanted add for some chips which were not too difficult to get, I would get PMs in trades where they want me to give up more rare/expensive chips for them.
joeyshin
Royal Flush
if you decide to buy something just ask for a few people to vouch for them. most here are legit but we've see a few bad seeds...just ask
Why dont we just tell him who to avoid? 
Tip #1: Avoid guys named Poppin from Sweden Holland!
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Well, definitely don’t buy from anyone that sells paper.
People you want to buy from have been here for a while they post frequently and they care about the community. They wouldn’t have built a good name and let it be diminished by money or agreed.
Most of the members that post frequently have met each other or have met plenty of people that know them. We also plan to see each other again. I don’t wanna say it’s fight club but the first rule of fight club is you don’t talk about fight club
People you want to buy from have been here for a while they post frequently and they care about the community. They wouldn’t have built a good name and let it be diminished by money or agreed.
Most of the members that post frequently have met each other or have met plenty of people that know them. We also plan to see each other again. I don’t wanna say it’s fight club but the first rule of fight club is you don’t talk about fight club
I would listen to this guy EXCEPT when:
1. He talks chip efficiency
2. He says, ‘lets all play a little game called Chowaha’. You are being hustled.
In addition to above, seller should also have decent pics, be willing to take close ups of edges, photo’s should match description and they should make an effort to sign their username /date etc.
You can also add some buyer protection, but also adds cost like using credit card, paypal G&S etc. I’d say the majority don’t do that though, and USPS insurance ain’t worth the paper it’s written on.
GL
You can also add some buyer protection, but also adds cost like using credit card, paypal G&S etc. I’d say the majority don’t do that though, and USPS insurance ain’t worth the paper it’s written on.
GL
bergs
Royal Flush
Here are my rules for chip purchases;
- If I met them at a meetup, they’re probably trustworthy
- If not, I can just drop a large anvil on their heads at the next meetup (1)
- CONUS4EVER. Dar be dragons overseas.
- Do a search before purchasing or selling. If they have been accused of scamming, they’re probably a scammer. If they have been accused of flipping, they’re probably an agent of Satan.
(1) large anvils, surprisingly, are enormously difficult to get though airport security.
- If I met them at a meetup, they’re probably trustworthy
- If not, I can just drop a large anvil on their heads at the next meetup (1)
- CONUS4EVER. Dar be dragons overseas.
- Do a search before purchasing or selling. If they have been accused of scamming, they’re probably a scammer. If they have been accused of flipping, they’re probably an agent of Satan.
(1) large anvils, surprisingly, are enormously difficult to get though airport security.
JMC9389
Royal Flush
This is why you PayPal the meetup hosts to buy all ingredients for 5 gallons each of palomas and margaritas and large anvils ahead of time all in one fell swoop.
No discussion about shipping/selling chips is complete without the usual moronic conus only addition. All I ever really hear happen though, is how the USPS keeps losing/stealing domestic shipments.
bergs
Royal Flush
YOU CAN TAKE MY CHIPS
BUT YOU’LL NEVER TAKE
MY CONNNNNUUUUSSSSSSSS!!!
(Unintelligible Scottish talk)
AROOOOOOOYOOOOOO!
Avoid @space monkey
Speaking of, why did most of his content get deleted @Tommy?
Generally, higher the engagement means less likely to have drama. No reason to ruin the investment of years on the site over money. Not saying it can't happen.... If your nervous, just ask to pay the 3% more for goods and services. Ain't no thang.
I only trust people on here who have held me for more than 5 full seconds. So. We all have standards.
I only trust people on here who have held me for more than 5 full seconds. So. We all have standards.
bergs
Royal Flush
^ imagine going drinking with these two? Epic.
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