This is a guide to some of the strategies and techniques employed by dishonest eBayers, both buyers and sellers. One of a series of no-nonsense, advert-free "coffee-break" guides I have written for new UK...
second chance offers, real or not? I have noticed recently there has been an increase in the number of second chance offers for high value items such as cars, boats cameras etc, in fact a car I recently...
There seems to be a popular scam around at the moment involving bike sales. The motorbikes are advertised at a very low price but ask you to register to bid,you apply but noone replies until after the sale has...
HOW I TOOK LEGAL ACTION AND WON. Some of you will recognise this behaviour, others will be interested enough to see how far it will go. Whatever the outcome I intent to pursue this matter through to a...
When buying a motorcycle on eBay there's obviously no substitute for seeing the bike before bidding. But if this isn't possible, here are a few things you may like to bear in mind: What's the seller like?...
Hi Just a small tip for those lost in the post items. This has happened to me on 2 separate occations now. I've been advised by my buyer that there goods have not arrived, so I've asked my buyer to give it...
HAVE YOU NOTICED THE BRAND NEW MOTORS SELLING ON HERE FROM BUSINESS SELLERS WITH NO FEEDBACK FOR NEXT TO NOTHING ME TOO I am just making people aware. Some sellers may well be genuine and you may get...
Of late there have been a large number of listings for relatively new cars appearing with £0.01 start and Pre-Approved Buyers Only status. When you look through these listings you find the seller is...
As long as ebay are raking in their fees, nothing else matters - certainly not our SAFETY! That's the impression I get anyway... read on! A month or two ago, I was selling my old washing machine. I had no...
The top guide at the time of writing is about Paypal. I thought I'd add my comment to the debate and try and clear up some problems. Ask yourself the following questions and then read on: 1) What...