Emailing direct

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Buyer that just set up account purchased item from me above $200. Buyer with PO in address fake phone nr. I sent buyer screenshot and video link to check if he has any other questions and he tells me that he can’t view screenshots because he has no account with ebay.

if he has no account with ebay how is he ab,e to message me? Is messaging now allowed straight from your email box (hit reply and send) or you need to be logged into account to message? 

PS. oh also ebay now shows ebay user email address in the email field- for those that were concerned about ebay allowing direct messaging and that would allow for transactions off ebay.

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I like to make sure buyer read description or item is the right fitment.

That's understandable.

I am constantly amazed at how many shade tree mechanics are buying parts online with apparently only the vaguest idea of how to install, what part they need, and  sometimes what make and model of car they have.

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He paid. I messaged him video of item functionality (I always do) and that is how it started. Me sending him video link had nothing with his address. But when he stated he has no account I looked at what is going on. I couldn’t understand how can you have a conversation with buyer without Ebay account. I didn’t know it is possible.

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Ebay fitment is not acurate because of variation/customization that manufacturer has done on the vehicle. I ask buyers for VIN politely. When I get it , it turns out that it is not the right part.