eBay

ruslake · ‎10-27-2017

I pre-ordered 2 models of the new iPhone X and want to resell them. There are lots of offers on eBay.

However, when I list the iPhones and indicate that the handling time is 30 days (because I don't have them currently), eBay says "We’re reducing seller risk and enhancing the buying experience by requiring all items in the Cellphone & Smartphone category to be listed with a handling time of 3 days or less."

So if I choose 3 days, and someone buys the iPhones, will the transaction be canceled because I didn't ship the item yet? Or should I print a USPS label and ship it in 2 weeks when I get the iPhone?

How does it work?

I also heard that eBay may shut down accounts offering pre-orders and violating the 3-day handling rule. Is it true?

phcd1 · ‎10-27-2017

@ruslake wrote:

...I have successfully resold 2 new iPhones on Amazon, but there were like 20 scammers...

The River and eBay are two differnt things. You're BEGGING for it. But go ahead. EZ money, right?

phcd1 · ‎10-27-2017

@ruslake wrote:
And I've just read a few stories about iPhone scams and wow....

NEWS FLASH!!!!

Winner, Winner, Chicken dinner.

BTW, CL is the ONLY way to go, for cash, in a busy place (like a Police station or Starbucks or a Bank).

rschissler · ‎10-27-2017

I'm thinking of buying the iPhone X, but no way I'll buy it on eBay. I can't understand why anyone would consider it, when you can buy it from much more reputable Apple, Best Buy, and the major wireless carriers.

In fact, I don't want to take the chance selling my iPhone 6 on eBay. Sure I can't get as much on a trade in, but much less risk.

castlemagicmemories · ‎10-27-2017

Printing the label is the least of your problems.

According the Ebay message, and your OP, you can't do it.

I hope you are familar with the Buyer Protection on Ebay and how it works.

emerald40 · ‎10-28-2017

@ruslake

https://community.ebay.com/t5/Selling/Sent-iphone-seller-saying-I-didn-t/m-p/27673160/highlight/fals...

Why selling an IPhone, especially an expensive IPhone 10 here is not a good idea.

luckythewinner · ‎10-28-2017

@ruslake wrote:
But there are so many listings right now if you search, and they are even mentioned on the news saying that pre-ordered iPhones have already been sold with a high markup price.

First - there are many ended listings that make it appear as if an iPhone X has sold. You have no idea how many of those ended up being unpaid items, canceled transactions, fraud attempts, or with disputes filed.

Second - pause for a moment to recognize that even eBay - a site that shrugs its shoulders when sellers repeatedly get screwed - is telling you this is not a good idea.

Third - very few sellers who try to circumvent eBay restrictions end up in a good place.

ruslake · ‎10-28-2017

I decided to not sell iPhones here then. It seems like Craigslist with payment in cash withdrawn straight out of an ATM and meeting in a bank with security cameras is the safest idea. Or I'll just cancel the pre-order; it all seems risky.

emerald40 · ‎10-28-2017

@ruslake wrote:
I decided to not sell iPhones here then. It seems like Craigslist with payment in cash withdrawn straight out of an ATM and meeting in a bank with security cameras is the safest idea. Or I'll just cancel the pre-order; it all seems risky.

Smart move.

And it never hurts to bring a friend with you for added protection.

Or better yet, a large dog.

And for even more protection buy one of those pens they use at the bank to check to make sure the money is not counterfeit.

Another great place for this is the parking lot of the police station. At our main one they encourage those making transactions such as this to do it there.

ruslake · ‎10-28-2017

Thank you for the idea! I just googled, and there are actually "safe exchange zones" in front of some pollice stations that encourage in-person trades there to ensure safety. And bringing a counterfeit detector pen is important.

Some (but not all) can be found here: https://www.safedeal.zone/safe-transaction-zone-finder/

southern*sweet*tea · ‎10-28-2017

Okay, I have to ask...this is something that has been bugging me for a long time.

What is the reason someone would pay more for one of these phones by buying from a random third party stranger on the internet instead of just buying from their phone provider or a well known retailer? Is it just the instant gratification at any price thing? There has to be something I'm missing because I just don't get it.

The easier you are to offend the easier you are to control.

We seem to be getting closer and closer to a situation where nobody is responsible for what they did but we are all responsible for what somebody else did. - Thomas Sowell

nawlinsron2 · ‎10-28-2017

People with more money than brains don't like to wait in line and/or risk a stockout.

phcd1 · ‎10-28-2017

@emerald40 wrote:
@ruslake wrote:
I decided to not sell iPhones here then. It seems like Craigslist with payment in cash withdrawn straight out of an ATM and meeting in a bank with security cameras is the safest idea. Or I'll just cancel the pre-order; it all seems risky.
Smart move.

And it never hurts to bring a friend with you for added protection.

Or better yet, a large dog.

And for even more protection buy one of those pens they use at the bank to check to make sure the money is not counterfeit.

Another great place for this is the parking lot of the police station. At our main one they encourage those making transactions such as this to do it there.

If you do the transaction at the sellers bank, the money can be deposited right then and there. When you deposit bills at banks, they count them with a machine (but, it scans them too for counterfeits). Banks are a good place for a CL transaction. Most even have couches for sitting while you wait for your no-show.

emerald40 · ‎10-28-2017

@phcd1 wrote:
@emerald40 wrote:
@ruslake wrote:
I decided to not sell iPhones here then. It seems like Craigslist with payment in cash withdrawn straight out of an ATM and meeting in a bank with security cameras is the safest idea. Or I'll just cancel the pre-order; it all seems risky.
Smart move.

And it never hurts to bring a friend with you for added protection.

Or better yet, a large dog.

And for even more protection buy one of those pens they use at the bank to check to make sure the money is not counterfeit.

Another great place for this is the parking lot of the police station. At our main one they encourage those making transactions such as this to do it there.
If you do the transaction at the sellers bank, the money can be deposited right then and there. When you deposit bills at banks, they count them with a machine (but, it scans them too for counterfeits). Banks are a good place for a CL transaction. Most even have couches for sitting while you wait for your no-show.

My last counterfeit $20 bill came from the bank when I cashed my paycheck.

emerald40 · ‎10-28-2017

@southern*sweet*tea wrote:
Okay, I have to ask...this is something that has been bugging me for a long time.

What is the reason someone would pay more for one of these phones by buying from a random third party stranger on the internet instead of just buying from their phone provider or a well known retailer? Is it just the instant gratification at any price thing? There has to be something I'm missing because I just don't get it.

Yes, but if you look at one of the listings, the phone sold for $4,000. How can that be legitimate?