Tips for buying off-eBay

[ripken2131_8]

I just made an offer on a card that is listed as a normal 7 day auction. If the seller says he'd be willing to accept my offer and end the auction, what should I do to try and ensure the smoothest transaction?

 

[Superfractor]

Do not procrastinate; offer a number that is an expected ending-auction-style price for the card. Remind the seller of a reduced total-fee savings he would be getting by selling off eBay. If you have the ability to pay right away, then make note of that to the seller.


I wouldn't do anything short of a 'goods' payment.

 

[Fandruw25]

I just made an offer on a card that is listed as a normal 7 day auction. If the seller says he'd be willing to accept my offer and end the auction, what should I do to try and ensure the smoothest transaction?

Pay through paypal but don't do it as a gift payment.

 

[James52411]

Pay via PayPal (don't gift the money, though) or a credit card and if it's a valuable card offer to pay for insurance so you don't get stuck with the ol' empty envelope.

 

[ripken2131_8]

Does sending a payment as a gift void any protection you would normally have?

 

[Superfractor]

Does sending a payment as a gift void any protection you would normally have?

Yes. There is no protection; there is nothing.