Be vigilant and take precautions.

[cgilmo]

I would like to remind you all to be careful when trading.


Know what the red flags are, and make sure you do your homework and know the person you are trading with, especially if you are sending at the same time or first.

Make sure you don't use paypal gift unless you have a history with the person you are dealing with.

For another layer of protection, keep a 0 paypal balance and pay with a backup funds source like a credit or debit card. This gives you another layer of protection.

Ask for tracking numbers.

Not that it will help too much, video tape the opening of high end packages.

When it comes to your trading security, every little bit helps.

Be safe.

 

[gvsu96]

[youtube:11x2oqzd]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2QApwtE8zQ[/youtube:11x2oqzd]

 

[Mr.Whipple]

Why do I have a feeling someone got beat big time.

 

[rico08]

Why do I have a feeling someone got beat big time.

Worldwide, this happens every 8 seconds.

 

[phillyfan0417]

People get beat all the time. Most of the time its not for big money. Problem is that folks who have common sense sometimes put it aside out of a desire to get a deal. Gilmo hit all the tell tale signs of why people end up losing their cards or their money, they allow themselves to have lapses in judgement. i dont think anyone is out of line asking someone with no feedback and that they dont know to send first. I've had at least 10 people send me cards without me paying to prove they are legit. If you are legit, you shouldnt have a problem proving it.

 

[jkeys]

Agreed on all points. Unless there's healthy feedback, hold off on gift payments and keep the paypal balance at zero!

With that said, I frequently request gift payment on larger items...just sayin'

- jkeys

 

[phillyfan0417]

Agreed on all points. Unless there's healthy feedback, hold off on gift payments and keep the paypal balance at zero!

With that said, I frequently request gift payment on larger items...just sayin'

- jkeys

You also have alot of good feedback.

 

[cgilmo]

Another aspect is that people can go bad at any time. People can build up feedback on little things, and then run away with a big item.


This thread wasn't inspired by anyone getting beat, but rather as a warning to not be so complacent when trading.

 

[ThoseBackPages]

Great heads up Boss!

 

[Mighty Bombjack]

Is the FCB trading alert currently at code yellow?

 

[ljw29]

Is the FCB trading alert currently at code yellow?

[youtube:td8sc7vz]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hopNAI8Pefg[/youtube:td8sc7vz]

 

[phillyfan0417]

Is the FCB trading alert currently at code yellow?

It should always be code yellow unless you know the person you are dealing with.

 

[cgilmo]

Is the FCB trading alert currently at code yellow?

It should always be code yellow unless you know the person you are dealing with.

and I think that is the message we are trying to send



ALWAYS take precautions

 

[gladdyontherise]

I think Gilmore is onto something

 

[AMAZIN HOF COLLECTOR]

Holiday PSA's
I love it!!

Happy Holidays!

 

[jbhofmann]

I recently got a package in from Yemen that I believe to be the Ryan Braun Superfractor AU that I purchased.

Should I videotape myself opening this?

 

[cgilmo]

I recently got a package in from Yemen that I believe to be the Ryan Braun Superfractor AU that I purchased.

Should I videotape myself opening this?

if you paid for a ryan braun superfractor auto


then yes, video tape the package

 

[ljw29]

I recently got a package in from Yemen that I believe to be the Ryan Braun Superfractor AU that I purchased.

Should I videotape myself opening this?

I thought you bought the Longoria one

 

[nbailey]

I recently got a package in from Yemen that I believe to be the Ryan Braun Superfractor AU that I purchased.

Should I videotape myself opening this?

Congrats! That card is the bomb.

 

[rico08]

then yes, video tape the package

I'm usually around more people when someone says that.