Selling Codes on ebay - how to protect yourself

[ArtVandelay]

I sold a few codes I had found from the Diamond giveaway (was actually suprised they are selling for more now than before - around $4 each).

Ive heard on here never email codes (even through ebay) as you have no shipping protection.

Would it work to ship the code cards in the mail, and also email them to the buyer once the DC info has registered in the ebay system? Basically this allows them to redeem the cards instantly. Am I still protected? Regardless, I am shipping them out today so they have them in hand by 6/30, but I just want to know if I should send the codes to the buyer via email.

Not a lot of money to be concerned with, but this would be useful to me (and anyone reading this) for future type transactions that may be for more significant dollars.

Thanks in advance for the replies.

 

[The Third Eye]

I email codes through a $.01 refund through Paypal. It's worked well for me so far.

 

[SydBarrett]

Always ship them with delivery confirmation. I personally never sell redemption cards on eBay, or gift cards for that matter. It is extremely dangerous because if you get someone who knows what they are doing (fraud wise) there are so many ways to get screwed.

Do not ever e-mail codes to someone you do not trust.

 

[ArtVandelay]

I email codes through a $.01 refund through Paypal. It's worked well for me so far.

Worked well as in someone tried to fraud you and this prevented it?

Interesting way to document it!

 

[WaxPax]

While I have only sold a few dozen redemptions on ebay, all without issue, I would NOT email the seller anything, nor would I scratch and expose the code on the card before sending. You could get a dishonest buyer who could take advantage of receiving a scratched off "Used" code....Buyer could easily "Video" himself opening a package with scratched off cards inside, knowing in advance they were coming this way...makes for an easy claim against you....That's my 2 cents

 

[ArtVandelay]

While I have only sold a few dozen redemptions on ebay, all without issue, I would NOT email the seller anything, nor would I scratch and expose the code on the card before sending. You could get a dishonest buyer who could take advantage of receiving a scratched off "Used" code....Buyer could easily "Video" himself opening a package with scratched off cards inside, knowing in advance they were coming this way...makes for an easy claim against you....That's my 2 cents

That is great advice for redemptions with the new scratch off section.

The diamond giveaway and golden giveaway cards have exposed codes so that isnt a big of an issue.

 

[reljac]

Earlier this year I sold about 1800 codes that I emailed to winning bidders. I did not have a single issue. Sure there are scammers out there, but I believe the problem may be a bit overblown. To protect myself, I just kept all the cards until the charge back time expired, that way I could quickly ship them and provide a tracking number if needed. I also gave buyers the option to have them emailed or shipped.

 

[HPC]

I believe the only official eBay/PP approved way to cover yourself would be to ship the actual redemption card with DC.

I wouldnt email codes unless you feel like gambling.

 

[ArtVandelay]

I believe the only official eBay/PP approved way to cover yourself would be to ship the actual redemption card with DC.

I wouldnt email codes unless you feel like gambling.

My intent was to just mail them.

It's just a question of the timing. If you ship codes today, DC loads into ebay, package begins journey through the postal system proecess. Then tomorrow or the next day, email the codes while package is still en route. Technically you have done both ship with DC and emailed. But are you still open still open to a case being opened? Only downside I can see is they get the codes via email, redeem them, and then open a case while item is still out for delivery and possibly cancel the transaction.

 

[The Third Eye]

Worked well as in someone tried to fraud you and this prevented it?

Interesting way to document it!

I've never had anyone try to get their money back on codes or redemptions. I just figured that Paypal would side with me if they were the carrier of the codes I sent the buyer. I think a scammer would try to scam someone anyway possible whether the codes are mailed with DC or emailed.