eBay

postit4you · ‎09-24-2017

In the past 3 weeks, I have had numerous offers to buy an item but only if they can pick up locally. Very strange none of these members live in my community - yet state they live near me. Most state we will pay you extra for your trouble sometimes more than shipping would cost. No, I did not respond to any of them. I do find this very weird. Is anyone else getting this?

thestuffofchris · ‎09-24-2017

I agree this does sound a bit weird, especially if you suddenly have a bunch of users from all over the place all claiming to live near you and offering you extra money for local pickup. You are under no obligation to accept these sorts of offers, or even reply. You might also consider adding them to your Blocked Bidders List.

femmefan1946 · ‎09-24-2017

Most state we will pay you extra for your trouble sometimes more than shipping

I think I know that scam.

The buyer tells you that a friend will pick up the item.

Then payment is made by 'certified' cheque.

But the cheque is for more than the agreed amount.

You are asked to pay the difference to the guy picking up.

The cheque bounces.

I think there are some other versions of it.

A credit card chargeback on a PP payment for example.

Most real customers want to pick up to avoid any shipping fees, so there's the red flag.

gwrocen · ‎09-24-2017

@femmefan1946 wrote:
Most state we will pay you extra for your trouble sometimes more than shipping

I think I know that scam.

The buyer tells you that a friend will pick up the item.
Then payment is made by 'certified' cheque.
But the cheque is for more than the agreed amount.
You are asked to pay the difference to the guy picking up.
The cheque bounces.

I think there are some other versions of it.
A credit card chargeback on a PP payment for example.

Most real customers want to pick up to avoid any shipping fees, so there's the red flag.