eBay red flags

[Aidenn7]

So I won a Korg Electribe.
The seller had zero sales
During the auction I feel like someone bidded me up he had zero feedback..
Then after the seller sent the item..
He messages me if I can leave feedback before I get the item..
I been doing this long enough..
This is making me nervous as heck..
I'm almost ready ready to tell him to forget it.. Am I wrong???

 

[Ghastly]

Definitely not wrong about the feedback. I only leave feedback after I've received the item AND they leave feedback for me.

 

[kodiakblair]

This is making me nervous as heck..

Why ? You've bought the Korg, it's in transit and you have buyer's cover if it's not as advertised.

Leaving positive, negative or neutral feedback won't change the above one iota.

They likely have other items to sell and are looking for a head start with feedback stats.

 

[Jeff Scott]

Why ? You've bought the Korg, it's in transit and you have buyer's cover if it's not as advertised.

Leaving positive, negative or neutral feedback won't change the above one iota.

They likely have other items to sell and are looking for a head start with feedback stats.

Yep, we all have to start at the beginning with Ø feedback.

 

[Whale]

For all you know it could be a fantastic transaction.

On the other hand, it could be the worst day of your life.

Since it’s impossible to know for sure, my sage advice is to pretend you’re a warthog and sing “Hakuna Matata” over and over until the Korg arrives.

 

[Lava]

Big red flags. But good luck

 

[Micha84]

Seems a little odd to me, but nothing that would really cause concern. Wait until the package arrives, then you see what's what.

 

[Gunga Din]

Why ? You've bought the Korg, it's in transit and you have buyer's cover if it's not as advertised.

Leaving positive, negative or neutral feedback won't change the above one iota.

They likely have other items to sell and are looking for a head start with feedback stats.

What if the Korg has an undescribed fault?

 

[ardgedee]

Why ? You've bought the Korg, it's in transit and you have buyer's cover if it's not as advertised.

We don't know whether it's in transit.

That's be a hard "nope" from me. Happy to lavish more praise than necessary if it gives someone the help they need, but not before I confirm they've done at least the minimum of what I requested.

 

[Chrisk-K]

I’d never buy from an ebay seller with zero sale.

 

[fretno]

No way, would never. Usually going into one with no history I would drop a few questions and establish a conversation and feel it out a little. noObs often are unsure how it works so I expect some noObiness but you can get an idea before bidding. In the OP situation I would not even respond until after I see the item. If they are fumbling too much I would seek to end the transaction and get a refund.

 

[el murdoque]

I'd be optimistic about the whole thing and expect to receive what I ordered - but nonetheless I'd tell the seller that it's impossible for me to leave feedback at this moment because to rate the transaction, It's necessary to receive and inspect the item.

 

[Leigh Semmens]

Waiting, waiting, Until I receive said item then feedback is going to be negative. When it arrives, and I am happy, then positive. I just received an item that was promised within 14 days after one month to the day! No positive feedback from me. I will say that, yes, it was the product advertised but ir was way later than advertised!

 

[-Asdfgh-]

Feedback: 3/5. The bidding process was smooth. Can't say any more than that.

 

[Dana R Gregory]

For all you know it could be a fantastic transaction.

On the other hand, it could be the worst day of your life.

Since it’s impossible to know for sure, my sage advice is to pretend you’re a warthog and sing “Hakuna Matata” over and over until the Korg arrives.

Hauna Matata, what a lovely sound! I love it. I have an amp coming from GC and will follow your advice while waiting. LOL.

 

[J-Bass RMR]

He messages me if I can leave feedback before I get the item..

Response: "I leave feedback when the transaction is complete.
The transaction is "Complete" when the buyer has received the item - free of shipping damage, (especially if the seller did not adequately pack the item) and has confirmed it's authentic, "as described" and in proper working order."

Then after the seller sent the item..

"Sent" means it's in possession of the carrier - not "a shipping label has been created". (one of my pet peeves)

Hopefully, this is just an inexperience/naive seller, however:
Track your package so you know when it scheduled to arrive.
Since "caution flags" have been raised, be prepared for its arrival;

• have your equipment setup so you're ready to plug the Korg in and test it as soon as it arrives.
• Continuously video the unboxing and your "testing" of the item. (an inexpensive camera tripod will simplify this process).

 

[kmon]

Only a red flag if he’s harassing and pressuring for you to leave feedback before it arrives.

Otherwise he may just be reminding to leave feedback so he can start building a track record. A lot of people won’t leave feedback unless requested and prodded a bit.

Just wait till it gets there, I don’t really see any red flags here.

 

[kodiakblair]

What if the Korg has an undescribed fault?

We don't know whether it's in transit.

Answer to either scenario is a big "So What" .

eBay don't cancel your '30 days Money back guarantee' just because you've left feedback.

 

[ardgedee]

Answer to either scenario is a big "So What" .

eBay don't cancel your '30 days Money back guarantee' just because you've left feedback.

Why help kickstart the Ebay account of a scammer with your good ratings?

If they're legitimate they can wait.

 

[kodiakblair]

Why help kickstart the Ebay account of a scammer with your good ratings?

Since eBay hold funds until the goods are received by the buyer how do you see this 'scam' working ?