on 27-02-2013 10:19 PM
New Kids Adventure Playyard Set Slide+Swing+Pool+Cockhorses+Table With Mat&Fence
im trying to find some suitable play equiptment for young children and come across this listing seller is new and has no feedback thats not a problem but seems to be selling this item very cheap with free shipping, i did see they only send by sea which could take weeks do you think its a scam
on 27-02-2013 10:25 PM
2 sellers selling identical items & brand new to ebay.Its either a scam or they're just plain stupid.
JMO but I wouldn't bid on it.
on 27-02-2013 10:45 PM
Hello possum 🙂
Even if it was a scam as long as you pay with paypal and open any dispute before the 45 days if need be then you will be protected any way.
It is sad that we have to stop and wonder these days and the trust is gone 😞
on 27-02-2013 11:15 PM
Yes, you'll be covered if they don't send the item.
However, I'd also be concerned about what happens if they send a poor quality broken and/or dangerous item. Paypal buyer protection would require you to send it back in order to get a refund, and the return postage would be likely to be astronomical...:-(
on 27-02-2013 11:15 PM
Assuming the items are coming from OS, the seller(s) are relying on being paid by Paypal and stringing you out past the 45 days you have to open a claim. If the item is coming from the US, eg, there is NO sea mail to here any more.
My opinion is to not bother. It IS a scam. A children's playset, etc is not going to worth enough for the seller to cover shipping, much less make a profit. Narrow your search to Australian sellers or, even better, look for it at your local B&M. A lot of things don't lend themselves to online buying and this is up there.
Interesting that a search for your description returns no matches. Work it out
on 27-02-2013 11:18 PM
Dave,the 2 listings are still there-copy & paste the entire heading/title that possum has given.
on 27-02-2013 11:31 PM
I tried 'new kids, etc', direct C&P - got nothing. I didn't bother with "can i get some advice please"
It's still a scam. Caveat emptor. And the buyer has been warned. There is no real point in paying for a non-existent item. Whilst Paypal might reimburse, surely it's better not to have to open a claim in the first place.
on 27-02-2013 11:34 PM
on 28-02-2013 10:44 AM
IMPORTANT!
Sea freighting takes 3 months or more so your Paypal protection will have run out long before you ever receive the item!