ebay: Should I avoid buying cards from a first time seller?

JWBlue

Thank God for this board. I would have made some expensive novice card buying mistakes if it was not for the advice given here.

I am considering purchasing a couple of higher priced cards from a member without any selling history.

This person has bought 9 times and was given positive feedback.

Is there any reason to avoid buying cards from a first time seller?

LarkinCollector

You're protected by eBay's Buyer Protection, so I never have any concerns. I lower my expectations when purchasing from novice sellers (combined shipping & improper packaging are the typical pitfalls), but if anything goes seriously wrong you can get your money back and you'll usually get a better deal on auctions because many people avoid them.

flash2

pretty sure,do not quote me,everyone was a first time seller.what larkin said

DanBessette

I'm a first time seller this week, not of anything expensive, but I've been nervous people will avoid my auctions for that reason.

charrigan

I do more business with novice sellers because I think I tend to get better deals from their auctions.

LarkinCollector

<< <i>I'm a first time seller this week, not of anything expensive, but I've been nervous people will avoid my auctions for that reason. >>


Looks like you're already on par with the recent Braun sales, any more bids is gravy at this point

DanBessette

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<< <i>I'm a first time seller this week, not of anything expensive, but I've been nervous people will avoid my auctions for that reason. >>


Looks like you're already on par with the recent Braun sales, any more bids is gravy at this point >>



Greed is good

begsu1013

not at all. my only advice would be after you win/pay for something, express that the item be packed properly. had a few deals where the 1st time seller didn't pack properly and card was damaged in transit...toploader/card saver, surrounded by cardboard on each side, bubble wrap/bubble mailer. rinse, wash, repeat.

heritage

I don't sell on ebay but if you think of it every single seller on ebay started with the first sale.

Mapleleaf

First time sellers usually get very little for their auctions - it's the cost of getting started.
In fact, I've known a couple newbies just give up and sell their stuff locally.

I wouldn't hesitate to buy from them.
Plus, as a buyer you can't get ripped off like in the old days.

rcmb3220

As long as it doesn't have "L@@K" or exclamation points or mention BV in the description it's probably OK. That's probably a good rule regardless of feedback number, though.

MULLINS5

The first card I ever sold on eBay was a 1979 OPC Gretzky PSA 9.

Edit to add: The first item I ever sold on eBay was a 1979 OPC Gretzky PSA 9.

mbz430e

<< <i>I don't sell on ebay but if you think of it every single seller on ebay started with the first sale. >>



+1.