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1798CentCollector1798CentCollector Posts: 736
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I have ann auction catalog (Husak) up for sale on ebay - a $75 - $100 item. I received a question from a potential bidder/buyer with zero feedback asking If I could ship to his buddy's "house". I've never had this question posed. Anyone have any experience, see any problems, or might have suggestions. I don't off-hand - I just thought that I would tell him the item was to be shipped to his attention CO (his buddy), and that item must be insured with signed delivery receipt. Also that I would not be responsible for for any loss or damage to item. What do some of the experienced sellers here say??

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    RobbRobb Posts: 2,034 ✭
    Paying with PayPal? If so, the answer is HELL NO!
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    tmcsr69tmcsr69 Posts: 1,307 ✭
    There are cases where I would do this-but this isn't one of them. To expensive of an item to a zero feedback buyer. No protection for you and to much risk. If nothing else, tell them to have their buddy sign up on ebay.
    Crazy old man from Missouri
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    notwilightnotwilight Posts: 12,864 ✭✭✭
    You have to make a decision whether he is legitimate or not. The risk is a hijacked account. If he pays my Cashiers check or MO, I generally will ship wherever they want. If I'm at all concerned I call them and chat. I shipped a coin to a Columbia University dorm room recently when the Ebay addresss was San Diego. I spent a couple of days contacting the guy to make sure it wasn't hijacked (what? would a college student hijack a paypal account?). I convinced myself everthing was fine and it was. --Jerry

    Is your husak catalog signed?
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    1798CentCollector1798CentCollector Posts: 736
    Thanks, for all the feedback so far.

    Jerry, it is signed
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    lasvegasteddylasvegasteddy Posts: 10,487 ✭✭✭
    if his feedback is ok...you can save any messages to include having him send you an official request for record keeping...why not

    hmmm....0 feedback...throws a wrench

    but otherwise i would
    everything in life is but merely on loan to us by our appreciation....lose your appreciation and see


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    lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,895 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Tell him, "sorry, I've already shipped it to your confirmed address. That's what I get for speedy shipment!" Then get it in the mail post haste.

    Oops..."potential buyer" not winner. Sorry, just say no.
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    rgCoinGuyrgCoinGuy Posts: 7,478 ✭
    I agree with the above, NOT if paid with paypal, but ok if paid with money order or check with time to clear. Too big a risk of a chargeback with paypal.
    imageQuid pro quo. Yes or no?
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    UtahCoinUtahCoin Posts: 5,366 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>There are cases where I would do this-but this isn't one of them. To expensive of an item to a zero feedback buyer. No protection for you and to much risk. If nothing else, tell them to have their buddy sign up on ebay. >>



    My thoughts exactly.
    I used to be somebody, now I'm just a coin collector.
    Recipient of the coveted "You Suck" award, April 2009 for cherrypicking a 1833 CBHD LM-5, and April 2022 for a 1835 LM-12, and again in Aug 2012 for picking off a 1952 FS-902.
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    RYKRYK Posts: 35,800 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Those are worth $75-100??? I gave mine to a fellow collector for free (except postage), and I got stiffed on the postage. image

    As for the question asked by the OP, I say, "Thanks, but no thanks."
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
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    291fifth291fifth Posts: 25,170 ✭✭✭✭✭
    With PayPal...NO! With a USPS Money Order...YES!
    All glory is fleeting.
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    Dog97Dog97 Posts: 7,874 ✭✭✭
    To lazy to type own reply, stole nearest one:
    With PayPal...NO! With a USPS Money Order...YES!
    Change that we can believe in is that change which is 90% silver.
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    commoncents123commoncents123 Posts: 2,648 ✭
    0 feedback? ship to different address? that's an obvious scam, don't do it.
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    BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,961 ✭✭✭
    I'd have to say no way.

    I have done it for established e-bayer's but for 0 feedback I'd stick to using an established paypal address. He could bypass this by editing his address in e-bay. image
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    goose3goose3 Posts: 11,471 ✭✭✭
    as long as his buddy pays and is confirmed by paypal.

    that or give him RYK's email address for free catalogs in the future.
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    abitofthisabitofthatabitofthisabitofthat Posts: 2,142 ✭✭✭
    I would do it. A catalog is not the type of item that a scammer would target. I trust people, and have almost never had cause to regret it.

    merse

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    storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭


    << <i>To lazy to type own reply, stole nearest one:
    With PayPal...NO! With a USPS Money Order...YES! >>




    ditto
    Folks Who Bite Get Bitten. Folks Who Don't Bite Get Eaten.
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    1798CentCollector1798CentCollector Posts: 736

    Goood stuff, some things I didn't think about.



    << <i>Those are worth $75-100??? I gave mine to a fellow collector for free (except postage), and I got stiffed on the postage. >>



    RYK not trying to add to your misery over sending out a free copy, as I think that that was a noble gesture................ but the last two Husaks went for $73 and $98, respectively ........since you chipped in for the postage add $4 bucks.

    image
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    sinin1sinin1 Posts: 7,500 ✭
    there are some good reasons for asking that

    lives in another country, gift, going there to visit......



    it would depend on who they wanted to pay - and they may just end up being underbidder raising the sale priceimage
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    BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,790 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Goood stuff, some things I didn't think about.



    << <i>Those are worth $75-100??? I gave mine to a fellow collector for free (except postage), and I got stiffed on the postage. >>



    RYK not trying to add to your misery over sending out a free copy, as I think that that was a noble gesture................ but the last two Husaks went for $73 and $98, respectively ........since you chipped in for the postage add $4 bucks.

    image >>



    image

    I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment

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    puritan9puritan9 Posts: 1,028
    If paid by Pay Pal, Never!
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    notwilightnotwilight Posts: 12,864 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Goood stuff, some things I didn't think about.

    << <i>Those are worth $75-100??? I gave mine to a fellow collector for free (except postage), and I got stiffed on the postage. >>

    RYK not trying to add to your misery over sending out a free copy, as I think that that was a noble gesture................ but the last two Husaks went for $73 and $98, respectively ........since you chipped in for the postage add $4 bucks. image >>

    image >>



    You guys are confusing the signed copy with the routine copy that RYK gave away. I gave one of those away too (I even paid the shipping). I have a signed hardbound limited edition for $200. --Jerry
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    percybpercyb Posts: 3,339 ✭✭✭✭
    Nope. Don't do it.
    "Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world." PBShelley
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    YaHaYaHa Posts: 4,220 ✭
    YOu should do it, then when you get f=ed post what happen on here so we can tell you WE TOLD U SO.

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