Can I trust this seller on ebay?

Can you trust a top rated seller on ebay?

• i wanna know who you can trust and who you cant trust.

• Answer:

  It's always going to be a judgment call. 'Top-rated seller' is a good sign, but accounts can be hijacked or other problems can crop up suddenly, so you have to look at other indicators as well. Make sure RECENT feedback is positive (within the last few weeks to months), avoid anything that sounds too good to be true, ask questions and make sure you get all details of the transaction in writing (eBay email counts) BEFORE you bid/buy, only buy PHYSICAL products (stuff you get in the mail - downloads and keys aren't covered by eBay/PayPal protections), stick to domestic sellers (there are some good ones but many Chinese sellers, for example, are very questionable), always pay through PayPal, and NEVER let anyone talk you into waiting more than 45 days for delivery (that's the longest you can wait to file a complaint against a seller, so if they want to take longer than that to deliver, they could be setting you up for a scam). If you have a concern about a particular seller or listing, you can always post a link here and many experienced eBayers here will be glad to give you advice. You DO need to be careful, but eBay can be a great place to shop - don't get scared off needlessly.