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    New to Ebay

    I found needed equipments on ebay, but lack experience with them. They are asking for my credit card numbers in advance, is it safe to give them CC details and to deal with them?

    Has any one bided on ebay from this forum. Please share your experiences

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    I get most of my books and other optical stuff there. Have had great experiences with ebay...but not with some of the sellers

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    Do NOT give your credit card information in advance. It is only required when you are the highest bidder and have won the auction...that is if you are paying that way

    No Credit Card info in advance.. EVER!!
    Last edited by Snitgirl; 09-25-2005 at 11:21 PM.

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    Well you need to give either a credit card number or checking account number for pay pal but I think thats it. And believe me its a good idea to use pay pal. They can pay you back if you were ripped off.

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    Thanks for timely advises

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    Ebay and CC info

    Ebay will ask you for a CC # when you register with them only if you dont use an ISP email. It is only for verification of Ebay and nothing to do with a seller. PayPal will ask you for your CC # when you register with them for the same reason. I have never come accross an Ebay member (buyer or seller) needing this info in advance.
    It is safe to give your CC # to Ebay upon registering with them.

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    I've never had a problem with Ebay or Paypal. The people who tend to have problems are the sellers. Make sure you are aware of the shipping charges before placing a bid, some sellers overcharge on the shipping to make more $$.
    On a similar note, beware of phishers pretending they are Ebay or Paypal that send you emails requiring account info, Ebay and Paypal will never request account info over email.
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    Thanks all:)

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    Use Paypal

    I know you've probably bought the product by now, but for your next purchase, use paypal. It's an offshoot of ebay and quite safe. Never give your credit card number to anyone else.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mightymouse
    I know you've probably bought the product by now, but for your next purchase, use paypal. It's an offshoot of ebay and quite safe. Never give your credit card number to anyone else.
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    No I have not made any purchase yet.I am caustious about giving CC details.I am going to re-visit the the site.I apprecaite your advise,thanks.

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    Wave use paypal

    I have bought and sold on ebay for years (optical equipment included). Paypal will usually protect you. The one time it didn't I was able to go through my credit card because I had used paypal. Giving your CC is asking for trouble. Can you send a cheque? Write one from your CC and then you will still have CC protection if they screw you. Also carefully go through their feedback. Good luck and happy bidding!!!

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    Hi!


    I am an ebay powerseller and have been so for several years. Never provide your credit card info in an email (ebay or not). Because emails are not encripted , they can be viewed by the wrong people on their way to the right person. Also, I don't recommend using a credit card to pay for ebay items. Paypal is better because it works like an escrow account so both buyer and seller are protected

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