Classified buyer question

[Nickoftime]

I'm new to rokslide and I was wondering if there are safety precautions for people buying gear in the classifieds? Does Rokslide screen scammers or some sort of money back if the person doesn't get the gear?

 

[Reburn]

Your joking right?
Money back from a 3rd party if you get scammed using a free service.
Lordy.

 

[Jbxl20]

No.
I’ve bought and sold plenty of gear on here. Never had an issue. Doesn’t mean scammers aren’t on here tho. Good luck.

 

[Jonesry09]

Like any forum, there are precautions you can take. Ask for photos with your name on a piece of paper next to the item. Ask for a phone number and talk to them. I am part of a camera exchange that requires you to send a photo with your drivers license to the potential buyer (you can black out important info like lic #). There are a bunch of small things that can be done to help protect yourself. Usually the golden rule holds true, if its too good to be true, it probably is.

 

[Nickoftime]

Your joking right?
Money back from a 3rd party if you get scammed using a free service.
Lordy.

Haha, I wasn't but now that you mentioned it, I see your point! I'm just wondering if there are ways to notice scammers or if there is a way to have a safety net.

 

[realunlucky]

We can't tell you our secrets in your first three posts.

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[5MilesBack]

First rule.......no dealings with anyone that hasn't been a member for years.

 

[rgref522]

always use paypal goods and services...... if you get screwed paypal will step in as the third party and get you your money back. it's foolproof and just that simple. this could literally be the last response to this post and all you need to know.

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[jfs82]

review history underneath our sigs

 

[WRM]

Or buy Swaros from someone who listed them as their first post. Happened just the other day. Your choice.

 

[Bubblehide]

Read the advice Rokslide has provided on the subject.

 

[Alchemy]

If words “kindly” or “buddy” are used in the same sentence, stop all coms and run away. Ohh, and use G&S if your worried or purchase is over your comfortable threshold.
I have had nothing but positive purchases from rockslide

 

[Nickoftime]

We can't tell you our secrets in your first three posts.

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Ahh man! I was hoping to sneak in!

 

[CorbLand]

Like any forum, there are precautions you can take. Ask for photos with your name on a piece of paper next to the item. Ask for a phone number and talk to them. I am part of a camera exchange that requires you to send a photo with your drivers license to the potential buyer (you can black out important info like lic #). There are a bunch of small things that can be done to help protect yourself. Usually the golden rule holds true, if its too good to be true, it probably is.

This is not always fool proof. There have been a couple examples of people being pretty good at photoshop.

 

[Themic86]

I’m new here but have bought multiple items, and some from new people. It’s always a risk and where PayPal G&S is helpful. Most scammers won’t take that payment but if the deal is to good to be true then it likely is. I just wish people had to post locations.


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[Broomd]

Hang around awhile, get to know folks here and you'll likely know who you are buying from. Research their postings and you'll get a sense of who they are.
Lots of good people on the 'slide.

 

[Jacobo2012]

Like many have stated on here rule of thumb is to typically look at how long someone’s been around and some of there post history
I’ve used f&f many times and luckily have never had an issue


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