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07-29-2021, 10:42 PM | #1 |
Mass Nerderer
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As the title would suggest, I'm looking at purchasing someone else's preorder, and I've never done so before. Just to get it out of the way, I do trust the seller- but I'm also aware that the very nature of this type of deal increases the likelihood of being scammed. I'm about to put $1000 on the table, so I'd like to make sure there aren't any hiccups or shitty surprises.
I suppose what I'm asking is: How did it work overall? What should I do to minimize any risk? Is buying someone's preorder something you'd recommend? Have you been burned yourself? Any other relevant info would also be greatly appreciated.
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07-29-2021, 11:13 PM | #2 |
Cobra Viper
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I haven't dealt with this situation before. But here's my 2 cents, if its worth anything.
I would think this all comes down to you and your trust in the seller. Every seller and every deal can have different results. You have to rely on them being honest, the preorder not getting cancelled, and the regular buyer beware issues. Its one big crap shoot, with minimal predictability depending on who you are dealing with and what you are buying. However you already said some of this, and I know you know what could go wrong. Again, the results of any one transaction probably can't be predicted by another transaction from a different seller. If I where you, I'd try and stick to my gut feeling for this. Or more likely, not take my chances. I am not by any means a brave buyer, this would be out of my league. Good luck to you, hope it goes well. |
07-30-2021, 12:35 AM | #3 |
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Can you do a 50/50 thing? Half now and half when it arrives or something like it?
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07-30-2021, 01:16 AM | #4 |
Mass Nerderer
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Probably, but I'm not super concerned with that aspect of it- like I said, I trust the guy. He's already made good on a few things in the past, despite there being little to no recourse had he decided not to. I'm not nervous per se, just kinda wanting others to weigh in with their own experiences. I'm relatively new to preordering in general, let alone buying one someone else has put in.
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07-30-2021, 01:30 AM | #5 |
Reptilian Ninja
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If you trust him and done business before I would. Seems like a lot of work though unless I really wanted it. Seems like a person could sell it to multiple people and rip folks off. Good luck and hope it works out if you do.
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07-30-2021, 09:55 AM | #6 |
Fartbutt McGillicuddy
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i trusted a guy i bought biker scout armor from. and then he ran away with my 600 bucks.
when paypal got involved (and they really didnt need to because this was a friends payment) he sent me the armor. without the helmet. he then later tried to sell that same armor, that i literally had in my possession, on the 501st pathfinder forums. after 100 bucks, you shouldnt trust anyone that isnt close enough you cant strangle until the entire transaction is over. do what you can to back up your payment if something goes south. that's the only advice i have on the matter. |
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