rcrivera03
06-14-2005, 09:10 PM
I have put together some steps for anyone thinking of buying BB's on eBay as a guideline and suggestion. I know several of you have asked for advise on this subject and it has been talked about in several post. I thought this might be best to find in one spot. I sell on eBay, so these guidelines come from a seller. And if you have questions, you can send me a PIN message (Let me know who you are inthe forum) or send me a PM. As a seller on eBay I dislike those few that take advantage of someone looking for a bargain. So here are my suggestions and please feel free to add if I missed something:
01)When looking for a BB on eBay, always take your time, it is your best friend, and be patient. Look for auctions that are more than five days, this gives you time to ask questions.
02)Ask the seller questions, before you bid. A good seller will answer your questions in a timely and honest manner.
03)Look for sellers that take PayPal, Money Order is great, but claiming a Money Order takes longer than claiming with PayPal.
04)Ask the seller for the PIN number of the BB. Call your carrier and verify that it has not been stolen or reported under any insurance. If the unit was reported stolen, some carriers will not let you activate them, so check and double check. Also if the BB was reported under insurance, these units are supposed to be sent back to the insurance, again, most carriers will not activate them. Nextel is one of them. If you’re getting one for Nextel, Call BB Web Support at 866-2658305, they can tell you right away.
05)If they can’t find the PIN, ask for the IMEI, and then do the same as step three. If they still can’t find it, have them go to Options, then Status. If they tell you they don’t have that info, keep walking, and don’t take a chance. Just because you are looking for a bargain, doesn’t mean you want to be taken for a ride.
06)Ask for pictures of the BB with the screen ON. This will help you in the event the unit arrives not as described.
07)BEFORE you buy a BB without a SIM card check with your carrier if you need a special BB SIM card. It’s too much of a pain getting another. A lot of sellers tell you that you can take the one from your old phone, this is mostly true, but BB SIM cards are for BB’s. Also seller doesn’t know what kind of phone you have unless they ask you.
08>Check the sellers’ reputation, this can be seen by the feedback score. Not always accurate. For example, I closed my account after five years, and waited to long to re-open it. So ask your seller questions.
09)Ask the seller if you can contact them by phone in case any problems due pop up. Some sellers are very private and get defensive about this, but good sellers will give you info if they are really on the level.
10)eBay and PayPal have strict policies about sellers not selling what they describe, or for not shipping the item, or not receiving it after shipped.
11)Good sellers offer different shipping methods, always choose FedEx or UPS, their tracking methods are better than USPS, and their claim process is faster.
Hope this helps!
01)When looking for a BB on eBay, always take your time, it is your best friend, and be patient. Look for auctions that are more than five days, this gives you time to ask questions.
02)Ask the seller questions, before you bid. A good seller will answer your questions in a timely and honest manner.
03)Look for sellers that take PayPal, Money Order is great, but claiming a Money Order takes longer than claiming with PayPal.
04)Ask the seller for the PIN number of the BB. Call your carrier and verify that it has not been stolen or reported under any insurance. If the unit was reported stolen, some carriers will not let you activate them, so check and double check. Also if the BB was reported under insurance, these units are supposed to be sent back to the insurance, again, most carriers will not activate them. Nextel is one of them. If you’re getting one for Nextel, Call BB Web Support at 866-2658305, they can tell you right away.
05)If they can’t find the PIN, ask for the IMEI, and then do the same as step three. If they still can’t find it, have them go to Options, then Status. If they tell you they don’t have that info, keep walking, and don’t take a chance. Just because you are looking for a bargain, doesn’t mean you want to be taken for a ride.
06)Ask for pictures of the BB with the screen ON. This will help you in the event the unit arrives not as described.
07)BEFORE you buy a BB without a SIM card check with your carrier if you need a special BB SIM card. It’s too much of a pain getting another. A lot of sellers tell you that you can take the one from your old phone, this is mostly true, but BB SIM cards are for BB’s. Also seller doesn’t know what kind of phone you have unless they ask you.
08>Check the sellers’ reputation, this can be seen by the feedback score. Not always accurate. For example, I closed my account after five years, and waited to long to re-open it. So ask your seller questions.
09)Ask the seller if you can contact them by phone in case any problems due pop up. Some sellers are very private and get defensive about this, but good sellers will give you info if they are really on the level.
10)eBay and PayPal have strict policies about sellers not selling what they describe, or for not shipping the item, or not receiving it after shipped.
11)Good sellers offer different shipping methods, always choose FedEx or UPS, their tracking methods are better than USPS, and their claim process is faster.
Hope this helps!