Questions about selling a knife on here.

[Hank2508]

Honesty, integrity, communication.

Participation in threads outside the exchange is helpful too. Get to know some of the members. This is definitely a community of people whom try to look out for one another (most members anyway). If someone is too pushy, move on. If someone is apprehensive, don’t take it personally. You’ll establish feedback as you buy / sell.

Seeing as you’ve not sold before, PayPal goods and services is probably the best payment option. Factor in taxes if you plan to exceed $600 dollars in cumulative sales. Goods / services offers a decent amount of security for the buyer and seller.

I try to treat people like I would appreciate being treated. Provide tracking information asap.

Welcome to Blade forums by the way. We talk about knives. I love this place.

Thanks for taking the time to answer. Yes I’m starting down that slippery slope. I’m in trouble!

 

[Hank2508]

Also may want to build up some sort of presence before selling or buying anything. Folks may be reluctant to transact with a relatively new account, buying from or selling to.

This is helpful because I’ve seen quite a bit about scammers. Also, folks ask for vouches. So I’ll take your advice and wait a bit.

 

[Locutus D'Borg]

Some sellers just provide a single photo and no specs. One seller told me to google it. They assume we know all of the specs for every brand of knife. At least give us the blade length and steel.

 

[luethge]

Thanks for taking the time to answer. Yes I’m starting down that slippery slope. I’m in trouble!

You are off to a good start. Communication is everything. There are some good people on Blade forums - have fun.

 

[HexY3co]

Can you link to the terms & conditions where this is stated? I've read through the buying & selling agreement and the purchase protection program agreement and didn't see this noted anywhere. Surely you'd have to provide details about the purchase once you've filed/opened a claim, but I've never heard that you were required to reference the item purchased in the notes when you send payment.

You will find out quickly that if the buyer doesn't indicate what the purchase is for that PP will not honor the claim, that would be just about the easiest scam to pull on PP and they are not stupid.
This is why there is a place to list what the purchase is for in the GS section. Once you experience the process you will never buy without using the proper information. PP doesn't play around. Proof is mandatory. Good luck if you think otherwise.

 

[Ilikesharpstuff]

You will find out quickly that if the buyer doesn't indicate what the purchase is for that PP will not honor the claim, that would be just about the easiest scam to pull on PP and they are not stupid.
This is why there is a place to list what the purchase is for in the GS section. Once you experience the process you will never buy without using the proper information. PP doesn't play around. Proof is mandatory. Good luck if you think otherwise.

I have never had to file a PayPal claim and I hope to never experience the process, but thanks for the info. Still can't find anything in the terms that says it's mandatory but I guess if you're an experienced PayPal claim-filer I'll take your word for it.