Trading online kinda sucks.

[Croix71]

Online, I've always bought things new for fear of getting burned. Even then, the store or person I'm doing business with (ex. Modified Paintball) must have a very good rep. I've ended up paying a bit more buying new than used but it sure has saved me a lot of hassles and headaches that other people have experienced. On a positive note I still do save by buying things online than if I buy items from my local pro-shop.

Also, be VERY wary of dealing with international deals. For example a friend of mine bought a marker from Canada and it's been almost 10 weeks and still no marker. The person who sold him the marker claims he sent it. Problem is now that if my friend files a complaint or files fraud charges he has to deal with the Canadian authorities.

[MrEvil]

when I'm not sure if I can trust that guy I let him send the stuff "per nachnahme", (I am German)
He has to write on the packet how much money he wants for it, and when the packet arrives I have to pay the postman and the German Post transfers the money to that guy.
It costs more but you cant get ripped

[Polishpickles451]

using COD is a great idea, but any shaddy dealings done through US mail become mail fraud, and you call up the police station in the town of the person you were trading with.
Feedback is very important, i've got it in my sig. I've done many trades online, and I've never been burned.

[Croix71]

Re: To all conerned...

Originally posted by RogueFactor
Omni & to all International Senders/Receivers:

I have spoken with the Post Office regarding your situation. Once a package is turned over to Candadian Post, they will delivery it on their timeframe. Without insurance, there is no recourse.

A tracking number would not have been possible, but Insuring it would have.The only tracking you can get is through UPS or Fedex(or other non-government delivery service).

The problem is its VERY expensive. UPS/FedEx/Airborne get hit with a brokerage customs fee that is OUTRAGEOUS!!! I was quoted by UPS a $30 customs fee, when the shipping was only $20. So it would have cost $50 Total for shipping!!!

Business is difficult with international packages/buyers. Which I believe is the reason why the AGD Online store does not offer Canadian sales.

Hope this helps

Thanks for the info Rogue, I'll pass it along to my friend.

[Restola]

My experience has been once you find a serious seller, everything goes great. The problem is you try to sell a mag and you get 500 emails saying "I'll give you $50 cash right now!" or "I'll trade you my spyder with a million upgrades! Its better than a mag!" dispite the fact your ad clearly states no trades, and the price is listed.

As a general rule figure 1 in 10 offers will be serious or legit. If I come home and have 20 emails in my box about stuff I'm selling, chance are I'll only need to reply to 3 or 4 at the most.


Some helpfull rules:
-Dont buy from anyone with ANY questionable feedback
(do a search for the user name)
-Use paypal. Everything goes smoother when the money is delivered.