Hardware Wii U - Ebay $30.00 - Risky ?

[stab244]

Maaan it looks so scammy, but I'm also kinda tempted to get one myself. Worst case scenario, what's the worst that can happen? I get inconvenienced having to file a complaint with PayPal? It's not like he'll be able to hack all my information just from a eBay listing.

Yeah I picked one up for this. I don't have a job yet so filing a complaint with PayPal will probably be the most exciting part of my day if worst comes to worst. Can I still file one if they send something else, like a picture of the product or an empty box?

 

[DaftMink]

Was thinking it was a typo in the price, 30 and 300 kinds close.
A part of me is hoping it isn't and the guy just has to many, like he ordered 1000 instead of 1. XD

Ebay and Paypal hold funds for 3 days until after deliver 21 if no tracking.
Ebay offers 30 days after money back buyer protection, and Paypal offers 180 if the item isn't as described.

More then likely a typo and the order will be cancelled by the seller tomorrow.

 

[ChaosBoi]

Since it's just under 2 hours worth of work for me, I may as well take a shot in the dark and see what happens I suppose.

 

[purupuru]

Worst case scenario,, you will need to wait 3 weeks to get your money back.

Actually if the account gets suspended or the ad is yanked you can get your money immediately

 

[machomuu]

More then likely a typo and the order will be cancelled by the seller tomorrow.

Possibly, but why would this seller who, according to their feedback, has never sold an item sell 177+ Wii Us for $300 (or X large amount).

After all, the only other things they're selling right now are...these.

 

[JoostinOnline]

Worst case scenario, what's the worst that can happen?

I want you to re-read that sentence.

 

[Pecrow]

I want you to re-read that sentence.

FBI kicks down your door? Jet fuel cant melt steel beams?

 

[stab244]

They still haven't accepted payment yet. At least according to my PayPal page. I was wondering why I didn't get an e-mail from PayPal saying I sent $30 to the guy and saw it on that on the PayPal website.

 

[Pecrow]

They still haven't accepted payment yet. At least according to my PayPal page. I was wondering why I didn't get an e-mail from PayPal saying I sent $30 to the guy and saw it on that on the PayPal website.

Fishy smells something

 

[Ericzander]

I want you to re-read that sentence.

Worst case scenario, what's the worst that can happen if I don't want to reread when I read that sentence for a second time? xD

So I just bought one anyway. I doubt it'll actually work but I'm living life on the edge right now.

 

[Pecrow]

Worst case scenario, what's the worst that can happen if I don't want to reread when I read that sentence for a second time? xD

So I just bought one anyway. I doubt it'll actually work but I'm living life on the edge right now.

Do keep us updated!

 

[JoostinOnline]

I bought one too.

Anybody want to buy a Wii U for $31 when it arrives? #capitalist

 

[Ericzander]

That's a first.

 

[Pecrow]

I would jump in on the hype train but there are already 2 Wii Us in my home, not sure what I would do with another..lol

 

[purupuru]

They still haven't accepted payment yet. At least according to my PayPal page. I was wondering why I didn't get an e-mail from PayPal saying I sent $30 to the guy and saw it on that on the PayPal website.

That usually means that the email address associated with the ebay account isn't associated with a paypal account. You'd have to void the sale and have the buyer retry once you've fixed the problem. You may as well go to your paypal account and cancel the payment. This isn't your lucky day.

 

[pastaconsumer]

I bought one too.

Anybody want to buy a Wii U for $31 when it arrives? #capitalist

If it arrives, and works, I'll buy it from you. Hold it for me though, won't be able to immediately buy it.

 

[pokemoner2500]

Bought 3 (1 for me, two for reselling) we'll see how this goes!

 

[Ericzander]

@stab244 when did you order it?

That usually means that the email address associated with the ebay account isn't associated with a paypal account. You'd have to void the sale and have the buyer retry once you've fixed the problem. You may as well go to your paypal account and cancel the payment. This isn't your lucky day.

My ebay and PayPal aren't linked but they share an email. Never had an issue before.

 

[Pecrow]

Bought 3 (1 for me, two for reselling) we'll see how this goes!

And then there are the greedy ones.

 

[stab244]

@stab244 when did you order it?

My ebay and PayPal aren't linked but they share an email. Never had an issue before.

About a half hour ago. Did your payment go through?