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Posted By: Gilbert Maines

Certainly this type of situation is common on eBay. It really boils down to a personal risk vs. reward choice which each bidder evaluates based on his or her own criteria and the specifics of the situation. Personally I do not value a bargain highly. I am motivated by getting exactly what I pay for. And because of that orientation, I miss many opportunities.

Although many of us are equipped to make accurate risk vs. reward assessments, newer persons to this hobby are usually ill equipped to do so. My presentation above is intended to provide a guideline which if followed will help to prevent a new buyer from being hurt until he develops the skills to knowledgeably stray from the guideline.

At all times, contact with the seller can clarify the level of risk which you are really facing.