Seller verification

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by uyu906

He claims he is not a member here. But he saw my wanted ad.

I think you need an ID to see the BST?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I think you need an ID to see the BST?

+1. Only members with an id can see the BST areas. Sometimes, they are already banned. That means they contacted you outside of the system after they were caught.
IF you see a person has 50+ posts and/or they have been on here for years, they aren't a scammer. They, or anyone, can always do a bad deal but they aren't a new scammer/troll.

And a card from the BST, it's a great place to trade! Keep being careful!!

[uyu906]

Thanks for the responses. I walked away from the deal - too many red flags.

Rich

[Jay Wolt]

Rich since you placed the "wanted" ad
anyone responding should send you the card(s) prior to your payment.

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by Jay Wolt

Rich since you placed the "wanted" ad
anyone responding should send you the card(s) prior to your payment.

Unless I misunderstood something, that is not standard practice.

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by hcv123

Unless I misunderstood something, that is not standard practice.

Agreed 100%. Unless I know you well and have done prior deals with you, there is zero chance in hell I will send a card before i receive payment (and the payment clears), even if the sale is the result of my answering a WTB post

[Jay Wolt]

Ryan that's how I've always done it.
If a seller posts an ad here or in a trade paper selling cards, I always pay 1st.
If I'm the seller or I put a want ad for what I need, they send it 1st.
Guess I'm in the minority