Selling Redemptions Question

[CantStopWontStop]

Hi,

I was wondering if I sell a Redemption on Ebay is there any negatives to just scratching the code and emailing the code after receiving payment rather than shipping the unscratched redemption code itself? Obv the buyer would have to agree, but is there anyway the buyer can screw you over if you just give them the code? for example they file a complaint saying that they didn't receive anything or the code doesn't work.

I live in Canada and would be shipping a redemption that sold for over $100 to the states or overseas so just giving the code would save ALOT of money on shipping since it would have to be registered, insured and require signature (most likely xpresspost). Plus not to mention any custom fees that may occur (should i declare full value on the customs form?).

Thanks any help much appreciated!

[Phoenix]

They can file a complaint even if you send the actual card and they're dishonest. there's really no harm. I usually email the code to them and then send the redemption card to them in a PWE. If they have any troubles with UD/Panini its easier if they have the actual card in hand.

[CoolHandLuke]

I would not scratch it and would mail it like I pulled it, the same way I would do for any card. If worth many money I would have tracking too!. Sending the number mean someone may catch the number and get it before the buyer does and how will you proove your point, more so if the card is expensive.

Maybe the card company could say we have not delivered to card to this person but maybe they would not reveal anything either. SO take no chance and mail it and don't sctrach the card.

[RGM81]

On the handful of occasions that I have purchased redemption cards I have asked the seller if they would be comfortable simply emailing the code to me. It saves time, shipping, and money for all parties. Works great. It all depends on the level of trust between the two parties. If it's a guy that has 0 feedback who just bought a $1000 and is asking, or even demanding, that the code be sent...run, don't walk, away from that idea. But if it's a guy with 500 feedback and it's a $15 redemption you're probably pretty safe.

[30ranfordfan]

I've bought redemptions on eBay a few times (never sold one) and I always get the unscrated card in the mail. I don't understand the harm in waiting an extra week to get the card.... and if it's something I want, I don't understand the need to try and save the $3 it costs to ship it.

If there ends up being any problems with the code, it's much easier to deal with if you have the card in hand. For the seller, there is no way to confirm delivery if you send an email... and you're opening yourself up to a claim on paypal if the buyer is dishonest.

[Phoenix]

For the seller, there is no way to confirm delivery if you send an email... and you're opening yourself up to a claim on paypal if the buyer is dishonest.

This is why the hobby blows now. It's seems everyone is just out to take advantage of someone else. It's no wonder we see a different "Leaving the hobby" thread every week.

[30ranfordfan]

The unfortunate part is though, that's life.

There are people in every industry, every hobby, every walk of life.... that will try and take advantage of you.

You can never stop it 100%.... but you can do a lot of things to make it harder.

In the case of redemption codes, insisting on "emailing the code" as a way of transfer (doesn't matter if you're the buyer or seller) is something I would just avoid at all costs. If you're paying for the card anyway, what's the big deal with shelling out an extra $3?

This is why the hobby blows now. It's seems everyone is just out to take advantage of someone else. It's no wonder we see a different "Leaving the hobby" thread every week.

[Phoenix]

There are people in every industry, every hobby, every walk of life.... that will try and take advantage of you?

The difference being a computer screen between you. People are less likely to try things that like to your face. Not saying it doesn't happen, but scammers seem to realize the consequences are far more.....immediate.

If you're paying for the card anyway, what's the big deal with shelling out an extra $3?

For me it's not a money issue, it's a time issue. I know I'm already going to have a significant wait with the card company, no point tacking on an addition 2-4 weeks.

[30ranfordfan]

For sure. Your credit card, for example, is way more likely to have it's number stolen by punching it into a website, than it is being swiped @ a gas station. Not that the gas station thing doesn't happen, but it's a lot harder to do.

It's the exact reason why you're crazy not to take every measure protecting youself. There are obviously degrees of it that make more, or less, sense depending on the situation...... but I think we're all crazy not to take them.

The difference being a computer screen between you. People are less likely to try things that like to your face. Not saying it doesn't happen, but scammers seem to realize the consequences are far more.....immediate.

[CoolHandLuke]

If everyone were more prudent and less in a hurry to get their goods then maybe scammer would have more problems to scam people. My take is that if I don't have a good feeling, I don't trade or buy. In all case, I do things by the book. I do not pay gift using paypal because I do not want to waive my recourse in case things turn bad. I do not send things how the buyer or trader want it. I do it my way all the time. So if one ask to mail in white enveloppe and then as k me to lower my mailing fees, I won't. I am responsable for what I send, not him.

In a way, prudent collectors probably will not get scammed as much as those who fall into what the other ask. If the person insist then I turn around and will not proceed. This is probably why I never got scammed. If I don't like the trader or seller attitude then I will not buy or trade. Simpe as that and proibably save me from trouble up to now. It can happen to enyone but if you do take extra precaution, then most likely as less chance to happen to you. To me, when it's transaction time, there is no firend anymore but just my procedure I like to follow for all.

To me it's not worth saving the money and time only to get into possible problems. I would not send a code by e-mail and would also request the card if I pay for it. Now many trade and buy with the security gate to the floor. Often you will see the same person complaining they got scammed too! One is never prudent enough. Member here is not a garenty either. Just latly we saw a 178 feedbback at 100% and now the member is selling card never mark as received on her end but now is selling them on eBay. So even member here with good feeback can suddently turn to the dark side. One is never prudent enough and when it come to my things, I do not fool around taking anybody words.