How Not To Get Ripped Off On Ebay?

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Definately some sort of delivery confirmation and insurance. I don't know what they offer in AU but they must have some sort of option to prove something was delivered. If not, send it UPS, it will cost a lot, but you'll have full tracking.

How about a UPS or FEDEX-type delivery? Many on-line sellers seem to be going that way, possibly it's more expensive, but may be worth the security...

You'll have to wait a while to sell on CCF, some post & time criteria for selling - see member rules for detail

G'day great to see a fellow Aussie

Hi rickstar,
Wow I am guessing this is your item, very nice.

http://cgi.ebay.com/SYDNEY-2000-OLY...em2563a1d9fa

Well you will have no problem selling anything gold on ebay as there are professional dealers that hound ebay for gold and your guaranteed to get a very good price. They are paying gold trade in price plus a little more for collector's value at the moment.

The only thing I could question is postage price.
I am using "click and send" at the moment and it's the best for parcels and heavy items.
It's a pre-paid satchel with ebay option for Australia.
500g p-p = $5.50
3kg p-p = $9.35
All with tracking option and pay $1 extra and you get signature with collection.
It's the best thing going around and I love it and swear by it.
"Insurance is also a option that is recommend on any item over $100.00"

Quick note: if you ever use express postage, you can't have insurance or registered or tracking, which can be a mistake as it can go "missing" in the mail so don't be fooled.

But I wouldn't bother about it now everyone takes into account postage price into total cost anyway.

Great pictures, certificate number, and plenty of information you're well on your way to being a professional eBayer, best of luck to you.

Another quick suggestion... if you elect to use a courier service, IE UPS Fedex or DHL, or even as I'm thinking about it if you use the post, you will need to ensure they accept gold coins, check for any value limitations, and ensure if there is any safety protocols to follow. Assuming they will take it at all, most carriers don't want you to declare "gold coin" with a high insurance value, that's like screaming "steal me" to any package handlers....but neither do you want to put something untrue or misleading on the paperwork, to where when a claim comes in they can deny it.

Do your homework now, not after the fact, and make sure to follow all protocols. It is not a bad idea to write down the time & date of all your calls and the name & extension of who you speak with. Paper trails are king in this sort of thing.

Also speaking of paper trails, make sure you can locate paperwork of where you bought it as well as where you sell it, and don't be surprised if any claim would only pay what you paid as opposed to what you sold it for. So you will need documentation to show both where you purchased it and where you sold it if at all possible.

I've never had any delivery problems. I did have to show the buyer a post office receipt when the items were a little late. Does anyone know if the receipts are enough to get you off the hook for a non delivery? How about delivery confirmation? I know insurance will do it but that take a good bite out of a lesser value item. Has anyone had any experience with the "I never got the item" rip off artists?