trust, dissatisfied,e-bay to screen sellers

[moi5966]

hi,
what safe guard is there for the buyer,we send the payment,follow all the rules,but still there is no gaurantee that you are dealing with a real honest dealer and not just some one trying to make a quick buck!!!and all that rateings bah!!its all made up...also why is that a problem for the seller to keep his phone on or in use so its easy for the buyer....lastly e-bay should keep the interest of the buyers at the top most

[mastersniper1]

You can choose your sellers very carefully. Always read and review feedback for any seller you are contemplating transacting with. Make sure the percentage is at least 98.6% positive, and if it's a high volume seller, 99% is even better. The figures quoted above are not "official". Just my opinion as a buyer. Once you've established they have a good percentage, take a look at the actual number of feedback they've received. Make sure they have significant feedback as a seller (not just a buyer), so you know they have a solid track record with a good reputation.


You might find this tool interesting:

http://www.gumshoo.com

When you view an eBay auction using gumshoo, it is automatically scanned for potential auction fraud. If gumshoo finds potential auction fraud risks, they are displayed in the form of an alert.

A very informative link for you:

http://cruentidei.waterhole2.com/ebay/goodbuyer.html