Daharkazangel Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 So i just want to ask guys, say i buy fish on THIS SITE from another state eg WA and i pay money into the account BUT i never receive fish...what happens??? ( I have NOT done this just hesitant to ship fish in the $100's) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raycam01_au Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 get to know your seller, have done this so many times and never been burnt, like ebay, you are not buying off here you are buying off them. Ask around, see who has dealt with them before exactly like ebay, can be a nightmare if you dont research first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tech Den Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Ray is spot on and does not matter if it is hundreds or a couple of grand. Ask who they have dealt with and see if you know one of them and send them a pm. Some have suggested using Paypal but do not know the ins and outs of that to see if there is any protection for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daharkazangel Posted December 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 So if they only have like 3 posts, avoid them?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tech Den Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Oh I could be wrong but I do not think there would be a problem starting a thread and just asking if any members to PM you as you are buying fish from them. I say PM as that would be the only way it would work in with the forum rules. Do not want someone publicly post negatively about someone. I am just a Section Mod so could get over ruled on this one...Just my thoughts. I have dealt with some people that have only made one post on QLDAF but have had great experiences with them on other forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrisbaneBettas Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 So if they only have like 3 posts, avoid them?? Not necessarily, they may be new to the forum, but an experienced seller with a good reputation in the fishkeeping community. As the others have said, ask around - even ask the buyer if he has sold to anyone on the forum before. If they are legit, they shouldn't have any problems with that. I am yet to sell any fish on here, but when I do, I am more than happy to provide usernames of people on here who have bought from me in the past who would be more than happy to let you know how their transactions went If shipping, I usually prefer to use paypal, as I feel there is more protection for both buyer and seller, and yes - you are covered with paypal if you do not receive your purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martib Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 yeah talk talk and by phone,and get to know them,if they are dodgie hopefully you will pick up on that,ive bought from WA before and it was the best service ive ever had.hths Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-f-a Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 agree never been burnt but asked questions i bet manny of us are on manny forums and usuerly you can find sellers on other forums or know of people that have delt with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yodapwnsasmurf Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 I've lost a few hundred, it's scared me off a bit, kinda got no guarantee..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenswimmers Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 get to know your seller, have done this so many times and never been burnt, like ebay, you are not buying off here you are buying off them.Ask around, see who has dealt with them before exactly like ebay, can be a nightmare if you dont research first enough said .... but I have bought from guys with very few posts and only got....awesome fish.....I reckon be patient too...I think another way you can tell is by conversating with the shipper quite a bit...ask questions...seeing wether or not they are legit as in terms of what needs to be done etc when shipping fish...a rip off artist is prone to rush you..he only wants the moola...and yep like school....doing your homework always keeps you out of trouble..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Junkie Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 I have bought and sold through shipping always been happy and got good feedback on my shipped fish IMO ask who else they have shipped to in Qld (you may know them through forums) I have a shipping account so I get them to use that. Cheaper for me and less hassle for them always ask for a photo or two. I have not always done this myself swap mobile numbers and ring them as you can tell if they know there stuff also you should have there bank details to deposit cash so if they burn you just report it to police tell them your new to this they should walk you through step by step so you know what to expect at the end of the day it's not worth doing a dirty if you want a good name in the fish world IMO FJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish4fish3 Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 I have a mate here in Coffs Fishmosy who has only 35 post ATM... If he were to ship I know he'd do it. Secondly he is well known on other forums. Others who have larger post counts may just talk too much. It doesn't really mean anything to me. Quality not quantity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
