Ebay Purchase Help Requested

[Steven G]

Hi,
I just bought something on German ebay for 200 Eur. The seller did not have payment options and now he tells me he only accepts payment via Western Union. If I remember from the past, there was something fishy about using Western Union for payments. Any ideas, experience or advice on this? I was hoping to pay via Paypal or bank money order, but he doesn't have paypal and wants fast payment.
Thanks.
Steven G.

[uscharalph]

Is BidPay the Western Union payment option?

[Mitch90535im]

Hi,
I just bought something on German ebay for 200 Eur. The seller did not have payment options and now he tells me he only accepts payment via Western Union. If I remember from the past, there was something fishy about using Western Union for payments. Any ideas, experience or advice on this? I was hoping to pay via Paypal or bank money order, but he doesn't have paypal and wants fast payment.
Thanks.
Steven G.

What does his feedback look like? Can you post a link to the auction?

[Steven G]

What does his feedback look like? Can you post a link to the auction?
Here is the link to the auction. BTW Western Union charges ridiculous rates for wiring money.
http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7983402042&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOAB:CA:6

[winfred]

Offer here my BMW interfaces for all BMWS of vehicles to 12/2002.

They can read thereby all errors, delete, Live data, coding and actual values of announcements.



Interface runs over 1 COM and not like the old systems with 2 COM's.

It kind of condition a PC or a laptop necessarily with a free serial interface or over USB adapter. The handling is very easy so that also beginner without problems thereby work can.







Here is a function list of the interface:



Digitally diagnosis:

Selections and deletion of all error codes, module information,

Repair information



• Petrol engines : - ALL motor types from 1988 to December 2002

Auxiliary functions:

- ACTUAL VALUE ANNOUNCEMENTS (LIVE DATA) ' 95 - 12/2002

- ECU CODING ' 95 - 12/2002

- ADAPTATION ' 95 - 12/2002

- EMS synchronisation ' 95 - 12/2002

Motor vehicle types:

- E30/E31/E32/E34/E36/E38

- E39/E46/E53/Z 1/Z 3/Z 8

- WITHOUT EXCEPTIONS!



• Diesel engines : - ALL motor types from 1988 to December 2002

Auxiliary functions:

- ACTUAL VALUE ANNOUNCEMENTS (LIVE DATA) ' 98 - 12/2002

- ECU CODING ' 98 - 12/2002

- EMS synchronisation ' 95 - 12/2002

Motor vehicle types:

- E30/E34/E36/E38

- E39/E46/E53

- WITHOUT EXCEPTIONS!



• Braking and traction control systems

- ALL SYSTEMS from 1988 to December 2002

Motor vehicle types:

- E30/E31/E32/E34/E36/E38

- E39/E46/E53/Z 1/Z 3/Z 8

- WITHOUT EXCEPTIONS!



• AIRBAG : - UNIVERSE AIRBAG of SYSTEM from 1988 to December 2002

Auxiliary functions:

- ECU CODING ' 95 - 12/2002

Motor vehicle types:

- E30/E31/E32/E34/E36/E38

- E39/E46/E53/Z 1/Z 3/Z 8

- WITHOUT EXCEPTIONS!

• Air conditioning systems: - ALL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS from 1988 to December 2002

Motor vehicle types:

- E30/E31/E32/E34/E36/E38

- E39/E46/E53/Z 1/Z 3/Z 8

- WITHOUT EXCEPTIONS!



• BC/MID : -ON BOARD COMPUTERS/MULTI INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENT

Motor vehicle types:

- E30/E31/E32/E34/E36

- WITHOUT EXCEPTIONS!



• AI: - COMBINATION INSTRUMENTS from 1991 to December 2002

Auxiliary functions:

- ECU CODING ' 95 - 12/2002

• Change between kilometer and mile announcement

• Change between 12 and 24-Stundenanzeige

• Change of the indicator language (9 different languages)

• Change of the temperature indication (Celsius Fahrenheit)

Motor vehicle types:

- E30/E31/E32/E34/E36/E38

- E39/E46/E53/Z 1/Z 3/Z 8

- WITHOUT EXCEPTIONS!



• DWA : -THEFT ALARM SYSTEM

- inclusive: ALARM ACTIVATION COUNTER E34

Motor vehicle types:

- E30/E31/E32/E34/E36

- WITHOUT EXCEPTIONS!

• LCM/CCM : - ALL LIGHT and CHECK CONTROL of modules until December. 2002

Auxiliary functions:

- selections of original km/original miles

- selections of the CHASSIS (VIN) number

Motor vehicle types:

- E36/E38/E39/E46/E53

- Z 3/Z 8

- WITHOUT EXCEPTIONS!

• ZKE/ZVM : - ALL CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEMS

from 1988 to December 2002

Auxiliary functions:

- COMPLETE ACTIVATION ' 88 - 12/2002

- ECU CODING ' 95 - 12/2002

• Auto-LOCK at speeds more largely 20KM/h

• Selective opening (for example: only driver's door)

Motor vehicle types:

- E30/E31/E32/E34/E36/E38

- E39/E46/Z 1/Z 3/Z 8

- WITHOUT EXCEPTIONS!



• EGS : - ALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS from 1988 to December 2002

Auxiliary functions:

- ACTUAL VALUE ANNOUNCEMENT (LIVE DATA) ' 95 - 12/2002

- ADAPTATION ' 95 - 12/2002

Motor vehicle types:

- E30/E31/E32/E34/E36/E38

- E39/E46/E53/Z 1/Z 3/Z 8

- WITHOUT EXCEPTIONS!



• EMS : - ALL GOING AWAY BARRIERS from 1995 to December 2002

Auxiliary functions:

- SYNCHRONISATION with ENGINE MANAGEMENT ' 95 - 12/2002

Motor vehicle types:

- E36/E38/E39/E46/E53

- Z 3/Z 8

- WITHOUT EXCEPTIONS!



• CVM: - ALL SOFTLY TOP of SYSTEMS from1995 to December 2002

Motor vehicle types:

- E36/E46/Z 3/Z 8

- WITHOUT EXCEPTIONS!



• PDC: - ALL PARK DISTANCE SYSTEMS

(a park assistance) from1995 to December 2002

Motor vehicle types:

- E38/E39/E46/E53

- Z 3/Z 8

- WITHOUT EXCEPTIONS!



• Service interval : - ALL SERVICE of SYSTEMS from 1988 to December 2002

- inclusive: - service announcement RESET: From 1988 to December 2002

- service MANAGEMENT: From 1995 to Dec. 2002

- number of days after last inspection

- Spritverbrauch after last inspection

- programming of the next type of service

Motor vehicle types:

- E30/E31/E32/E34/E36/E38

- E39/E46/E53/Z 1/Z 3/Z 8

- WITHOUT EXCEPTIONS!





System for BMW of vehicles contains:

- all necessary diagnose cables participate;

• 20 - Pin plug (for 1988 - 2000er of vehicles)

• OBD of 2 plugs (for 2000er - and newer)

- Serial PC cable



Much fun with offer

eBay I take over fee! Dispatch buyer

Due to the new legal regulations, I would like to refer to, that the article offered here as am used, of private at private, without warranty and without return right sold. This condition is a sales contract component. The buyer explains itself in agreement with the delivery of its requirement with these conditions.





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To 02.07.05 the salesman added the following data:

The interface is same as that (see left) it runs here with the same software.



http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=30921&item=7983827887&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW


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Free counters of Andale!



Data to payment, dispatch and cancelling
Forwarding expenses Available services Available for
EURÂ 10,00 Insured dispatch Only Germany

Dispatch after world-wide.



Accepted payment methods
Transfer
see description of article
Information to payment methods.

Service

Security with eBay - trust service

Fulfill yourselves your desires!

Vehicle transport comfortably and surely!





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[gtopaul]

Hi,
I just bought something on German ebay for 200 Eur. The seller did not have payment options and now he tells me he only accepts payment via Western Union. If I remember from the past, there was something fishy about using Western Union for payments. Any ideas, experience or advice on this? I was hoping to pay via Paypal or bank money order, but he doesn't have paypal and wants fast payment.
Thanks.
Steven G.

I've used Western Union to Germany both for receiving and sending money. The process is pretty quick and they can have their money the same day you send it. It is expensive though and will cost around $35-$40 so you have to be aware of that. The main thing I do when dealing with European sellers, and the language barrier, is to make sure payment options are understood before bidding and you have to sort of be able to read between the lines as to the honesty and trustworthiness of the seller/buyer. You can stuff an envelope full of greenbacks and send it Next Day Express but it would still cost around the same amount and is no safer from getting ripped off. You'll just have to justify to yourself is the item is worth the gamble. If you don't feel right about it don't do it and try to compromise with the seller by paying his listing fee's, etc., in order to avoid the negative feedback.

Good luck!

Paul

[Garlic Breath]

I say walk away and take the npb ding and neg.

[Chip]

Don't use western union to pay for any ebay purchase. Check into ebay and what their take on this payment option is.


Hi,
I just bought something on German ebay for 200 Eur. The seller did not have payment options and now he tells me he only accepts payment via Western Union. If I remember from the past, there was something fishy about using Western Union for payments. Any ideas, experience or advice on this? I was hoping to pay via Paypal or bank money order, but he doesn't have paypal and wants fast payment.
Thanks.
Steven G.

[Mitch90535im]

Here is the link to the auction. BTW Western Union charges ridiculous rates for wiring money.
http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7983402042&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOAB:CA:6

Well, I don't speak German, but from the looks of his feedback at least one, if not two out of ten where less than happy. I'd make him a counter offer to use a third party escrow service, but I wouldn't wire money to him via Western Union. If I understand correctly when you do that there is no recourse.

[Steven G]

I did some research on ebay and they want you to report sellers who insist on using instant money transfer services such as Western Union or MoneyGram. Below is taken from ebay:

What to avoid
Paying with instant money transfer services such as Western Union and MoneyGram that send cash instantly from storefront locations, by telephone and over the Internet. These payment methods are unsafe when paying someone you don't know. Instant cash transfer services do not provide purchase protection and are not covered by the eBay Standard Purchase Protection Program.

I did that and am hoping ebay gets back to me. I don't trust the seller anymore and I sent an email advising him that I have cancelled my bid on the above grounds. We'll see what happens - learn something everyday.
Thanks for all your help - will let you know the outcome.

[Mitch90535im]

I wonder if eBay will work you and remove the negative feed back in instances such as this where the payment terms were not specified in the auction text since they caution against Western Union.

[brodee]

Of course they are going to recomend against payment methods other than PayPal, they own PayPal. I wouldn't put a lot of stake in what ebay says about Western Union, but I wouldn't send the money to this guy using it either :D

[zuzuk212]

Don't think that it will be instant ... it took months for my resolution and the only way they contact you is via email, so keep an eye on it.
Payment via western union is very unsafe ... I had a friend scammed this way.

Ken

[sandovaldv]

I don't like Western Union for it can be a scam but it also cost more. i think you should look at the guys feedback score and them make your desision as to pay or not
Regards
Daniel

Hi,
I just bought something on German ebay for 200 Eur. The seller did not have payment options and now he tells me he only accepts payment via Western Union. If I remember from the past, there was something fishy about using Western Union for payments. Any ideas, experience or advice on this? I was hoping to pay via Paypal or bank money order, but he doesn't have paypal and wants fast payment.
Thanks.
Steven G.

[angrypancake]

holy thread revivals batman

[wingman]

I take it that you're a new ebayer. Some important points:
1. Research the seller BEFORE bidding.
2. If it feels bad IT IS.
3. Even though sellers are bound by specific acts of parlaiment in their own country they can screw you from across the waters.
4. Contact them and try and sort out a different payment option.
5. Is 1 neg feedback from them worth 200 euro??? I doubt it. You can reply to negative feedback and tell why you didn't pay.

I hope you can sort it out.

[angrypancake]

the thread is from july 2005 though....

[wingman]

mmmmm good point. I always miss that part.:(

[dacoyote]

the thread is from july 2005 though....

wonder if he paid...

[callen]

Had same dilema...needed Borbet Type A wheel for my 7... plenty of folks in Germany had them...insisted seller accept Paypal...and finally found one that would...then purchased...delivered as promised....

[Jon K]

MMmmm borbet type A, pics of them on the 7!