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02-24-2013, 02:41 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: North Texas
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First Time Buying on Pbnation
I am looking to buy an etek 3 this is my first time buying a gun on Pbnation. Any advice/things i need to know?
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02-24-2013, 02:44 PM
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Read the manual!!
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: OK
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Get a paypal account and commit to a deal if you are seriously interested.
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02-24-2013, 02:46 PM
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FIREPROOF FOR LIFE
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Galion, Ohio
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gamer565
Get a paypal account and commit to a deal if you are seriously interested.
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Also don't back out.
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02-24-2013, 03:09 PM
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I'm a baby panda!
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: N.W.A.
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treat the seller with respect. no one does that anymore it seems like
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02-24-2013, 04:05 PM
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CrownPB
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Washington, DC
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dont gift the payment and ask lots of questions. if they have a shooting vid that is a huge plus
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02-24-2013, 04:10 PM
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Shooting video. And secure yourself
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02-24-2013, 05:57 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Canada
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How much are the PayPal fees? The seller has to pay them, right?
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02-24-2013, 06:33 PM
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#8
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I like Flexes
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dom088
How much are the PayPal fees? The seller has to pay them, right?
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Either or can pay them. Or split the fees.
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02-24-2013, 06:59 PM
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#9
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Virginia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JC001
dont gift the payment and ask lots of questions. if they have a shooting vid that is a huge plus
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Follow this and you will be a happy buyer
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02-24-2013, 07:49 PM
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Bring Me Violence
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Central Florida
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NEVER gift payments, Always request shooting videos,Pics of knicks/problems, Get a Paypal, Trade info with eachother (Address, Numbers,Etc.) When item is shipped request the tracking number, & if anything you could always se the 3rd party service if truly sketched
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02-24-2013, 09:40 PM
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US Army
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
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Quote:
Originally Posted by itsjonbro
NEVER gift payments, Always request shooting videos,Pics of knicks/problems, Get a Paypal, Trade info with eachother (Address, Numbers,Etc.) When item is shipped request the tracking number, & if anything you could always se the 3rd party service if truly sketched
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I've done B/S/T trades for a little while now. Why no gifting? I've always gifted and no complaints were made.
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02-24-2013, 09:43 PM
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Keyboard Warrior
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Tampa, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ThexAlchemist
I've done B/S/T trades for a little while now. Why no gifting? I've always gifted and no complaints were made.
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Because when you gift, if the person decides not to send you anything, you can't file a complaint because you didn't actually pay them, you gave them a gift.
Whenever you pay for an item never gift it and always put exactly what you are paying for in the description.
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02-24-2013, 09:57 PM
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US Army
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paper_Cut
Because when you gift, if the person decides not to send you anything, you can't file a complaint because you didn't actually pay them, you gave them a gift.
Whenever you pay for an item never gift it and always put exactly what you are paying for in the description.
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Roger that! I will stop gifting!
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02-24-2013, 11:52 PM
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http://goo.gl/W9DoA
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: 408 Bay Area
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JC001
dont gift the payment and ask lots of questions. if they have a shooting vid that is a huge plus
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This statement may be taken the wrong way?
Don't (gift and ask questions).
Don't gift and do ask questions.
ask questions.
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02-25-2013, 01:49 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: medford, Oregon
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Don't gift. if anything you can figure out what the fee to them will be and cover it through a little extra payment. there is always a way to work around, get as much information as possible. if they need to use a phone to send you pictures that's ok. but make sure that you have an official agreement on nation through a pm, it should include; name of seller, product being sold, best contact methods, how much is being payed so on and so forth, like a receipt. lots of feedback is also a huge plus.
and a big thing to do. Check the listing for sellers/traders to not deal with
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02-25-2013, 07:31 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: North Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by itsjonbro
NEVER gift payments, Always request shooting videos,Pics of knicks/problems, Get a Paypal, Trade info with eachother (Address, Numbers,Etc.) When item is shipped request the tracking number, & if anything you could always se the 3rd party service if truly sketched
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What is gifting payments?
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02-25-2013, 07:53 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Indiana
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Quote:
Originally Posted by _kj_21_
What is gifting payments?
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Gift is just sending money around without a fee and does not provide address. Since your just sending money out your not going to get it back with a complaint.
People you can gift on the safe side are, Parents/family
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02-25-2013, 11:01 AM
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#PlayforPride
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Sellersville, PA
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Never gift and do your research on the seller. Get all contact infomartion and verify it.
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02-27-2013, 09:08 AM
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Legend in my own MIND
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Houston, TX
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One other tidbit. Search the user's name for posts. The marker or other item could be listed as having a problem that he didn't tell you about. For example I considered a Bob Long Vice for sale with no issues the last time he played with it over a year ago. When I did a search, I found a thread about a year old with the title,"My Vice is F'd", and another wanting to buy another marker 'cause his Vice was broken.
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02-27-2013, 03:40 PM
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found this thread incredibly helpful also. coming from tech to pbn kinda nervous myself!
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02-27-2013, 03:43 PM
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http://goo.gl/W9DoA
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: 408 Bay Area
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2pipes
One other tidbit. Search the user's name for posts. The marker or other item could be listed as having a problem that he didn't tell you about. For example I considered a Bob Long Vice for sale with no issues the last time he played with it over a year ago. When I did a search, I found a thread about a year old with the title,"My Vice is F'd", and another wanting to buy another marker 'cause his Vice was broken.
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great point 2pipes. checking user's old posts can tip you off to a broken gun.
Also, when checking feedback, look specifically for seller feedback. Many people buy lots of stuff but never sell, so the feedback may not be useful information.
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