Selling 3G on ebay, advice/suggestions?? - Page 3

BrownGem · 07-12-2009, 11:38 AM

Hmm $400 for locked 3G. I still have mine. I am torn between keeping and selling. If something should happen to my 3GS (my fault) and apple didn't replace it, there is no way I could pony up another few hundred bucks for a new phone. This is really why I am holding on to it. Pristine condition.

gotzaiPhone · 07-12-2009, 03:59 PM

I just got 385 for a unlocked and JB'd 16GB 3G on 3.0 OS and paypal took 13 bucks in fees and thats not including ebay's fees.... yeah, I think I'm done with ebay.... Oh yeah, someone from India tried to scam me on my wife's v1, so now that phone is locked in limbo until I wait the 7 required days to start the "non-payment" process... ebay sucks!

Europa · 07-12-2009, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by gotzaiPhone

I just got 385 for a unlocked and JB'd 16GB 3G on 3.0 OS and paypal took 13 bucks in fees and thats not including ebay's fees.... yeah, I think I'm done with ebay.... Oh yeah, someone from India tried to scam me on my wife's v1, so now that phone is locked in limbo until I wait the 7 required days to start the "non-payment" process... ebay sucks!

I've heard that Paypal fee is completely dependent on the source of the money from the buyer. If they are paying you with Paypal but don't have funds in the Paypal account, Paypal takes the money from their credit card, and you get that fee. If they are paying with Paypal and have money in the Paypal account, there's no fee for you. Kinda sucks.

Kuntry · 07-12-2009, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by gotzaiPhone

I just got 385 for a unlocked and JB'd 16GB 3G on 3.0 OS and paypal took 13 bucks in fees and thats not including ebay's fees.... yeah, I think I'm done with ebay.... Oh yeah, someone from India tried to scam me on my wife's v1, so now that phone is locked in limbo until I wait the 7 required days to start the "non-payment" process... ebay sucks!

...yeah i got scammed too. The guy is in Wisconsin (Indian name though) and he seemed like he wanted to buy but couldn't figure out how. Now my phone is sitting in limbo as well. I get to close the claim tomorrow, but I notice prices have gone down and my auction closed at $375 for a 8g, unlocked, jailbroken, 3.0, and some clearly disclosed (and pictured) scratches on the back. So now I'll probably get less for the phone. I hate eBay now and this was my first sale. (Made plenty of purchases though)

Wtf0ver · 07-13-2009, 08:18 AM

Just got this email from when my phone was for sale on craigslist. Sick of these scammers!

Thanks* for your mail , i want you to know* that i am so serious* in
buying your craigslist item,and* i will not be able to come for* the
pickup ,I will be glad if you can be so nice to help me ship it down
to my cousin whom school oversea because am* out of the state now , So
i am ready to pay you $450 USD* for* the item cost including the
shipping cost , and i will prefer paying you via paypal , cos it is
very fast and secure ,so do get back to me with your paypal email for
the instant payment or* you sign up for a paypal personal account .
Thanks

gotzaiPhone · 07-13-2009, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by Europa

I've heard that Paypal fee is completely dependent on the source of the money from the buyer. If they are paying you with Paypal but don't have funds in the Paypal account, Paypal takes the money from their credit card, and you get that fee. If they are paying with Paypal and have money in the Paypal account, there's no fee for you. Kinda sucks.

Thats such a load of BS on their part. The fee should be on the buyer w/out the money in their paypal account.... So with paypal's cut, shipping and what ebay is taking, it looks like I am just breaking even...

I'm done with this ebay crap. Next year I'll sell the 3GS cheaper to a friend and at least that way, the hit I'm taking on the price of the phone won't sting as much.

iMerlin · 07-13-2009, 11:54 AM

My paypal fee ended up being 10 bucks. Not horrible. But overall I enjoyed the ebay/paypal selling experience. I wouldve loved more money but something is better than nothing IMO.

krypto · 07-13-2009, 08:17 PM

Craigslist all the way for me.

I just sold my Wife's and my White iPhone 3G 16GB on Craigslist this weekend to finance our 3GS purchase.

I got $380 for one and $400 for the other. Both were jailbroken & unlocked.

Napoleon_PhoneApart · 07-14-2009, 01:09 AM

Originally Posted by krypto

Craigslist all the way for me.

I just sold my Wife's and my White iPhone 3G 16GB on Craigslist this weekend to finance our 3GS purchase.

I got $380 for one and $400 for the other. Both were jailbroken & unlocked.

I'm just curious:

Did you test the iPhones' unlock before you sold it? I'm asking for my own personal edification, not to be a smart ass.

daveparki · 07-14-2009, 01:21 AM

Originally Posted by callisto9

Watch that auction like a hawk. I would cancel anyone who bids on it with 4 or less feedbacks, esp if they are 1 or 0 feedbacks. Those are usually your scammers. Usually. '

I hate selling on eBay. Won't do it anymore because of too many bad experiences.

i disagree, i was scammed by a member who had 428 feedback and had been with ebay for 5 years, you can never tell these days as they hijack others accounts ( i know , been a victim ...... twice ), if you get any last minute bids from 0 feedback i would get rid, but just sold a nokia 5800 last night to a 0 feedback and everything 100% a ok, paid straight away..........everyone has to start at 0 , regards