Hub Classifieds

[gummibear]

I read a few horror stories about the classifieds in the last while.

 

Over the past 3 weeks I have down over 14 sales in the classifieds with no problems.

 

A few of the buyers have been registered on the forum for years but have no posts.

 

Just be careful of guys phoning and asking no questions but just wanting to do a transfer and have a courier collect.

 

Trust your instincts....walk away if it doesn't feel right.

[Super Sywurm]

I read a few horror stories about the classifieds in the last while.

 

Over the past 3 weeks I have down over 14 sales in the classifieds with no problems.

 

A few of the buyers have been registered on the forum for years but have no posts.

 

Just be careful of guys phoning and asking no questions but just wanting to do a transfer and have a courier collect.

 

Trust your instincts....walk away if it doesn't feel right.

 

What are you trying to say, what is the problem? I had a couple of deals where the guy made a payment and where he had sent his own courier..

 

Just don't give the item before the money shows in your account!!??

[Super Sywurm]

And usually I don't even see what the dudes profile looks like. I get a Whatsapp message and do the deal via Whatsapp and email (or sometimes a phone call). If the dude pm me, then I get to see his profile.

[Eldron]

What are you trying to say, what is the problem? I had a couple of deals where the guy made a payment and where he had sent his own courier..

 

Just don't give the item before the money shows in your account!!??

 

Just be aware that if a stolen cheque is deposited in your account it shoes for a few days then disappears when the bank finds out it is stolen.

 

The usual MO is "I need it right now and will collect this afternoon" - money shows, you give item away, bank finds cheque is stolen and reverses transaction, you're screwed.

 

Old old scam.

[gummibear]

And usually I don't even see what the dudes profile looks like. I get a Whatsapp message and do the deal via Whatsapp and email (or sometimes a phone call). If the dude pm me, then I get to see his profile.

 

All I am saying us that the classifieds is still a great place for good deals.

 

And not the horror of horrors as made out buy some other bad deals.

 

 

[floatfox]

It is actually a difficult situation..because just as you can get a dodgy buyer you can also get a dodgy seller.. I initially joined the hub because I wanted to sell an item, and I think its the same with a lot of people. Also to buyers, make sure that you don't do any of these funny payments that cannot be tracked. Only pay directly into someone's registered bank account.

[RichieT]

I have only had good experiences on the classified section. Just use common sense and preferably have a chat with the buyer/seller and soon enough you'll know what's up. Obviously if the other party has been registered on the Hub for a few years, has some posts (not the most important thing in my opinion, but helps), maybe also has some positive ratings in the marketplace... and watch for that scam Eldron mentioned...

[Super Sywurm]

Just be aware that if a stolen cheque is deposited in your account it shoes for a few days then disappears when the bank finds out it is stolen.

 

The usual MO is "I need it right now and will collect this afternoon" - money shows, you give item away, bank finds cheque is stolen and reverses transaction, you're screwed.

 

Old old scam.

 

A cheque is a whole different story. All of my deals was paid via EFT. If I get a deal with a cheque, the buyer will have to wait the 10 days for the cheque to clear.

[floatfox]

Just be aware that if a stolen cheque is deposited in your account it shoes for a few days then disappears when the bank finds out it is stolen.

 

The usual MO is "I need it right now and will collect this afternoon" - money shows, you give item away, bank finds cheque is stolen and reverses transaction, you're screwed.

 

Old old scam.

With a stolen cheque you will normally see it, it shows ACCOUNT BALANCE and AVAILABLE BALANCE. There will be a difference between the amounts as the cheque will not be cleared. With a normal transfer it shows that it is available.

[floatfox]

Cash or EFT...No cheques for me...

[Eldron]

I have only had good experiences on the classified section. Just use common sense and preferably have a chat with the buyer/seller and soon enough you'll know what's up. Obviously if the other party has been registered on the Hub for a few years, has some posts (not the most important thing in my opinion, but helps), maybe also has some positive ratings in the marketplace... and watch for that scam Eldron mentioned...

 

Agreed! I've never had a bad experience selling or buying. A few dumb asses but never a bad experience.

 

Common sense and a feel for the buyer/seller - a quick chat will reveal if it's authentic or not.

[Catatonic_Joe]

I've also sold and bought quite a few time on The Hub Classifieds, never once had a problem. But I'm also always very careful and make sure the I trust the buyer seller before I make transfers etc. Try and deal with cash for smaller items.

[Rifi]

Think it is a bit of a bad assessment when it comes to the amount of posts made. I have not made many, mostly because the questions I had was answered on another thread. I have sold many items on the hub with not many posts.

 

Just last night, I sold something to a fellow hubber from JHB who was in CT on business.

[G00SE]

Agreed! I've never had a bad experience selling or buying. A few dumb asses but never a bad experience.

 

Common sense and a feel for the buyer/seller - a quick chat will reveal if it's authentic or not.

 

Exactly!

Any time you want to complain how bad thehub classifieds is - go place an ad on gumtree or olx... or, or, or...

Makes thehub a pleasure to sell stuff on

[WezGK]

I was taken for R40k a few years back in my old job... client wanted tyres for his taxi fleet. Sent EFT Proof of payment, all looked legit. Checked next day, funds showing in account. Still waited another two days yo be sure. Courier collected. Payment bounced two days later, cheque deposit, fake P.O.P, depositor had stolen I.D..

A fraudster will think of everything! From then on I make a point of phoning the bank to confirm deposit details. .. and never rush on deals. .. if it doesnt feel right, walk away...

[popcorn_skollie]

I was taken for R40k a few years back in my old job... client wanted tyres for his taxi fleet. Sent EFT Proof of payment, all looked legit. Checked next day, funds showing in account. Still waited another two days yo be sure. Courier collected. Payment bounced two days later, cheque deposit, fake P.O.P, depositor had stolen I.D..

A fraudster will think of everything! From then on I make a point of phoning the bank to confirm deposit details. .. and never rush on deals. .. if it doesnt feel right, walk away...

 

I've learnt the hard way too. The old cheque deposit reflecting in account after an EFT proof of payment was sent is a scam we should all be aware of by now. We are so concernend about the money reflecting we dont check the source of the money. A statement should reflect if a payment was made via cheque or eft.

 

Unless its from one of my regular clients. A proof of payment means nothing to me.