Hi All: I want to call your attention to redouble your efforts to be careful purchasing hobby items online, even on Hobbysquawk. Last month, I posted a request if anyone had a NIB 1500mm FMS P-47D razorback, I would be interested in buying it. A "Simonbb" responded, referring me to a "Lisa Seitz" who had one for sale for $300, plus $50 shipping. "She" (don't know now if it was a male of female) sent me several photos showing the model in its shipping box, in excellent condition. I sent the money to Lisa via Venmo, and expected to get tracking info, as she had promised in an email. A few days later, she closed her Venmo account, and went silent. Venmo couldn't or wouldn't do anything to try and resolve the situation, and so there you have it, I'm out $350.
I have done many deals on EBay, PayPal, etc., never a problem. But really haven't been ripped off by what appeared to be a legitimate seller before. So, just beware! And I will never use Venmo again, unless I personally know the person I am dealing with and know them to be reputable.
Davegee
I have done many deals on EBay, PayPal, etc., never a problem. But really haven't been ripped off by what appeared to be a legitimate seller before. So, just beware! And I will never use Venmo again, unless I personally know the person I am dealing with and know them to be reputable.
Davegee
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