eBay Private Feedback Profile

Futbol_Cards · 03-31-2011, 04:40 AM

So I recently had a guy from Russia with private feedback bid on an auction of mine, which is still active. His FB is 100% but I can't see any of the comments he's received so I'm wondering if he might be a scammer. For all I know he could buy stuff, pay for it, receive positive FB and then claim to not receive and open up a paypal case.

At this point, I'm seriously considering cancelling this guy's bids and blocking him. To be honest I'm wondering why ebay even allow private profile's like this, what's the point? Anyone ever dealt with private feedback buyers?

Any input is appreciated.

bigdaddyblue73 · 03-31-2011, 07:30 AM

I never have dealt with private feedback buyers.

My opinion is this: if you are honest and above board why hide it? Why not let any and all potential business partners see that?

To me having private feedback is an indicator that there is something the buyer doesn't want other to see.

I would cancel his bids and block this buyer.

rudyjustinfarrell · 03-31-2011, 07:47 AM

Have you tried talking w/ the bidder? Maybe he/she speaks english? Maybe talking w/ the person would give you a better feel about allowing the bid or cancelling the bid?

JohnMabry47 · 03-31-2011, 11:23 AM

Contacting the buyer would be a good first step.

Not to imply anything...but I've found that a lot of the international buyers who make their feedback private, are trying to hide the fact that sellers have left NEGATIVE comments regarding chargebacks, items never received, etc. Remember that sellers can't leave anything but positive, so their feedback might still show 100% with DOZENS of comments about scamming, etc.

Rick · 03-31-2011, 12:47 PM

I've seen that some people have private feedback when they "flip" the things they buy on the same account.

Maybe he buys cards low & tries to sell them for more. Doesn't want his buyers to see he bought the card he is selling for $100 for $10 bucks.

Usually people who do this will have a buying account & a selling account, but some do it all on one account.

Futbol_Cards · 03-31-2011, 03:57 PM

I contacted and told them I'm not comfortable with a private feedback profile bidding on my auctions so I've given them the choice of making it public and letting their bids stand (as long as nothing shady is revealed) or otherwise cancelling their bids.

Seem a reasonable solution to me.

obadger · 03-31-2011, 04:20 PM

Been selling on ebay for many years, I want nothing to do with private bidders, always the slowest payers, etc etc. Like already stated above--there's usually a reason they're "private". Good Luck

03-31-2011, 04:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
Futbol_Cards Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NV Posts: 109 soccer_cards_blog	eBay Private Feedback Profile So I recently had a guy from Russia with private feedback bid on an auction of mine, which is still active. His FB is 100% but I can't see any of the comments he's received so I'm wondering if he might be a scammer. For all I know he could buy stuff, pay for it, receive positive FB and then claim to not receive and open up a paypal case. At this point, I'm seriously considering cancelling this guy's bids and blocking him. To be honest I'm wondering why ebay even allow private profile's like this, what's the point? Anyone ever dealt with private feedback buyers? Any input is appreciated. __________________ Collecting soccer rookies, autographs and memorabilia cards of star players. Feel free to check out my trade bucket at the following URL: https://picasaweb.google.com/105151446621158217606?noredirect=1

03-31-2011, 07:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
bigdaddyblue73 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lehigh Valley PA Posts: 2,714	I never have dealt with private feedback buyers. My opinion is this: if you are honest and above board why hide it? Why not let any and all potential business partners see that? To me having private feedback is an indicator that there is something the buyer doesn't want other to see. I would cancel his bids and block this buyer. __________________ my Giants PC:http://s1176.photobucket.com/albums/x321/bigdaddyblue73/NY%20Giants%20Collection/

03-31-2011, 07:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
rudyjustinfarrell Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7,632 rudyjustinfarrell	Have you tried talking w/ the bidder? Maybe he/she speaks english? Maybe talking w/ the person would give you a better feel about allowing the bid or cancelling the bid? __________________ Always willing to talk shop or B/S/T.

03-31-2011, 11:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
JohnMabry47 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,125 johnmabry	Contacting the buyer would be a good first step. Not to imply anything...but I've found that a lot of the international buyers who make their feedback private, are trying to hide the fact that sellers have left NEGATIVE comments regarding chargebacks, items never received, etc. Remember that sellers can't leave anything but positive, so their feedback might still show 100% with DOZENS of comments about scamming, etc. __________________ Ignore list on Blowout: 238 and counting! Keep up the great work! Always interested in STL Cardinals autos/sps/patches

03-31-2011, 12:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rick Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,315	I've seen that some people have private feedback when they "flip" the things they buy on the same account. Maybe he buys cards low & tries to sell them for more. Doesn't want his buyers to see he bought the card he is selling for $100 for $10 bucks. Usually people who do this will have a buying account & a selling account, but some do it all on one account. __________________ Collect Florida Marlins GU & Autos (Old & Current) - PM Me if you are moving any. Buying ALL iPhones, iPods, Blackberrys, Androids, ALL Electronics etc. Check my thread. http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/non-sports-singles-buy-sell-trade/99541-buying-all-iphones-blackberrys-androids-psps-etc-etc.html

03-31-2011, 03:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Futbol_Cards Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NV Posts: 109 soccer_cards_blog	I contacted and told them I'm not comfortable with a private feedback profile bidding on my auctions so I've given them the choice of making it public and letting their bids stand (as long as nothing shady is revealed) or otherwise cancelling their bids. Seem a reasonable solution to me. __________________ Collecting soccer rookies, autographs and memorabilia cards of star players. Feel free to check out my trade bucket at the following URL: https://picasaweb.google.com/105151446621158217606?noredirect=1

03-31-2011, 04:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
obadger Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: usa Posts: 5,653	Been selling on ebay for many years, I want nothing to do with private bidders, always the slowest payers, etc etc. Like already stated above--there's usually a reason they're "private". Good Luck __________________ __________________________________ http://s1115.photobucket.com/albums/k543/obadger/sale%20or%20trade---Autos/

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