BST Suggestion

[JrRacinFan]

Myself and a few others were having a chit-chat about this. It is mainly to help show contents of a shipment to the buyer before shipping out.

Take a picture of the contents before closing/sealing and PMing them. I know it isn't much to ask that all sellers do this but this has been brought to my attention that it could also help protect the buyer as well.

Well, thank you for listening. Anyone else see this as a good thing?

 

[novacheck]

+1. Totally agree. That way, if someone says you didn't send them something, you have proof you did. And, maybe you should post in in your FS thread. That way it is documented, date and time.

 

[sneekypeet]

Lmao...been there done that....I try to keep everyone up to date like this since I forgot to ship someone a few parts when I shipped a mobo to them.

 

[novacheck]

See, then it could also help the buyer out, also. When taking pictures, it could help you remember what is suppose to be there.

 

[JrRacinFan]

LOL @ peet, it was not directed at you.

 

[Zeratul_uy]

That's a great Idea... And it's not quite a task, it'll take like what... 5 mins? XD

Nice Idea Bro! Keep going

 

[novacheck]

Having a little added insurance is always worth the time and effort. Even though there is little of both.

 

[sneekypeet]

LOL @ peet, it was not directed at you.

I know it wasnt, I just figured it was a perfect example to the cause.

EDIT...I also , being a good seller, would have no issues providing such pictures upon request. I cant really see others complaining , unless they dont have a camera.

 

[HP_dudeman]

well, i havent been here long enough to participate in the buysell trade section but i think it would be a good idea to prevent people from being screwed over

 

[Kreij]

Well, taking a picture of something before you ship it out is hardly proof that it was actually shipped. Someone could take a picture of everything in the box and still not ship it.

It would, however, be a good way for honest shippers to show the buyer the condition of everything before it shipped and the packing material they are using to protect the shipment.
This could be useful as proof to the shipping company of the state of the package before they got their hands on it and trashed it.

 

[novacheck]

Well, taking a picture of something before you ship it out is hardly proof that it was actually shipped. Someone could take a picture of everything in the box and still not ship it.

I had thought about that fact, and you're right. There really isn't anyway that you can provide 100% proof that you sent everything in the picture, unless you videotaped yourself packing, and going to the post office, and dropping it off. All without turning the camera off.

It would, however, be a good way for honest shippers to show the buyer the condition of everything before it shipped and the packing material they are using to protect the shipment.
This could be useful as proof to the shipping company of the state of the package before they got their hands on it and trashed it.

I guess that would help enough. But we still need to figure out how to protect both buyer, and seller.

 

[JrRacinFan]

Never said it was a 100% foolproof way, Kreij. It's just a suggestion and I do appreciate the comment.

 

[Kreij]

@JR, I know you didn't ... and I like the idea from a shippping record standpoint (for damage).

There is no 100%, foolproof way of making sure that you are going to get what you paid for anytime that you order something without seeing it first. This includes online orders, telephone orders, etc.

The best thing to do to miinimize the risk, is do your homework.
Ask all the questions that you deem important. Any legit buyer or seller should have no problem answering them.
Ask others on the board of there buying/selling experience with the person.
If after careful scrutiny of the sale/trade you are still leary, don't agree to the transaction.

 

[JrRacinFan]

The best thing to do to miinimize the risk, is do your homework.

And how is the proposed suggestion not minimizing "risk"?

Ask others on the board of there buying/selling experience with the person.

Doesn't always help and isn't always true, ask Mussels.

 

[Kreij]

Don't get me wrong, JR, I do not want you to think that I thought your idea was not a good one.
It is just that some of the follow-up posts seemed like people thought it would be a good way to prevent being ripped-off. It is not, and I thought it should be pointed out.
You are right. It is another method to help minimize the risk.

And you are also right in that asking other members is no gaurantee.

But when you combine all of the resources that you have at hand (including your idea) you can reduce the chance of a problem.