Originally posted by abmj How hard is that? And how much more reassuring for a potential buyer.
And it's these sellers that get the high feedback... Those who bother to create detailed, descriptive listings (in my experience) tend also to properly pack items, send those items in good time and through appropriate means... Feedback through ebay is important... I make sure to scrutinise a sellers feedback before making a bid or purchase...
The same when buying through forums... I have bought and sold equipment through the UK pentax site... I won't buy from a seller who does not have many posts or is unknown to other forum members... In fact, I have recieved private messages from members warning me of possible scammers when selling equipment (the scammer in question did infact contact me - thankfully I was pre-warned) I also will not deal with those overseas (I'm in the UK) on forums (ebay I have done however with no issues) as there is a huge lack in recouse as either a buyer or a seller...
My point is that trust is a major part of a transaction... And although trust is hard-earned it's easily lost...