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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Leadfoot, post: 900165, member: 2972&quot;]Without prior experience with this particular seller, and judging on what I&#039;ve read and heard about off-eBay transactions, I&#039;d say eBay has a good point.&nbsp; However, all transactions have some risk.&nbsp; IMO, the key is understanding the level of risk in any transaction, mitigating the risk, or deciding not to transact.</p><p><br /></p><p>For instance, for every $1 I&#039;ve spent on eBay, I&#039;ve spent $100 outside of eBay direct to dealers and collectors with nothing more than an e-mail/PM and a promise.&nbsp; Every transaction has been smooth (and the one sticky situation was settled in an amicable and fair manner).&nbsp; However, I consider very carefully who I&#039;m dealing with in case the deal heads south.</p><p><br /></p><p>Deal with shady people (for instance, those who would seek to skirt eBay fees), and you&#039;re self selecting for failure.</p><p><br /></p><p>Deal with select, well-known, stand-up collectors and dealers and you can transact with great confidence.</p><p><br /></p><p>The real challenge is knowing the difference.</p><p><br /></p><p>All of the above IMO &amp; respectfully submitted...Mike[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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