I thought I was going to be scammed!

No, not this one. The buyer pays to the site. Site holds on until the buyer releases it. If the buyer does not release the funds within 3 days then you contact the site to release to you. But in those 3 days , anything could happen or they could request a refund.

@Mike197602 Yes, however I had one bad incident with the site in the past. I sold a 'gift card voucher' from an online photo store purchase - where the girl wanted the code urgently so I sent it via private message, as well as in the mail. Upon receiving she said she did not want it anymore. There was no harm in sending it because either way its going to her.... and I wrote clearly the vouchers are not stackable but yet she thought they were. She wanted to cancel when I already shipped the order AND give her the codes. For all I know she could have used it. I chat with support & they said I did my part and not to worry. Later, when she receives the card, support said HER CASE WINS (WTH?) yet I have proof of another support from the team said I did everything right & listed properly. IT was only $8 bucks. If I want the card back I have to pay shipping $4. I did not need them , do not want them but it was annoying to deal with that. So for something $8 bucks... what about a phone for $300+! It was a gamble on my behalf

@infatuatedbby so the buyer does pay and the site deals with any conflicts? Sounds ok.

Yes, it was! I got some money back for my old phone. mercari is only for US

@amandajay yeah :( but you may move right?!

@infatuatedbby oh i see... Yeah most things not available for my country.. So sad

@infatuatedbby I always consider myself a good and reasonable buyer

@youless You are admired from the sellers :)

That is very nice of you. Many people I have sold to, always ask if I can lower or negotiate But now I put firm but still many ask.

Yes, especially when the buyer was prompt originally at responding. Then when I contact the seller, no response for six hours.

@jobelbojel I am too.

@infatuatedbby I am just really glad the buyer is legit.

I was scammed for a minor situation of $8. It was a voucher. I clearly stated voucher cannot be combined together, only valid individually online. She told me she wanted the codes so she can make a purchase. I sent her the codes and she told me she didnt read the listing and that she no longer wants them for all i know she could have used them... but i also shipped the voucher too because you have to for proof of shipment. i talked to the customer service, they said not to worry since i clearly listed everything in my description & she was at fault even apologizing. When the time came (voucher arrived to her) she opened a case. And she won EVEN THOUGH support said I was not at fault. I was annoyed, for such a site over $8 bucks.. I took a gamble for my phone and it worked out. I have sold more expensive items and never had a problem there just that $8 - cheap girl!

@LadyDuck Yeah, some people are cheap over $8 bucks, psh.

@infatuatedbby Some people are so cheap, but may be she does this in different sites, a way to earn some money.

@sunrisefan

Yes and I hope no one gets scammed out there too.

@infatuatedbby Yes, hopefully :)

No. The buyer pays to the site. The site holds the money and releases until the seller receives it. They have 3 days to do so. However buyer could refund if the item isn't as described.

@infatuatedbby

Yes, I figured I'd take the risk and hope its a honest person :)

Me too! Thank you.

Yes but luckily it worked out in the end!

Yes! I've had good experiences on the site except for one minor one but I'm glad it worked out!

I think it is because I included other accessories with the phone so it was a better deal. And, I had a good reviews of other customers who purchased from me.

@ilocosboy yes

@infatuatedbby oh, that is nice then

Not yet, but it is processing :)

Took the person a few hours to respond back to me. But when the person contacted me, I answered back prompt. I am glad I was not scammed as well, thank you!

@infatuatedbby sounds too risky for me. I would rather sell to people on Facebook who are local.

@ElusiveButterfly I don't like meeting up with people. Waiting around and then price is agreed upon but they'll negotiate or haggle more. But meeting face to face works. I've done it in the past. Not anymore though :)

The buyer pays to the site. The site holds the money until the buyer releases. But the buyer has an option to return if not as described. Buyer wouldn't get money back until I receive it if they were returning. but I could be scared as in, the buyer sends me back nothing or a product not mine. Luckily it worked out :) Money is released to me and will be direct deposit in my account on Tuesday!

Yes, I also recorded the phone and it's condition while packaging just encase as my proof.

@infatuatedbby good for you.

@allen0187 thanks I'm glad it worked out I got the money yesterday

The site does collect a fee. 10%

@sjvg1976 yes but they could request refund if they are not happy in which they could exchange my phone for a different one But I'm glad it worked out

@infatuatedbby okay so that fellow paid the money to the site and through the site you will get your money so it's not a problem I think you won't get scammed then

I was paid, I am thankful :)

@besweet Yes it is!

@infatuatedbby It's good to see that there are still some honest people around.

Yes that is right for the most part 99.9% I have never had an issue selling online

@AbbyGreenhill That is fine also!

@infatuatedbby I don't want or need the hassle of shipping things and worrying.

I'm happy too! But now , I handed a package to the mail man to scan & bring back to the headquarter yesterday and there has been no update. For priority mail, they're supposed to take it! But it's not updated ugh

@DianneN I have no idea. Waiting until Monday to see if it updates.

@infatuatedbby OMG! So what happens next?