hi if this post already exist pls remove this,but i not i want to know that how can i avoid scams in buying from people here, like if i have to buy something and the user seems new or have no feedback how can i be sure that after payment i will not get scammed or get the product? does it work only with mutual trust between buyer and seller? or any other method to verify aswell?, and anything to keep in mind before payment or buying. thanks!!
I have been a member since 2008 and have been lucky enough to have never been scammed. Previous version had an excellent trading feedback system and a minimum post count which was extremely helpful in making a decision. This new layout has me really confused so I am not sure how to decide with new trading members who have no previous trading stats here.
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You can try f2f deals, or payment after receiving the product.
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True but not possible always 
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If you are reputed, then sellers will be okay for payment after delivery. You are an old member right. So you can try that.
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On TE, scams usually aren’t about taking money and disappearing. Most problems are about condition not being fully disclosed and issues showing up after some use.
Earlier, the old system made risk assessment easy. Now that signal isn’t there upfront, so you have to build it yourself. Feedback is almost always positive for most sellers, so the count alone doesn’t say much. What helps more is searching the forum for the seller’s name and checking if there are any issue or dispute threads.
Instead of relying only on feedback, look at behaviour. How the seller answers questions, how detailed they are about condition, and whether they mention flaws upfront. People hiding issues usually stay vague.
Before paying, ask specific questions, not just “working.” Temps, battery health, repairs, random issues. Get it clearly stated in PMs. Recent testing proof helps, and warranty-backed testing helps more than photos.
Payment-after-delivery or F2F is ideal but not always practical. What actually works better is reducing ambiguity. Clear condition disclosure, recent testing proof, and an agreed DOA window. That’s usually the difference between a smooth deal and a dispute thread later.
For new sellers or high-value deals, quietly checking with an experienced member (or a mod) may help. And read the rules properly before dealing.
Also remember this cuts both ways. Sellers get burned by buyers too through chargebacks, swaps, or delayed complaints. In the end, it’s still a person-to-person deal. You can reduce the risk, but you can’t eliminate it. If the risk doesn’t feel worth it, it’s better to walk away.
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If it is a new user, be very,very careful. If it is an older seller, search for threads with their user name. Do not go by ratings alone. I recently had an uttely bad experience with a seemingly reputed seller called technologyhell.
Lost money, and the seller continues to sell here. It wasn’t only me who faced an issue with the seller.
Look at this thread TechnologyHell SSD Issues thread - #3 by Uvula
So, looking up threads and history will usually help you avoid such users.
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