People from my city buying from me on eBay? Would this raise flags?

[BigCJ]

Originally Posted by mcmxcivjm

How could I possibly get scammed? :S

LOL, charge back my friend.
If you sell something for 300 bucks, paid via paypal, meet the person to have them pick it up and they want to screw you over(again, 9 times out of 10 this will happen). What proof do you have? (which ebay/paypal deems acceptable?)

You're out your 300 bucks + fees and you have a good paypal account now in the negative that you will be held responsible for.

[mcmx]

Originally Posted by cjmixers

LOL, charge back my friend.
If you sell something for 300 bucks, paid via paypal, meet the person to have them pick it up and they want to screw you over(again, 9 times out of 10 this will happen). What proof do you have? (which ebay/paypal deems acceptable?)

You're out your 300 bucks + fees and you have a good paypal account now in the negative that you will be held responsible for.

That's a good point, thanks. Even though I'm selling $3-4 items - I'll still take cash though! But I'll keep in mind what you said about that local pick-up scam for when I sell some more expensive items.

[mcmx]

Thanks for all the replies everyone.

Also...

Might it be a red-flag if I'm getting feedback too soon after the auction? For example, when someone locally buys & comes to pick it up, I'll remind them to please leave feedback. Which they'll likely do that very same day..

[GrannyT]

Not an issue - paranoia is good but don't let it take over your life - keep a sense of perspective

[slim jim]

Originally Posted by mcmxcivjm

That's a good point, thanks. Even though I'm selling $3-4 items - I'll still take cash though! But I'll keep in mind what you said about that local pick-up scam for when I sell some more expensive items.

who is going to travel to you to pick up a $4 item?

[mcmx]

Originally Posted by slim jim

who is going to travel to you to pick up a $4 item?

Someone who WANTS to buy it. They're all $10-20 locally right now. So it's more than just "$4"..It's a really good deal to most. Why does this concern you? Is it so unusual to go out and buy something? Am I supposed to deliver it?