Barely used stealth account - $300 ipad - scam

[joesshooze]

Originally Posted by unkown5454

WORST thing to do when suspecting a sca/mmer is to SHIP THE ITEM!

Do not ever do this. Cancel and block them.

This is good advice for that amount of money unless you can afford to loose it and more.

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by GreenGhost

What if the buyer is not a scammer? All i'm saying is make sure you're sure

The means of doing that are already in place with both ebay and paypal.....

Sellers can set their selling preferences before making a listing.

paypal advises to not ship to unverified or non-confirmed addresses.

Yet, the OP says he has a brand new buyer asking for other ways to get the item.

Considering a seller must take responsibility for listings, there are (actually) enough flags with this deal to avoid finalising it.

One point not addressed is this..... a new stealth account getting $300 into paypal.

What is going to happen at funds transfer time? I would lean towards a limitation.

Step back, 'Ghost. Read what I wrote..... see how this is not as 'cool' as you imgaine.
Selling is always considering the risk factors to the seller..

[Salvo]

I agree with many others, if it is not a verified or confirmed address then say you cannot ship it. Say it is eBay and Paypal's policy, since it is required for you to be covered.