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**TheGreatKhan** · 03-12-2013, 12:05 AM

Ok so its my first time selling something on craiglist and i've just sold my PS3 through PayPal. The problem here is that I have to ship the package to NIGERIA. NOw here is the part i've never done, I have never had expierence in shipping packages at all. So this package needs to be shipped internationally which obviously means that it'll cost a good amount of money but it's worth it. Sorry if this seems like a pretty retarded question and ya know I'M YOUNG *don't judge me =O* But can you guys help me with like steps I should do and a little info on shipping stuff internationally. I'd appreciate it because this will also help me pay for your guy's gifts that I owe you. 380$ is alot for a PS3 =) Also I need to ship it within 2 days

Ryladine · 03-12-2013, 01:47 AM

Yeah. No.

First, people from NIGERIA don't use Craigslist to buy from people in other countries, almost no one does, and even then they would only do it if its incredibly rare.
Second, payment through paypal? NO. All they have to do is file a chargeback.

**TheGreatKhan** · 03-12-2013, 02:00 AM

(03-12-2013 01:47 AM)Ryladine Wrote: Yeah. No.

First, people from NIGERIA don't use Craigslist to buy from people in other countries, almost no one does, and even then they would only do it if its incredibly rare.
Second, payment through paypal? NO. All they have to do is file a chargeback.

They did not order it from Nigeria, the person ordered it from New York and wanted to send it to a family member in Nigeria. Even if they did a chargeback I could put a fraud complaint on them and get the money back. They already paid though and I just have to send it then I get the money transferred into my account

Hail · 03-12-2013, 04:04 AM

why not ask your parents?

Phoenix · (This post was last modified: 03-12-2013 05:19 PM by Phoenix.)

you have no idea how phishy this sounds.
for one, you've screwed over your previous steam account to lost / stolen credit card details, now you're handling a PS3 that is being sent to Nigeria?
to be honest, I won't be surprised if they charge back or scam you.

what I'm trying to say is, I don't think you know how to handle your money securely.
it's going to be your fault if you lose over $380 due to a possible scam. if I were in this position, I would try to cancel the transaction immediately.
it doesn't matter if you're using paypal or not, only a fool would put their money / profit over their common sense and safety.

it's not worth the risk.

Wazzy · 03-12-2013, 06:56 PM

Know what I do to keep my money safe? Cash only. No internet purchases except through steam. And no dodgy shipments to Nigeria.

John Nukette · 03-12-2013, 06:59 PM

Wazz's system is pretty much 100% fool proof.

**TheGreatKhan** · 03-12-2013, 08:59 PM

(03-12-2013 05:05 PM)Phoenix Wrote: you have no idea how phishy this sounds.
for one, you've screwed over your previous steam account to lost / stolen credit card details, now you're handling a PS3 that is being sent to Nigeria?
to be honest, I won't be surprised if they charge back or scam you.

what I'm trying to say is, I don't think you know how to handle your money securely.
it's going to be your fault if you lose over $380 due to a possible scam. if I were in this position, I would try to cancel the transaction immediately.
it doesn't matter if you're using paypal or not, only a fool would put their money / profit over their common sense and safety.

it's not worth the risk.

They can't do a chargeback either though, cause if they would try to I can complain about it to PayPal and they'd investigate it. And if they had gotten my PS3 I'd still get the money from them if they try to charge it back.

Phoenix · 03-12-2013, 10:32 PM

(03-12-2013 08:59 PM)TheGreatKhan Wrote: They can't do a chargeback either though, cause if they would try to I can complain about it to PayPal and they'd investigate it. And if they had gotten my PS3 I'd still get the money from them if they try to charge it back.

(03-12-2013 05:05 PM)Phoenix Wrote: it's not worth the risk.

i'm trying to make a better point here, i'll probably think of one by tomorrow or something.

there is a phrase somewhere, I forgot it.

Ryladine · (This post was last modified: 03-13-2013 12:20 AM by Ryladine.)

Khan, nothing good comes out of nigeria. Its full of lost princes, uncles, and inheritances, all of which don't really exist.

This is one of the best ways to explain what comes out of nigeria.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7KZPff5KtQ

Take it from a paranoid money conscious 20 year old. Give the money back, and abort the transaction. Its not worth the risk when you could sell it to someone locally.

Beyond that, shipping would cost more than they even paid. 50-60 for basic cross US shipping on that kind of thing, because it has to be marked fragile, add another 200-300 for international normal, and another 100-150 for fragile through international freight, then add another 50-100 dollars in US/Nigerian customs and trade tariffs and you lose money rather than gain it. They will then sell it for roughly ten times the amount you sold it to them for, so your out money from shipping and they gain money from selling. That's not including the chargeback they are going to file right before they terminate the paypal account so the money can't be gotten back.

**TheGreatKhan** · 03-13-2013, 12:56 AM

Ok I took what you guys said into consideration and i'm only gonna sell locally

Phoenix · 03-13-2013, 03:41 PM

(03-13-2013 12:56 AM)TheGreatKhan Wrote: Ok I took what you guys said into consideration and i'm only gonna sell locally

good choice.