eBay item bidders with 0 or 1 feedback... Worried?

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Afternoon,

I listed a 3DS on ebay, set it as an auction for 0.99p starting and It's now up to £40. Annoyingly, 2 of the main bidders are people with 0 and 1 feedback, the guy with 1 feedback got his from just buying a cheap item and received generic auto feedback.

Should I state anyone below 10 feedback will not be sold the item? Or am I being mean?

I don't want to sell it then have paypal receive a dispute for something stupid and then have to give back the money whilst some yob keeps the 3DS. I've heard too many horror stories.

Thoughts?

Edit: just so it's said, it's in almost new condition, not a mark on it. It could be sold as new as I have the original box and it's got less than 5 hours play time from me. So not a mark on it. I've stated it as used but as good as new.
 
Everyone has to start somewhere. Let it run. If he messes you around, report him to eBay, you'll still get the money.
 
Incase you didnt know, you can filter out bidders who don't have enough feedback, bad feedback, non payment marks. So they cant view your item listing for the future.

I did this with mine after I had a string of none payers.
 
Craterloads said:
Take pics including serial number and recorded delivery to the address on Paypal. Sorted in most cases.
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Remember the changes to Royal Mail insurance, please make sure the package is adequately insured. :)

Deffo some form of tracked/signed for and tbh I'd be tempted to insure it for replacement cost rather than whatever you sell it for on eBay
 
Will do, I have pictures of the receipt, serial number and all that.

Will make sure it's covered on royal mail.
 
If royalmail seems pricey have a look at collectplus, been using them recently and theyre pretty decent, cheaper than RM too. just make sure to use delivery to the dor for eBay rather than delivery to a local store.
 
Craterloads said:
Take pics including serial number and recorded delivery to the address on Paypal. Sorted in most cases.
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This and maybe a video of you turning it on and starting it up (with games if there are any), then pan to serial number.

Generally however I state I want users with 5+ feedback and wouldn't bother with them.

Good luck with it.
 
Also, ensure you follow your sellers obligation to the letter.
This means:
Insured and trackable delivery (add tracking number to listing when you've got it)
Well packaged
Addressed correctly
Sent promptly

If you do all that you really shouldn't worry.
 
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