eBay Golden Rules

[Kenai]

My dad has been pestering for a while because he wants an eBay account to sell things he has lying around but has no use for.

I abhor eBay, i've told him this and said I wish to have no part in it beyond helping him sign up (as he's not the most computer literate person)

I don't want to see him get ripped off though and was wondering if the fine inhabitants of GD had any 'Golden Rules' for selling which I can pass along to help him avoid getting stung by some chancer?

 

[Kenai]

Golden rule#1 - Dont use it.

Well yes, that's what i've been telling him for several months but he is very insistent that he wants an account still so i've said ok, on the proviso it is understood that I in no way take any responsibility should something go awry and I have given him more than enough warning that I think it is far more hassle than it is worth these days.

Other points in the thread noted and appreciated, thanks guys.

 

[Kenai]

Tbh i only use Ebay as a buyer and ive had no problems using it that way...i have sold a few things on there and as usual theres always some sort of issue so i no longer sell anything on there.

Buying on Ebay...great
Selling on Ebay....oh hell no.

Trouble is, he has no intention of buying anything, just selling