What kind of assurances are there for product honesty?  I found some "100% natural" opals on Ebay.  Does Ebay regulate this? What will happen to a seller if they reported as dishonest?
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You can generally tell how good a seller is by their feedback rating located in the upper right hand corner of the auction screen.  If the feedback states "Private" then you should be wary.  Also, if you use Paypal to pay for the product and it is not what it states that it is, then you can make a complaint to Paypal and most likely get your money back.
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Yes u ask ur doubts?\nIf its possible i will help u..\nI have bought and sold items in ebay
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Very legit! go to about.com they have great resources for locating these type of auction. Good luck!
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Always check more than one source.  The credibility of any information is questionable and it's up to the consumer to question it.
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The number of frauds are huge. Sometimes a person will buy a real bag (with papers and serial) and post it on ebay. They instead ship a counterfeit, and repost the real bag with papers and serial. Rinse and repeat.\n\nIn short, make sure you aren't doing anything that makes the bag seem counterfeit. You should truly call or email eBay to find out why. A reciept might help. And try posting a neat looking auction. Auctions in all caps like "REAL GENIUNE COACH HANDBAG REAL AUTHENTIC REAL" often get thrown out. An auction that says "Authentic Coach Handbag - (Style) (Color) (Model) is much more professional and real seeming.\n\nFinally, your feedback (or lack thereof) can lead eBay to delete auctions. \n\nHope this helps!
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I am a recruiter for a major jewelry chain and I have attended several of their sales seminars. What is taught within my company is very simple - Basically to sell means to get the person's story and feed it back to them. For example, Bob comes in to your store and you ask him "Who are you spoiling today?" He says, "My wife". Then go on to ask him questions but not to be too inquisitive - use a conversational mode. When he tells you all of the answers you feel you need to aptly suggest an item, go for this "Ok Bob, you told me that your wife loves rubies but hates the color of gold. She has alot of silver and white gold pieces and has been complaining of not having a bracelet to match her ruby necklace. May I suggest this white gold bracelet with rubies?" Then move on to something like this - "To complete the look, we have these lovely white gold and ruby earrings..etc." Obviously, any sale will be much more complicated and detailed than the example I have provided but it can be used as a guidelin. Basically, what you are looking to do is GET THEIR STORY and TELL IT BACK TO THEM. They will tell you exactly what they want, what they don't want, and any possibilties for add-ons.
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If you truely think that it is genuine and worth something, and want to sell it, take it to an appraiser. Personally I like Bonhams & Butterfields auction house. They will have an appraiser determine its value and sell it for you.
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I got  a couple of them on Ebay...but watch out for fakes always read the feedback of the seller.  RassiyAA!!!!
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Hello Becka,\n  Your infor a challenge, I Sell on Ebay but Finding products that I can order and just sell isn't an easy undertaking, The few I got into Others followed and cut below the prices I was getting them at. Tough market to stick with. If you want some basic info on shipping and such I'll do what I can to help you. If you find a good place to Buy Products Keep it to yourself, or others will under cut to make $$. Its a cut throat industry online. \n  Also Watch out for fake Emails that claim to come from Ebay or Paypal, I get 3 or 4 Everyday that are trying to get my logon info and or credit card #'s Be Carefull, Don't log onto any linked pages Go to the Home pages DIRECTLY ONLY!!!!!
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My advice would be to quit buying on ebay,  If it sounds too good to be true,  IT IS.  and chilly dog,don't get mad,but, it is spelled "sue"
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You would need to have it evaluated.\n\nThere are a numbers of materials which have been used which look like ivory, but are not.\n\nThe problem is that due to the complicated laws about ownership of ivory items by private citizens, you might have a very hard time getting rid of it anywhere except a museum.\n\nIf you want to see examples of ivory beads currently being sold, check out the site below:
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Worth of course depends on how many people are wanting to buy it.  On of the best sources to get it out there and seen is to take a picture of it and sell it on ebay.  There is a huge huge demand for minerals/crystals of that nature on there.  I know because I buy alot of my crystals on there.  See if htat works for you.
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I love Ebay!!! I think it is especially safe if you use Paypal and get buyers with Buysafe insurance on the product. I have always received everything I have ordered in perfect condition. Read your descriptions carefully, save the ad until everything goes through and save all communications from the transaction from the seller and from you to the seller. Follow instructions carefully and if it seems to good to be true it may be. If it is a company search them on the Better Business Bureau website. I have only had 1 semi bad experience on Ebay but it was resolved.
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why would you even question if they are real? was it the walmart out of the back of some guy's van at the flea market? was he wearing a blue apron and no nametag? was the bull's eyes orange instead of red? \n\nseriously, stores can't sell the illegal stuff. they are too high profile. if you think you got a fake, do some investigation. you might get a whole lot of people in trouble and what could be more fun?
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I have the same question.  I received something from them asking to "be of service".  It sounds like a money laundering scheme.  I have not been able to find anything on them.  It sounds too good to be true! The person that send it to me was named Art but in everything else is the same.
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You should be very careful not to give them any info until you contact their "sponsors" to see if they are real or not.\nThey have contact info on their website. Maybe you can try their local better business bureau, to see if they are real or not. Good luck!
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You will be buying any skeletons they have in their closet.  If the seller cannot produce an accurate, detailed inventory to back up their asking price, then move on.  Also, that inventory can include discontinued styles that are no longer available for re-order.  Have them show proof that they are an authorized retailer for each line they carry and double check with each manufacturer on ther seller's order history with each designer.  Carrying discontinued styles and not being able to order from a particular vendor devalues those pieces exponentially.  I ran into those issues when thinking of buying a shop that was "valued" at 175K.  I walked away when the owner turned down an offer of 85k.  I started my own shop with brand new stock, twice the square footage, and much nicer for about 40k.  As they say in latin:  Caveat Emptor-Buyer Beware!