Be careful buying cues from private sellers

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Paypal Goods and Services is no guarantee you won't get scammed. The seller can misrepresent the product, hide flaws and damage and ship you shit they should have thrown in the trash then lie about the condition it was in when shipped if you file a dispute.
If the seller has a tracking number showing delivery, it is your word against theirs, even with documentation, pictures, etc.

Do not believe Goods and Services is in the buyer's best interest.
Know who you are dealing with.
 
jimmyco said:
Paypal Goods and Services is no guarantee you won't get scammed. The seller can misrepresent the product, hide flaws and damage and ship you shit they should have thrown in the trash then lie about the condition it was in when shipped if you file a dispute.
If the seller has a tracking number showing delivery, it is your word against theirs, even with documentation, pictures, etc.

Do not believe Goods and Services is in the buyer's best interest.
Know who you are dealing with.
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What you do is ask the seller to take and send you photos of the cue stating this is the condition before shipping.
Then the buyer takes photos of the cue upon arrival. Video yourself opening the wrapping and package. Then after
that, hold up the cue and make comments about the condition if you observe anything to be concerned about. You
can spot any problems and express dissatisfaction on the video. That would help to corroborate your complaints.
Immediately contact the seller, send him the video and ask for an adjustment or a refund on your cue purchase. If
there is hesitancy, contact PayPal & provide them with the facts and a copy of the video. It could help your claim.
 
jimmyco said:
Paypal Goods and Services is no guarantee you won't get scammed. The seller can misrepresent the product, hide flaws and damage and ship you shit they should have thrown in the trash then lie about the condition it was in when shipped if you file a dispute.
If the seller has a tracking number showing delivery, it is your word against theirs, even with documentation, pictures, etc.

Do not believe Goods and Services is in the buyer's best interest.
Know who you are dealing with.
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Also, if the cue has ivory in it, I wonder if PP would cover it if they found out.
 
garczar said:
Be nice to have a big, national cue 'swap meet' where you could try-n-buy face to face.
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We do have them already! Go to any major tournament or the BCA/CSI annual event (or Super Billiard Expo) and you will see a plethora of cuemakers exhibiting their wares. I agree with you. I want to try before I buy. EVERY cue is different, including those made by the same cuemaker!
 
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