Rebecca says of her 350 purchases, less than 20 have been disappointing. And she's learned from them. Dave Osborn has been burned as well, by bidders who don't pay. Still, Dave and Rebecca and millions like them are crazy about Internet auctions. There's about 15 checks that came in the mail today.
Most transactions do go smoothly and there are good buys to be had.
But as we found, online auctions can be riskier than buying items in a store. So it's bidder beware. It's a flea market. And I guess you have to take your lumps. DIAZ First thing, consult that feedback rating for the seller.