How to buy an Aibo on eBay without getting scammed
- Always ask for a picture of the Aibo with a post-it-note showing your name and the date.
- Don't buy from a seller who uses PRIVATE BIDDERS even if the seller has alot of feedback.
- Alot of eBay accounts are getting stolen and being used by scammers to "sell" Aibos. Beware of sellers who act "strange".
- One day auction = scam.
- Private bidders = scam.
- Scammers will ask you to buy "outside of eBay".
- Scammers ask you to email via a non-eBay email (@aol @aim or @yahoo).
A typical Aibo scam will be either:
- Zero feedback seller
- 1 Day auction
- Private Bidder/User ID kept private
Or:
- High feedback seller (stolen account)
- 1 Day auction
- Private Bidder/User ID kept private
- Asks you to email him directly (@aol, @yahoo, @aim) instead of eBay
Remember:
- Always ask for a picture of the Aibo showing a post-it-note with the date and your name on it. A valid buyer will always be more than willing to do this for an interested buyer. A scammer will make up some lame excuse.
- Pay with Paypal with a credit card. Use 'Escrow.com' escrow service which is the only eBay approved service. Or pay in person with cash. Never use Western Union or any other escrow service.
Guide created: 10/05/05 (updated 11/17/09)

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