Caveat emptor! Some tips for poster buyers.

[Gary!]

With the increased popularity of DMB posters, as well as the growing number of members here, I thought it would be a good idea to list a few tips to keep in mind when purchasing posters from other users.

ASK QUESTIONS: What is the condition of the print? Are there any wrinkles or edge wear? Is it scratched? Are there imperfections? Has it been stored in a tube or flat? Where did the seller get the print? Request photos of the print. Ask how the seller will be packaging the print. If the seller can't answer all of these questions in a manner in which you are pleased, think twice about the deal. If the seller is sketchy on any of these details, it's probably not worth your time or the risk involved.

Buy from reputable sellers. Use the tools available to you: Our feedback forum (http://www.daveposters.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=13), EB feedback and Ebay feedback are three great places to learn about seller history. If a seller does not have any history, weigh the risk versus the reward of scoring the poster.

IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT LIKELY IS. If the seller can't show you pictures, or doesn't seem to know what they're talking about, or has a crazy rare poster at a fraction of your expected cost... don't expect to be happy with the transaction. Obviously sometimes you'll get lucky and find a great deal, but use your judgement.

Request/demand that a print is shipped fully insured. It is also a good idea to insure a print for the actual replacement value. If you got a deal on a print and it arrives damaged, you may not be able to replace it for the price you paid. Insuring it for a higher value (say, EB average) puts you in a better position to end up with the poster in your collection.

Use PayPal. Almost to a fault, PP protects buyers very well against bad transactions. As a last resort, you can always file a claim with PayPal and let them resolve your dispute.

If something goes wrong with a transaction, try first to resolve it with the seller. Understandably, most people don't react well to being attacked. Tell the seller why you were unhappy with the transaction, and ask what they're willing to do. Many problems can be rationally resolved this way, without having to resort to name calling or public "outing".

[kswizzle]

:thumbsup

[bluehorseshoe]

The whole situation seems better than it did last summer, but this is long overdue nevertheless.

:ribs

[dmbforever]

Well done Gary!!! I especially liked your last statement in regards to the buyer (working it out with the seller first) before "tarnishing" or "crusifying" them on the boards here because there was a misunderstanding in communication, facts, etc.

You are right in that most people do not like to be attacked and that if you approach the matter "rationally" you probably would get better (positive) results in the end. Just my 2cents on the matter.

[McGinnisM]

I always make sure to add details to the Paypal transaction, including where the deal was made, what it involves, etc. That way I can say the seller was in the know.

[VA Legend]

:mel

[Sochax92]

this is a great thread!!!! good job GARY!!!!!!

[Postermania]

Very nicely put together. This will work well. Nice job

[trpnwillie]

I still think we might consider an escrow service for trading... it would cost an extra $10 or so, but with an intermediary - you might not get burned. The only drawback I see is the extra shipping distance and chancing damage as a result. If packed properly, it shouldn't be a problem.

[ercdmb]

I still think we might consider an escrow service for trading... it would cost an extra $10 or so, but with an intermediary - you might not get burned. The only drawback I see is the extra shipping distance and chancing damage as a result. If packed properly, it shouldn't be a problem.

Everyone can send all of their posters to me. I will hold them.

[DMBfan]

:thumbsup

[VA Legend]

With the increased popularity of DMB posters, as well as the growing number of members here, I thought it would be a good idea to list a few tips to keep in mind when purchasing posters from other users.

ASK QUESTIONS: What is the condition of the print? Are there any wrinkles or edge wear? Is it scratched? Are there imperfections? Has it been stored in a tube or flat? Where did the seller get the print? Request photos of the print. Ask how the seller will be packaging the print. If the seller can't answer all of these questions in a manner in which you are pleased, think twice about the deal. If the seller is sketchy on any of these details, it's probably not worth your time or the risk involved.

Buy from reputable sellers. Use the tools available to you: Our feedback forum (http://www.daveposters.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=13), EB feedback and Ebay feedback are three great places to learn about seller history. If a seller does not have any history, weigh the risk versus the reward of scoring the poster.

IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT LIKELY IS. If the seller can't show you pictures, or doesn't seem to know what they're talking about, or has a crazy rare poster at a fraction of your expected cost... don't expect to be happy with the transaction. Obviously sometimes you'll get lucky and find a great deal, but use your judgement.

Request/demand that a print is shipped fully insured. It is also a good idea to insure a print for the actual replacement value. If you got a deal on a print and it arrives damaged, you may not be able to replace it for the price you paid. Insuring it for a higher value (say, EB average) puts you in a better position to end up with the poster in your collection.

Use PayPal. Almost to a fault, PP protects buyers very well against bad transactions. As a last resort, you can always file a claim with PayPal and let them resolve your dispute.

If something goes wrong with a transaction, try first to resolve it with the seller. Understandably, most people don't react well to being attacked. Tell the seller why you were unhappy with the transaction, and ask what they're willing to do. Many problems can be rationally resolved this way, without having to resort to name calling or public "outing".

Did anybody actually read this? This is good advice.

[ercdmb]

Someone make a poster of these rules so we can frame them and hang them on the wall in front of our pc's.

Good stuff Gary! !!!!!!!!!!!!

seems like common sense when it is all written right in front of you but sometimes i think peoples emotions get the best of them. So, in the future everytime you are about to buy/trade use this as a checklist first. At least that is what i will do

[bluehorseshoe]

I dont know, I guess if I post in it it will bold it, thus making this thread more noticable, and thus saving some of you people getting ready to do some deals alot of future heartache.

Wake the fuck up folks.


Edit: nope, your on your own.

[clwatt3]

:lol

[bluehorseshoe]

:lol

:tipofcap

[jcooldog007]

hey, i asked about an EB user on here and found out that he is/was a bunk seller. glad i asked, otherwise i probably would have been out a large chunk of change!

[clwatt3]

:tmyk

[mcwyffe]

people should use tags more. looks for the balla tag. those are good people.

[dmbforever]

people should use tags more. looks for the balla tag. those are good people.

It took me the longest time to figure out how to do my avatar (thanks to Blue) and now you want me to add a "balla" tag ;)

[VA Legend]

Holiday season bump.

[McGinnisM]

New season bump.

[mcwyffe]

im kinda drunk right now.

[McGinnisM]

im kinda drunk right now.

Atta boy.

[ThePrestige]

New season bump.

bump a sticky?

[clwatt3]

bump a sticky?

Everyone reads the threads differently. I always use "New Posts"

[McGinnisM]

that's what I was aiming for.

[ThePrestige]

Everyone reads the threads differently. I always use "New Posts"

I thought it was funny.

only meant as a joke.

[VA Legend]

Bump for the new season.

[levyhit]

The magna carta of dmb posters

[TrippingCrushCT]

Very helpful info bump.....

[STEP2DMB]

Great information for sure. :thumbsup

[McGinnisM]

Bump!


With the increased popularity of DMB posters, as well as the growing number of members here, I thought it would be a good idea to list a few tips to keep in mind when purchasing posters from other users.

ASK QUESTIONS: What is the condition of the print? Are there any wrinkles or edge wear? Is it scratched? Are there imperfections? Has it been stored in a tube or flat? Where did the seller get the print? Request photos of the print. Ask how the seller will be packaging the print. If the seller can't answer all of these questions in a manner in which you are pleased, think twice about the deal. If the seller is sketchy on any of these details, it's probably not worth your time or the risk involved.

Buy from reputable sellers. Use the tools available to you: Our feedback forum, EB feedback and Ebay feedback are three great places to learn about seller history. If a seller does not have any history, weigh the risk versus the reward of scoring the poster.

IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT LIKELY IS. If the seller can't show you pictures, or doesn't seem to know what they're talking about, or has a crazy rare poster at a fraction of your expected cost... don't expect to be happy with the transaction. Obviously sometimes you'll get lucky and find a great deal, but use your judgement.

Request/demand that a print is shipped fully insured. It is also a good idea to insure a print for the actual replacement value. If you got a deal on a print and it arrives damaged, you may not be able to replace it for the price you paid. Insuring it for a higher value (say, EB average) puts you in a better position to end up with the poster in your collection.

Use PayPal. Almost to a fault, PP protects buyers very well against bad transactions. As a last resort, you can always file a claim with PayPal and let them resolve your dispute.

If something goes wrong with a transaction, try first to resolve it with the seller. Understandably, most people don't react well to being attacked. Tell the seller why you were unhappy with the transaction, and ask what they're willing to do. Many problems can be rationally resolved this way, without having to resort to name calling or public "outing".

[clwatt3]

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[saxlover]

shit stain in the diaper. trent really?