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Would you suggest buying things of NS or is it to risky??

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bakedpow
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hi im thinking of buying something of NS would you guys suggest it or not
Sep 27 2010 9:11AM
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Pmoore
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check peoples feedback and karma ratings before buying but most people are trustworthy
Sep 27 2010 9:35AM
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Triple_Strum
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Good advice.  Also, if you are going to buy something, get the seller's name, address, email and cell phone number.
Sep 27 2010 9:48AM
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bakedpow
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thanks for the advice!
Sep 27 2010 10:00AM
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Spinoza
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ive never had a problem,
you just have to check ppl out.

but honestly i would be skeptic about dealing with a 47 post icon-less member,
just sayin
Sep 27 2010 11:31AM
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Toasty.
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is like the thread by mac, if it sounds to good to be true, then its probable not. if someone is sellin a 10/10 jiberish for 30. then its prob a scam. otherwise just get all the info as possible from the person.
Sep 27 2010 11:34AM
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Captain_Slow
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... feedback, karma, and this
Sep 27 2010 11:42AM
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kingsskier
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As stated, get as much information about the person and product that you can. For example, check feedback, ask for references from people they have dealt with that have good feedback that will vouch for them if feedback their is low or zero, cell phone number, pictures of product and ALL negative attributes against it (base gouges, edge cracks, stain on clothing/outerwear, etc.), pics with username and date. The more you know, the better your deal will be. A good NSer/seller will be happy to oblige to these requests because they know how thing go. If they give you trouble with asking a lot of questions or requesting more info/pics, they probably aren't someone you want to do a transaction with anyway.
Sep 27 2010 12:04PM
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akg
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Use paypal and keep all interactions with a seller documented. If the seller seems sketchy, you can get your money back through paypal as long as you file a claim within a certain date of a transaction(I think it's around 30 days from when you sent money).

Personally I try and avoid really big purchases so if you lose your money you're only out $20.
Sep 27 2010 12:05PM
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snowisholywater
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i think theres a thread somewhere which has a list of legit sellers and buyers. will searchbar it

Sep 27 2010 12:16PM
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snowisholywater
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i am retarded. just check there feedback on there profiles.
Sep 27 2010 12:19PM
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-AP-
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Buying stuff with paypal off of NS is pretty safe, you can file a claim if you something goes wrong and recieve your money back. Trades on the other hand can be a little sketchy sometimes
Sep 27 2010 1:11PM
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uni-corn
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That thread is useless since everybody can change names.
Sep 27 2010 1:29PM
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.nasty
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cell phone number and address fsho
Sep 27 2010 1:30PM
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bakedpow
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ya i cant figure out how to get a small enough pic lol. not that good with computers haha
Sep 27 2010 2:04PM
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Spinoza
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what i do is look up google images and then on the size categories on the left select 'exact' and then 50x50.
gotta make sure youre not taking the image from newschoolers itself though cause that means its probably someone else's icon lol.
Sep 27 2010 5:37PM
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