Are first time sellers on eBay trustworthy?

[Anthony C.]

There is a cracked iPhone that I would like to buy on eBay. The seller is a first time seller but has a good buying record. Can I trust that seller?

[Jim S]

There are so many fraudsters on eBay that use this "good buyer rep" technique with the intent of not performing once they sell. My policy is to let them earn a seller's reputation on someone else's back.

There's always experienced eBay sellers hawking the same crap you're looking at right now. You don't take chances online when you don't have to.

[greg h]

Every seller was a first-time seller once, so it doesn't mean they are dishonest. A good buying record counts for something, too. I probably wouldn't buy a high-dollar item from a seller with no track record, but might buy a lower value item from a first-time seller with a good buying record if everything else seemed legit.

[Artv]

Make sure its not stolen: http://www.justtext.com/messageboards/20...95337.html

[flower]

You never know with Ebay. I would look for someone who is rated as a seller.