A question about email addresses

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odiv ( 10 )
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A question about email addresses

Post by odiv »

Hello,

I've just made an agreement to purchase miniatures from someone, but now the Paypal address he's given me is different than the address listed in all of his feedback. I asked him if I could send him an email to the address listed, but he says he doesn't use it any more.

I'd rather not back out because I'd like the minis and I feel like I might be being a bit overcautious. I understand switching email addresses every once and awhile(hell, I haven't made a trade here in years). I'd just like some feedback here on if I'm being unreasonably paranoid. Any suggestions on another way to confirm identity?
mrrshann618 ( 212 )
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Re: A question about email addresses

Post by mrrshann618 »

Several people have differenty email dealing with different things. My Paypal email is different than the email I regularily use for trading. That way I can generally keep financial emails separte from my normal "traffic" email so that nothing get accidentially deleted.

If you have doubts ask for a phone number that they can be contacted by. You then can call and confirm ID. If you are close enough arrange a neutral drop off point and make sure to bring a friend.
Having doubts about handing money over, see if you can pay half up front and then half when you see the DC#. The DC# can usually be checked within several hours for confirmation.

Not sure how the other person will react. but it is better to be safe than sorry, there wil l always be other trades
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