Stay Safe When buying and Selling Online.

Sadly, its all too common, and we all know someone who has been targeted by online fraud. Below we have detailed a guide to help you make sure you are as safe and secure as possible when buying or selling online.

Buying 2nd hand airsoft gear online

You have seen the product you are looking for, so what’s next?

Payment:

When purchasing a product online, its likely that its then getting shipped to you – therefore make sure you have the necessary protection from potential fraud. This protection can be achieved simply in a couple of different ways – firstly, paying via Paypal is good. Paypal provide protection if you fail to receive your product.

A second option is to pay via credit card instead of debit card. Most credit cards provide added protection and enable refunds if you fail to receive the item. Although some many 2nd hand sellers will not have access to accept credit cards, so check this out before making your purchase. 

Never Paypal friends and family, or bank transfer – these methods will not give you any protection on your purchase. 

If you are meeting in person to collect or exchange a product, ensure that you meet in a safe space where you can check the product before purchase. Make sure that you are 100% happy with the product and its in full working order. Checking the product will give you more confidence before transacting any money, and it will be less risky to pay via cash or bank transfer if you know you are 100% happy with it.