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Daily discussion thread: 🐑 Monday, June 3, 2024 (aussie.zone)

submitted 5 months ago by Seagoon_@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] Duenan@aussie.zone 5 points 5 months ago (5 children)

Hey Gang,

First time potentially purchasing from facebook marketplace.

Any tips or what I'm in for?

[–] TinyBreak@aussie.zone 4 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Cash, cash only. If something feels too good to be true it probably is a scam so trust you gut and walk away.

[–] Duenan@aussie.zone 2 points 5 months ago

I wasn't too tempted by the cash option since it'd be more of a problem for me to draw out the cash.

[–] Cendana@aussie.zone 2 points 5 months ago

Also double check the cash to make sure it's not counterfeit.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 points 5 months ago

Look in the box and try the gadget right there.

[–] dumblederp@aussie.zone 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

face to face transaction, don't be transferring money hoping for postage.

[–] Duenan@aussie.zone 3 points 5 months ago

Nah, won't be doing the postage thing.

[–] calhoon2005@aussie.zone 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Beware the "is this item still available"s....it's a stock quick reply.

Edit. Just re-read that you're a buyer. Hopefully the item is still available.

[–] Pilk@aussie.zone 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

What type of thing are you buying?

[–] Duenan@aussie.zone 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Just a cheap video game.

[–] Pilk@aussie.zone 2 points 5 months ago

Oh look you're probably okay, a counterfeit copy or damaged disc/card is possible but seems unlikely if it's a cheapie. Just meet in a public place if you can.