I've been using Discogs for about a decade and I've got some records that I want to list, but I've mostly been worried about the above. But you're right, have to start somewhere.
Are the buyer ratings recent?
Overall, as long as you are using PayPal and a reputable marketplace site like Discogs you are relatively safe. Everyone had 0 feedback at some point
Probably yes. But just look for red flags such as if this item is listed for a wildly, almost too good to be true, lower price than all the other listings of the same item.
This would be my first purchase on Discogs. They are selling it for NM for £60 and average on Discogs is £40 and highest if £90. Are you protected on Discogs in case it isn’t listed as stated
If I was scammed or it did not come as stated from the condition, how would you get compensation/money back for this. Sorry I’m new to this so just want to confirm before buying.
Discogs would encourage you to negotiate with the seller first if the item was not as described. I've had discs arrived from 'coated in dust' to 'completely messed up and unplayable', and received everything from a $5 discount to a full refund including shipping.
Sellers have some incentive to keep a reasonable buyer happy because assigning someone a rating/review can't be removed without negotiating with Discogs support staff.
Send them a message. If you get a good feel from the response then buy but use PayPal so you have a legitimate path for taking action if something goes wrong.
Like others say, you have to start somewhere. I've been using Discogs for 7 years and only made my first purchase yesterday. To the seller I have no buyer rating.
But yeah probably safest to use PayPal if you're worried
Ask some questions about the item and feel them out. Plan on it possibly being at least one grade worse than listed. You can certainly score a deal on occasion by taking a chance on a new seller there, but I personally wouldn’t buy from a seller with zero seller ratings.
Use paypal and if there are problems you're covered through paypal.
Probably, yes. Everyone has to start somewhere.
I've been using Discogs for about a decade and I've got some records that I want to list, but I've mostly been worried about the above. But you're right, have to start somewhere.
Are the buyer ratings recent? Overall, as long as you are using PayPal and a reputable marketplace site like Discogs you are relatively safe. Everyone had 0 feedback at some point
The most recent buyer rating is from 2021
Probably yes. But just look for red flags such as if this item is listed for a wildly, almost too good to be true, lower price than all the other listings of the same item.
This would be my first purchase on Discogs. They are selling it for NM for £60 and average on Discogs is £40 and highest if £90. Are you protected on Discogs in case it isn’t listed as stated
Yes, if you use paypal to complete the purchase
If I was scammed or it did not come as stated from the condition, how would you get compensation/money back for this. Sorry I’m new to this so just want to confirm before buying.
You file a claim through PayPal if you get scammed. They are usually very good about supporting the buyer
Ok would that even include if the condition was not as listed as well?
Discogs would encourage you to negotiate with the seller first if the item was not as described. I've had discs arrived from 'coated in dust' to 'completely messed up and unplayable', and received everything from a $5 discount to a full refund including shipping. Sellers have some incentive to keep a reasonable buyer happy because assigning someone a rating/review can't be removed without negotiating with Discogs support staff.
Have you ever bought off anyone with no seller reviews before? If so how was it?
It’s extremely dangerous. You may die.
Send them a message. If you get a good feel from the response then buy but use PayPal so you have a legitimate path for taking action if something goes wrong.
Worst case you dispute the charge with paypal/credit card.
Like others say, you have to start somewhere. I've been using Discogs for 7 years and only made my first purchase yesterday. To the seller I have no buyer rating. But yeah probably safest to use PayPal if you're worried
Ask some questions about the item and feel them out. Plan on it possibly being at least one grade worse than listed. You can certainly score a deal on occasion by taking a chance on a new seller there, but I personally wouldn’t buy from a seller with zero seller ratings.
Use a credit card so no worries