safety with carbonite

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I just saw post an ad on carbonite. Someone replied me that he has the laptop I want. However, not sure with the safety of the purchase. He has all postive ratings but he didnt post laptop on the forum.
 
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Tin72 said:
I just saw post an ad on carbonite. Someone replied me that he has the laptop I want. However, not sure with the safety of the purchase. He has all postive ratings but he didnt post laptop on the forum.
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There's little point creating a thread like this here. All the info you need is on Carbonite. If the seller has a 100% positive 10+ iTrader, then you're probably safe. If your iTrader rep far exceeds his (and his isn't high by itself), you can ask for the item to be shipped to you before you make payment. Obviously face to face is preferable for high value items if you live near each other.

Even so, Carb legends have been known to crumble into shambles and receive life bans. There is always risk when buying used items. Only you can decide if the risk is worth it.
 
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Tin72 said:
I just saw post an ad on carbonite. Someone replied me that he has the laptop I want. However, not sure with the safety of the purchase. He has all postive ratings but he didnt post laptop on the forum.
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How did he know you wanted it? Surely you posted it - if so, what's the issue?

If he has an iTrader of at least 20 then I'd say it's good to go, but still do face to face.
 
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He has iTrader of 30+. However, he didnt post the item on carb yet. And for feedback, it requires the URL.
 
Gnarls

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Isn't there a guy who does escrow on there? Other than that I've had no probs with carb. Maybe check the guys feedback and as the others have said try to do the deal face to face. Most guys are willing to give you a full refund if you're not happy.

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dude its safer than on here imho. positive itrader means something there. but you have to practice common sense as well. I look on carb and sagamer first then other places. people don't want to lose a positive itrader status. but like I say, common sense goes a long way.

carb is not without its issues though.
 
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