Before spending anything in the world of roleplay, be sure to do your due dilligence.
Always commit yourself to finding out as much about the member posting the item for sale as possible.
If they claim to have made sales elsewhere (such as Reddit) get them to prove they own the account.
Check out the Member Feedback section to see if they have done sales here before.
Take time to read the type of comments the selling member makes in his/her post history. Look for any potential red flags, negative or derogatory comments. See if you can follow a previous sales post involving the seller whereas he/she was the actual buyer. If you find any comments that appear to be misleading in any way, dig deeper.
What kind of buyer or seller have they been?
Is there a previous history of nuked sales, withdrawn sales?
Have they been repeatedly asked to clarify or provide documentation?
Did they fail to respond to specific questions?
Any history of hesitation or refusal to respond to a sales mod?
Is the seller using the correct sales form and have they completed it accurately and clearly?
Are they claiming to be selling the item for a friend?
Is the seller keeping the sales post open after claiming it is sold?
Has the seller suddenly sent you a PM offering a special lower price , if you buy now or send payment via PayPal family and friends?
Does the seller appear to be posting several items for sale all at once?
Are they listing items for sell at considerably lower than average pricing?
Is the seller posting excessive For Sale adverts?
Does the seller react adversely to questions or comments concerning authenticity of the item for sale?
Do you get a feeling that something is off about the seller or the item for sale?
We all have an inner sense of intuition. If you have a gut feeling something is not quite right, dig deeper, ask more questions. If you are not satisfied with his/her answer - walk away. There will always be another great watch that you just have to have.
Remember, patience is a prime factor in the realm of roleplay.
