Posts Made By: Stirling Hasen

March 22, 2021 09:08 PM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

Scam Alert

Posted By Stirling Hasen

Thanks for sharing that info Tim!
Much appreciated.

I submitted that I am interested in the scope.
I think with today’s technology. We can limit our risk by requesting a FaceTime type of live meeting. That way you cam see the merchandise for sale. Make them walk out of their residence and show you their address etc.
Show you their face, driver’s license etc. 

The buyer is assuming the most risk in these situations so if they are honest and motivated they should be willing to prove some legitimacy.

Thoughts?

April 14, 2021 08:24 PM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

Is this another too-good-to-be-true ad?

Posted By Stirling Hasen

General Question, would asking for ID be out of line for someone selling something with a low or no rating? There was a filter I was interested in but the seller only had a 1 rating from a purchase not a sale. They had sold about 7 items so far so I was wondering why they only had a 1 rating with about 7 sales. I sent a message asking for a photo showing the item for sale and a drivers license. I told the seller they could block out their birthdate. I never heard anything back and the filter was then sold a few days later. Am I being too careful?