BuffBills#1 Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 I was thinking about buying tickets from someone that I don't know. Do you guys know anywhere that would basically secure my money and secure his tickets so that neither one of us gets ripped off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffBills#1 Posted August 19, 2005 Author Share Posted August 19, 2005 does anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 does anyone know? 412306[/snapback] Yep, scalp at the stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffBills#1 Posted August 19, 2005 Author Share Posted August 19, 2005 gee thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udonkey Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 eBay feedback forum is usually a decent indicator - otherwise, meet him while packing heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffBills#1 Posted August 19, 2005 Author Share Posted August 19, 2005 Well since we aren't doing it through ebay, is there any other way to do this so it's safe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachChuckDickerson Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Here is what you do. Meet the guy at a predetermined location, bring some muscle with you just in case. When you approach the seller, have the money in your right hand and make sure he has the tickets in his right hand. Slowly approach each other with both arms fully extended. You must make sure both of you are doing this or it will not work. When you get close enough grab the tickets with your free left hand, at the same time he will grab your money with his free left hand. Then both of you count to 3 together. When you reach 3, release the money from your right hand as he releases the tickets from his. Turn slowly and walk back to your car keeping one eye on the seller the whole time to make sure he doesn't try anything funny. Once in your car, lock the doors and burn some rubber!! Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 gee thanks 412329[/snapback] Okay, seriosly, if your not in the same area have him send the Tickets COD. You can open the package before you give the mailman the cake. Have done this a few times in the past Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB27 Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 I was recently thinking about this, and came up with an idea. Have the person your selling them to sign something that agrees to pay the specific amount, and also have him send you a photo copy of his/her drivers license. This could be a scanned copy over the internet, faxed, etc. Then send the tickets. If you don't receive the money by game day, then tell the person before hand that you will report the tickets stolen, and the cops would be able to go see who is in the seats, make an arrest, etc. You will have the persons name, address, etc so you could always file a police report. I know it's not fool proof, but for the honest person it would work fine. Go ahead, tell me about all the holes in my idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 I was recently thinking about this, and came up with an idea. Have the person your selling them to sign something that agrees to pay the specific amount, and also have him send you a photo copy of his/her drivers license. This could be a scanned copy over the internet, faxed, etc. Then send the tickets. If you don't receive the money by game day, then tell the person before hand that you will report the tickets stolen, and the cops would be able to go see who is in the seats, make an arrest, etc. You will have the persons name, address, etc so you could always file a police report. I know it's not fool proof, but for the honest person it would work fine. Go ahead, tell me about all the holes in my idea. 412388[/snapback] Like I said earlier, much easier to do COD, especially if you are doing the buying. I know, old fashioned, but it WORKS. That is what COD was designed to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB27 Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Like I said earlier, much easier to do COD, especially if you are doing the buying. I know, old fashioned, but it WORKS. That is what COD was designed to do 412404[/snapback] I guess I was thinking of the situation where there might not be enough time to do COD. Can you do COD on overnight express? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 I guess I was thinking of the situation where there might not be enough time to do COD. Can you do COD on overnight express? 412411[/snapback] I do not know, but if he wants to GB preseason, i really would go to the stadium before even thinking of getting them anywhere else. So, the COD process should work fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffBills#1 Posted August 19, 2005 Author Share Posted August 19, 2005 What is the COD thing you guys are talking about? I'm actually buying the tickets from a guy for the Miami game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB27 Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Cash on Delivery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffBills#1 Posted August 19, 2005 Author Share Posted August 19, 2005 How would that work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 How would that work? 412482[/snapback] You give me your cash and I'll deliver them to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffBills#1 Posted August 19, 2005 Author Share Posted August 19, 2005 Alright, seriously how does it work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB27 Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Go here and see if there is info. If not, go to the post office and ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarthur31 Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 I was recently thinking about this, and came up with an idea. Have the person your selling them to sign something that agrees to pay the specific amount, and also have him send you a photo copy of his/her drivers license. This could be a scanned copy over the internet, faxed, etc. Then send the tickets. If you don't receive the money by game day, then tell the person before hand that you will report the tickets stolen, and the cops would be able to go see who is in the seats, make an arrest, etc. You will have the persons name, address, etc so you could always file a police report. I know it's not fool proof, but for the honest person it would work fine. Go ahead, tell me about all the holes in my idea. 412388[/snapback] No one in his right mind would purposely hand over I.D. to somebody these days. Fraud is the word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB27 Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 No one in his right mind would purposely hand over I.D. to somebody these days. Fraud is the word. 412505[/snapback] Read my last line again.... I know it's not fool proof, but for the honest person it would work fine. Also, if I have your address and name, I can easily get your SSN and DOB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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