PS3 eBay

Hi, I've seen a good deal on eBay for a PS3 that has been only used for 6 hours. The guy says his son doesn't want it anymore cause the 360 seems better :roll:. Anyway, is it wise to bid on a console on eBay? Anyone done this? Any tips on bidding?

 Also, on a side note, if I do get the PS3, will I be able to delete the PSN username and settings and start from scratch?

Hi, I've seen a good deal on eBay for a PS3 that has been only used for 6 hours. The guy says his son doesn't want it anymore cause the 360 seems better :roll:. Anyway, is it wise to bid on a console on eBay? Anyone done this? Any tips on bidding?

 Also, on a side note, if I do get the PS3, will I be able to delete the PSN username and settings and start from scratch?

ChubbyBiddy

If the poster has a lot of feedback then i would say it's good. Also make sure you use paypal. Once you are using paypal it is safe as long as the person is verified by paypal. if they screw you then you can get your money back.

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Hi, I've seen a good deal on eBay for a PS3 that has been only used for 6 hours. The guy says his son doesn't want it anymore cause the 360 seems better :roll:. Anyway, is it wise to bid on a console on eBay? Anyone done this? Any tips on bidding?

Also, on a side note, if I do get the PS3, will I be able to delete the PSN username and settings and start from scratch?

Deihmos

If the poster has a lot of feedback then i would say it's good. Also make sure you use paypal. Once you are using paypal it is safe as long as the person is verified by paypal. if they screw you then you can get your money back.

I heard it is wise to have the PS3 have his username and receiptin the picture when bidding for the item. Any other tips or rules of thumb?ChubbyBiddy

U can restore the ps3 to factory settings.  So its fine.  Plus if that didnt work just delete the user and create ur own.

Paypal is easy to use. You set up the account and tie it in to either a credit card or a bank account. You still bid as normal on eBay and if you win you will have a Pay Now button on the page. Just go there, log in to paypal and the total payment including shipping should be shown. Hit the pay button and you are done. Paypal will send the shipping address to the seller wth the notice of payment. The only people that will see your banking info is paypal themselves- the seler just sees payment from the e-mail address you use to sign up.

The usual rules of thumb apply- check a seller's history on the site and feedback, look for an actual picture of the item instead of stock photos, feel free to ask the seller about anything you may not be sure of. The good ones will usually reply back somewhat quickly.