Just a heads up. People sell active/hacked fb accounts solely for scamming/phishing. These accounts will appear to be real as they literally are. A lot of scammers actually own the product they are trying to sell, so asking for a video etc makes no difference. My biggest tip: Just don't use any marketplace without real protection, facebook is by far the worst marketplace you could ever use when buying/selling unless the buyer/seller is collecting in person via cash, also make sure that the cash you receive is not counterfeit. The recording of the product condition along with the packaging without any video cuts is by far the best thing you could do nowadays to protect yourself from these scum. Great video.
Thank you brother. I feel so sorry for the people who don't get their money back and some people in the groups have no chill. Hopefully even just one person doesn't get scammed by watching this video.
Thank you. Yeah I've had people try pull a fast one before and caught them out so easy. It feels like I'm taking liberties in the post office but man, it's saved me a lot of grief.
Point blank, "Meet me at a bank during bank hours" or "Meet up with me inside of a police station". I just purchased a lens inside of a police station, waiting area. The deal went smooth as butter. I also sold lenses inside of other police stations. Even purchased 2 suckie PS5's from a reseller at a Police Station.
@@CEEPMDEE that's very good for both parties. I just replied to another comment about me selling a camera kit. I got no takers on eBay and mpb offered peanuts. I sold it to a guy up north (I'm south) and the deal went fine but I had evidence made. In an ideal world a police station would be good but geographically it's not always possible.
Thanks for sharing your journey, super powerful. And for the tips! I've definitely been scammed buying camera gear before, and hopefully it never happens again.
Thank you for sharing your story... So glad you found your faith and got your life back on track. Great tips about how to trade on Marketplace. Like you, I sell and buy on Marketplace quite a bit, but I would only ever buy face to face - if I miss out, I miss out. Never let emotions take over. One tip I always use is if someone is trying to buy from me, I ask them why they want the item - 99% of the time, the bot can't answer, or they leave the chat... Also if they don't try and negotiate, another red flag. Great video brother... keep up the great work.
@@BuildMontage thank you my brother 🙏🏾 that's also some great tips there. I really hope people who have no experience trading read these comments. Some people say not to do it but like you, I trade on marketplace and it can be very good.
@@AltCine your tips were great, and I think Marketplace can be a totally safe way to buy and sell, you just need to be careful and not let emotion get involved. I've been enjoying your videos of late, and great to see your channel growing too!
Glad God kept you my bro. I got scammed on facebook, I bought a sigma 24-70 2.8 you know how sick that lens is. I think i reacted to quick to buy it once i saw the price, the lense jumps when i zoom in and out i still have it now and at this point need to get it looked at. Funny enough i met you on facebook and bought a monitor from you I still have that monitor until this day and works perfectly fine. I appreciate good honest people.
Thank you brother, I'm glad too. That's sucks that someone would pass on faulty goods to another person...they could have been honest and just sold it for a little less. I'm glad the monitor is still working well too 🙌🏾
You're one of the few good guys left Colin. We've known each other for many years now,going back to the days of toy drones. I will always consider you one of my best friends even though we are oceans apart. I'm glad you are such an honest guy and you follow your heart. We've been down some of the same hard roads and I can totally relate. Stay well my friend and always keep your head up 😊
Hey my brother, yes...you were one of the first friends I made on TH-cam and we have shared a lot. Life is more than money and materials...we need to look out for eachother. ❤
Dude...I was in something similar January last year. I had a really rough 2023 and January I was really close to unliving myself, I mean gun in head close. I'm so happy to know that fought through that. You're amazing man. I hope sometime soon we'll be able to get to hang out.
Ahhh bro, I'm so glad you fought through that. You have such a kind nature and I read that kind people really go through the motions badly. It's tough bro but getting through it builds strength 🙏🏾
Would love to meet you too brother. There's so many people I've met irl through TH-cam and it's always been great. I've travelled with them, met their families and all sorts. Made some really lasting relationships.
Loved this!!! Before you start fully sealing at the post office, turn around and tell people your gonna show them how to send off sold items and not get scammed 🦇🥂
Hearing your story and how you got past it was an inspiration. Thank you for sharing I have friends who have not been able to get past it and turned to drink and drugs. Some great tips as well.
@@GMTNeil Thanks man, it was a tough time. Before that I didn't really understand depression but now I fully understand how it can destroy someone. There's life on the other side though and tbh my life is much better having gone through that. I think there could be more tips and these won't solve every issue but I just hope they give some people an idea of how to spot potential scams.
Well said bro and glad you turned your life around. It shines a good example for otheres on how a life can be turned around if we give it an opportunity.
I'm glad you're still here. Thank you for sharing your story with us. Some really good advice in this video for people to follow when buying on places like Facebook Marketplace.
Thank you, I'm so glad too. Life can be taxing but gotta keep up the good fight. If people looked out for eachother rather than trying to manipulate them, we'd do a lot better as a species. Thanks again 🙏🏾
@@NEVERAGAIN007 real talk bro, these are some of the lowest people on earth. It's sad that almost every day I'm reading these stories online. Just pure greed
To be honest paying online on Facebook is always risky. Even here is Japan there is many scammers on Facebook, I always put pick up only when I sell or only by those who want to meet. Fortunately here there are many used items websites that are super strict and so safe to buy used items or sell
That's quite profound. You must have been shown a very ugly life to scam people on a regular basis. Rather than change, they become part of the problem.
Maybe I missed it, but did you share how you were scammed? I sell stuff all the time on FB marketplace and have had zero issues - I think you may be overcomplicating it. Keep it simple - in person in front of police station or inside public library and cash only. I would NEVER ship a $4k camera to someone sight unseen. And if I can't sell it locally (rarely happens), I just sell it to KEH or MPB - it's not worth the hassle or the stress.
@@RandumbTech hey, the video is a response to the daily posts I see on Facebook camera groups. I buy and sell there too so you start to realise the tricks. I sold a camera and lens and the guy paid for it upfront. I took the steps I put in this video and everything worked out well. He couldn't meet me because he was up north and I'm south. Considering the sale went fine, I don't think I'm over complicating it as I didn't get any offers on eBay and mpb price was extremely low.
I haven't lost this season. In the past, over $1000 on gear from Chicago. And UPS delivery service said it was delivered. Heartbroken but not devastating. I couldn't afford it but things worked out so I did manage the rent
I Bought My Sony Zv E10 Bundle off Facebook, I was nervous & worried asfk, but I Won Bigtime, also inspected the bundle in person, I always do. Gotta be very vigilant. 😊
@@Bigcookfilms hey brother, glad to hear you're moving up bro. A lot of us are hanging in there but the fight is worth it. We gotta stay vigilant online, a couple losses can kill dreams.
One extra remark: scammers now use the "act as if they're afraid of being scammed" tactic as well so don't fall for this! If a buyer is suspicious because you mention you're afraid of being scammed, it's possible he too is aware of this tactic they employ. It's a diversion tactic - it's meant to put you at ease because "surely a scammer wouldn't be afraid of getting scammed".
Yes that's very true. The part where I put up a few screenshots of my conversation, the guy asked for my phone number as he was scared of being scammed. This was a deliberate trick to get me away from Facebook and make me feel he was genuine. Scammers usually have the same M.O but we just have to be vigilant on ALL transactions.
Just bought a ZV-E1, Sigma 16mm, and ECBM Mic for $900. Messaged the person and met the same day. Thought I would show up to the coffee shop and get stood up by a scammer, but they were there and just wanted to get rid of it. What a deal, all because they got a new job in cybersecurity and didn’t need it anymore!!
@AltCine Exactly. I always make sure to setup the conversation so payment happens in person (no money exchanged before seeing the seller is a real person in real life) and I have an opportunity to test/inspect out whatever I'm buying BEFORE making any form of payment. Even if it's a good deal, there's no excuse - take no chances haha
I unfortunately sold my 24mm GM lens to someone who used a fake PayPal. Never received the money and lost a lens. Later on it traced to a warehouse where an unknown person signed a fake name and picked it up.
Peace be with you! Thank you for sharing your story. I LOVE❤ that you mentioned the importance of having GOD in your life. GOD the father and the Lord Jesus. Christ lifted you up at the lowest moment of your life. Keep praying and GOD will protect you. I'll pray for you🙏 As for these scammers, at the end of the age, they'll be judged as everyone will be. Thanks again
Absolutely brother, I personally couldn't live without Jesus, my rock. I really hope these scammers change their ways before it's too late. Blessings brother
That is all true, also if you have some saved then you arent as stressed, its good to have some so you can afford not working for few yrs if anything bad happens.Also on facebook buy in person only and take a person with you for safety.
I think digital money is the problem, if you had to ACTUALLY had to pass paper money one by one to some other person it would change things... A light might come on after seeing a PILE OF YOUR PAPER MONEY sitting on some other persons table. 🤔
Just a heads up.
People sell active/hacked fb accounts solely for scamming/phishing. These accounts will appear to be real as they literally are.
A lot of scammers actually own the product they are trying to sell, so asking for a video etc makes no difference.
My biggest tip: Just don't use any marketplace without real protection, facebook is by far the worst marketplace you could ever use when buying/selling unless the buyer/seller is collecting in person via cash, also make sure that the cash you receive is not counterfeit.
The recording of the product condition along with the packaging without any video cuts is by far the best thing you could do nowadays to protect yourself from these scum.
Great video.
Excellent advice brother. I'm going to pin this one 🙌🏾🙌🏾
I really appreciate you taking the time to make this video and I hope TH-cam and the Algo gives it a push because such topics are so important.
Thank you brother. I feel so sorry for the people who don't get their money back and some people in the groups have no chill. Hopefully even just one person doesn't get scammed by watching this video.
Nice to hear that you made it through that hard times. There is a lot of sh** we have to go through in our lives. Wish you all the best, always
@@robocoontv3245 thank you bro, life is tough on all of us but it builds strength and resilience.
SOLID tips here. I never thought about filming your item showing serial number and showing it getting boxed and sealed and handed to post office .
Thank you. Yeah I've had people try pull a fast one before and caught them out so easy. It feels like I'm taking liberties in the post office but man, it's saved me a lot of grief.
Point blank, "Meet me at a bank during bank hours" or "Meet up with me inside of a police station". I just purchased a lens inside of a police station, waiting area. The deal went smooth as butter. I also sold lenses inside of other police stations. Even purchased 2 suckie PS5's from a reseller at a Police Station.
@@CEEPMDEE that's very good for both parties.
I just replied to another comment about me selling a camera kit. I got no takers on eBay and mpb offered peanuts.
I sold it to a guy up north (I'm south) and the deal went fine but I had evidence made.
In an ideal world a police station would be good but geographically it's not always possible.
Thanks for sharing your journey, super powerful. And for the tips! I've definitely been scammed buying camera gear before, and hopefully it never happens again.
Thanks Alex 🙏🏾 yeah it really stings man but we become wiser. The best lessons are often tough.
Thank you for sharing your story... So glad you found your faith and got your life back on track. Great tips about how to trade on Marketplace. Like you, I sell and buy on Marketplace quite a bit, but I would only ever buy face to face - if I miss out, I miss out. Never let emotions take over. One tip I always use is if someone is trying to buy from me, I ask them why they want the item - 99% of the time, the bot can't answer, or they leave the chat... Also if they don't try and negotiate, another red flag. Great video brother... keep up the great work.
@@BuildMontage thank you my brother 🙏🏾 that's also some great tips there.
I really hope people who have no experience trading read these comments.
Some people say not to do it but like you, I trade on marketplace and it can be very good.
@@AltCine your tips were great, and I think Marketplace can be a totally safe way to buy and sell, you just need to be careful and not let emotion get involved. I've been enjoying your videos of late, and great to see your channel growing too!
Glad God kept you my bro. I got scammed on facebook, I bought a sigma 24-70 2.8 you know how sick that lens is. I think i reacted to quick to buy it once i saw the price, the lense jumps when i zoom in and out i still have it now and at this point need to get it looked at. Funny enough i met you on facebook and bought a monitor from you I still have that monitor until this day and works perfectly fine. I appreciate good honest people.
Thank you brother, I'm glad too. That's sucks that someone would pass on faulty goods to another person...they could have been honest and just sold it for a little less.
I'm glad the monitor is still working well too 🙌🏾
You're one of the few good guys left Colin. We've known each other for many years now,going back to the days of toy drones. I will always consider you one of my best friends even though we are oceans apart. I'm glad you are such an honest guy and you follow your heart. We've been down some of the same hard roads and I can totally relate. Stay well my friend and always keep your head up 😊
Hey my brother, yes...you were one of the first friends I made on TH-cam and we have shared a lot. Life is more than money and materials...we need to look out for eachother. ❤
Dude...I was in something similar January last year. I had a really rough 2023 and January I was really close to unliving myself, I mean gun in head close. I'm so happy to know that fought through that. You're amazing man. I hope sometime soon we'll be able to get to hang out.
Ahhh bro, I'm so glad you fought through that. You have such a kind nature and I read that kind people really go through the motions badly.
It's tough bro but getting through it builds strength 🙏🏾
Would love to meet you too brother. There's so many people I've met irl through TH-cam and it's always been great. I've travelled with them, met their families and all sorts. Made some really lasting relationships.
I already told you in private what I thing of this video but is very inspiring and thanks for advices man
Loved this!!! Before you start fully sealing at the post office, turn around and tell people your gonna show them how to send off sold items and not get scammed 🦇🥂
@@macfue5851 yep 😁 share the love. Cheers man
Hearing your story and how you got past it was an inspiration. Thank you for sharing I have friends who have not been able to get past it and turned to drink and drugs. Some great tips as well.
@@GMTNeil Thanks man, it was a tough time. Before that I didn't really understand depression but now I fully understand how it can destroy someone. There's life on the other side though and tbh my life is much better having gone through that.
I think there could be more tips and these won't solve every issue but I just hope they give some people an idea of how to spot potential scams.
You're a legend mate, glad you kept goin
Thank you so much 🙏🏾
Brother, thank you for sharing your story. Glad you are still here.
@@matt_nyc_audioengineer thank you brother, I appreciate that.
Well said bro and glad you turned your life around. It shines a good example for otheres on how a life can be turned around if we give it an opportunity.
Cheers bro, yep...it's never to late to reboot 🙌🏾
ALT CINE is a GOD AMONG MEN!!!! love your work mate
@@JedMcKenna1799 ahhh thanks man, I'm blushing 🙏🏾. Tbh we're just 2 guys keeping it real and we're very happy in the slow & humble lane.
I like that you took the time to help and inform people about these tactics! ✊🏽
No probs bro, hopefully even one person avoids being scammed.
Oh boy. That one was hard to swallow ... I fully agree with all you said about the preparing to send process.... It might be time well invested !
Absolutely bro, It was deep but I just wanted to get across how a simple sale could mean a lot to a person. And yes, the prep is definitely worth it.
I'm glad you're still here. Thank you for sharing your story with us. Some really good advice in this video for people to follow when buying on places like Facebook Marketplace.
Thank you, I'm so glad too. Life can be taxing but gotta keep up the good fight. If people looked out for eachother rather than trying to manipulate them, we'd do a lot better as a species.
Thanks again 🙏🏾
Very, Very informed video. Thanks for the info.
Thank you 🙏🏾 and for the comment.
THIS! This is no joke. I've been burned before when I needed the money the most and it crushed me.
Sorry to hear that brother, I truly feel your pain. There's never a good time to lose money but it usually happens at the worst time.
@ yes sir. This was a great video and definitely a good heads up on how to buy and sell gear🙌🏼
Sad. Definitely pisses me off when people do this to others. They destroy lives without thinking bout nothing but themselves. 🙏🏾🙏🏾
@@NEVERAGAIN007 real talk bro, these are some of the lowest people on earth. It's sad that almost every day I'm reading these stories online. Just pure greed
your story touched my heart😢 Stay strong man!
Respect brother. I'm good now, have a mind and a heart of steel. These experiences teach you what's really important in life and keep you humble.
To be honest paying online on Facebook is always risky.
Even here is Japan there is many scammers on Facebook,
I always put pick up only when I sell or only by those who want to meet.
Fortunately here there are many used items websites that are super strict and so safe to buy used items or sell
Yes the scammers are everywhere and Japan is quite orderly imo.
Definitely try to meet, that's the safest way.
Thank for this,video thou my sister lives in uk ill send to her. And thank you for opening up big hugs @@AltCine
Michael Jackson used to say that it all comes down to lack of happy childhood with love and care. I’m afraid such people are unrepairable.
That's quite profound. You must have been shown a very ugly life to scam people on a regular basis.
Rather than change, they become part of the problem.
Maybe I missed it, but did you share how you were scammed? I sell stuff all the time on FB marketplace and have had zero issues - I think you may be overcomplicating it. Keep it simple - in person in front of police station or inside public library and cash only. I would NEVER ship a $4k camera to someone sight unseen. And if I can't sell it locally (rarely happens), I just sell it to KEH or MPB - it's not worth the hassle or the stress.
@@RandumbTech hey, the video is a response to the daily posts I see on Facebook camera groups.
I buy and sell there too so you start to realise the tricks.
I sold a camera and lens and the guy paid for it upfront. I took the steps I put in this video and everything worked out well. He couldn't meet me because he was up north and I'm south.
Considering the sale went fine, I don't think I'm over complicating it as I didn't get any offers on eBay and mpb price was extremely low.
I haven't lost this season. In the past, over $1000 on gear from Chicago. And UPS delivery service said it was delivered.
Heartbroken but not devastating. I couldn't afford it but things worked out so I did manage the rent
@@aro8246 sorry to hear that bro, that's another thing to overcome when the delivery company isn't honest. I'm glad it didn't affect you too badly.
Don't buy anything on facebook, simple as that. Deal with a reputable company.
@@eletor that's true but not everyone can afford to buy from companies.
It's good that some companies do sell used gear though.
I Bought My Sony Zv E10 Bundle off Facebook, I was nervous & worried asfk, but I Won Bigtime, also inspected the bundle in person, I always do. Gotta be very vigilant. 😊
100% bro, you can find some incredible bargains online. As you said, collect & inspect.
Yeah bro my story is similar but I'm still on the way up...People have tried to scam me on the selling end of gear but I sniffed out the scam.
@@Bigcookfilms hey brother, glad to hear you're moving up bro. A lot of us are hanging in there but the fight is worth it.
We gotta stay vigilant online, a couple losses can kill dreams.
Yes they know, they just don't care.
Gotta love all those widows on Fakebook that just lost their husband and need to sell their gear.
@@z352kdaf8324 yeah man, they come with a new inventive story every week.
One extra remark: scammers now use the "act as if they're afraid of being scammed" tactic as well so don't fall for this! If a buyer is suspicious because you mention you're afraid of being scammed, it's possible he too is aware of this tactic they employ. It's a diversion tactic - it's meant to put you at ease because "surely a scammer wouldn't be afraid of getting scammed".
Yes that's very true. The part where I put up a few screenshots of my conversation, the guy asked for my phone number as he was scared of being scammed.
This was a deliberate trick to get me away from Facebook and make me feel he was genuine.
Scammers usually have the same M.O but we just have to be vigilant on ALL transactions.
When I try to sell items on Facebook, it never gets past "is this still available?" But i get that a few dozen times.
Facebook is actually quite horrible to sell items, the biggest time wasters in the world.
Sometimes it works out great though
Scammers are the worst!
Absolute scum bro. Just evil lowlife hiding in the shadows.
Just bought a ZV-E1, Sigma 16mm, and ECBM Mic for $900. Messaged the person and met the same day. Thought I would show up to the coffee shop and get stood up by a scammer, but they were there and just wanted to get rid of it. What a deal, all because they got a new job in cybersecurity and didn’t need it anymore!!
Excellent 👌🏾 and this is exactly why it can be good to buy used. People always roast people that get scammed but you can actually get a real bargain.
@AltCine Exactly. I always make sure to setup the conversation so payment happens in person (no money exchanged before seeing the seller is a real person in real life) and I have an opportunity to test/inspect out whatever I'm buying BEFORE making any form of payment. Even if it's a good deal, there's no excuse - take no chances haha
Scammers are some of the worst, lowest of the low but despite our losses I know one way or another they will be dealt with eventually
@@cine-ish absolute bottom feeders my bro. And yes, their luck will run out eventually.
Glad you are still here.
Thank you 🙏🏾
I unfortunately sold my 24mm GM lens to someone who used a fake PayPal. Never received the money and lost a lens. Later on it traced to a warehouse where an unknown person signed a fake name and picked it up.
@@Hawaiian_lightning damn man, that sucks. Did you post the lens straight away after payment received?
Market Place is a BIG SCAM!!! people selling SONY cam's for $300 when they are $1200 is a crime in itself. lol
Lol yep! As soon as you see those prices...keep scrolling
Peace be with you! Thank you for sharing your story. I LOVE❤ that you mentioned the importance of having GOD in your life. GOD the father and the Lord Jesus. Christ lifted you up at the lowest moment of your life. Keep praying and GOD will protect you. I'll pray for you🙏 As for these scammers, at the end of the age, they'll be judged as everyone will be. Thanks again
Absolutely brother, I personally couldn't live without Jesus, my rock.
I really hope these scammers change their ways before it's too late.
Blessings brother
Thank you for sharing!
My pleasure! Thank you for commenting.
Recorded, tracked and signed for parcel too mate
Yes, absolutely yes!
this would of been WAY more effective to do a documentary X narrative short film / online fundraiser for your mate.....,
@@MoneyMatters2077 that's a very good idea, I will ask him. He's quite a proud person but definitely would make a good & informative short doc.
🙏🙏 What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger blessings
@@Calgothits that is 100% truth! 🙏🏾🙏🏾
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That is all true, also if you have some saved then you arent as stressed, its good to have some so you can afford not working for few yrs if anything bad happens.Also on facebook buy in person only and take a person with you for safety.
Yes my brother, saving something every month, no matter how small is crucial.
I think digital money is the problem, if you had to ACTUALLY had to pass paper money one by one to some other person it would change things... A light might come on after seeing a PILE OF YOUR PAPER MONEY sitting on some other persons table. 🤔
Yeah paper money is the way and it's easy to check. On the flip side, easier to get robbed.