[Zero Two]

Member-to-member transactions are at your own risk. The forum is not responsible for disputes. These tips reduce the risk significantly.

For Buyers:

• Check the seller's post history and join date. A 2-week-old account with no post history selling a GPU is a red flag.
  
• Use PayPal Goods & Services only. Never send Friends & Family - you have zero buyer protection and scammers always ask for it.
  
• Ask for photos with a timestamp or your username written on paper. Prevents reuse of stock photos.
  
• For expensive items, ask for a video showing the item powered on and functioning.
  
• Research market prices before buying. Prices well below market value are often scams.
  

For Sellers:

• Ship with tracking. "I shipped it" with no tracking number solves nothing in a dispute.
  
• Film yourself packaging the item. Protects you against "it arrived broken" claims.
  
• Be honest about condition. One-star defects you skip will come back as disputes.
  
• Do not accept unusual payment requests (crypto, gift cards, Zelle, Venmo). Stick to PayPal G&S.
  

Red Flags:

• Seller asks to move conversation off-forum to email/WhatsApp
  
• Price is significantly below market value
  
• Pressure to pay quickly
  
• Request for Friends & Family or gift card payment
  
• New account with no post history
  

Report suspected scams to staff immediately with screenshots.