8 Tricks to Purchase Make-up on Ebay Safely (And Keep away from Fakes)

Is it secure to purchase make-up on Ebay?

Once I was youthful, I used to be hooked on Ebay.

I’d actually spend hours on the positioning in search of some nice offers. It was my gateway to all these luxurious make-up merchandise that weren’t accessible in Italy. For a fraction of the associated fee, too!

Are you able to see why I couldn’t get sufficient of it?

Sadly, eBay has its issues too. The positioning is riddled with scammers and dodgy sellers who ship you one thing utterly totally different from what you purchased… or nothing in any respect.

Don’t let that put you off. Recognizing dodgy sellers on eBay isn’t that arduous – if you understand what to search for. Listed below are my tips about ensuring you get a genuinely whole lot on make-up on eBay:

1. Examine The Vendor’s Suggestions

The very first thing to do if you’re pondering of shopping for one thing from eBay is to test the vendor’s suggestions to see if they’re dependable. Often I favor shopping for from sellers which have at the very least 100 suggestions (much more if the merchandise I would like is de facto costly).

Understand that, when somebody has numerous suggestions, a couple of of them are sure to be unfavorable. It may very well be than an merchandise was misplaced within the publish, arrived broken or perhaps the vendor didn’t ship it shortly sufficient. So long as the vendor solved the issue with the customer and it doesn’t occur too typically, that’s wonderful with me.

What you must keep away from is shopping for from sellers who:

• Have been reported promoting pretend make-up: If somebody sells numerous fakes, somebody is sure to have purchased it, realized it wasn’t actual and left a unfavorable suggestions.
• Have 95% or much less optimistic suggestions: Until they’ve 1000’s of transactions, there’s in all probability one thing fallacious with them.
• Learn the feedback: Learn the suggestions feedback, not simply the proportion. Typically, sellers could have 98% optimistic suggestions, but when their latest transactions present a sample of complaints, it’s greatest to keep away from them.
• Promote issues for the primary time: Even when they’re sincere (if they’ve good suggestions as patrons, they in all probability are), they won’t know very effectively how the eBay system works and what to do ought to there be any issues.

2. Google The Merchandise You’re In

If one thing appears too good a deal otherwise you merely don’t know the model effectively sufficient to know if an merchandise is actual or pretend, simply do your analysis.

The primary place to go to is the model’s web site to see if the image and outline of the merchandise on eBay appears precisely like the true product offered in shops and on the official web site.

If as an alternative you’re interested by a LE or discounted merchandise, simply google it. If one thing exists you’re sure to seek out some footage, evaluation or point out on-line.

For example, MAC eyeshadows don’t include sponge tip applicators and a fast search on the web will reveal that, stopping you to waste cash on fakes.

There are boards and Fb teams devoted to make-up lovers the place folks share their experiences with eBay sellers and assist spot fakes. A fast publish in one in all these teams can prevent from a rip-off.

3. Purchase From Sellers Who Take Their Personal Footage

Personally, I favor to purchase from people who take their very own image as that method not solely I do know what I’m getting, however additionally it is simpler to identify fakes. From a promo image, you may’t inform if that MAC eyeshadow we had been speaking about earlier has a sponge applicator and is subsequently pretend.

Until the vendor has been beneficial to you by a pal who has had a optimistic expertise (and is aware of spot fakes!) or has 1000’s of optimistic suggestions, all the time purchase from sellers that don’t use promo images or chances are you’ll find yourself getting one thing totally different from what you thought you’d get.

Additionally, some folks take actually shut pictures of samples they bought with GWP or at shops to offer the impression they’re promoting the complete dimension merchandise, so have a look at the images rigorously and if the worth is just too low, then it’s in all probability too good to be true.

If the itemizing consists of a number of images from totally different angles, that’s normally a superb signal. Blurry or overly edited images is usually a pink flag.

4. Purchase From Private Sellers

Personally, I favor to purchase from private sellers, individuals who simply need to do away with one thing they purchased or a present they didn’t like.

Recognizing them is simple. Simply click on on “see different gadgets” to know what else they’re promoting. Private sellers gained’t simply promote make-up but additionally books, garments, luggage and many others.

What if somebody has 10 of the identical palette, however don’t have a store or aren’t registered as a enterprise vendor? Likelihood is they’re dodgy, so run away.

After all, typically private sellers can promote fakes too. Perhaps they’re reselling one thing they’d purchased from eBbay with out realising it was pretend (typically errors are made in good religion), so don’t neglect to rigorously have a look at the image. When doubtful, ask. Which leads me to the following level.

5. Electronic mail The Vendor

Is the image not clear or worse, a inventory one? Do you need to know if that blush is 100% unused? Or when the expiration’s date?

No matter query or concern you will have, don’t hesitate to contact the vendor. Don’t fear about not trusting their honesty. Simply write them a well mannered message explaining you’ve had a nasty expertise earlier than.

If the vendor is dependable they may quickly get unhealthy to you with all the data you want. Dodgy sellers as an alternative will refuse to take action – for apparent causes.

If you happen to don’t hear again from a vendor, don’t bid.

6. Solely Pay By Paypal

If you purchase one thing from eBay, pay by Paypal solely. Why?

Not like money despatched by mail or cash given in particular person, Paypal is trackable. If one thing goes fallacious and also you get a defective or pretend merchandise, you even have proof that you just paid.

Plus, in case you pay by Paypal, you may submit a declare inside 45 days and get a refund. However don’t wait greater than 45 days or your proper to submit a declare will expire and also you’ll by no means get your a refund.

7. What “New” Actually Means

As a consequence of hygienic causes, on eBay you may solely promote new and unused gadgets.

If a vendor desires to promote one thing that’s been swatched a couple of times, they’ll’t select the choice “used” like they’ll with garments or different gadgets. But when they’re sincere, they’ll point out the merchandise is mild used within the description.

If one thing is calmly used or simply swatched, and the sellers states so, I don’t thoughts. I don’t fear an excessive amount of about germs cos merchandise might be sanitized (solely liquid eyeliners and mascaras can’t).

However learn rigorously in order that you understand in what situation the merchandise you need is.

If hygiene is a priority, search for sellers who nonetheless have the unique packaging sealed. Some folks purchase additional merchandise and determine to resell them with out opening them.

8. Comply with Your Intuition

An important factor is to make use of your greatest judgement and observe your intuition. All the time. If after following all the information above, one thing nonetheless doesn’t really feel proper, don’t bid.

After all, in case you get a pretend you may all the time get your a refund with Paypal inside 45 days, however on the finish of the day, it’s your hard-earned cash we’re speaking about. If you happen to’re undecided, it’s greatest to spend a bit extra and go purchase what you need in a store.

The Backside Line

Snagging nice offers on make-up from eBay is completely doable, however you gotta be sensible about it. Stick to those ideas, perform a little digging, and belief your intestine. Earlier than you understand it, you’ll be scoring bargains like a professional and dodging these sketchy sellers!

About Gio

Hello, I am Gio. I am a no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is pores and skin coach and author on a mission that can assist you obtain your greatest pores and skin day ever – day by day. I bust skincare myths and debunk advertising and marketing jargon that can assist you determine what’s well worth the splurge and what’s greatest left on the shelf – utilizing science, not hype. I additionally provide skincare consultations that can assist you create the perfect skincare routine to your distinctive wants.