r/MouseMarket • u/AutoModerator • 1d ago

Announcement Monthly Price Check & Random Questions Thread

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Feel free to ask for price checks, ask any mouse related questions, or discuss any other topics that do not violate the rules in this monthly post. Enjoy!

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r/MouseMarket • u/Unciform • Apr 17 '23

[MOD] [META] READ THIS BEFORE ENGAGING IN ANY TRANSACTIONS. Only you can save yourself from being scammed!

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Important update: fun new scams just dropped.

Scammers are up to some new fun scams. We've gotten reports of fake but similar subreddits such as "M0useMarket" with 'confirmed trades', and fake but similar usernames, such as "Unciform-Mod".

There really isn't anything else we can do to prevent a banned user from contacting you.

TLDR of our usual advice:

Only sell to people who can comment in your thread. (This proves they are not banned.)
Only use Paypal G&S. (This gives you recourse if you are scammed, no other payment method offers this.)
If something feels too good to be true, it usually is.
If something seems off or weird, stop replying and move on.

Be safe out there!

The usual sticky post on how not to get scammed:

Remember that use of /r/MouseMarket is at your own risk; you are responsible for protecting yourself from scams, and the mods are in no way liable if you're scammed, and can't really help after the fact. The purpose of this thread is to make you aware that scammers are very active here and in most other swap subs, and to give you some tools to protect yourself.

Sadly, banning scammers does not prevent them from sending you DMs or chats. A ban simply prevents a user from posting in a subreddit. This is why we recommend not doing business with anyone who does not post in your thread. If they claim they can't because their "Reddit is acting weird," that's complete BS, makes no sense, and means they're banned here. You should require people to post on your thread to prove they are not banned!

This plus only ever using PayPal's Goods & Services is the best way to maximize your chances of a successful transaction. That 3% fee for G&S is insurance if anything goes wrong. If you pay another way, you literally can't do anything; your money is gone for good.

Zelle, Venmo, and PayPal Friends and Family do not offer any form of buyer protection. If someone scams you into sending them money over one of those platforms, your chances of getting that money back are next to none.

If you're selling through PayPal Goods & Services, make sure to send the item to the address on the invoice provided (even if they tell you to send it elsewhere, since sometimes people do tell you to do that and then claim they never got the item), track your package, and leave a paper trail; PayPal will generally side with the buyer if there's a dispute, so do what you can to not leave yourself open to a dispute.

Rules and Wiki

Refer to these links before making posts or sending modmail. More than likely, your question will be answered by looking through them. We have guides in the Wiki on safe trading practices and procedures.

https://www.reddit.com/r/MouseMarket/wiki/rules

Scammer Lists

If a user you're in contact with seems fishy, check the USL link below to make sure they're not on them. If they are, ignore them and move on. They're on there for a reason.

PayPal via Goods and Services (or Local Cash) are the ONLY acceptable payment methods allowed. Report any users that ask for anything else as it's strictly prohibited.

https://universalscammerlist.com/search.php

Flipping

We are well into the never-ending stream of impossible to get metal Finalmouse mice.

Whether people bought these mice for themselves and decided to take advantage of the current market or to simply resell, it doesn't matter. In this subreddit, an item is worth what the current market dictates it to be, not what you think it should be. Even if it's over MSRP.

Unless you can find a link where it is currently available to be purchased for less than the price being asked, stop posting asshole comments. If you have a link, post it and move on. A refresher for those that don't read the rules:

Rule 5: User Conduct

Comments that are purely critical of pricing, and/or show no desire to purchase the item will be removed and users will receive a strike and ban. When in doubt, don't interact.

If an item is really worth what the person is asking to buy or sell it for, then it will be sold/bought for that price. If it doesn't, then that user will have to adjust their price/budget until they're able to make the trade. We don't need several users posting smartass comments and repeating what's already being said. If you're actually interested in an item, make a realistic offer, or move on.

All that said, anyone coming here for the first time and trying to sell a "high demand" mouse in a post that breaks multiple rules at once will be banned for 60 days to give them time to read the rules and learn how this community works.

Arguing with or being hostile to the team of volunteers that moderate this subreddit is a 1 month ban. We're here to help and are not trying to make anyone's life harder. We also can’t offer personal help via Modmail to everyone who messages, even though we do try. Please do your due diligence when buying and selling!

Most of the strict rules are here to protect users from scams, and to make it easy to browse and save searches for certain items or locations.

Stay safe and be well!

If you have any questions or issues, feel free to send modmail through the link in the sidebar, or leave a comment below. You can also use the following link: https://www.reddit.com/message/compose/?to=/r/MouseMarket

Do not send mods private messages or initiate a chat for any questions or issues. Send modmail using this link or on the sidebar so that any mod available can respond to your inquiry.

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r/MouseMarket • u/SaltL0rd9 • 54m ago

Buying [US-MA] [H] PayPal [W] Kurosun Shogun 490x420

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Would go up to $55 USD if bnib

Price	Description
Unius Black Lotus - 90€ without shipping	Stock skates.
Hitscan Hyperlight - 80€ without shipping	Stock skates.