I quickly found that most buyers on these apps are considerate enough to leave reviews, and my discounting and quick shipping paid off. I had five-star reviews and sweet comments from my shoppers – pretty good for someone who had never had success working in retail.
That isn't to say that every buyer is to be trusted. I got a few messages from buyers who were clearly out to scam, asking me to send private emails or provide my home address so they can send a check much higher than my asking price.
Every transaction was done through the app, so both the buyer and seller were protected. The buyers would pay via credit card or Paypal through the app, then when the tracking showed that the item had been delivered, my account would be credited and I could transfer my balance directly to my checking account.
