You can print a copy of the entire ERNinc Registry by clicking the print button in your browser. Our ABN number is 61 535 Please note: All Items For Sale are in *** Victoria, Australia - Unless Indicated ***If you are thinking of selling on eBay, don't accept PayPal if the buyer wants to collect in person. He recently lost £700 when fraudsters bought his used car though a hijacked PayPal account. He thought it was safe to hand over the keys after the money had been transferred into his account – only to discover the cash had been taken back two days later, with his Toyota long gone. Guardian Money has previously warned eBay sellers only to accept cash if a buyer is picking up an item. That's because if they turn out to be a fraudster, PayPal's seller protection scheme isn't likely to come to the rescue. Yet a quick look at eBay listings this week found that many sellers of large items – that can only be collected – accepted PayPal. Sellers say the matter is further confused because eBay insists they have to accept PayPal when putting up listings.
Ryan (not his real name), an IT consultant from Cambridge, told Guardian Money his car buyer had insisted on making the payment via PayPal prior to picking up the vehicle. Like thousands of others, Ryan believed that once the money was in his account, he could hand over the keys and the ownership document. A few days later, PayPal told him that the payment had been made using a hi-jacked account and that the transaction had been reversed. He had no money and no car. PayPal said seller protection – designed to protect sellers from fraudulent buyers – wouldn't cover the transaction as the car had not been delivered and tracked to the buyer's registered address. Ready to give up, Ryan was encouraged by friends to report it to the police via Action Fraud. Only then did PayPal take another look at his case – and decided it would return his money as a "goodwill gesture". Ryan's case is similar to two computer sellers we featured in 2012. Both had agreed to let the buyer of their Apple computers pick them up after they had received a PayPal payment.
Again, these were reversed when it emerged that the buyers had hijacked legitimate PayPal accounts. They lost £1,300 and £650 respectively – later refunded by PayPal, as a gesture of goodwill, following our intervention. Ryan, who considers himself technically savvy, says he was completely unaware a payment could be reversed in this way. "When I told friends I had been scammed, they laughed. However, when I told them that the money was initially there, and then taken back, they stopped laughing as they weren't aware it could happen, either," he says. Fraudsters hijack accounts mostly by sending out fake emails. When the real account owner complains, PayPal reverses the transaction. On its website PayPal states: "To be eligible for Seller Protection, we require two types of evidence … digital or physical proof that the item was sent by the seller, and proof that the item was delivered by the delivery company." But a spokesman confirms new policies have now been introduced "to help buyers and sellers who have been the victims of fraud as a result of exchanging goods in person.
Provided the customer can provide evidence that they reported the crime to the police [which can be done quickly online through Action Fraud], we will consider a goodwill refund. In [Ryan's] case, we made a refund under the process, which meant the seller didn't lose out."Edit ArticleHow to Buy and Sell Used Medical Equipment Two Parts:Buying Used Medical EquipmentSelling Used Medical EquipmentCommunity Q&A Medical equipment can be very expensive, particularly if patients are already paying hefty medical bills. Many patients may then try to buy used medical equipment as a way to lessen the costs of their treatment. Buying and selling used medical equipment can be a profitable enterprise, especially if you are smart about which types of equipment you buy and sell. There are several ways you can buy used medical equipment and then sell it to the individuals who need it. Search for medical equipment via online sellers. You should do a search on these online sellers for specific equipment you are interested, such as monitors, defibrillators, or imaging equipment.
Searching more than one online site at once can help you to find competitive prices and the best deals on used medical equipment. Check medical equipment liquidation sales. Look for used medical equipment for sale at medical facilities. If you know a medical center is moving or closing near you, you may want to check in and see if they are having a closing or moving sale. You can often find used medical equipment at good prices through local medical facilities that are not taking their equipment with them or replacing their existing equipment. Many medical facilities will advertise their used equipment online on sites that sell medical equipment. You may want to do a search on these sites for medical facilities in your area who are advertising their equipment for sale. Talk to healthcare providers who are selling their old equipment. Reach out to healthcare providers, such as your doctor or a family doctor, and ask them if they have any old equipment they would be willing to sell.
They may also be able to refer you to other healthcare providers who are thinking of selling their old medical equipment. Try to be specific about what types of medical equipment you are looking for when you talk to healthcare providers. If you are looking for a specific wheelchair model, for example, you may ask your doctor if he knows of any healthcare providers who might be willing to sell a used version of the wheelchair. Confirm the equipment is in good condition before buying it. When you are searching through advertisements for equipment, make sure the ads contain several photographs of the equipment to ensure the equipment is in good condition. Look closely at the equipment for any damage, marks, or scratches. The seller should disclose any damage to the used items in their advertisement. If the seller does not do this, you may want to think twice before buying an item from the seller as the seller could be suspicious or neglect to specify damage to the item in an attempt to make a quick buck.
You should also contact the seller directly through the contact info provided and ask for more detail on the equipment to determine its condition and if it is what you’re looking for. Starting a conversation with the seller about the item can allow you to feel more comfortable about buying used medical equipment online and ensure you know exactly what you are buying from the seller. Be aware of equipment that has a high resale value. If your medical equipment is in good condition and it is still currently used by medical professionals, you will likely be able to find a buyer for it. However, some equipment is in higher demand than others and you should be aware of high resale value items. The prices for these items may be competitive and you may want to factor resale value when you are buying medical equipment as well. Popular medical equipment items for resale include:[1] Infusion and syringe pumpsBefore you can sell your used medical equipment, you will need to clean it up and make it look almost as good as new.
If you are selling a used wheelchair, for example, you should use cleaner to wash and clean the chair. You should also wash the wheels and make sure the wheels still work properly. Cleaning the equipment will ensure it is in selling shape and will look appealing in advertisements. It is also easier to assess how used the equipment is when it is clean and looking its best. You may then factor in its level of use in your pricing of the equipment when you sell it.Once you have cleaned up the equipment so it looks its best, you should take four to five good photographs of the equipment at different angles. You can then use these photographs in your advertisements for the equipment. Use a good digital camera to get several clear shots of the equipment. You may want to have someone use the equipment as you photograph it so you can show that the equipment is in good working condition. Photograph the equipment against a solid white background so it is easy to see the equipment in the images.
The images should only show the equipment and no other clutter or items, especially if the other items are not for sale. Use good lighting to it is easy to view the equipment and use a high resolution for the images so they will look good in your online advertisements. When photographing the equipment, it’s important that you also note any damages or issues with the equipment in the advertisement. You should take pictures of any damages on the equipment so you can be completely honest and forthcoming in the ads for the equipment. Advertise the equipment online. , , , , . You can also search online forums that relate to a certain disability and post equipment that may be useful for individuals with that disability in the forums. This way, you are advertising directly to individuals who may be the most interested in the equipment. Sell the equipment to a resale shop. Many medical equipment shops will offer cash or store credit for used equipment. You may also be able to sell the equipment on consignment, where you get a percentage of the sale of the equipment.
Look up local medical equipment stores in your area and offer your equipment. Most stores will take items based on need and on the condition of the equipment. Some medical equipment shops can also refurbish broken equipment and turn damaged equipment into sellable equipment. This may save your damaged medical equipment from the charity shop or the dump and allow you to still turn a small profit from the equipment. Reach out to medical facilities in your area. If there are any medical facilities in your area, contact them and offer to sell them your used medical equipment. Medical facilities that are publicly funded may be short on equipment and be willing to purchase equipment from you for a reduced price. It’s a good idea to contact the facilities before you bring any equipment to their door, as you do not want to hail large equipment there only be told they are not interested. Be sure to send the facilities photographs and descriptions of each item or piece of equipment so they have a good sense of the condition of the equipment.