We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Dubious or not folks.
superbigal36
Posts: 734 Forumite
I came across a product on ebay item number 271206577138
Now the seller is registered as a business seller and has a valid address in Northern Ireland. Google maps show its a nice gaff.
He has 100% feedback but none for a year and certainly none in the line of what he is currently selling. Check his other items out.
The listings appear to have the feel of being picked straight from a Far East seller.
The prices are just too good to be true but loads of buyers with high amounts of ebay traffic appear to be buying up.
What is the gut feel on here ?
I just suspect to see a load of negatives in a fortnight.
Sorry if I have infringed in any way.
Now the seller is registered as a business seller and has a valid address in Northern Ireland. Google maps show its a nice gaff.
He has 100% feedback but none for a year and certainly none in the line of what he is currently selling. Check his other items out.
The listings appear to have the feel of being picked straight from a Far East seller.
The prices are just too good to be true but loads of buyers with high amounts of ebay traffic appear to be buying up.
What is the gut feel on here ?
I just suspect to see a load of negatives in a fortnight.
Sorry if I have infringed in any way.
0
Comments
-
It could be a hacked account, it does seem rather too good to be true.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0
-
Thats what I suspect but did not want to say.
Surely someone could knock on his door and ask him nicely if he knows about all the stuff he is selling on ebay
271206623495 listing in particular even shows it coming from China with a present !!!!!!!!
Not bad for "free carriage" from Northern Ireland0 -
At least one of his listing s has been simply copied and pasted from this seller and the price changed from £250 plus £50 postage to £39.99 delivered.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ZC2198G-New-MAZDA-6-GPS-Radio-Navitation-Autoradio-Audio-Navi-Ipod-Car-DVD-car-/170798957444?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item27c4694384
I hope we don't get the usual posts, "could this be true?", "is it worth a punt?"
Warning: any unnecessary disclaimers appearing under my posts do not bear any connection with reality, either intended, accidental or otherwise. Your statutory rights are not affected.0 -
ballisticbrian wrote: »At least one of his listing s has been simply copied and pasted from this seller and the price changed from £250 plus £50 postage to £39.99 delivered.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ZC2198G-New-MAZDA-6-GPS-Radio-Navitation-Autoradio-Audio-Navi-Ipod-Car-DVD-car-/170798957444?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item27c4694384
I hope we don't get the usual posts, "could this be true?", "is it worth a punt?"
You know we will, we may even get the 'seller said his paypal was down so I paid by bank transfer as he seemed so genuine' threads as well.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0 -
Items Sold: 233 (7.35%) Total Revenue: £4,847.67 + £0.00 shipping
Items Not Sold: 2935 Lost Revenue: £84,400.65 + £0.00 shipping0 -
He (Or whoever) only started listing yesterday so not a bad start on revenue.
If we assume a scam is there a logic to what you choose to sell ? what quantity you sell ? what price you sell at ? They are just such odd items.
Why use this identity (If hacked) to sell via. Very little feedback, address listed etc.
Are all these buyers gullible ? Is no-one asking questions ?
Interesting if someone could nip around to Claudy in Derry and knock on the listed address.
I assume also if someone has stolen an identity then the contact seller button would go to them as well ?0 -
I can't understand how this seller expects to scam, if it is indded a scam. The funds are almost certainly being held by paypal so he can't get at it.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0
-
Excuse my ignorance as I know diddly squat about paypal.
Does that mean that buyers have nothing to lose if they are paying by PP ?
Ie they will get a refund when no goods arrive anyway ?0 -
superbigal36 wrote: »Excuse my ignorance as I know diddly squat about paypal.
Does that mean that buyers have nothing to lose if they are paying by PP ?
Ie they will get a refund when no goods arrive anyway ?
Buyers ar eprotected regardless of what happens, it's just a lot of faffing about waiting for a refund and such like.
However, in this instance I can't see paypal even releasing the funds to the seller so I can't see what the seller hopes to gain.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0 -
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 354.8K Banking & Borrowing
- 254.5K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 455.6K Spending & Discounts
- 247.6K Work, Benefits & Business
- 604.6K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 178.6K Life & Family
- 262.2K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards