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eBay con - makes me mad

Was thinking about getting some GHD irons, and came across this this evening. I'm not silly enough to bid on them, but it just makes me mad - what an absolute con! How can she get away with putting in tiny letters on the bottom 'not actual product - list of website, buyer beware' (or words to the effect)? Would be tempted to email the bidders to warn them, but you never know - maybe they're her mates!
Item no. 9517253276.
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  • carrie483
    carrie483 Posts: 1,868 Forumite
    I can't believe people are still bidding considering she has 92% feedback score
    Accept that some days you're the pigeon and some days you're the statue.
  • milliejon
    milliejon Posts: 1,052 Forumite
    The bidders are nearly all newbies except one. The buyer is listed in West Yorkshire and the one that's not a newbie is listed in Lancashire.

    Does anybody else think this might be shilling?
    DMP mutual support number 174
    Total debt now (April 10) £0! - total paid off £30,221 or 100%
    I'm now debt free after 6 years!!:j
    Non smoker since June 2006 :j
  • headcovers
    headcovers Posts: 705 Forumite
    milliejon wrote:

    Does anybody else think this might be shilling?
    Not according to AuctionPix, it isn't.
  • miaxmia
    miaxmia Posts: 309 Forumite
    Was thinking about getting some GHD irons, and came across this this evening. I'm not silly enough to bid on them, but it just makes me mad - what an absolute con! How can she get away with putting in tiny letters on the bottom 'not actual product - list of website, buyer beware' (or words to the effect)? Would be tempted to email the bidders to warn them, but you never know - maybe they're her mates!
    Item no. 9517253276.
    If you are looking for genuine GHDs, look at the website 4yourhair - got some for my daughter - good price and delivered by special delivery, very quick service.
  • carrie483
    carrie483 Posts: 1,868 Forumite
    Ive looked at all the auctions she sold and there is no evidence of shilling as far i can see.
    Accept that some days you're the pigeon and some days you're the statue.
  • Sugar_Coated_Owl
    Sugar_Coated_Owl Posts: 12,379 Forumite
    So it seems like innocent eBayers are being conned and the seller is just getting away with it.
    --><-- Sugar Coated Owl --><--

    If you believe, you will survive - Katie Piper

    Woohoo! I'm normal! Gotta go tell the cat.
  • milliejon
    milliejon Posts: 1,052 Forumite
    Just seemed like a big jump in bidding for an 'experienced' ebayer!

    I'll get my coat now!
    DMP mutual support number 174
    Total debt now (April 10) £0! - total paid off £30,221 or 100%
    I'm now debt free after 6 years!!:j
    Non smoker since June 2006 :j
  • carrie483
    carrie483 Posts: 1,868 Forumite
    Ive reported 3 of their auctions. People should really learn to read the full auction before bidding.
    Accept that some days you're the pigeon and some days you're the statue.
  • lisadupreez
    lisadupreez Posts: 90 Forumite
    Makes me feel like putting in a huge bid using my fake ebay handle.
    :think: If you want the rainbow, you've gotta put up with the rain :hello:
  • carrie483
    carrie483 Posts: 1,868 Forumite
    Bruney the dog, if you don't mind a different make but ones that work exactly like GHD's check this place out:

    http://www.afrocare.com/cgi-local/afro/sglHIron.cgi?C=HI&P=AX-1296&Q=1

    I have these and in my experience with straighteners they are great.
    Accept that some days you're the pigeon and some days you're the statue.
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