Possible scam

HedgeHunter

I have 2 very old jade items on ebay,Im not really sure of the value and while they have watchers they are yet to get a bid after 2 days (starting bid between £50-100). A chinese buyer has offered me £500 each via a message and said he will pay via paypal, bow they could be worth £500 as similar items are going for £500-£1500 but some others much less.

The buyer has 137 100% but is 'private'

jameszhang324

Is he lining a scam up?

Thanks, HH.

Norma_Desmond

Actually this may be legitimate; the Chinese are going frantic at the moment for 'good' pieces of their heritage.
I would offer him a 'buy it now' on eBay - don't be tempted to trade 'off' eBay though.
Good luck!

HedgeHunter

ok.... I told him i have 2 more and sent pictures this morning, he has just replied..


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i have receive the pictures,i just want to know what's the color of the two pendant?it is white color or light green? so how about 2000GBP for all your 4 pendent? if you agree please list the four together and set the price 2100GBP(one hundred is for the paypal charge and ebay fees) and use royal mail international sigh-for to send to china,i will pay shipping fees,if you agree please send me a private list and i will buy it now,thank you
james

Norma_Desmond

Wow! That's a lot of money! The chap has been on eBay for 5 years with just the one ID, but I can understand you being cautious.
Personally I'd sell to him but be careful that you've described the items absolutely accurately; imagine getting into a SNAD dispute.........:(

oldone_2

Also put a secret mark on each piece so that if they are returned you will know you have got your property back.

freddysmith

They seem to check out ok.
I would still ask a couple of sellers he has bought from just to ease my mind!
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freddysmith

You could also try this link, might take a while for it to search

http://www.goofbay.com/ebay_bid_history_tool.html?gbl_username=jameszhang324&gbl_days=30&gbl_submit=&gbl_submit.x=26&gbl_submit.y=7

HedgeHunter

freddysmith wrote: »

They seem to check out ok.
I would still ask a couple of sellers he has bought from just to ease my mind!
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Include completed listings

Is this possible despite being 'private'.

freddysmith

HedgeHunter wrote: »

Is this possible despite being 'private'.

Just done it myself and told you how, but they are only recent purchases.

HedgeHunter

He seems very keen, emailing every few hours.

Any ideas how much 4 small pendants would cost to send to china,recorded and insured?

HedgeHunter

freddysmith wrote: »

Just done it myself and told you how!

Yeah thanks, I did check goofbay, i thought we were talking about a more detailed history. He has spent £1100 over the last 120 days, but it all seems very recent and he has only left 1 feedback.

Thanks for the reply's.