DVD seller disappears

RFW

Bought a DVD from this seller, who is still TRS.
http://feedback.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=dvdpony&&_trksid=p2047675.l2560&rt=nc&iid=150956926604&sspagename=VIP:feedback&ftab=FeedbackAsSeller

DVD was marked despatched a week ago and not arrived, no reply to messages. Amazingly given all the negs Ebay are making me wait another two days to open a claim, presumably TRS protection.

They really should have something that picks up on unusual short term seller patterns.

the_lunatic_is_in_my_head

If my suspicions are correct (judging by the the build up to the scam and titles sold at those prices) this person has been doing this for several years and stealing tens of thousands, or likely over a hundred grand from buyers/eBay.

It's a real disgrace on eBay's part.

alykatz

You can open a claim via paypal if you paid with paypal immediately..

techspec

This was discussed on here before. We assumed he may have died.

the_lunatic_is_in_my_head

techspec wrote: »

This was discussed on here before. We assumed he may have died.

Alive, and living very well I would imagine. I won't go into detail in-case it gives people ideas but it's very obviously ascam if you know the tell-tale signs.

RFW

alykatz wrote: »

You can open a claim via paypal if you paid with paypal immediately..

Thanks, I'm not worried about waiting, it was only a small amount. Interesting that Ebay aren't quicker at finding out there's a problem.

The initial latest estimate for delivery was Dec 13th, when I went to open the case the message pretty much says "don't worry, leave it until the 15th". Which, under the circumstances, is pretty appalling.

RFW

the_lunatic_is_in_my_head wrote: »

If my suspicions are correct (judging by the the build up to the scam and titles sold at those prices) this person has been doing this for several years and stealing tens of thousands, or likely over a hundred grand from buyers/eBay.

It's a real disgrace on eBay's part.

If you've got a criminal mind it is fairly easy to pull off.

I'd hope that the police do eventually get involved, if not right now. At this stage only Ebay/Paypal can involve the police. I'd look an idiot reporting it at any stage, I've paid by Paypal so I'll get my money back and I'm not really a victim.

RFW

the_lunatic_is_in_my_head wrote: »

Alive, and living very well I would imagine. I won't go into detail in-case it gives people ideas but it's very obviously ascam if you know the tell-tale signs.

It is odd that Ebay don't have some kind of mechanism to spot it. As a buyer there aren't any signs but for Ebay it should be fairly easy to spot.

plumface

the_lunatic_is_in_my_head wrote: »

Alive, and living very well I would imagine. I won't go into detail in-case it gives people ideas but it's very obviously ascam if you know the tell-tale signs.

What are the tell tale signs?

plumface

RFW wrote: »

If you've got a criminal mind it is fairly easy to pull off.

I'd hope that the police do eventually get involved, if not right now. At this stage only Ebay/Paypal can involve the police. I'd look an idiot reporting it at any stage, I've paid by Paypal so I'll get my money back and I'm not really a victim.

I know i dont think that way but,how is it that easy to pull off with linked bank accounts etc?

macfly

Read the feedback. The great British public's answer is death or incarceration for this major criminal. For a tenner which they will get back.