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how did this sell for £600???
bellagio_2
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LG-Optimus-L3-E400-1-GB-Black-T-Mobile-Smartphone-/230985641845?pt=UK_Mobile_Phones&hash=item35c7d12f75
seems v weird to me, anyone know how or why this could have happened?
seems v weird to me, anyone know how or why this could have happened?
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orange were selling these for £23.99 until stock ran out today and other sites around £60ish??0
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Could it be shill bidding? The seller has zero feedback too...0
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Flickering_Ember wrote: »Could it be shill bidding? The seller has zero feedback too...
It was a BIN listing.
I did consider that it was a scam buster bid, but the seller isn't selling enough stuff to raise any red flags about being a scammer.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 -
Ever heard of money laundering?0
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Ever heard of money laundering?
Yes, and that is not it.
A money launderer would not take such a bit hit, that is a phone readily available from other sellers at around £60-£80 delivered, they would not make that sort of mistake.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 -
maybe the buyer misread price as £60?0
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The buyer could be a scammer.0
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The buyer could be a scammer.
Most likely this, if the seller made a mistake and wanted to start the auction at £60 (very likely as it went unsold for £245 on BIN) they are sort of person a scammer would target, new to eBay and possibly a bit naive meaning the seller is more likely to go along with the scam.In the game of chess you can never let your adversary see your pieces0 -
sold and bought by ebayers with no feedback. certainly looks an odd kettle of fish0
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First Time buyer :eek:, :think: I wonder if it will complete or if the seller will get a not received, not working, returned (empty) box scenario?Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it.0
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