Is This A Scam???

hairymonkey

I have just bought two of these, thinking they are bargains becasue of positive feedback. I have paid using paypal, but I am now seriously worried. Any advice given would be seriously welcomed.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6427950341&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1

Browntoa

thats is EXTREMELY cheap for a Nokia 6680.....and why is his feedback private ?

hairymonkey

They were my thoughts, do you think I have been done?

Browntoa

you can claim back via paypal if the do not turn up...and if they are not unlocked then there is no way to do it at the moment

ben500

I wouldn't want to be you!

hairymonkey

I have an even bigger concern now. I paid for one of the phones twice (my mistake) and when I asked for the money back he said it would take 7 days, as he had reached his limit.

Browntoa

I'd file a complaint to paypal straight away on that one you over paid on, say he refuses to return the overpayment, or do it for the whol lot and point out that with hindsight that they are much too cheap and you think it is a scam...(copy a link to a site that sells them sim free and point out they should be £2-300

http://www.directmobileaccessories.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=196_197&products_id=1840

for example

if the phone does actually turn up it may be stolen / blacklisted so will get blocked

gromituk

Is there ever a legitimate reason why someone would make their feedback private? eBay offers the facility so there must be some excuse for it I guess!

hairymonkey

I have contacted paypal. I think I will lose the £50, I overpayed. As I doubt this will be covered in the buyer protection. I feel like such a fool.

Browntoa

you have paypal transaction ref's for all the payments so they should refund all of them

hairymonkey

The seller in question has now refunded the money overpayed. Does this mean he is legit? Should I contact paypal and tell them this?