Stephen Chambers Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 The latest "bait" of the scammers is the 30-key metal-ended Lachenal that sold for US $3,050.00 on 23rd March, Item number: 7307692964. It is relisted today as Item number: 7311757768, a three-day sale with an opening bid of £1,000.00, by a "newbie" seller, "User ID kept private", who will only take a personal cheque, or "Other" as means of payment. I've reported it to eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otsaku Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 It makes buying from ebay a scary prospect. I'm watching a 20 key anglo at the moment where payment is by personal cheque only... It makes you want to tear your hair out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted March 29, 2005 Author Share Posted March 29, 2005 It makes buying from ebay a scary prospect. I'm watching a 20 key anglo at the moment where payment is by personal cheque only... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If it's any consolation, you are probably safe bidding on a 20-key. It looks like the scammers can't be bothered with anything that goes for less than four figures ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otsaku Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 I'll have to remember that. Our dutch auctioneer is ignoring my £60 offers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted March 29, 2005 Author Share Posted March 29, 2005 I'll have to remember that.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, if you were selling something you didn't have, would you take less than four figures for it ? Our dutch auctioneer is ignoring my £60 offers He can't be a scammer then ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otsaku Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Scammer no - poor judge of character yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted March 30, 2005 Author Share Posted March 30, 2005 I received the following email at 12.05 today : Hello, Thank you for taking the time to contact us with this information. We have thoroughly investigated your report and taken appropriate action in accordance with our policies. I can confirm this member is no longer a registered user. Due to privacy law, I am not able to discuss the details of another members account further. I would like to thank you for your help in keeping eBay a fun and safe place to trade. Regards, Ruth Doherty SafeHarbour Team So eBay have acted promptly, and will at least say "We have thoroughly investigated your report and taken appropriate action in accordance with our policies. I can confirm this member is no longer a registered user", which is reassuring. However, I don't much like their new reporting system, which only allows you to send them the Item number for the suspect auction, but no details of why you consider it suspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otsaku Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 It's called cost cutting. If they don't have to read all those reasons then they can save on wages I reported a user a couple of years ago for not sending items paid for and never heard a thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Dickey Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 And yet another!!! Ebay number 7312898091 Recently sold Crabb number 18518 making another appearance this time with a Vienna location. Reported for what good it will do. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted April 3, 2005 Author Share Posted April 3, 2005 And yet another!!! This time its the Wheatstone 30 Button Anglo Concertina that sold for US $3,700.00 on 28th March, and was the subject of Wheatstone Anglo On Ebay, (missing ledger sequence?) thread. I have informed eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otsaku Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 ebay should pay you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted April 3, 2005 Author Share Posted April 3, 2005 ebay should pay you<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Maybe you think I shouldn't bother ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Evans Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 You stay at it Stephen! I was tellin' me dearsest about these ebay scams (she's an ebay addict on the hand spun wools). Her response was, "well we wool people aren't that sort". Neither are we dearest! Steady on man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted April 4, 2005 Author Share Posted April 4, 2005 I was tellin' me dearsest about these ebay scams (she's an ebay addict on the hand spun wools). Her response was, "well we wool people aren't that sort". Neither are we dearest!<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Mark, Then she might be rather surprised to read Jill's post about eBay auctions of computerised sewing machines : I've been reading with interest over the last few days and I'm intrigued by the statistics quoted which, to my mind, seem a long way out. I also watch for computerised sewing machines to buy for the various sewing groups I teach, but have become increasing concerned by the level of scamming on higher priced machines. Of these machine sales I currently estimate that about 70% are fraudulent sales. Most are removed before the end of sale but some are not.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just wait until skeins of wool start selling for $1000 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otsaku Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 ebay should pay you<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Maybe you think I shouldn't bother ? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not at all I think it's admirable as well as impressive that you spot and report the scammers. Aside from the service you do for us with your warnings, you are actually doing a lot for ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrigglefingers Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Mark I don't want to worry you but it's getting closer - there was a handloom offered as a scam recently and antique quilts is now a decided dodgy area. It seems as soon as the selling price goes over four figures then they get interested! Jill (just say no kids - you know it makes sense!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted April 5, 2005 Author Share Posted April 5, 2005 It seems as soon as the selling price goes over four figures then they get interested! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Like I said ... ... if you were selling something you didn't have, would you take less than four figures for it ? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otsaku Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 I read somewhere or other that tower bridge has sold from anywhere between £50 and £20000... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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