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Who's who of Ebay scammers idea , by bond on Aug 1, 2007 21:15:58 GMT 1, HI All
I'm currently waiting for a print and the longer i wait the more nervous i get so it got me thinking.
One of the many damn fine aspects of this forum is the wealth of knowledge and willingness of people to raise suspicions and inform others of bad experiences.
Let's face it these days anyone buying from Ebay is going to be spending a lot of their hard earned.
So i was wondering what people would think of a new sub section where we could list the Ebay ID of anyone guilty of conning a buyer.
I'm not talking witch hunts where someone can post an ID with no evidence , but instead the list would be made up of those sellers proven to have sold fakes or not delivered.
It'd police itself as any other potential buyer could then view the feedback profile , see the negs and know a bit more about what happened.
I realise feedback is viewable anyway but it gets archived after a while and a lot of sellers select private feedback so comments and auctions can't be seen .
Any thoughts lads and lasses ?
cheers
HI All
I'm currently waiting for a print and the longer i wait the more nervous i get so it got me thinking.
One of the many damn fine aspects of this forum is the wealth of knowledge and willingness of people to raise suspicions and inform others of bad experiences.
Let's face it these days anyone buying from Ebay is going to be spending a lot of their hard earned.
So i was wondering what people would think of a new sub section where we could list the Ebay ID of anyone guilty of conning a buyer.
I'm not talking witch hunts where someone can post an ID with no evidence , but instead the list would be made up of those sellers proven to have sold fakes or not delivered.
It'd police itself as any other potential buyer could then view the feedback profile , see the negs and know a bit more about what happened.
I realise feedback is viewable anyway but it gets archived after a while and a lot of sellers select private feedback so comments and auctions can't be seen .
Any thoughts lads and lasses ?
cheers
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Who's who of Ebay scammers idea , by bison on Aug 1, 2007 22:13:46 GMT 1, i like it mr bond,a great idea,why not discrace the fraudsters..grrrr 
i like it mr bond,a great idea,why not discrace the fraudsters..grrrr |
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Who's who of Ebay scammers idea , by tomhills1 on Aug 1, 2007 22:41:59 GMT 1, also feedback is only relavent when a sale completes, it's when things break down when a lot of money is involved that both parties are reluctant to get involved for fear of getting smited if you smite a devious seller/purchaser.
so yes, i'm with you james, although i do think certain situations could be misrepresented  .
also feedback is only relavent when a sale completes, it's when things break down when a lot of money is involved that both parties are reluctant to get involved for fear of getting smited if you smite a devious seller/purchaser. so yes, i'm with you james, although i do think certain situations could be misrepresented . |
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Who's who of Ebay scammers idea , by bison on Aug 2, 2007 22:47:03 GMT 1, bump.
bump.
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bond
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Who's who of Ebay scammers idea , by bond on Aug 3, 2007 11:21:10 GMT 1, True - i think on reflection that although it could be useful for us but many sellers don't often leave neg feedback for fear of receiving it back . Can't argue with that i guess.
True - i think on reflection that although it could be useful for us but many sellers don't often leave neg feedback for fear of receiving it back . Can't argue with that i guess.
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Who's who of Ebay scammers idea , by ohmygosh on Aug 3, 2007 11:24:04 GMT 1, ''get him to send the print to him'' ? How ?
Just wait until the money clears into your bank , send it then, no problems.
Ive bought prints before, recieved in good time only for P****l to reject my card and payment. To the seller it looks like the sale has gone through and he sends the print only for a few days later paypal reject the money.
I then recieved several heated e-mails from seller thinking id ripped him off, i hadn't and ended up paying him a little extra for the inconvinience.
Like i said , wait until its in your account before sending anything, especially when it's a four figure banksy print.
''get him to send the print to him'' ? How ?
Just wait until the money clears into your bank , send it then, no problems.
Ive bought prints before, recieved in good time only for P****l to reject my card and payment. To the seller it looks like the sale has gone through and he sends the print only for a few days later paypal reject the money.
I then recieved several heated e-mails from seller thinking id ripped him off, i hadn't and ended up paying him a little extra for the inconvinience.
Like i said , wait until its in your account before sending anything, especially when it's a four figure banksy print.
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Who's who of Ebay scammers idea , by ohmygosh on Aug 3, 2007 11:25:59 GMT 1, Also I always check who has left neg feedback on ebay sellers i want to buy from. If its left by someone with no feedback i'll just ignore it.
Also I always check who has left neg feedback on ebay sellers i want to buy from. If its left by someone with no feedback i'll just ignore it.
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Who's who of Ebay scammers idea , by Daniel Silk on Aug 3, 2007 11:27:50 GMT 1, ''get him to send the print to him'' ? How ? Just wait until the money clears into your bank , send it then, no problems. Ive bought prints before, received in good time only for P****l to reject my card and payment. To the seller it looks like the sale has gone through and he sends the print only for a few days later paypal reject the money. I then received several heated e-mails from seller thinking id ripped him off, i hadn't and ended up paying him a little extra for the inconvinience. Like i said , wait until its in your account before sending anything, especially when it's a four figure banksy print.
He can come back with the old story that the print has never arrived or that it was damaged and paypal would send him is money back 
''get him to send the print to him'' ? How ? Just wait until the money clears into your bank , send it then, no problems. Ive bought prints before, received in good time only for P****l to reject my card and payment. To the seller it looks like the sale has gone through and he sends the print only for a few days later paypal reject the money. I then received several heated e-mails from seller thinking id ripped him off, i hadn't and ended up paying him a little extra for the inconvinience. Like i said , wait until its in your account before sending anything, especially when it's a four figure banksy print. He can come back with the old story that the print has never arrived or that it was damaged and paypal would send him is money back |
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Who's who of Ebay scammers idea , by ohmygosh on Aug 3, 2007 11:30:11 GMT 1, true true,
Maybe you'll just have to resort to what most people do;
1. Meet in person.
2. No bids from members with under 10 feedback.
true true,
Maybe you'll just have to resort to what most people do;
1. Meet in person.
2. No bids from members with under 10 feedback.
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Who's who of Ebay scammers idea , by Daniel Silk on Aug 3, 2007 11:41:30 GMT 1, true true, Maybe you'll just have to resort to what most people do; 1. Meet in person. 2. No bids from members with under 10 feedback.
Yeah, aint had no contact from them yet  Im pretty pissed off 
true true, Maybe you'll just have to resort to what most people do; 1. Meet in person. 2. No bids from members with under 10 feedback. Yeah, aint had no contact from them yet Im pretty pissed off |
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Who's who of Ebay scammers idea , by dave313perry on Aug 3, 2007 12:43:03 GMT 1, true true, Maybe you'll just have to resort to what most people do; 1. Meet in person. 2. No bids from members with under 10 feedback. Yeah, aint had no contact from them yet Im pretty pissed off
Could still sell it to me Silk 
true true, Maybe you'll just have to resort to what most people do; 1. Meet in person. 2. No bids from members with under 10 feedback. Yeah, aint had no contact from them yet Im pretty pissed off Could still sell it to me Silk |
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Who's who of Ebay scammers idea , by bison on Aug 3, 2007 17:49:54 GMT 1, when selling anything remotely expensive on the bay,ive always used the "less than 10feedbacks dont bother" tactic...0 bidders are just trouble
when selling anything remotely expensive on the bay,ive always used the "less than 10feedbacks dont bother" tactic...0 bidders are just trouble |
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Who's who of Ebay scammers idea , by sammyman on Aug 3, 2007 21:13:51 GMT 1, Almost got scammed last week on an Applause print. Everything checked out, even POW confirmed. But when looking closer at the print it was a good reproduction. Had money to the seller, and asked for a quick refund. Money finally came back today!!!! Scared the poop out of me.
Almost got scammed last week on an Applause print. Everything checked out, even POW confirmed. But when looking closer at the print it was a good reproduction. Had money to the seller, and asked for a quick refund. Money finally came back today!!!! Scared the poop out of me.
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Who's who of Ebay scammers idea , by tomhills1 on Aug 3, 2007 21:55:21 GMT 1, not print related but some tw*t has only tomorrow's post to save himself from a kneecapping. he sold me electric gardens festival tickets and they are yet to arrive .
will name and shame tomorrow if they don't arrive, tw*t.
not print related but some tw*t has only tomorrow's post to save himself from a kneecapping. he sold me electric gardens festival tickets and they are yet to arrive . will name and shame tomorrow if they don't arrive, tw*t. |
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Who's who of Ebay scammers idea , by Winter on Aug 3, 2007 21:57:02 GMT 1, Isn't there a postal strike? I haven't had post for days.
Isn't there a postal strike? I haven't had post for days.
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bond
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Who's who of Ebay scammers idea , by bond on Aug 3, 2007 21:58:34 GMT 1, Thats the problem - with the amount of cash being chucked at ebay Banksy auctions there are going to be loads of con artists chancing their luck , happens with everything and people get away with it due to the lack of face to face.
Most sellers and buyers are geniune but a small minority spoil it and due from time to time get away with a con.
As we've said , always check the feedback and although harsh to new genuine buyers with low feedback - we all have to start at zero - when selling high value , you have the right to decide who you allow to bid.
I got ripped of with buying an ipod and did manage to get back 85% of my money ( paid via bank transfer ) it took bloody ages and you are treated as guilty until you jump through hoops
Thats the problem - with the amount of cash being chucked at ebay Banksy auctions there are going to be loads of con artists chancing their luck , happens with everything and people get away with it due to the lack of face to face.
Most sellers and buyers are geniune but a small minority spoil it and due from time to time get away with a con.
As we've said , always check the feedback and although harsh to new genuine buyers with low feedback - we all have to start at zero - when selling high value , you have the right to decide who you allow to bid.
I got ripped of with buying an ipod and did manage to get back 85% of my money ( paid via bank transfer ) it took bloody ages and you are treated as guilty until you jump through hoops
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Who's who of Ebay scammers idea , by tomhills1 on Aug 3, 2007 22:02:25 GMT 1, Isn't there a postal strike? I haven't had post for days.
not this week, i don't think.we got post yesterday for sure and i think today. maybe you're just a billy no-mates ;D
Isn't there a postal strike? I haven't had post for days. not this week, i don't think.we got post yesterday for sure and i think today. maybe you're just a billy no-mates ;D |
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Who's who of Ebay scammers idea , by tomhills1 on Aug 3, 2007 22:04:05 GMT 1, Thats the problem - with the amount of cash being chucked at ebay Banksy auctions there are going to be loads of con artists chancing their luck , happens with everything and people get away with it due to the lack of face to face. Most sellers and buyers are geniune but a small minority spoil it and due from time to time get away with a con. As we've said , always check the feedback and although harsh to new genuine buyers with low feedback - we all have to start at zero - when selling high value , you have the right to decide who you allow to bid. I got ripped of with buying an ipod and did manage to get back 85% of my money ( paid via bank transfer ) it took bloody ages and you are treated as guilty until you jump through hoops
my seller has well over 100 feedback all 100% positive? ? although never sold owt previous. emailed twice today with no reply, manners cost nothing
Thats the problem - with the amount of cash being chucked at ebay Banksy auctions there are going to be loads of con artists chancing their luck , happens with everything and people get away with it due to the lack of face to face. Most sellers and buyers are geniune but a small minority spoil it and due from time to time get away with a con. As we've said , always check the feedback and although harsh to new genuine buyers with low feedback - we all have to start at zero - when selling high value , you have the right to decide who you allow to bid. I got ripped of with buying an ipod and did manage to get back 85% of my money ( paid via bank transfer ) it took bloody ages and you are treated as guilty until you jump through hoops my seller has well over 100 feedback all 100% positive? ? although never sold owt previous. emailed twice today with no reply, manners cost nothing |
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Who's who of Ebay scammers idea , by arcam on Aug 3, 2007 22:04:41 GMT 1, Isn't there a postal strike? I haven't had post for days.
There was one, maybe different date's for different area?
Isn't there a postal strike? I haven't had post for days. There was one, maybe different date's for different area? |
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Who's who of Ebay scammers idea , by bond on Aug 3, 2007 22:50:17 GMT 1, minus respect for talking about a past experience !!?!?!?!?!? in context of the subject .
not as if i said it was someone on this board ! blimey ,
Wish i'd never bothered mentioning the bloody idea now.
minus respect for talking about a past experience !!?!?!?!?!? in context of the subject .
not as if i said it was someone on this board ! blimey ,
Wish i'd never bothered mentioning the bloody idea now.
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Who's who of Ebay scammers idea , by tomhills1 on Aug 3, 2007 22:53:07 GMT 1, back up to twelve
back up to twelve |
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Who's who of Ebay scammers idea , by bond on Aug 3, 2007 22:55:40 GMT 1, thanks very much - not sure what i did there !!!!!!
cheers for now!! 
thanks very much - not sure what i did there !!!!!! cheers for now!! |
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Who's who of Ebay scammers idea , by Photoxtc on Aug 4, 2007 5:59:51 GMT 1, plus one for the hell of it bond, we're all on here for advice, help, etc.... I saw no reason for a neg
plus one for the hell of it bond, we're all on here for advice, help, etc.... I saw no reason for a neg
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I guess he will give me my first Neg feedback 
? although never sold owt previous. emailed twice today with no reply, manners cost nothing 
