....now you don't! It's been pulled by eBay already. For anyone interested in how these scams work, the seller was based in Essex UK, but the auction was priced in AU$, and the seller said in his description that he had two C120 displays available for sale for US$799, and said "Please contact me at: ptmaleste@aol.com if you are interested in purchasing this unit for 799 usd . I now use mobile internet and I can easily answer, in a couple of minutes only if you contact me at: ptmaleste@aol.com ".
Might be worth emailing him and seeing what he offers!
I followed one of these up. The seller was based in Northampton and advertised payment by PayPal until offered when there appeared to be a temporary problem. He suggested Western Union (which Ebay warn against) and when I offered to pay cash as Northampton is not too far away replied that he was in Romania at the moment.
This particular offer was listed under glass, fineware and artisitic effects (or something of that nature).
I wonder how the identity of genuine sellers can be hijacked like that. Posting an item presumably needs the use of a password.
That's a good point - scams are often listed under obscure categories to try to avoid detection. The C120 I saw was listed in Beauty & Health > Weight Management > Monitors, Calculators, Scales.
He's back here and here and here, all in the dolls house section. If you view the genuine seller's other items they are all in pounds sterling and look OK.
> HI
> First I want to tell you that my unit is brand new, unopened box
> all accessories included and also an international warranty.
> The invoice will come at the same time with the package.
> My price is the best you could get: 699 USD(not euro), including the
> shipping and insurance taxes. We will pay them because the package
> will be delivered from Europe.
> As delivery service we use UPS2days air service or overnight (with insurance and
> 15 days return policy), because it's the faster. And if you will have
> a quick payment, we must also have a quick delivery. So that's why we
> use as a payment method Western Union money transfer, the fastest and
> also very secure way of sending money.
> So, if you agree with my terms I'm sure that we can close the deal as soon as possible.
> Waiting your quick answer right now,
Still interested but not happy about Western Union. Your ebay listing suggests Paypal. I wouuld be happy with this.
> I usually use PayPal but for the moment i`m expanding my account and i can`t send or receive any money.
> I suggest to you to use Western Union because is the fastest and easiest way to send money worldwide
>
I'm enjoying it too! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
If he wants to go back to Western Union suggest you tell him that you buy quite a bit on ebay and that for higher value items you are used to using ESCROW. Is he happy to use ESCROW?? On your command I could email him advising that you are a regualr client and that I've received your money so he can ship said item and then I'll pay him. If the goods turn up then he can get paid (by you!). If not then we can keep him on the hook until the pip sqeaks!
I told him I'd sold some stuff and had a good balance in my PayPal account, so said I'd like to pay by PayPal when his account was working again - no rush, but would he save a C120 for me for a week or so. No reply so far!
> 650 usd is my best price....
> All you have to do is to find a western union agent and wire the money.Please go on
>
> http://www.westernunion.com/info/agentIn...o/selectCountry
>
> and find the closest agent from your location so you can wire the money.
> The information you need is:
>
>
> FIRST NAME: VASILICA
>
> LAST NAME: CEZAR
>
> ADDRESS: STR. BANTU 22
>
> CITY: ONESTI
>
> COUNTRY: ROMANIA
>
> Zip: 5450
>
>
> Please be precise with my first and last name
> You can tell the agent that you are sending the money to a relative so in this way you should pay lower fees.
>
> Thanks and mail me with your address after you wire the money so I can begin the delivery
>
>
But your Ebay listing said the item was in this country. Why do I have to send money to Romania? Do I have to find a Western Union office near me? The nearest seems to be 200 miles away. This is difficult for me.
> 650 usd is my best price....
> All you have to do is to find a western union agent and wire the money.Please go on
>
> http://www.westernunion.com/info/agentIn...o/selectCountry
>
> and find the closest agent from your location so you can wire the money.
> The information you need is:
>
>
> FIRST NAME: VASILICA
>
> LAST NAME: CEZAR
>
> ADDRESS: STR. BANTU 22
>
> CITY: ONESTI
>
> COUNTRY: ROMANIA
>
> Zip: 5450
>
>
> Please be precise with my first and last name
> You can tell the agent that you are sending the money to a relative so in this way you should pay lower fees.
>
> Thanks and mail me with your address after you wire the money so I can begin the delivery
>
>
Sorry I was wromg. There is a Western Union place much closer. What do I have to do to send you money?