[Rhodes22-list] eBay scam

Saroj Gilbert saroj at pathfind.net
Thu Jun 2 21:13:25 EDT 2005


Maybe "felix-the-cat" is a pseudonym for Felix Fig.. ever think of that? 
He's found you and is tormenting all of us now.

I wonder if another bidder got the cord and no machine?

Saroj

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "brad haslett" <flybrad at yahoo.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 8:07 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] eBay scam


> Greg,
>
> My experience with e-bay has been a mixed bag.  I
> bought a conversion van on e-bay at a steal, the
> lowest bidder but below the reserve - worked a private
> deal with the car dealership. I followed that
> transaction with a purchase of a sewing machine.  The
> seller shorted me the power cord.  When I politely
> requested that he send me the cord, all hell broke
> loose.  It was obviously a scam transaction.  I filed
> a complaint and mediation action with e-bay.  What a
> joke.  After a while you get tired corresponding with
> Fatima in India and realize that e-bay doesn't give a
> shit as long as you don't sue them.  The whole concept
> is a good idea but there are plenty of crooks on
> e-bay, and e-bay isn't going to do jack until they are
> sued.  Most times it isn't worth it and they know it.
> I have also purchased a dingy and auto-pilot on e-bay
> and was pleasantly suprised with the transaction.  It
> all depends on the seller.  Buyer beware.  If I ever
> get a chance to get my hands on the faggot that goes
> by the name of "felix-the-cat" I'll beat the living
> shit out of him.  Then I'll think of somthing really
> mean to do.  Happy e-baying!
>
> Brad
>
> --- "Gregg J. MacMillan" <gjm at macgra.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>    You may recall that I have a MacGregor Venture 17
>> for sale. I have it
>>    listed in an eBay Store I use for work. (This is
>> different than
>>    selling at auction...it just sits there until
>> someone buys it)
>>
>>    The reason for the post is the increasing number
>> of scam emails I
>>    receive...about three each day...like the ones
>> below. It is becoming a
>>    real problem trying to sell higher priced items
>> on ebay, especially at
>>    auction. You go thru the whole auction process
>> and then it turns out
>>    that one of these scam artists is the winning
>> bidder.
>>
>>    The scam is that the certified check they send
>> you is counterfeit, but
>>    that may not show up for a week or so. In the
>> mean time, you've sent
>>    them the "shipping fee".
>>
>>    Anyway, just something to watch out for if you
>> are planning to sell a
>>    boat online, or know someone who is.
>>
>>    --Gregg
>>
>>    (they're actually sort of funny to read)
>>
>>
>>
> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>>    ++++
>>
>>    Hello Gregg,
>>
>>    Am okay with the price $2500 if is in condition,
>> regarding payment
>>    i have an associate in U.k all i need to do to
>> make payment
>>    easier and faster is to instruct him procure a
>> certisfied check what
>>    of
>>    $6000 and mail it to you on the address and name
>> you want on the check
>>    and you
>>    know it takes 24hrs for a certisfied check to
>> clear in the U.s.bank.
>>    But i
>>    would want to know if i can trust you to send
>> back the balance to my
>>    shipper
>>    cos i like to make use of my own shipper who will
>> be coming for the
>>    pickup of the  MacGregor Venture 17 in your
>> location, can i trust you
>>    to transfering the balance to my shipper via
>> western union money
>>    transfer the money must have cleared in your bank
>> to enable him to
>>    arrange the shipping cost for the pick up in your
>> location.But can I
>>    trust you for my balance? cause the balance of
>> $3500 will be send to
>>    my shipper if this is okay by you,I will like you
>> to forward me your
>>    full name in which the cheque will be made out to
>> and also your full
>>    contact address to where the cheque will be sent
>> to. so that i can
>>    forward it to my client to issue you the cheque
>> immediately. your
>>    prompt responce will be of high intensity.
>>
>>    best regards.
>>
>>    james steve
>>
>>    +++++
>>
>>    Good Day
>>    i am interested in buying your(1970. New main,
>> genoa boat  $2,500 )I
>>    will like to know if you would accept a certified
>> cashier check for
>>    the payment,so i will want to  get back to me
>> with the (A) the reason
>>    why you want to sell,(B) the last price, i  want
>> you to get back to me
>>    with your full name and address including your
>> phone number is also
>>    needed in which payment will be sent to .i have a
>> shipping company who
>>    takes cares of my shippment .So don't bother
>> about the shippment.I
>>    will also like to know if is still in good
>> condition and shape.urgent
>>    response is needed for procedure of payment
>>    regard
>>
>>    walker
>>
>>    +++++++
>>
>>    Hello,
>>       My name is kim doyle,I was browsing across
>> your advert that you are
>>    about selling your larger boat  just want to know
>> if it he still
>>    avaliable forsale becos i am really interested in
>> buying it,so i will
>>    want you send me the pics and i will also like u
>> to tell me your final
>>    asking price and its present condition bcos am
>> really interested in
>>     buying it.....
>>     Await your response in moving this transaction
>>     forward.
>>    Regards
>>
>>     kim doyle
>>
>>    +++++++
>>
>>    Hello,
>>
>>      can i know more about this item,and i would
>> like you to let me know
>>    the condition,because a client is very interested
>> in buying and she as
>>    authorise me to handel this sales so as for the
>> payment would you
>>    accept check or a bank transfer directly to your
>> account let me know
>>    and forward your full address so that payment can
>> be made.
>>
>> -- 
>>
>>    _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/
>>
>>    M a c M i l l a n  G r a p h i c s
>>
>>    1 . 8 0 0 . 7 7 1 . 3 1 7 1
>>
>>    2002 Ford Circle, Milford, OH  45150
>>
>>    mailto:gjm at macgra.com
>>
>>    http://www.macgra.com
>>
>>    _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/
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