Does anyone else think this looks fishy?

[roscoe]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4534916388&fromMakeTrack=true

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Does anyone else think this looks fishy?

Could be nut then again it could be a diamond in the rough.<br /><br />Bob

 

[Homerr]

Re: Does anyone else think this looks fishy?

Strange indeed.<br /><br />Looks to me like there's some 'Ebay fee avoidance' going on there. <br /><br />Don't blame him a bit. If he was to sell at $4k, EBay would get a chunk of it.<br /><br />H.

 

[cmyers_uk]

Re: Does anyone else think this looks fishy?

I wouldnt part with any money at all until Id seen it and could verify who it is. But there are strange reasons people sell things so you never know. What are the possible things that could go wrong if you only paid on receipt. The main one is whether its stolen not.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />Chris

 

[one more cast]

Re: Does anyone else think this looks fishy?

Ask the seller if you can come and see it. If you get the run around then forget about it. Sounds fishy to me. As I said before, I once clicked the pre approved bidder link and got an email from a person other then the ebay seller. I did the (ask the seller a question thing)on the right side of the page and ask about the motorcycle auction and was told "I don't have a motorcycle listed"

 

[Laddies]

Re: Does anyone else think this looks fishy?

The pictures look like a dealership try to get someone in the door

 

[KaGee]

Re: Does anyone else think this looks fishy?

Originally posted by laddiesservice:<br /> The pictures look like a dealership try to get someone in the door

Agreed. Only under certain circumstances would I buy a high ticket item from a person with "0" feedback.<br /><br />I'd email Ebay about it Roscoe.

 

[sangerwaker]

Re: Does anyone else think this looks fishy?

Could be fishy, But I think it is an ebay newbie and was avoiding fees by bot putting a reserve. If you are interested, roscoe, contact him and ask to set up an appointment to see the boat. As OMC said, if he gives you any guff, forget it.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Does anyone else think this looks fishy?

Too fishy for me.<br />Too big and fancy for me, too.<br />I was thinking hacked account myself, till I saw the "0" feedback.<br />But the $4000 ????<br />He could sell that to any dealer or at any bar for $4000.<br />$10,000 would be a deal on that boat.<br /><br />ebayers must be getting smarter, as he still has no bids.<br />Or he is scamming a dozen of them by email.

 

[Bassy]

Re: Does anyone else think this looks fishy?

Wow that's a beauty! I'd look real good on that pretty floating piece of heaven. Oh... honey? You got $100?

 

[Barlow]

Re: Does anyone else think this looks fishy?

looks fishy indeed..<br /><br />those 17' DC Smoker Crafts are cramped boats anyways roscoe.. no room for anything in 'em!<br /><br />I have a buddy that bought one on a whim and he regrets it.. once you get two people in it with tackle/rods/net/cooler and such you can't turn around w/o steppin' on something.<br /><br />$4k would be a deal tho!.. a good trade-in purchase

 

[Boomyal]

Re: Does anyone else think this looks fishy?

Here is what would happen if you responded to become a 'pre-approved' bidder. You would not hear back from him till the auction was over. Then he would request that you send him the funds via Western union.<br /><br />Keep an eye on this one, it will also go 'Poof'

 

[NathanY]

Re: Does anyone else think this looks fishy?

this is the email he sent me:<br /><br />Dear Sir,<br /> <br />Thank you for your interest. First of all you should know that the boat and the trailer is in excellent condition, mechanically and esthetically intact, no damages, no hidden defects.<br /> Although my ebay account was initiated in United States, I'm located in UK for the moment and I'm willing to ship the boat from here through Lufthansa Air Cargo and cover the shipping and insurance fees to your location. The total price is $4,000 (shipping included). The price is low because I need some money to rearrange a store here in UK, and I thought selling this boat on Ebay would be a good idea. <br />I would like our deal to be supervised by eBay Square Trade. I prefer to receive the payment by wire transfer and this way I can arrange the shipping the same day that I validate the transfer. In case we have a deal I will notify eBay transactions department so they can inform you about my reliability and how we can proceed with this transaction in a 100% safe way.<br /> If you are further interested in purchasing the boat (it has a clear title) please let me know your full name and address as soon as possible, to start an eBay secure transaction, in which you will be 100% protected. <br /> <br />I'm waiting your reply in order to go on with this deal,<br /> <br />Thanks, <br /> Stanley Buchan

 

[NathanY]

Re: Does anyone else think this looks fishy?

Double post.

 

[cmyers_uk]

Re: Does anyone else think this looks fishy?

Emailed the guy, told him Im in the UK and want to come and see the boat. I know its a con but hey lets see what he says.

 

[Barlow]

Re: Does anyone else think this looks fishy?

this should be good CM ...

 

[cmyers_uk]

Re: Does anyone else think this looks fishy?

The listing has been withdrawn by ebay now.

 

[cmyers_uk]

Re: Does anyone else think this looks fishy?

Out of interest could somebody explain to me why Western Union is singled out as a bad way to wire money is there something different about how they do things.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />Chris

 

[roscoe]

Re: Does anyone else think this looks fishy?

Because Western Union can only track the money while they have it. After someone picks it up, or transfers it to another location, it has disappeared.<br /><br />Weird, after WESTERN Union fees, he would have only netted a little over $3000. Maybe he was working on volume sales.<br /><br />Was it one of you that notified ebay?

 

[sangerwaker]

Re: Does anyone else think this looks fishy?

Nope. Not me.