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Jester666
25-10-07, 10:22 PM
What do you think?
>>>> Conconcon? (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ducati-1098-2007_W0QQitemZ220164199770QQihZ012QQcategoryZ10448 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) <<<<
arenalife
25-10-07, 10:29 PM
More than likely. Implausible auction, bad grammar, no actual pics, no feedback, new seller, doesn't accept cash, no proper description. I didn't know Parcel Force delivered bikes either!
squirrel_hunter
25-10-07, 10:41 PM
Well he has 3 of them for sale (all yellow) and one is at £4,600.
Very odd.
I would ask for a viewing if I were interested in buying one. But alas I'm not as a) I don't have the money and b) Ducati haven't made a good looking bike since the 916.
kwak zzr
26-10-07, 08:59 AM
More than likely. Implausible auction, bad grammar, no actual pics, no feedback, new seller, doesn't accept cash, no proper description. I didn't know Parcel Force delivered bikes either!
they dont, it exceeds the weight limit.
Now what did my mother tell me :?:
If it looks too good to be true...
But how's he going to get any money out of anyone without delivering the goods? Anyone really going to send payment without a method of recourse (e.g. other than credit card) and just wait for him to deliver?
Plus listing on ebay can be quite rigid at times maybe he just clicked on parcelforce as they don't actually list his courier company. Also do ebay list cash as an available method of payment?
But how's he going to get any money out of anyone without delivering the goods? Anyone really going to send payment without a method of recourse (e.g. other than credit card) and just wait for him to deliver?
Hard maybe for you to believe that people do this sort of thing, but they do.
if anyone wants me to view it for them im right by Leeds but does look dodgy listing
phil24_7
26-10-07, 12:52 PM
Go on, arrange a viewing for a laugh, dare ya!
Jester666
26-10-07, 01:02 PM
Go for it Smudge! Lets us know the outcome!
I've just asked where to meet him for a viewing!
Filipe M.
26-10-07, 01:04 PM
Now what did my mother tell me :?:
If it looks too good to be true...
Buy it a.s.a.p.? :lol:
let me know then cos i haven't got an ebay account so can't ask a question, doubt you'll get a reply though
Jester666
26-10-07, 01:11 PM
Waiting for the reply that is unlikely to appear!!! :-)
my mates been following an old jag (one of those ones D I Morse used) on there, its the same photos and member but the item location has been all over the british isles
my mates been following an old jag (one of those ones D I Morse used) on there, its the same photos and member but the item location has been all over the british isles
He should wait for it's tour to get it local, then bid like mad. He can then save a ton on delivery!:mrgreen:
No?
Hmmm, he's registered as a business seller, surely eBay's got some sort of controls for that?
tigersaw
26-10-07, 06:16 PM
Hmmm, he's registered as a business seller, surely eBay's got some sort of controls for that?
Ebay dont give a flying f***. I tried reporting stolen property to them on sale, the curt reply was in the form of ' if you are that sure then tell the police, not us '
arenalife
26-10-07, 09:15 PM
They don't need to get all the cash, just a '£250 deposit by paypal or money transfer' is a good days work for a scammer eh.
Arrr thats how it works...
Thank you...
For sale one crisp £15,000 note, no reserve... buyer must leave a £250 deposit...
Gazza77
27-10-07, 01:26 AM
Just asked if I can come and have a look as I live near Leeds. See if I get a reply ;)
i take it noone has had a reply, then i can vote now its a scam
gettin2dizzy
29-10-07, 10:24 AM
Could you not bid on this, then throw the law at him if it is a false listing? (without handing any cash over). Does the law not protect us from this?
yorkie_chris
29-10-07, 10:41 AM
Got to catch the guy first
i rekon that you'd have to give the cash first before a crime would be commited and then i doubt they'd get him as useless as the law is
Jester666
29-10-07, 11:27 AM
I got a reply that just said Leeds! I've asked for a better address! Just waiting now!
Jester666
29-10-07, 12:18 PM
Here's The Reply!! :smt046
Dear blah blah blah,
sorry for security reasons unfortunatly we cannot allow customers come view the bikes am really sorry about this. the bike is a brand new ducati 1098 with manufacturer warranty and 14 days return gaurantee from us let me know if you are still interested . thank you for your inquiry
- bravotechtrading
phil24_7
29-10-07, 01:48 PM
Guess what? I've search for Bravotech Trading and it doesn't exist!!!!
Warthog
29-10-07, 03:08 PM
Honestly, you should really be able to report people like this...
Tiger 55
29-10-07, 03:52 PM
Couldn't you interest the South Yorkshire Police I wonder?
Guess what? I've search for Bravotech Trading and it doesn't exist!!!!
I wonder, could it be a Nigerian company? :rabbit:
kwak zzr
29-10-07, 04:40 PM
makes my blood boil, theft that is.
Do you get free ring dings?
phil24_7
30-10-07, 02:38 AM
I wonder, could it be a Nigerian company? :rabbit:
Ha ha, I'd better revise my search!:D
if you give any money you deserve to be ripped off, i bet you can see the bike cos its still invisible until theyve painted it
Greed usually fuels people into buying this sort of thing. Unfortunately I have dealt with 2 people who have suffered as a result of these things online now in the past month. In total between them they have lost more than £6.5k!!
arenalife
31-10-07, 12:31 AM
Hmm it seems he now has 1 positive feedback! However, it's from an eBayer who had a -1 feedback rating haha
philipMac
31-10-07, 01:00 AM
I mean... this reeks of scam.
There is a way to report it, I just did in fact.
Go to Report this item (http://cgi1.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ReportThisItemRedirect&itemid=220164498214&seller=bravotechtrading&active=1)
then I selected fraudulent listing...
Just sayin like.
Jester666
02-11-07, 11:20 AM
This was put on the item just before it ended.
On 31-Oct-07 at 09:43:00 GMT, seller added the following information:
THIS BIKE IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR DELIEVRY AS I DO NOT STOCK THEM IN MY HOUSE FOR SECURITY REASONS. PICKUP CAN BE ARRNAGED WITHIN 7 DAYS AFTER PAYMENT HAVE BEEN RECIEVED BEFORE HAND. I DO NOT ACCEPT CASH IN HAND OR BANKERS DRAFT YOU EITHER HAVE TO PAY IT IN MY BANK ACCOUNT. FUTHER OPTIONS OF PAYMENT WILL BE AVAILABLE . DEPENDING ON WHAT IS EASIEST FOR THE WINNING BIDDER. THANKS FOR LOOKING AT MY PAGE HOPE TO DO MORE BUSINESS IN FUTURE.
Bit fishy if you ask me!!
chris8886
02-11-07, 11:45 AM
This was put on the item just before it ended.
On 31-Oct-07 at 09:43:00 GMT, seller added the following information:
THIS BIKE IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR DELIEVRY AS I DO NOT STOCK THEM IN MY HOUSE FOR SECURITY REASONS. PICKUP CAN BE ARRNAGED WITHIN 7 DAYS AFTER PAYMENT HAVE BEEN RECIEVED BEFORE HAND. I DO NOT ACCEPT CASH IN HAND OR BANKERS DRAFT YOU EITHER HAVE TO PAY IT IN MY BANK ACCOUNT. FUTHER OPTIONS OF PAYMENT WILL BE AVAILABLE . DEPENDING ON WHAT IS EASIEST FOR THE WINNING BIDDER. THANKS FOR LOOKING AT MY PAGE HOPE TO DO MORE BUSINESS IN FUTURE.
Bit fishy if you ask me!!
*correction* VERY FISHY!! with an extra helping of fish!!
phil24_7
02-11-07, 03:16 PM
Well I wonder who's gonna be ripped off then!
jamessunhill
02-11-07, 03:18 PM
The auction's ended now and the winning buyer also won his other auction (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220163481513)
Looks like a proper scam to me.
kwak zzr
02-11-07, 03:33 PM
123joedog like buying imaginary bikes:)
maybe 123joedog are the coppers / ebay / paypal trying to catch him / she / them / who ever.
kwak zzr
02-11-07, 05:17 PM
well 123joedog won the last bike but still has feedback 0 ? have i got that right?
well 123joedog won the last bike but still has feedback 0 ? have i got that right?
Who's a bad boy, Joedog.. (http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/123joedog/)
philipMac
03-11-07, 03:51 PM
I mean... this reeks of scam.
There is a way to report it, I just did in fact.
Go to Report this item (http://cgi1.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ReportThisItemRedirect&itemid=220164498214&seller=bravotechtrading&active=1)
then I selected fraudulent listing...
Just sayin like.
Guys... this is a total scam.
Just report this Joe guy, and the other guy. (Same people obviously.)
If they get a load of reports, they may look at it.
ebay used to be good but i wouldnt buy anything from them nowadays
Bought loads myself - just nothing with wheels..... New bike boots are top though...
jamessunhill
06-11-07, 11:41 AM
ebay used to be good but i wouldnt buy anything from them nowadays
I like Ebay, but I think you have to be careful and know what you're looking at as there are plenty of people on there who will try and rip you off. Having said that, the majority are genuine people with stuff to sell.
I've bought loads of stuff on there and made a bit of money for myself too.
I would never buy a vehicle on there without having been to look at it first though.
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