eBay Auction

I'm after an undamaged 675 tank and have been watching eBay like a hawk for the past 3 weeks. This popped up yesterday, which looks perfect:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA:IT&ih=008

However, would any one here be wary of it? There are still no pictures and it ends on friday morning. The guy has good feedback, but I'm a little reluctant to bid on something I can't even see a pic of. Problem is, undamaged 675 tanks in graphite are like hen's teeth, so if it is what he says it is, I don't want to miss out! I have emailed the seller, but as yet have had no reply

Opinions please

[Stingo]

I would guess that it comes down to how much you can afford to lose if it is a duffer/scam/whatever...

...balanced with the possibility that it might be A ok - it's a bit surprising that the seller hasn't put a piccy up - is it worth suggesting a visit or something before you pay? Even if you did win it, you could say that you are reluctant to pay until you've seen it (suggest this before hand) - you risk negative feedback but so what? All you are doing is following the maxim - caveat emptor - buyer beware.

create another ebay account bid and win.

request pics b4 payment

If u dont like it on seeing it you will get a neg.

shut acccount. Nothing lost.

(is this illegal on ebay?)

Originally Posted by blueto

create another ebay account bid and win.

request pics b4 payment

If u dont like it on seeing it you will get a neg.

shut acccount. Nothing lost.

(is this illegal on ebay?)

If it's not as described it wouldn't be anyway, if its not mint it's not what was bid on.

[Balky001]

well the item is as new so he can't sell it if it is not 100% without creating problems for himself. He has quite a few items, ll the 675 parts are without photos so I wonder if he has them in right now - the GSXR parts are all photographed. I'd make sure he is holding the tank or has he just been promised it in which case he can take some photos

You got someone in the UK that will send it on to you as he says postage to UK only?

Originally Posted by blueto

create another ebay account bid and win.

request pics b4 payment

If u dont like it on seeing it you will get a neg.

shut acccount. Nothing lost.

(is this illegal on ebay?)

Not my style - I believe in honesty. Too many crooks on ebay without me adding to the mix!

I think I'll go for it. I have had a very kind offer from a .orger to pick it up for me!

Originally Posted by Balky001

well the item is as new so he can't sell it if it is not 100% without creating problems for himself. He has quite a few items, ll the 675 parts are without photos so I wonder if he has them in right now - the GSXR parts are all photographed. I'd make sure he is holding the tank or has he just been promised it in which case he can take some photos

You got someone in the UK that will send it on to you as he says postage to UK only?

I'm coming back to the UK at the end of the month so I'll collect it and send it to myself!

[mister c]

Silly question, but have you emailed him to ask why there aren't any pics up? Seeing as he says "As in Picture" and there isn't one there.

Originally Posted by mister c

Silly question, but have you emailed him to ask why there aren't any pics up? Seeing as he says "As in Picture" and there isn't one there.

Yep - in the original post!....

Originally Posted by lukemillar

.......! I have emailed the seller, but as yet have had no reply

[mister c]

That will teach me to have a short span of .................................................. .................................oh look a dog lol.
Sorry mate