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kenner
Junior
Username: kenner

Post Number: 18
Registered: 4-2010
Posted on Monday, August 15, 2011 - 4:28 pm:   Edit Post

http://cgi.ebay.com/1981-alembic-series-one-bass-guitar-/180711008766?pt=Guitar&hash=item2a133729fe
mg1125
Intermediate Member
Username: mg1125

Post Number: 159
Registered: 5-2010
Posted on Monday, August 15, 2011 - 5:13 pm:   Edit Post

No way that is 100% scamville,always notice why there is a link with a personal email so deal can be done outside of Ebay and they would say that working for the redcross in Africa and know a Parcel post service,I have been following closely those Ads for some time already and pretty much know all the tricks! Be careful guys!
enzo
Advanced Member
Username: enzo

Post Number: 301
Registered: 4-2009
Posted on Monday, August 15, 2011 - 5:32 pm:   Edit Post

Yep, the technique is always the same, a nice big email address right in the center of the page and the "contact me first before bidding" next to the email.
I never get tired of reporting these!
mg1125
Intermediate Member
Username: mg1125

Post Number: 160
Registered: 5-2010
Posted on Monday, August 15, 2011 - 5:41 pm:   Edit Post

I also did like 20 times,wonder why Ebay reaction is not as quick as needed to avoid people been scammed! "seller" contact me with this reply:
Hello,

The buy it now price for the Bass including shipping is $1,500. Transaction will be handled by ebay, so we can both be protected and able to exchange feedback after transaction is successfully closed!
I will offer a 30 days inspection period for the Bass, so if by any reason you are not satisfied with it, you can return it against a full refund!
If you do want the deal, just please email me your full name and full shipping address and I will start the transaction under ebay. You will be after contacted by them with further instructions on how to safely complete this sale.
Thank you
mg1125
Intermediate Member
Username: mg1125

Post Number: 161
Registered: 5-2010
Posted on Monday, August 15, 2011 - 5:44 pm:   Edit Post

Other trick used is the duration of the listing always,always is short!
pasewark
Intermediate Member
Username: pasewark

Post Number: 112
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Monday, August 15, 2011 - 5:46 pm:   Edit Post

This is the 3rd time I've seen this bass over the last few months. If this is a scam (I would put money that it is), how did the seller get a 696 transactions with a 99.6 feedback rate? I've never seen that before.
mg1125
Intermediate Member
Username: mg1125

Post Number: 162
Registered: 5-2010
Posted on Monday, August 15, 2011 - 5:52 pm:   Edit Post

some people often have the chance to hijack personal information of the place of work,and use them to do this type of transaction to gain credibility of the fake item that is intended to be for sale,simple as that!
mg1125
Intermediate Member
Username: mg1125

Post Number: 163
Registered: 5-2010
Posted on Monday, August 15, 2011 - 5:59 pm:   Edit Post

Listing has been removed by Ebay!
enzo
Advanced Member
Username: enzo

Post Number: 302
Registered: 4-2009
Posted on Monday, August 15, 2011 - 7:05 pm:   Edit Post

Not bad!

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