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RE: ebay scam? Maybe..maybe not

Started by Gone-Camping, Sep 06, 2003, 06:41 PM

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brainpause

Sep 28, 2003, 07:05 PM
 Could this be a scam?
 
 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3625767281&category=2020
 
 It looks suspect to me. No pictures. $1700 canvas (don t they run $1000 or less?). $300 tires (I think he overpaid). And the seller has a ZERO rating.
 
 Would I buy the camper for a hundred bucks? NOT ON YOUR LIFE. Not even if I had a hundred bucks to throw away.
 
 Larry

Gone-Camping

#1
Sep 06, 2003, 06:41 PM
 brainpauseI didn t spend $300 on tires for my SUV, and that takes four of them!!! I don t know where this guy get s his " Values"  from, be he s badly mis-informed or is trying to mis-inform those that consider his unit.

Ab Diver

#2
Sep 06, 2003, 06:43 PM
 brainpauseThere are several ways to insure that the " Kiss Of Death"  touches your auction on Ebay. A *missing* picture, or one of poor quality, is one way. Having erroneous or misleading information in the description is another. Demanding an unreasonable amount for a first bid, sight unseen, takes the cake. Either this guy is a moron, or he expects *you* to be one. [;)]

jpreiser

#3
Sep 06, 2003, 07:30 PM
 brainpauseSounds like a scam to me... But I am sure some fool will bid and get taken for his money.............[:(]

Lablover

#4
Sep 06, 2003, 08:52 PM
 brainpauseNo model name or info to compare. I wouldnt touch it with even a 20 ft pole. We sold our 1984 Coleman five years ago for $1000. Looks like hes fishing for a moron.
 Sandy and the gang

aw738

#5
Sep 06, 2003, 10:00 PM
 brainpauseAll I can say about this is stay as far away from this as you can.

Miller Tyme

#6
Sep 07, 2003, 04:08 AM
 brainpause" Where s the beef?" [:D]

Flacamper

#7
Sep 07, 2003, 06:00 AM
 brainpauseI emailed them for some information.  I ll let you know what they say.

Danusmom

#8
Sep 07, 2003, 11:23 AM
 brainpauseFrom the title of this thread I thought you were talking about an email being sent out requesting eBay users to " update/verify"  their information.  I deleted such an email just yesterday.  If it s legit, I ll " update/verify"  my information when I log on with my password rather than respond to an email.
 
 Peace be with you all.

tlhdoc

#9
Sep 07, 2003, 09:21 PM
 Danusmom
 
QuoteORIGINAL:  Danusmom
 
 From the title of this thread I thought you were talking about an email being sent out requesting eBay users to " update/verify"  their information.  I deleted such an email just yesterday.  If it s legit, I ll " update/verify"  my information when I log on with my password rather than respond to an email.
 
 Peace be with you all.
 

 I got that kind of an email that was supposed to be from Pay-Pal about a month ago.  They wanted your user name, pass word and credit card info.  I sent the email to Pay-Pal but never heard anything from them.
 
 As for the PU, they are crazy!

Flacamper

#10
Sep 08, 2003, 07:21 AM
 brainpauseThe guy replied to my email.  I asked if his figures we correct for the tires and awning.  All he said was both were replaced two years ago and it has only been camped in twice since.  He did send a picture, but I could not open it.  Anyway, I think I ll pass on this one.

jpreiser

#11
Sep 08, 2003, 07:46 AM
 brainpausewow if his figures were correct then he got taken also.....

angelsmom10

#12
Sep 08, 2003, 09:37 AM
 brainpauseI emailed him this..
 
QuoteWhat model of Coleman?  Also, please supply any and all pics that you can.  It is very hard to buy something over the internet let alone without any pictures.  You really should put outside and inside pics with your ad.
 
 Also, who replaced your canvas?
 
 I think you got taken most replacement canvases I have looked at has been under $1,000.
 
 Also, what kind of tires does it take?
 
 I have found standard camper tires for pprox $15.00 each.  
 
 I have been looking into campers and possibly getting a fixer upper and have priced replacement items.
 

 Not sure if I ll get a response, but I thought it would be worth a try.
 
 

GeneF

#13
Sep 08, 2003, 06:47 PM
 brainpauseThought about emailing him to see if he was selling the brooklyn bridge as well.[:D]

angelsmom10

#14
Sep 09, 2003, 09:29 AM
 angelsmom10Here s the response I got from him.....
 
   
QuoteATTACHED ARE PICTURES OF THE CAMPER. IT IS A 1985 MODEL.
   
   ANY QUESTIONS CALL 770-720-2485 OR 770-527-5560.
 
   THANK YOU.          
 
 I HAVE ALL MY INVOICES AND I CAN PROVE TO YOU HOW MUCH I PAID FOR EACH
 ITEM.  THE CANVAS CAME FOR PECO CAMPERS, THE TIRES CAME FOR AMERICA S TIRE.
 
   THE CAMPER HAS A QUEEN SIZE BED ON ONE SIDE AND A FULL SIZE BED ON THE
 OTHER.  
 
   EVIDENTLY YOU HAVEN T PRICED THE CORRECT ITEMS, NO ONE ASK FOR YOUR
 COMMENTS, I M JUST TRYING TO SELL A CAMPER.  IF YOU RE INTERESTED, YOU RE INTERESTED
 IT NOT KEEP YOUR COMMENTS TO YOURSELF
 

 I was able to open the file, but I don t know how to post here or set up a link.  It is a jpg file so anyone interested in viewing, please email me at my work email address
 
 wilsona@fuse.net
 
 I ll forward to you ASAP.
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