you think gfy is full of scammers? Try Ebay

It isn't just you. It's become pretty bad.

3 seperate sellers, all listed in my area... I offered the buy it now price and said I would come pick it up today or whenever they wanted..... all three full of shit

friend recently got jacked selling a multi thousand dollar video camera of some sorts.

sold it to a guy in eastern europe somewhere, said he had put the money into an escrow account. my friend being the dumbass that he is, just went along with it all. thats a pretty good scam to pull on new people apparently.

I went to buy a BowFlex for my woman on Ebay....

I won the bid, plus the person had an excellent track record on Ebay.

Then I get an anonymous email telling me not to buy from him. I just figured it was someone wanting me to buy their's instead.

I checked just incase. Turns out the seller of the BowFlex I won the bid on was using a jacked Ebay account. I was 3 minutes away from sending him the money. Thanks to the anonymous tip, I didn't lose any money... In that deal anyway.

Read from bottom up.... this pretty much says it all.


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Ok,

best of luck with the auction.

me-----Original Message-----
From: John



hi,



The bottom line is I will not ship, deliver, or allow pick-up until I have received payment. That payment can be in the form of a money order or cashier?s check sent by mail or payment via PayPal. Either way, I must have payment before we meet. If these terms are acceptable, please let me know. Otherwise, thank you for your time.



John







-----Original Message-----
From: PureMeds



John,



Im a bit confused. If you'd like receipts for insurance purposes Id be more than happy to send you a Purchase Order. I am buying the TV for my offices here in chicago. A cashiers check would act as a payment receipt, or as I said before I can pay you cash.



Anyway... what you mention below doesn't make much sense considering we can setlle the transaction in person.



me

-----Original Message-----
From: John

hi,



Actually, you do not need a PayPal account. I can simply send an invoice to a specified e-mail address, via PayPal, and you can pay via Credit Card/Debit Card, etc., through there website. However, should you need to pay via Money Order or Cashier?s Check, I must insist in having it prior to pick-up.



Allow me to explain. I am establishing an online business and although E-Bay is not directly involved, I feel most secure using the methods E-Bay has instituted. Also, I need all documentation regarding every transaction, including all ELECTRONIC payment receipts, for insurance purposes.



Believe me I understand your concern and wish I could offer additional assurances. The only thing I can offer is a promise to have on hand at time of pick-up, a cashier?s check for the full amount, should you be at all dissatisfied and request a refund. Furthermore, I will reimburse for any additional expenses incurred during pick-up, if necessary. I hope you understand and are willing to accept my offer.



Thank You,



John







-----Original Message-----
From: PureMeds
Subject: RE: 50" Sony Plasma



John,



unfortunately I dont have a paypal account. By cash I meant a money order or cashiers check or if you prefer I can pay you by corporate check. Yor final offer is acceptable to me.



The reason I first contacted you was that you are in chicago and I would be able to verify the merchandise and settle the transaction at the same time.



I'd be more than happy to meet your offer of 4k if we can settle the transaction at the point of purchase. I am open to having it dropped off at my office if that is more suitable for you.



Let me know.



me

-----Original Message-----
From
Subject: RE: 50" Sony Plasma

hey,



I told myself I would not accept anything less than $4200.00 for each TV, but I will bend. As I am not able to accept cash, my final offer is $4000.00, via PayPal (for security reasons). Upon your approval we shall discuss pick-up options.



Keep in mind, this is a Brand NEW 50?!



John






-----Original Message-----
From: PureMeds, Inc.



John,



I can offer $3750.00 and will pick up and pay cash today if the TV is New.



me



-----Original Message-----
From: John
Subject: 50" Sony Plasma

Hello,



Just to let you know, I have one remaining Sony 50? PlasmaPro. I am selling it at the final auction price of $4200, which includes shipping. Please let me know if you are interested.



Thank you,



John

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what a shithead

scammers, cheaters. spammers..........whatever!!!!!!!!!

Naw, PureMeds is the shithead for being able to buy a $4000 TV during the summer months!!

FUCK YOU MAN

Naw seriously, just jealous.

fraudsters...

Yeah, there's definitely some real bastards on there. Too bad, because E-Bay is such a great concept. It only takes a few of these assholes to fuck it up for everyone!

yeah and feedback it too easy to fake, i would buy something like that from a guy if it was a store front+warranty. some people will ship you a 4000.00 box of bricks or something. but ebay is very competitive and alot of online stores sale on it, i bought a indash dvd/mp3/w/screen that i couldn't find for under 1700.00 in local stereo shops, from a store that sales on ebay for 1100.00 so it does do good, just have to be smart about who you deal with. Also they didn't give a fuck how i paid them, i went to the store and paid cash and was charged no shipping or tax.

Doesn't ebay have a seller's guaranty program. The deals on there are too good not to try and get but you do have to be careful.

Thanks
Kevin

Thanks for the heads up!

I just paid $50k for a ghost in a jar, theres no ghost. SCAMMERS!!

Ebay has pretty much gone to total shit at this point. It's become much like this biz, everyone that got a fucking $199 refurbished emachine for christmas and free fucking netzero 56k internet account thinks they can get rich sitting on their ass because they don't want to work at burger king.

scammer

i just sent a guy $18 for a box of 5 or 6 3c905-tx's... but i haven't heard from him. argh, good feedback, too. bastard, at least i used paypal, and if he doesn't send it i can file a dispute and watch his account go bye-bye ;P ahahah. naw, won't do that just yet