Ebay Procharger kit
07-31-2008, 03:46 PM
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Ebay Procharger kit I was recently bidding on a 98-02 LS1 Procharger kit on Ebay. I didn't win, but I received a second chance offer. I had never heard of it before so I did some research and it is legit. Anyway, what is the best way to detect a scammer? The seller profile says the seller is in Rochester, NY, he gave me a Rochester, NY address and phone number. He said the winning bidder had a medical emergency and he called the second highest bidder but that person didn't respond. He isn't taking PayPal, only money order or cashier's check. I'm just wondering the best way to tell if it's legit without losing my money. Anybody have any thoughts or ideas? Questions I should ask him? Another thing is he is using a "friend's" account that has been a member since Oct '06 but only has a trader rating of 3 and all 3 of those transactions were within the last month for small cell phone accessories. Thanks for any help.
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I know about that.I have bin on ebay lots of times and have got burned on big tranactions. It does sound right to me. I wouldn't do it with cashier check or money order. I would only go thur paypal.
07-31-2008, 04:17 PM
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I would not do it. His feedback is way to low plus you will not be protected under paypal. I have been on ebay as a buyer and seller for over 6 years and have 100% Perfect feedback of almost 1,000
Tell him you will take it if he will take paypal and also if he is verified.
Tell him you will take it if he will take paypal and also if he is verified.
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I would not do it. His feedback is way to low plus you will not be protected under paypal. I have been on ebay as a buyer and seller for over 6 years and have 100% Perfect feedback of almost 1,000
Tell him you will take it if he will take paypal and also if he is verified.
Tell him you will take it if he will take paypal and also if he is verified.
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He just sent me an e-mail. Does this hold any truth?:
"If it would help, I can make up an additional Bill of Sale with my license on it, a signature and all other details needed to secure the transaction. You can send payment to the address on my license and made out to me. That is what was suggested by a law enforcement officer I know. There is no way to scam anyone like that. Thanks again.
"If it would help, I can make up an additional Bill of Sale with my license on it, a signature and all other details needed to secure the transaction. You can send payment to the address on my license and made out to me. That is what was suggested by a law enforcement officer I know. There is no way to scam anyone like that. Thanks again.
07-31-2008, 04:48 PM
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Sounds fishy to me too. I have >450 positive transactions on eBay and I wouldn't feel comfortable doing this deal. The only negative transaction that I ever had on there was via a 2nd chance offer.
I don't like the recent change that eBay has done where they block the other bidders info. Before you could email them to ask if they've also been offered a 2nd chance offer, or even email the high bidder to see if he actually paid for the item.
I don't like the recent change that eBay has done where they block the other bidders info. Before you could email them to ask if they've also been offered a 2nd chance offer, or even email the high bidder to see if he actually paid for the item.
07-31-2008, 04:49 PM
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He just sent me an e-mail. Does this hold any truth?:
"If it would help, I can make up an additional Bill of Sale with my license on it, a signature and all other details needed to secure the transaction. You can send payment to the address on my license and made out to me. That is what was suggested by a law enforcement officer I know. There is no way to scam anyone like that. Thanks again.
"If it would help, I can make up an additional Bill of Sale with my license on it, a signature and all other details needed to secure the transaction. You can send payment to the address on my license and made out to me. That is what was suggested by a law enforcement officer I know. There is no way to scam anyone like that. Thanks again.
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Would you do that with over $2k worth of products if you were in the sellers' shoes?
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No way dude, he's using a "friend's" account with only three feedback as a buyer.
No shipping insurance? The unit is probably broken. No shipping insurance because UPS would inspect it and determine that it was shipped broken. Bam, you wind up with a broken procharger (if he even sends it), and no possible way to get a refund. Good luck with that.
However, if you'd like to spend 2k on upgrades for your ride, I can sell you a case of PREMIUM SYNTHETIC blinker fluid...and I take paypal!
No shipping insurance? The unit is probably broken. No shipping insurance because UPS would inspect it and determine that it was shipped broken. Bam, you wind up with a broken procharger (if he even sends it), and no possible way to get a refund. Good luck with that.
However, if you'd like to spend 2k on upgrades for your ride, I can sell you a case of PREMIUM SYNTHETIC blinker fluid...and I take paypal!
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No way dude, he's using a "friend's" account with only three feedback as a buyer.
No shipping insurance? The unit is probably broken. No shipping insurance because UPS would inspect it and determine that it was shipped broken. Bam, you wind up with a broken procharger (if he even sends it), and no possible way to get a refund. Good luck with that.
However, if you'd like to spend 2k on upgrades for your ride, I can sell you a case of PREMIUM SYNTHETIC blinker fluid...and I take paypal!
No shipping insurance? The unit is probably broken. No shipping insurance because UPS would inspect it and determine that it was shipped broken. Bam, you wind up with a broken procharger (if he even sends it), and no possible way to get a refund. Good luck with that.
However, if you'd like to spend 2k on upgrades for your ride, I can sell you a case of PREMIUM SYNTHETIC blinker fluid...and I take paypal!
I do need some blinker fluid..........
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I've been in similar situations buying guitar stuff online. I think you should just be straight with the guy and tell him, "hey, the internet is a dangerous place to do business. No offense, but I need to be sure this isn't a scam". If he flips out and takes offense, you probably would've gotten burned anyway. After all, if he's called so many other people to get rid of this thing, HE should be more than willing to jump through a few hoops.
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How about asking a member of ls1tech (New York area) to go and check it out for you for a small fee. I bet if he was a scammer he would think twice. It does sound fishy though.