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Old 14 May 2009, 01:18 AM   #1
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Major Scam Alert

OK guys heres the lowdown-

Seller: grabandgobble (7) New eBay Member (less than 30 days)

grabandgobble

He has a shipload of Rolex watches listed Photos all stolen from clockmaker.com.au

1st example -

ROLEX 18K PINK GOLD AND S/S DATEJUST REFERENCE # 116201
ROLEX 18K PINK GOLD AND S/S DATEJUST REFERENCE # 116201

Rolex 18K Pink Gold and S/S Datejust Ref. 116201

Rolex 18K Pink Gold and S/S Datejust Ref. 116201.

Serial number D893133.

Case diameter 37mm.

Oyster bracelet with new style hidden clasp.

Automatic chronometer.

Engraved chapter ring.

Overall condition: Extra fine, 9.9 / 10




All stolen from Clockmaker.com.au


Am now going to pick a random second listing -

ROLEX DAYTONA COSMOGRAPH 18K GOLD AND SS REF #116523

Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 116523 18k Gold and Stainless steel.

Serial number Z783832 engraved on the inner bezel.

Black dial.

Case diameter 38.5mm.

Two tone solid 18k yellow gold and stainless steel case and new style Oyster bracelet.

Solid end link.

Includes full set, box and papers.

Never worn.

Still in plastic wrap.

Overall condition: Good as brand new, 10/10.



From clockmaker.com.au
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Old 14 May 2009, 01:32 AM   #3
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Here are the last two I'm attempting to source now

ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATEJUST LADIES WATCH




ROLEX GMT-MASTER II CERAMIC V SERIES WATCH BRANDNEW!!!

Total listing stolen from ROLEX GMT-MASTER II WATCH CERAMIC V SERIES BRAND NEW
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Old 14 May 2009, 01:32 AM   #4
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Err buddy Dave S...wow that's a load of great catch...!

Such a blatant scam attempt...from a blatant scammer....
He ought to be banned by eBay...immediately!
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Old 14 May 2009, 01:35 AM   #5
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Great catch Dave..... major scam going on here.

Probably selling 150k worth of watches.

eBay need to pull the plug quick! Some bids already.

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Old 14 May 2009, 01:38 AM   #6
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Time to fill the can me thinks
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Old 14 May 2009, 01:50 AM   #7
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*phew*we await Lady Casper's judgment
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Old 14 May 2009, 02:14 AM   #8
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Whats that strange sound, the can has spoken!

All gone

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Old 14 May 2009, 02:15 AM   #9
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OMG, they have removed the lot as in the fake handbags, jewelry, everything :-)

That has to be the biggest FUNGUS removal I've seen

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Old 14 May 2009, 02:24 AM   #10
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OMG, they have removed the lot as in the fake handbags, jewelry, everything :-)

That has to be the biggest FUNGUS removal I've seen

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The best result!

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Old 14 May 2009, 03:20 AM   #11
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OUTSTANDING DAVE!!!!

You are now allowed a nap for 30 minutes....

....and then back to WORK!
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Old 14 May 2009, 05:22 AM   #12
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Great work Dave
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Old 14 May 2009, 06:16 AM   #13
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another z serial number. just for some reason, i have notice these
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ serial # coming for the same type of listing.

1) hard sale
2) new seller
3) few pictures
4) no description
5) no proof
6) mostly Z

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Old 14 May 2009, 09:22 AM   #14
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another z serial number. just for some reason, i have notice these
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ serial # coming for the same type of listing.

1) hard sale
2) new seller
3) few pictures
4) no description
5) no proof
6) mostly Z

I have a bad feeling all these Z serials are some hidden message that I should be getting more sleep, .................zzzzzzzzzZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzz.....
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Old 14 May 2009, 09:26 AM   #15
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Good work! You're doing an important service.

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Old 14 May 2009, 11:01 AM   #16
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That's huge. Great smash.
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Old 14 May 2009, 11:04 AM   #17
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Very Nice. Blasted!!!!
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