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Old 16 November 2012, 08:28 PM   #1
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Just a few alarm bells...........

This auction at first glance looks legitimate.........and it very well may be legitimate

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IWC-Pilots-W...item19d6a19e90

BUT:

The seller:
1. Starts an auction for an 'as new' watch worth $12,000 at $0.99.
2. has never sold anything on e-bay every before.
3. has not purchased anything in the last 6 months.
4. gives a 'cut and paste' description of the watch from IWC website.
5. says the watch is in his safe deposit box, and will be sent upon receipt of moneys......
6. has 2 other watches in separate auctions and says they too are 'in my safe deposit' but the background photographs are very different.
7. has stock IWC photos of the watch, and other photos showing it has not even been put on the wrist.

AND so a $12K+ every day of the week watch, questionable photos and opening bid of $0.99.....

Now there is quite a bit of smoke here......is there a fire??????
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Old 16 November 2012, 08:35 PM   #2
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Great catch , certainly a super high risk transaction, to fishy for me
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Old 16 November 2012, 08:39 PM   #3
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The seller has 3 watches for sale all ending in 15 hours....

The LV Tambour has stolen watermarked photographs from watchUwant . com

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-LO...item19d6a1d954

OK I'm sold......this is a high-jacked ebay account......
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Old 16 November 2012, 08:40 PM   #4
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Not my cup of tea, but I have seen worse.

Price is approaching reasonable figures.
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Old 16 November 2012, 08:43 PM   #5
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Old 16 November 2012, 08:44 PM   #6
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Stolen pictures. That´s a different story... Hands off.
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Old 16 November 2012, 08:46 PM   #7
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Not my cup of tea, but I have seen worse.

Price is approaching reasonable figures.
Huh
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Old 16 November 2012, 09:16 PM   #8
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Huh
I mean it started a t 0.99 but has reached over 7,000 by now.
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Old 16 November 2012, 09:18 PM   #9
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Well I put in a couple of bids at $7K but got out-bid in a matter of a minute or too......
Kind of makes me think perhaps there is some buddies of the seller bidding too.......
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Old 16 November 2012, 10:41 PM   #10
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Ebay encourages people to start auctions at $0.99 to encourage bidding. Makes no sense to me but that's what they do.
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Just a few alarm bells...........
I agree and ebay will shortly be having a close look at these listings.....
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Old 16 November 2012, 11:00 PM   #12
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Thanks Michael

I know ebay encourages auctions to start low, but $0.99....I think the listing cost is less if it is listed for a lower price. Also a seller will like more bids by starting low to make some think that the item is much sought after.....
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Old 16 November 2012, 11:51 PM   #13
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Oh boy, someone will be getting screwed...
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Item 110975098512 is no longer available.
Good job, boss.
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Old 17 November 2012, 05:48 AM   #15
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They did not like what they saw..........

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Old 17 November 2012, 08:52 AM   #16
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Thanks Michael, great work
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