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m j b · 5 June 2019, 10:23 PM

I've got the Daytona on eBay because they have a $20 maximum final value fee promotion going on, so I figured, hey, why not?

So, this guy emails me (through eBay) and asks if "the product is still available." That's my first clue.

I said yes, he then asks for my lowest price. I looked up the account, and it seems that everything he's bought in the past, although it has excellent feedback, are cheap items and much of the feedback, although from different users, is the exact same text. Could that be a clue?

I knock off $100 and he says OK and then sends me this:

New message from: gaominglin1686 (117Turquoise Star)
Alright send me your PayPal email and item number to my email [email protected]

Which sets off another set of warning bells, because why does he not want to go through eBay to complete the transaction, and he should already know the item number since he is presumably, you know, messaging me about it.

Weird. I can't help but assume that he's trying to defraud me.

jmsjabb · 5 June 2019, 10:48 PM

Just return a mail saying outside ebay, bank transfer only

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jmsjabb · 5 June 2019, 10:49 PM

Plus, there is no way I would let PayPal take that amount. Buyers like that will do charge back.

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m j b · 5 June 2019, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jmsjabb

Plus, there is no way I would let PayPal take that amount. Buyers like that will do charge back.

That was my other concern. I've had a few PP issues in the past as an eBay seller, and it's annoying. Fortunately, neither were frauds, just PITA buyers.

superdog · 5 June 2019, 10:56 PM

go with your gut.

don't do it.

Andad · 5 June 2019, 11:05 PM

Not sure what to say except HUGE PASS.

Blansky · 6 June 2019, 12:26 AM

I'm not even sure if through ebays messaging system you can send email addresses. I think they block them so people can't get out of paying the ebay fees.

rolexryan329 · 7 June 2019, 05:07 AM

eBay makes it abundantly clear to NOT conduct a sale for an item listed on eBay outside of their website. Doing this will leave you liable for any scams that this person will try to throw at you. Personally, I wouldn't sell something of such value on eBay knowing the potential to get burned (item received not as described, buyer keeps "counterfeit" watch, you must refund) but at the very least, let this guy go as he is showing signs of being a scammer

TheVTCGuy · 7 June 2019, 06:05 AM

When do i get my watch Michael?

77T · 7 June 2019, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m j b

I've got the Daytona on eBay because they have a $20 maximum final value fee promotion going on, so I figured, hey, why not?

Guess you found out why not...

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Blansky · 7 June 2019, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

When do i get my watch Michael?

He dropped it off to you at the hospital and you were so out of it you gave it to one of the nurses. And he said a big thank you.

Bluside · 7 June 2019, 07:33 AM

Scam written all over it.

Chiboy · 7 June 2019, 07:37 AM

"Is this item still for sale?" lol

That's the first generic line of every Craigslist scam email I've ever gotten. Why would someone even put that in a message on eBay? If it's listed, it's still for sale! Guaranteed scam.

TheVTCGuy · 7 June 2019, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Blansky

He dropped it off to you at the hospital and you were so out of it you gave it to one of the nurses. And he said a big thank you.

No wonder that one male nurse keeps calling...

5 June 2019, 10:23 PM	#1
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,221	eBay scam? I've got the Daytona on eBay because they have a $20 maximum final value fee promotion going on, so I figured, hey, why not? So, this guy emails me (through eBay) and asks if "the product is still available." That's my first clue. I said yes, he then asks for my lowest price. I looked up the account, and it seems that everything he's bought in the past, although it has excellent feedback, are cheap items and much of the feedback, although from different users, is the exact same text. Could that be a clue? I knock off $100 and he says OK and then sends me this: New message from: gaominglin1686 (117Turquoise Star) Alright send me your PayPal email and item number to my email [email protected] Which sets off another set of warning bells, because why does he not want to go through eBay to complete the transaction, and he should already know the item number since he is presumably, you know, messaging me about it. Weird. I can't help but assume that he's trying to defraud me. __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

5 June 2019, 10:56 PM	#5
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	go with your gut. don't do it. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

5 June 2019, 11:05 PM	#6
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	Not sure what to say except HUGE PASS. __________________ E

7 June 2019, 07:37 AM	#13
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,572	"Is this item still for sale?" lol That's the first generic line of every Craigslist scam email I've ever gotten. Why would someone even put that in a message on eBay? If it's listed, it's still for sale! Guaranteed scam. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

5 June 2019, 10:48 PM	#2
jmsjabb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: North Cotswolds Posts: 115	Just return a mail saying outside ebay, bank transfer only Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 June 2019, 10:49 PM	#3
jmsjabb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: North Cotswolds Posts: 115	Plus, there is no way I would let PayPal take that amount. Buyers like that will do charge back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 June 2019, 12:26 AM	#7
Blansky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: swmnpoolsmovie* Posts: 9,809	I'm not even sure if through ebays messaging system you can send email addresses. I think they block them so people can't get out of paying the ebay fees.

7 June 2019, 05:07 AM	#8
rolexryan329 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NYC Watch: 116610LN Posts: 195	eBay makes it abundantly clear to NOT conduct a sale for an item listed on eBay outside of their website. Doing this will leave you liable for any scams that this person will try to throw at you. Personally, I wouldn't sell something of such value on eBay knowing the potential to get burned (item received not as described, buyer keeps "counterfeit" watch, you must refund) but at the very least, let this guy go as he is showing signs of being a scammer

7 June 2019, 06:05 AM	#9
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	When do i get my watch Michael?

7 June 2019, 07:33 AM	#12
Bluside 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,081	Scam written all over it.

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