Super Bargain or Dodgy Scam?

antonye · 12-Jan-2005, 12:22

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...92118 42&rd=1

Price seems far too low for a 999, plus there's the pre-approved buyers thing.

I'll happily delete this thread if it's genuine...

dickieducati · 12-Jan-2005, 12:37

looks a dodgy to me description very odd, talking about going round curves and slalom?

bargain if it is genuine but to be honest i doubt it.

Iconic944ss · 12-Jan-2005, 12:37

Weird....I'm with you....anything that looks TOO GOOD etc.

But - the guys profile looks good as well - hes not sold too much but has bought a little bit.

However, reflectors on forks and small no. plate make me suspect the bike is in the USA. But he does also show the frame stamp !!!

There again - I'd never buy anythign that expensive anyway without:

1) Making contact with the seller
2) Making damn sure I was happy with his credentials etc.

Frank

rockhopper · 12-Jan-2005, 12:57

I cant actually see the reflectors on the forks which is usually a give away but the back ground doesnt look english does it coupled with the poor use of english and the "accepted payment method only" scream "SCAM!!"

There are a couple of us on ebay who have set up second accounts to bid on auctions like thisand stop other poeple getting cought. I think the scammers have got wise to this and thats why they have started do the pre approved bidders only routine.

Probably a highjacked ID to get the good feedback.

phillc · 12-Jan-2005, 13:07

eBay's removed this item now anyway......

But, I wanted to find out if he was a dodgy scammer so I emailed him. Even though the listing was in Euros, the bike's location was supposedly London. I asked to come around for an inspection, but he said no he was too busy. I asked to pay with cash on collection, but he said no he wanted to use "Square Trade".

There's your answer I think.......

Iconic944ss · 12-Jan-2005, 13:08

yes....hi-jacked ID sounds right as most of the transactions were dated 2003.

Good spot.

WOW - removed already - Ebay seem to be tidying up their act from the last time I pointed out a scam.

Good work guys.

[Edited on 12-1-2005 by Iconic944ss]

antonye · 12-Jan-2005, 13:24

Hmmm ... I got a similar email from a guy selling the 600ss on ebay about being "too busy" to let me go and see the bike...

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12-Jan-2005, 12:37	#2
dickieducati Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,018 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Mood: the rain in spain falls mainly on me! looks a dodgy to me description very odd, talking about going round curves and slalom? bargain if it is genuine but to be honest i doubt it. Reply

12-Jan-2005, 13:08	#6
Iconic944ss Registered Forum User WSB Hero Bikes: 1993 - 944SS & Aprilia Falco Posts: 7,795 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: north east yes....hi-jacked ID sounds right as most of the transactions were dated 2003. Good spot. WOW - removed already - Ebay seem to be tidying up their act from the last time I pointed out a scam. Good work guys. [Edited on 12-1-2005 by Iconic944ss] Reply

12-Jan-2005, 13:24	#7
antonye Administrator Webteam MotoGP God Bikes: 748S, HM1100S, V4SP, Was: DD-A #111 Posts: 13,088 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Back in Essex Mood: Passion Killer Hmmm ... I got a similar email from a guy selling the 600ss on ebay about being "too busy" to let me go and see the bike... Reply