another ebay scam me thinks

[slasherscot]

I bid early this week on an ifors williams tipping trailer, seemed a to good to miss 1, email the seller to confirm the deal, he emailed this back.

 

 

 

 

Reply

 

Follow up message

Hi,

 

I am glad that we can have a deal. As you can see in the pics the trailer is in very good condition.

I have to tell you that I can`t take place at the trade so I put view not available or pick up. That`s why I contacted eBay to support my transaction, and they will provide security for both of us, buyer and seller. A full refund policy will be available during the transaction plus 5 days witch you will have to inspect the trailer.

Thank you and please reply as soon as you get the invoice from eBay so i can make the necessary arrangements for delivery.

 

A bit odd me thinks, emailed him back asking for serial numbers of trailer so i could insure it before i pick it up from Bristol.

 

i have had no reply, so out of interest i googled his name, Michael Bendrey,

sure enuff there is a Michael Bendrey from Bristol, well known author.

 

i havnt parted with any money but beware these scum will try anything, phoned ebay to convey my suspicions, as long as i had parted any money they werent all that interested.

 

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[Dean Lofthouse]

Thats definately dodgey, broken english reply

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Classic scam spiel - avoid!

[Lee Winger]

Who in there right mind parts with over £500 to a faceless person on ebay, not me thats for sure! maybe i'm old fashioned, but I want to see what i'm buying first, and who i'm buying from...........

[slasherscot]

perhaps if u buying from a distance perhaps a fellow ARBTALKER in that area could view it for u, stop the scamers

 

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[Mesterh]

Who in there right mind parts with over £500 to a faceless person on ebay, not me thats for sure! maybe i'm old fashioned, but I want to see what i'm buying first, and who i'm buying from...........

 

Surely you have bought stuff over the phone on a card?

 

I buy loads of stuff from ebay and always use PP, never been ripped yet.

 

Although I doubt I would buy a piece of second hand machinery unless I saw it running first, unless the seller had lots of positive feedback on selling the same type of stuff.

[ozy vince]

if i don't see it touch it test run it. i don't buy, unless it's something simple and cheap.

[Lee Winger]

Surely you have bought stuff over the phone on a card?

 

I buy loads of stuff from ebay and always use PP, never been ripped yet.

 

Although I doubt I would buy a piece of second hand machinery unless I saw it running first, unless the seller had lots of positive feedback on selling the same type of stuff.

 

only brand new stuff from a legit dealer, usually with a shop..