Meade RCX 400 10" on ebay

Twokids · #1 28-01-2006, 01:12 PM

Hi guys,

I hope it is ok to post this here

I thought somebody might be interested on this scope just listed on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Meade-RCX-400...QQcmdZViewItem

I emailed the guy selling it and he is looking for $2000USD which includes shipping. He is located in the UK.
I wish I had the money

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davidpretorius · #2 28-01-2006, 01:39 PM

wierd that he is france and the scope is in NSW????

surely someone in nsw knows this scope????

$1000 starting bid - geeeez

stinky · #3 28-01-2006, 01:48 PM

Emailed him - lets see what happens.

Had a similar thing with a scope in NSW - joker was in the UK. Asked me to send money directly and to communicate only via email Yeah right!

BTW he staes 14 days return - but in French it stats no return is possible. Dodgy I reckon

davidpretorius · #4 28-01-2006, 01:51 PM

i will email him too, get him all excited that i want to see the scope etc. we all should email him.

there is a website for scam busters somewhere??

davidpretorius · #5 28-01-2006, 01:54 PM

sent him one!!

"i now live in NSW and want to look at it!!"

stinky · #6 28-01-2006, 02:02 PM

I think I've heard of a site like that - supply the email address and it generates lots of (dead) 'leads'. Googled for it but couldn't find it. I will be intersted to see the results. Hell for $1000 I'll drive to NSW and pay cash on pickup!

PS. Thought you said spambusters and nearly fell of my chair ....ROFL

rumples riot · #7 28-01-2006, 02:05 PM

I would be highly suspicious of People selling a scope like that with those sort of requirements. Good way to loose a lot of money.

Portmac · #8 28-01-2006, 02:16 PM

Member since 25-Oct-05 in France

<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="4"><tbody><tr><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" valign="top"> Item location: </td><td>NSW
Australia</td></tr></tbody></table>
And the email address "@yahoo.co.uk" is a UK one.

All seems a bit fishy to me.

davidpretorius · #9 28-01-2006, 02:18 PM

reply emaiL:

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Hello,
I`m happy that you are interested in my scope .The item is located in UK and that is where i am right now.
The price i am looking for is $2500 USD with shipping and handling included.If this is a good price please let me know and i can make the transaction with you through ebay and SquareTrade,so the deal will be very legit and safe and will not be outside ebay. You will also have a 10 days return policy.Please let me know if you are interested in
buying .
Best Regards,

david pretorius <DAVIDPRETORIUS@PRECONS.COM>wrote:<STYLE> st1\:*{behavior:url(#default#ieooui ) } </STYLE><STYLE>  </STYLE><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><FONT face=Arial>I am in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com[img] /><st1:country-region w:st=[/img]<st1:place w:st="on">Australia</st1:place></st1:country-region>, NSW even.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com[img] /><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></FONT><BLOCKQUOTE><P></P><P style=[/img]<o:p></o:p>
Very interested, how do I get a look at it??<o:p></o:p>

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stinky · #10 28-01-2006, 02:23 PM

Hey - that's the same message as I got to a previous item. Didn't get a reply this time - perhaps he recognised my email address?

davidpretorius · #11 28-01-2006, 02:24 PM

sent him another one
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<st1:country-region w:st=[/img]<st1:place w:st=" /><st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">England</st1:place></st1:country-region> or has ebay made a mistake?<o:p></o:p>

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What sort of shipping insurance would you use to get it ½ around to world to me <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Australia</st1:place></st1:country-region>?<o:p></o:p>

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This usually sells for $16,000 so if it got broken it would be hard to replace??<o:p></o:p>

rumples riot · #12 28-01-2006, 02:25 PM

I think it is a scam.

davidpretorius · #13 28-01-2006, 02:29 PM

hmmmmmm interesting....
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Hello,
I just moved from Australia to United Kingdom, and now i have forgoten to change the item location .
The scope will be fully insured by SquareTrade .
I will make the transaction using SquareTrade services.Square Trade is a third party service that works with ebay to make the transactions safer. They are guaranteed and recommended by ebay because they verify the sellers that are members with them and you will also have a 10 day return policy.
I will explain how SquareTrade works:
They already have the item in their custody. They will contact you with the payment instructions.You will make the payment and send them the details so they can verify it. After that the package will be insured and shipped to you. After you receive the item you will have to notify them that you accept it and that everything is OK so they can send me the payment. We will be able to leave feedback for eachother after the transaction is done.
So please give me your full name,full shipping address + mobile/phone number so i can have them contact you regarding the transaction.
Regards

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stinky · #14 28-01-2006, 02:32 PM

Here's the email I got back for a previous item :- (I then got more offering an even lower price - his bay handle is JohnDoMoney - think he has a sense of humour)

Hello sir,

The reason i have asked to be contacted before bidding is that i want to sell it faster and i want to find a buyer immediately.You don`t have to bid and win the auction so you can buy it....if you are really interested i can end the auction and make the transaction with you. The item is located in UK and that is where i am right now...i will pay the shipping taxes so i hope that will not be a problem .The price i am looking for is $1900 with shipping and handling included.If this is a good price please let me know and i can make the transaction with you through ebay and SquareTrade,so the deal will be very legit and safe and will not be outside ebay. You will also have a 10 days return policy.If you have other questions please email me ASAP.
Regards,
John

stinky · #15 28-01-2006, 02:33 PM

Great - bet the squaretrade link etc he gives you is a spoof.

Darkplague · #16 28-01-2006, 02:41 PM

Google sqauretrade and ebay and youll find out it is a common scam.

The same has happened in the cars and motorbikes sections.

He tried to sell me an almost new GSXR 1000, for only $4000.

Remember the old adage" If it sounds too good to be true, then it is!"

Mark

davidpretorius · #17 28-01-2006, 02:42 PM

so i reply:
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Ah, I think I see, so what is this ebay paypal thing, is that the same as SquareTrade.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com[img] /><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></FONT><BLOCKQUOTE>

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I have just signed up for paypal, is it easier to use this?<o:p></o:p></P>

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If not, do SquareTrade have a website?<o:p></o:p></P>

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What do you think of the scope: is it yours?, Did you like looking through it? I have a little scope, it is very good, but a bigger one would be better!<o:p></o:p></P>

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stinky · #18 28-01-2006, 02:46 PM

Listing Gone!

This listing (#7585607055) has been removed or is no longer available. Please make sure you entered the right item number.

davidpretorius · #19 28-01-2006, 02:50 PM

damn,

i was going to ask him if he liked eta carina?

now i wont have the chance???

What would be the best question to have asked ie "Do you like the planetary nebula called tarantula?" or "I love the galaxy system called orion, do you?"

davidpretorius · #20 28-01-2006, 02:51 PM

he is back
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Yes , the scope is mine .Of course i`m very in to scopes , but now i`m selling this one since i fownd a better one to buy .
SquareTrade is a third party who will hold the telescope for me .You will send the payment to them , the telescope will be shipped to you .
After he telescope arrives, you will have 3 business day`s to check the condition of the telescope .If you are not satisfied with it , you can return it and have your money back .If you are , than you will tell squaretrade that they can send the payment to me .
Now if you want to find out more about squaretrade please send me your details that i have asked before and they will contact you about everything .
Best Regards,
Ryan
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