Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 28/7/14 at 08:15 PM |
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Having a bit of fun
I was looking through ads for boats for sale, came across one on Loot and so submitted a couple of questions about the boat. You have to use your
email in the form, so.....
I receive an email back from the seller (apparently) and the conversation goes as follows (via email):
Lidia O Adams
"Hi,
This boat its just perfect, Immaculate condition, no damages, once with the boat you will also get all the equipment my husband had. All necessary
documents available. My current location is Ellon in Scotland, i`m 56 years old, my husband died 2 months ago. If this is going to be a quick sale, I
will list it on eBay for £2,700 delivered at my costs.
I decided to list it on eBay with a buy it now option and whoever wins it will be the next owner. I assume you already have an account with eBay. If
not please register and let me know when you are ready so I can just email you the link.
If you'd like to secure the deal before anybody else does, then please buy it on eBay. Feel free to ask me any questions.
The deal will go strictly according to eBay Money Back Guarantee Protection Buyer rules and policy.
Thank you"
Me
"Hi, I cannot find it on eBay, could you send me the link please?"
Lidia O Adams
"I will list it now and I will send you the link through eBay. It's working as usual, you click buy it now and complete the purchase. I
will send you an email once is listed. Thanks"
Lidia O Adams
"Hi, here is my listing : Shetland 570 Boat 2007
All you have to do is to click "buy it now" and follow the instructions in order to finalize this transaction. I'm waiting for your
reply.
Thanks"
Me
"I am really a little confused as the listing says it finishes at 19:07 AM yesterday!! ??"
Lidia O Adams
"Hi, and so? "
Me
"But it still says 19:07 AM??"
Lidia O Adams
"Hi, relisted now sorry"
Lidia O Adams
"Hi, the listing expires on Jul 29, 2014 19:07:45 AM action for 1 day."
Me
"Do you not realise that 19:07 is PM, and if using the 24-hour clock you do not use AM or PM?? 19:07 is 7:07 PM!
Anyway, when can I arrange to view the boat please?"
Lidia O Adams
"Hi, sorry my bad ufff.. check the listing.
The boat is already into Shiply (eBay's official delivery company) custody, ready to be shipped, and only authorized eBay staff have access to
it. In order to take it off SHiply, I would have to cancel the agreement with them only to sot it to you and I'm sorry but I will not do that.
It is your call if you want to buy it or not. You are not the only one interested, as you can see it is a great price for a great boat. I have listed
it for other potential buyers too, few of them confirmed that tey will have the money available shortly. If you want to buy it, I told you the terms,
you now wha you should do. If you change your mind, that's alright for me too.
Thanks"
Me
"Well thanks for your patience.
I really am surprised that you think anyone is stupid enough to fall for this SCAM!! Firstly, your English is appalling (that means bad) and secondly,
how come the boat is in Scotland when the advert says it is in the South of England? Oh, maybe that makes it really difficult for me to view with the
distance so you hoped I wouldn't ask?
And as for the boat being held by eBay's holding company 'Shiply', come on, really??
Anyhow, can I suggest that you disappear back into the hole from which you crawled, and not bother anyone again!!
Oh, and by the way, you have been tracked and reported to several agencies so I'd watch over your shoulder if I were you 
Have a lovely day and happy selling JERK!!"
Still waiting for the reply so I can go and view the boat......
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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robinj66
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| posted on 28/7/14 at 08:49 PM |
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Nice one, Centurion
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gremlin1234
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| posted on 28/7/14 at 08:56 PM |
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see
http://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Buying-on-eBay/I-was-looking-to-buy-a-boat-it-is-from-Scotland-and-I-Liverpool/qaq-p/1690298
partial quote...
The email I got from the 56 year old woman who had just lost her husband was identical to the one posted here.... I'm sorry to hear that people
have been caught out by this, but thanks for not letting me become one of them.
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 28/7/14 at 08:59 PM |
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Still waiting for the return email though....
Here is the link, in case anyone wants a bargain
linky
[Edited on 28/7/14 by Daddylonglegs]
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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Wheels244
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| posted on 28/7/14 at 09:10 PM |
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I do this too
I spin them along for as along as I can - a minor victory, but a victory none the less.
I spun one along enough to get their bank account details - and then reported them to the Police and the account was shut down immediately.
Build Blog: http://wheels244.wordpress.com/
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coozer
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| posted on 28/7/14 at 11:17 PM |
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Cash on collection.
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 29/7/14 at 10:09 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Wheels244
I spun one along enough to get their bank account details - and then reported them to the Police and the account was shut down immediately.
Result!! 
[Edited on 29/7/14 by Daddylonglegs]
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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