look at this ebay scam.

Kains03GT · 01-12-2008, 06:59 PM

Definatly to good to be true. And look at his feedback. And money order only..Hope noone falls for this.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-04...QQcmdZViewItem

Lazerred6 · 01-12-2008, 07:20 PM

money order only = scam

suckinit · 01-14-2008, 03:15 PM

or someone who doesn't like getting gouged by paypal. Feedback is usually a good indicator.

I paid with a money order once, got scammed, seller said the MO never came. Got my refund from USPS.

Then USPS sent me a letter asking for the money back because someone cashed the money order. I told them to screw off, and they did.

r3dn3ck · 01-14-2008, 03:31 PM

paypal is worth the 3%. at least when they gouge you they get your money back from scammers for you in return.

feeback can be manipulated so it's a good idea to actually read the feedback. look for signs of shill buy and sells.

suckinit · 01-14-2008, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r3dn3ck

paypal is worth the 3%. at least when they gouge you they get your money back from scammers for you in return.

They'll get your money back if the scammer was stupid enough to leave the money sitting in his account. If he withdrew the money by the time paypal's keyboard jockies get around to refunding you (atleast a month), then you are SOL

StreetRacer · 01-14-2008, 04:15 PM

paypal is awesome...they do have some muscle when it comes to disputes cause people still want to have paypal associated with their site...i guess it adds legiti- hmm legitamecy...legitimicy...legitablity...legitness. ..it adds ...uh...it adds legit...it adds prestige...yeah....prestige

suckinit · 01-14-2008, 04:24 PM

If you think paypal has some muscle when it comes to disputes, wait until you get ripped off and they say they can't get your money back.

StreetRacer · 01-14-2008, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suckinit

If you think paypal has some muscle when it comes to disputes, wait until you get ripped off and they say they can't get your money back.

they got mine back

*venom* · 01-14-2008, 07:46 PM

I asked if local pickup was oK and he said no. For me I would rather have local pickup then to go throught the trouble of packing and shipping.

foncarelli · 01-14-2008, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StreetRacer

they got mine back

Cosigns.... got mine back twice

Kains03GT · 01-15-2008, 04:21 PM

I was just cruzin ebay and saw it. Just looked really weird. ie: thats really cheap for a set of Roush(even used or slightly used like the seller says),only 50 dallors for shipping? He already sold them once for 1025 which seems more reasonable. And the feeback could go both ways(maybe the buyer feel through, got pissed and gave the seller a bad feedback or maybe the buyer have reason to believe a possible scam.And I've heard( never experianced) Paypal not being able to do anything but file some paperwork for you and thats pretty much the end of things and your money.But still, I only make purchuses using paypal but you still have to look at EVERY part of the ad. I'm a lil paraniod thats prob why I seldom but too much on ebay. OH, and $5 for insurance? thats like insuring a letter. I just wish no one had to worry about shopping online and wonder if their hard earned money might be lost to a no goog internet theif.

Codiddy · 01-15-2008, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kains03GT

I just wish no one had to worry about shopping online and wonder if their hard earned money might be lost to a no good internet thief.

I don't use E-bay for that reason. When I buy something from a big reputable online company like amazon I don't worry though.

rebelyell · 01-15-2008, 11:23 PM

Winning bid was $660 this time. We'll have to see what transpires now.. Maybe he's just an e-bay rookie, with only 4 transactions.. He doesn't give much info on the rims and he doesn't use paypal. Lots of people don't like to use paypal cause it cost's money to use. Money order is next best thing. Personal check? Forget about it. Not gonna do that.. Lets give the guy a chance.. Feed back looks bad because of the number of transactions he has made.. 1 bad feedback with 4 transactions is 25% bad feedback.. But I personally won't deal with anyone who has so few e-bay transactions.. And feedback is way important. Plus paypal is a must..

03DSG · 01-16-2008, 12:35 PM

Its all in the wording of the last rating..."paid with pay pal...but seller switched to money order after..." that reeks of scam....

buy some small cheap crap, get good ratings.....then start your scam. plus look at the account name....its just not right...

01-12-2008, 06:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kains03GT Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dyess A.F.B. Texas Posts: 122	look at this ebay scam. Definatly to good to be true. And look at his feedback. And money order only..Hope noone falls for this.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-04...QQcmdZViewItem

01-12-2008, 07:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lazerred6 mmmmm cones Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Grand Rapids MI Posts: 1,096	money order only = scam __________________ 1998 Lazer red v6 Performance BBK cai BBK throttle body BBK underdrive pulleys Bullitt suspension package Visual HID upgrade 14" black shorty Waiting for gears T-lok

01-14-2008, 03:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 7,018	paypal is worth the 3%. at least when they gouge you they get your money back from scammers for you in return. feeback can be manipulated so it's a good idea to actually read the feedback. look for signs of shill buy and sells. __________________ Built 5.5L 2v and Maximum Motorsports Max Grip box. www.squarerootofone.com My CarDomain Page

01-14-2008, 07:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,420	I asked if local pickup was oK and he said no. For me I would rather have local pickup then to go throught the trouble of packing and shipping. __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

01-15-2008, 11:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
rebelyell unofficial philosopher Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,848	Winning bid was $660 this time. We'll have to see what transpires now.. Maybe he's just an e-bay rookie, with only 4 transactions.. He doesn't give much info on the rims and he doesn't use paypal. Lots of people don't like to use paypal cause it cost's money to use. Money order is next best thing. Personal check? Forget about it. Not gonna do that.. Lets give the guy a chance.. Feed back looks bad because of the number of transactions he has made.. 1 bad feedback with 4 transactions is 25% bad feedback.. But I personally won't deal with anyone who has so few e-bay transactions.. And feedback is way important. Plus paypal is a must.. __________________ 2004 Torch Red GT Mach 1 Chin Spoiler "4.6 L V8" Side Stripes Mach 1 Hood stripe Black shorty antenna Flowmaster catbacks

01-14-2008, 03:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
suckinit Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 51	or someone who doesn't like getting gouged by paypal. Feedback is usually a good indicator. I paid with a money order once, got scammed, seller said the MO never came. Got my refund from USPS. Then USPS sent me a letter asking for the money back because someone cashed the money order. I told them to screw off, and they did.

01-14-2008, 04:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
StreetRacer Banned Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,639	paypal is awesome...they do have some muscle when it comes to disputes cause people still want to have paypal associated with their site...i guess it adds legiti- hmm legitamecy...legitimicy...legitablity...legitness. ..it adds ...uh...it adds legit...it adds prestige...yeah....prestige

01-14-2008, 04:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
suckinit Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 51	If you think paypal has some muscle when it comes to disputes, wait until you get ripped off and they say they can't get your money back.

01-15-2008, 04:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
Kains03GT Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dyess A.F.B. Texas Posts: 122	I was just cruzin ebay and saw it. Just looked really weird. ie: thats really cheap for a set of Roush(even used or slightly used like the seller says),only 50 dallors for shipping? He already sold them once for 1025 which seems more reasonable. And the feeback could go both ways(maybe the buyer feel through, got pissed and gave the seller a bad feedback or maybe the buyer have reason to believe a possible scam.And I've heard( never experianced) Paypal not being able to do anything but file some paperwork for you and thats pretty much the end of things and your money.But still, I only make purchuses using paypal but you still have to look at EVERY part of the ad. I'm a lil paraniod thats prob why I seldom but too much on ebay. OH, and $5 for insurance? thats like insuring a letter. I just wish no one had to worry about shopping online and wonder if their hard earned money might be lost to a no goog internet theif.

01-16-2008, 12:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
03DSG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 560	Its all in the wording of the last rating..."paid with pay pal...but seller switched to money order after..." that reeks of scam.... buy some small cheap crap, get good ratings.....then start your scam. plus look at the account name....its just not right... __________________ 03 DSG 2V 5-Speed Mods: Flows, drop in airhog, SCT tune, Motive 4.10 gears (no whine) Dyno(pre-tune): 236 wrhp, not sae corrected Exterior: Mach 1 chin spoiler, Black Bullets (self done), full tint, red calipers(self done), sequential tailights, shorty antenna(self-made) Interior: auto-meter gauges(lunar series), silver center stack and door pieces (self-done, soon to be DSG).

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