nils Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280297678163&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:US:1123 Just wanted to tell you that the guy is not answering any questions, so its a bit suspicious ( since the board is supposely new)..anyway, to know the history of a board, we can help you with the serial number, it can help knowing if its new/ second hand, under warranty etc ... Nils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorddrek Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 I spend far too much time and money on Ebay and I wouldn't touch an auction like that. The account feedback is too far too low and without any recent activity to look into to risk that kind of money. Forget about Ebay caring or Payal covering an auction purchase like that too. On the bright side I am amazed that Ebay scams are not as rampant as they could be. I have hundreds of purchases under my belt and only got nailed one time for $120 and it had all the signs of a scam. I'll watch that auction and see what they do about relisting it when it doesn't sell. A $500 BuyItNow might make a sucka step forward. Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategoat Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 That might be Peter Vu out of Tahoe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zone Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Peter just received his brand new Swoard and did not get to try it yet. So not likely. You could also ask the seller a picture of the serial number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Seller wants $80 to ship it from NY to OR. Riiiiiiiiiiight.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorddrek Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 I should point out before someone with 2500 posts comes along and says "Thats my auction! WTF?" I feel the lack strong Ebay credentials does not warrant a purchase of that size. Many high risk auctions are legit and someone ends up with a sweet deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorddrek Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 That shipping may be correct. My listed cost from NY to MA is only $15. I returned some bindings (Ebay:freak3:) using USPS Priority mail to AZ from MA and it was over $17 for a 6lb box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 That shipping may be correct. My listed cost from NY to MA is only $15. I returned some bindings (Ebay:freak3:) using USPS Priority mail to AZ from MA and it was over $17 for a 6lb box. Sending a board coast to coast using Priority costs at most $40. Fedex Ground can usually get it done for $25. I'd have to get a smokin' deal on something to pay $80 for shipping on a board within the US.... here or on eBay. Highly marked-up shipping on eBay usually is a red flag to me... it's not dishonest, as it is spelled out in advance, but it is often the mark of someone trying to prey on buyers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjulezD Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 I remember seeing a swoard like this fs on BoL in December: http://www.bomberonline.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=23083&highlight=swoard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorddrek Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 High shipping charges are a way to avoid Ebay fees, not trick buyers. Anyone who can't add shipping to determine what they are paying should not be online shopping in the first place. Ebay red flags for me are: Little or no feedback Poor feedback No Paypal Short auctions Lots of expensive stuff listed at once Foreign seller 1st time seller Lack of recent feedback Feedback from buying/selling worthless items Demands fast payment The more of these flags I see the less likely I will end up bidding on it. These flags have kept me from bidding on suspect auctions. The one time I did get scammed for $120 the auction it had 4 of the above flags on it so shame on me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Vu Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 I actually tried my new Swoard 3rd generation over the weekend and it is a keeper. I have not used Ebay over the last 4 years. I logged in today to see what is going on and Ebay said that due to inactivity, my account has been locked for security reasons. There is a process to follow if I want to unlock my account again....which I will not do. So whoever peterv1224 is....I do not have a clue. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 I remember seeing a swoard like this fs on BoL in December:http://www.bomberonline.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=23083&highlight=swoard ^^that's a 175. the ebay one is a 161 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durace Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 That 175 is up on ebay now too. They had a nice Pure Boarding #2 I wish I could have justified a while back. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjulezD Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Sorry about that. I was reffering to this one that I saw this morning. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170297177552&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=&salenotsupported Didn't think there would be two of these boards on ebay at the same time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nils Posted January 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 that last 175S auction is a genuine one, but the first one is a fake/trap/stuff i'm sure....If i had a new board i'll show pictures of it, in the plastic instead of copy paste a bad print from the website... Not sure how i can / if i should work that out...Anyway: always ask for the serial number, and in doubt ask us when it was sold and where...this is how we trace stolen boards ( so far not found any but this is why we check almost all auctions and ask for serial numbers...). Nils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave ESPI Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Some people list higher than normal cost in with their listings to cover both shipping AND HANDLING charges. Remember there is fees, and auction cost and packing materials and gas to take things to be mailed and other factors that we often forget. On big ticket items we loose a good chunk of change especialy with B.I.N. listings. Just food for thought, and no Im not affiliated with the seller. ;) I just use ebay a lot and have been hosed in the past too, but also got some sweet deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nils Posted January 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 yes well there is only 3 x 161 of that generation in north america, 2 of them beeing in the hands of the Vu tan klan ;)...so that has to be either the 3d one who barely made it to Canada, or....fake :) N. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGogoussier Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 That item (Swoard 161M) was posted on Nov 12 2008 at US$850 by the same seller (PeterV1014). I tested him with an offer at US$275, which was promptly declined :rolleyes:. No idea whether it's a scam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanZ Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 definatly a scam I have about the same amount of feedback as that guy, but when I put up something for sale, I take my own photo and write a couple sentences about it. look at what he says about it, he has a professionally designed writeup on features of the board, just as if he's done it hundreds of times. That is clearly not an ebay rookie, and he only has 7 feedback's, so i would say it's a scam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveBomber Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Yeah, it really must be a scam, cause no one can be new to ebay with out it being a scam for sure. and of course all scams are for ****, %99.999 of the world never heard of. definatly a scamI have about the same amount of feedback as that guy, but when I put up something for sale, I take my own photo and write a couple sentences about it. look at what he says about it, he has a professionally designed writeup on features of the board, just as if he's done it hundreds of times. That is clearly not an ebay rookie, and he only has 7 feedback's, so i would say it's a scam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 definatly a scamI have about the same amount of feedback as that guy, but when I put up something for sale, I take my own photo and write a couple sentences about it. look at what he says about it, he has a professionally designed writeup on features of the board, just as if he's done it hundreds of times. That is clearly not an ebay rookie, and he only has 7 feedback's, so i would say it's a scam. He just quoted the product description on Swoard.com: http://www.extremecarving.com/swoard/board.html Anyway, the auction is over, so someone will find out very soon whether this buyer was legit or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanZ Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Yeah, it really must be a scam, cause no one can be new to ebay with out it being a scam for sure.and of course all scams are for ****, %99.999 of the world never heard of. :insert immature sarcastic remark mocking you that I'm too indifferent to write: There's just not a single thing in the entire ad to indicate it is posted from a human and not some guy that has setup a semi-automated scamming business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyagt4 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 It was re-listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nils Posted January 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 What shall i do about it? 1. i know the board does not exist because, after late verifications, only 2 161M are in north america , and both are under known feet. 2. i asked seller to put pics of the product and also tell me serial number and ask if the board is warrantied: answer: its not warrantied but i'm not sure, i'll put those infos you want on the ad asap...( still waiting).. What does ebay do with those? send gunmen?dogs? Thnx Nils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorddrek Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I hate to admit it but I have seen Ebay react rather quickly concerning suspect auctions. I once saw a ton of auctions for service manuals on CD being sold with 3 day auctions by someone who just opened account and built up feedback by "Buying" Ebay cooking recipes for like 50 cents each. There were more flags too but I can't remember what they were. Anyways I told Ebay about it and they froze the poor guys account rather quickly. Sadly the auctions ended up being legit! So the moral of the story is there is no real way to know for sure how secure an auction really is. Even though by watching for flags and weighing risk I have had great success using Ebay. Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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