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 NearTheSea
 
posted on September 24, 2003 11:52:26 AM new
I am not a 'net cop' nor want to be one. I just received this email with subject 'auction items'... I don't know if I should tell this seller someone is using his name to sell things (probably non existent items) through email, using his name... checked out the 'power seller' he is pretending to be, and I am pretty sure it isn't him, but the sender is purporting to be him.... this is the email ... any suggestions, or just let it go?

Dear Sir/Madam, I am an ebay power seller and lately I have found mailing people directly is a better form of selling my items. I am:

www-zuke-com

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western digital 120gb hard drive - $100usd Quantity X 7
IBM 120gb hard drives - $100usd Quantity X 3
Samsung 80gb hard drives - $75 Quantity X 6

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Sony Vaio 3hgz p4:

p4 3ghz
512mb ram pc 2100
512K cache memory,
15.1" LCD SXGA screen,
120 GB hard drive,
Radeon 7500 gfx card
2 usb ports
DVD-R/RW/CD-RW drive,
integrated V.90 modem,
Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX.
Weighs 8.1 lbs.
battery installed.
Dimensions are 1.6"-1.8" x 14" x 11.8"

I want $700usd for this. Its brand new in the box, still has 2 months guarentee on it left. It was just tuned on to test if it works thats all..

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Canon D1 digital Camera with EF 77mm lens - $600usd Brand new Canon digital camera

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P4 Desktop computer - 2.4ghz
Radean 9000 gfx
Sound blaster Live
512mb ram
creative dvd rom 12x
plextor 24/10/40a
2usb

I want $500 usd for this item. All new parts and self build by myself

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DVD Box sets. All originals:

Aliens Collection - $60
Band Of Brothers Series 1-2 - $60
Friends Series 1-7 - $150 (On dvd not vcd)
Indiana Jones Collection - $30
7 Jet Li Films - $60
Bruce Lee Collection - $100
Disney Collection - 13Films - $100
Stargate Series 1-5 - $150
Fraiser Series 1-4 - $150
Roswell Series 1-2 - $75
X-files Series 1-4 - $100
Jackie Cahn Box Set - $40
James Bond Collection All Films - $75
Buffy Series 1-5 Box Sets - $150
Jenna Jameson Collection 5 Films - $50
24 Series 1 - $40
Sex In The City Series 1-2 $75
Star Trek Collection All Films - $60
Sopranos Series 1-3 $100
Angel Series 1-3 - $75

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I live in Canada and I will pay for shipping to you via ups. The item is brand new and in the box with all the cables and software. I dont except paypal due to too much fraud these days. I except EGold or western union. let me know if your interested thanks.





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 stopwhining
 
posted on September 24, 2003 12:04:07 PM new
why dont you email the power seller and ask if it were really him??
this guy is in canada.

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 aintrichyet
 
posted on September 24, 2003 12:10:36 PM new
Definitely looks like a scammer ... the real www-zuke-com is United States and DOES have the Paypal option on all his auctions.

 
 NearTheSea
 
posted on September 24, 2003 12:11:09 PM new
You know, I've never emailed a seller before, that didn't have to do with a specific auction that I was personally interested in. So I don't know if that is acceptable?

Yeah, the guy that wrote this said he is in Canada, and I love the way he says (and that is a copy paste, his misspellings )
I don't take PayPal due to too much fraud these days!

I just wonder if anyone actually would fall for this..... if you look up that name, there is a power seller with that name, but looks like he doesn't have to resort to this! looks like he is a computer company on ebay.


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 fluffythewondercat
 
posted on September 24, 2003 12:45:24 PM new
Art Bell Retired!

Actually, he's back.

http://www.ksfo.com/listingsentryheadline.asp?ID=122317&PT=Hot+Topics


Our motto: Bright and shiny baubles for persons with low impulse control.
 
 toasted36
 
posted on September 24, 2003 01:00:51 PM new
Just e-mail the power seller this link...let him/her read it on their own
[ edited by toasted36 on Sep 24, 2003 02:08 PM ]
 
 NearTheSea
 
posted on September 24, 2003 02:05:13 PM new
Fluffy, I know he's back, on weekends, just too lazy right now to change it

ok, I can email this url to the powerseller... I'm pretty postive he's NOT spamming emails for his stuff off eBay. Someone is messing with his name though, and I surely wouldn't like it, if it happened to me.

thanks all




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 dadofstickboy
 
posted on September 24, 2003 02:16:17 PM new
Got the same one yesterday!

I just ignored it!

 
 jackswebb
 
posted on September 24, 2003 02:23:45 PM new
I got the same one, I sent it right to [email protected]. After I got the address from the live chat person on e bay. Live chat is on the home page. ANYTIME I have ANY problem I go right to them. i domn't want millions of people pulling this same crap sending me that kind of carp! hahahaha, yeah! Love the line about pay pal!


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 capolady
 
posted on September 24, 2003 04:11:59 PM new
Read the recent post by AKmcmc1-he has linked a good article on an eBay thief. Sounds like this might be the same guy. I got it also-deleted it quick!!
Staying out of a mental institution is a testament to my greatness!!!!
 
 jnash
 
posted on September 24, 2003 04:42:05 PM new
Tell him you're interested in the PC and the camera and you'll bid on it as
soon as he lists it.

 
 NearTheSea
 
posted on September 24, 2003 04:49:11 PM new
I should (tell him to list it)

I contacted the seller and I think he's glad that I did tell him... I know I would be!

hmmm, I should ask this scammer if he'll take Paypal




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 jackswebb
 
posted on September 24, 2003 05:30:47 PM new
Phil Hendry leads ART BELL into radio, 64 KFI Los Angeles and IF you listen to HIM,,,Phil,,then you MIGHT understand ME. Even Phil gives a disclaimer,,,,It was ALL Him. MANY BEFORE,,,,,the y2k reaaaaaaaaally jolted many,,,, asked me if I had EVER listened to him...WHO? ART BELL? These are REAL live people that know me,,,,,,,ALL one in the same.........there are Sooooooooooo many (sorry,,,,I mean, you can count them on on all ,,,,,,4 fingers) on this board who are sooooooooooo,,,,,board with their boring lives they "killed" the free spirit messenger. Now,,,,,,,it's ALL business! I hate it!!!!!!!!!!!! No FUUUUUUUUUN, makes Jack a dull,,,,boy.

and the beat goes on,,,,,,,,,,,,,


Lead or be left in the Dust....

AND THE BEAT GOES ON,,,,,
 
 happy4123
 
posted on September 24, 2003 05:32:45 PM new
Read the latest if you haven't already.


http://www.msnbc.com/news/957191.asp?vts=092420031625

 
 NearTheSea
 
posted on September 24, 2003 05:38:23 PM new
Hey Jack, no I haven't heard Phil Hendry. I listen to Art and George Noory on 770 AM in Seattle (I think thats the station, its just stuck on one on the radio I listen to )

Yeah the article sounds similiar to the email I received... the part about wiring money!

Here's the link- (again)

http://www.msnbc.com/news/957191.asp?vts=092420031625

and I changed the sig line


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 jackswebb
 
posted on September 24, 2003 05:55:05 PM new
Were like,,,,,,,,like, bunkies!!!!!,,,,,,I grew up there! Seattle,,,,,Well, close enough,,,,67 the Marines called and it's been Sunny California ever since....did it rain ,,,,again,,,on your Parade? I am SURE it did. Always,,,,,,does........The Bluest skies you've ever seen are in Seattle,,,,,,Perry Como,,,,hahahahhaa,,,,,the 1962 Worlds Fair,,,,,,I was there,,,,,Elvis Presley,,,,,Kid Gallahad,,,,,,,Remember the BIGGEST storm ever to pass that way? The "I" in Kid Gallahad was Blown off the markee at the Theatre and hit me in the head........Tore up the Northwest,,,,,,,,The Space Needle Swaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayed,,,,,,big time!!!!!


Lead or be left in the Dust....

AND THE BEAT GOES ON,,,,,
 
 NearTheSea
 
posted on September 24, 2003 06:02:17 PM new
How cool Jack!

Well, I would normally agree about the rain, but this summer was theeeeee driest and warmest in the longest time I've known. I was born, and raised here too.... its been so dry, I am actually HOPING for rain LOL!

Well, I don't remember the Worlds Fair, I think I was 3? or so, but they tell me I went

I used to love to go downtown, but anymore, the traffic is awful, the parking, and all, but I miss going to Pike Place Market, the waterfront and yes, the Seattle Center; Space Needle

(and don't forget the Mariners and the Seahawks! wow, they built them their own Stadiums, right next to each other. I have been to lots of Mariners games at Safeco Field, with a RETRACTABLE roof thats for our infamous rain! )



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