amber
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posted on May 16, 2005 07:55:41 AM new
I just received the following email twice for 2 of my yarn auctions.
Hello, I am a consultant with a U.K based Organisation. I am presently based in Ireland, with a Subsidiary of the Company. I was directed to this site(www.ebay.com) by a satisfied friend who got he wants from here. I am please that I have found what I want which is the Yarn you listed at the auction, I am willing to make the purchase of this item to my new store in South Africa. I will like to know if the item is still available for sale and what is the working condition of the item? I am willing to make the purchase of the item in a large quantity,so pls kindly get back to me if you are having up to 100 pieces OR less than. Do you have additional pictures for this item? If yes can you send me some picture to my email address, What is the last asking price you are giving on this item and i will like to know if you accept a bank check as your means of payment method. I will be awaiting your response in due course. Regards.
I am just not sure about them. Is it something I should reply to? Should I report it to eBay?
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stopwhining
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posted on May 16, 2005 07:58:19 AM new
looks like he is looking to buy wholesale.
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jackswebb
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posted on May 16, 2005 08:08:11 AM new
Crooks!!!!!! Same exact copy for "items" I have also listed on e bay was WELL as craigslist....Delete it and continue to have happier days.....you ain't gonna get ANY money......
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amber
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posted on May 16, 2005 08:19:59 AM new
Thanks guys. I had no intention of selling wholesale. I don't have wholesale amounts anyway. It just looked suspicious to me. I think I will send it to spoof@ebay, maybe this person should be suspended.
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sharronn
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posted on May 16, 2005 08:28:16 AM new
"WHAT IS THE WORKING CONDITION OF THE ITEM?"
this question should have clued you in real fast that this wasn't legit...you are selling yarn...since when does one wonder if yarn is in working condition?
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crowfarm
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posted on May 16, 2005 08:33:42 AM new
Ya, the "working condition of yarn" and are the batteries new?
It says,"If yes can you send me some picture to my email address, What is the last asking price you are giving on this item and i will like to know if you accept a bank check as your means of payment method. "
They don't know it's an auction????? Haven't read the auction ????
Don't email them anything is my advice, they're crooks.
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neglus
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posted on May 16, 2005 08:45:21 AM new
I have gotten ones like this too - working condition of POSTCARDS ?? LOL I don't THINK so!
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http://stores.ebay.com/Moody-Mommys-Marvelous-Postcards
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Roadsmith
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posted on May 16, 2005 08:48:33 AM new
And the grammar! This person is from an English-speaking country but can't use the language?!
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bizzycrocheting
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posted on May 16, 2005 09:12:34 AM new
The "engrish" is a tell all. I may not know what a "shekel" is, but I can tell when someone's engrish needs a bit of work!
They are just phishing, Amber. Don't respond. Just delete and move on ...
Diane
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amber
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posted on May 16, 2005 09:44:13 AM new
Okay I reported them, and they are "no longer registered". That's my good deed for the day.
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sthoemke
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posted on May 16, 2005 12:27:47 PM new
My guess is that they are phishing for information (email address, etc).
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