ebay auction, tell me what you think

RoSs_bg2_rox · 03-31-2004, 02:39 PM

well Im wanting an ipod, so I figured ebay was the place to start. I was looking through the listing and I found this Now I thought, jees this must be a con, and I read all the info and the reviews Now Im not sure about this ebook stuff, never really tried it before, so I was wondering if anyone has, and what you all make of this? Any help is appreciated.

Tell me what you think and also tell me if you think i should bid for it.

Thanks
Ross

dplax · 03-31-2004, 02:45 PM

When thinking of bidding for something on ebay, always look at the seller's feedback to see whether he/she has a lot of positive feedback compared to negative or whether there is a lot of feedback from people in the same area (that isn't good).

EDIT: Just looked at his feedback and it looks decent enough.

[ 03-31-2004, 02:46 PM: Message edited by: dplax ]

Firestormalpha · 03-31-2004, 02:46 PM

It reeks of scam if you ask me. You pay for the e-book and it comes to you blank. It ranks up there with the bag of hurricane wind and the unused new folder

Just thought to add the age old saying "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is."

[ 03-31-2004, 03:03 PM: Message edited by: Firestormalpha ]

Cienden · 03-31-2004, 02:57 PM

Not quite as good as this one I found where if you send him $8.99 to his paypal account he'd tell you how to get all of Apple's products 25% off.

Anyways, I looked at a lot of the reviews. Mostly similar stuff posted. I noticed the guy posted positive "A+++++!!!" reviews for a lot of the people who reviewed him.

Seems fishy to me though. Buying an eBook so he can tell you how to get stuff so cheap it's unbelievable.

Timber Loftis · 03-31-2004, 03:04 PM

I wouldn't trust a seller who's only been a member since 20-Feb-04.

andrewas · 03-31-2004, 03:10 PM

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Prompt response, but would apear to be more like a pyramid selling system

Which is what I instantly thought of.

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Reply by gazsned: Simple one to respond to - it isnt!

If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, its a duck.

Similarly, if it involves getting cheap prices by getting other people further down the chain to pay for part of it, its pyramid selling and most of the people involved will lose out.

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As described but wouldn't recommend these schemes... someone has to loose out

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Looks good and legit, will have to wait for my name to come up to my iPod

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useful information, looking forward to getting to top of list

See. Pyramid selling, or a relative.

RoSs_bg2_rox · 04-01-2004, 01:59 AM

ok what about this one This one isnt a direct link, its a much smaller version for only £20, I dont know if this believeable or what but tell me what you think

RoSs_bg2_rox · 04-01-2004, 02:01 AM

oh yeh, theres one more http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...&category=4291 this one is another ebook thing but it looks maybe more unlike a scam.

edit, some guy was stupid enough to put the website name in his review, cheers mate. www.thephonematrix.co.uk ring any bells? Well anyway went to the ipod and this is what I found. hmmmm?

[ 04-01-2004, 02:04 AM: Message edited by: RoSs_bg2_rox ]

RoSs_bg2_rox · 04-01-2004, 10:50 AM

bump!

Niadh · 04-01-2004, 11:10 AM

Read what he is talking about. Heis sending you an emails saying to buy a certain phoe, probably a mobile for a large amount. As an 'upgrade' you will get an iPod for £20. Now go look for the offer over the net.

03-31-2004, 02:39 PM	#1
RoSs_bg2_rox Zartan Join Date: May 20, 2003 Location: Near Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 34 Posts: 5,225	well Im wanting an ipod, so I figured ebay was the place to start. I was looking through the listing and I found this Now I thought, jees this must be a con, and I read all the info and the reviews Now Im not sure about this ebook stuff, never really tried it before, so I was wondering if anyone has, and what you all make of this? Any help is appreciated. Tell me what you think and also tell me if you think i should bid for it. Thanks Ross __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/ladyzekke/dragonwater2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

03-31-2004, 02:45 PM	#2
dplax Jack Burton Join Date: July 19, 2003 Location: an expat living in France Age: 38 Posts: 5,577	When thinking of bidding for something on ebay, always look at the seller's feedback to see whether he/she has a lot of positive feedback compared to negative or whether there is a lot of feedback from people in the same area (that isn't good). EDIT: Just looked at his feedback and it looks decent enough. [ 03-31-2004, 02:46 PM: Message edited by: dplax ] __________________

03-31-2004, 02:46 PM	#3
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 40 Posts: 4,454	It reeks of scam if you ask me. You pay for the e-book and it comes to you blank. It ranks up there with the bag of hurricane wind and the unused new folder Just thought to add the age old saying "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." [ 03-31-2004, 03:03 PM: Message edited by: Firestormalpha ] __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com

03-31-2004, 02:57 PM	#4
Cienden Manshoon Join Date: October 30, 2003 Location: Washington, United States Age: 42 Posts: 237	Not quite as good as this one I found where if you send him $8.99 to his paypal account he'd tell you how to get all of Apple's products 25% off. Anyways, I looked at a lot of the reviews. Mostly similar stuff posted. I noticed the guy posted positive "A+++++!!!" reviews for a lot of the people who reviewed him. Seems fishy to me though. Buying an eBook so he can tell you how to get stuff so cheap it's unbelievable. __________________ Member of the [url]\"http://www.xwaupgrade.com\" target=\"_blank\">X-Wing Alliance Upgrade</a> team. Bringing the highest quality Star Wars craft to a game near you.

03-31-2004, 03:04 PM	#5
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	I wouldn't trust a seller who's only been a member since 20-Feb-04. __________________

04-01-2004, 01:59 AM	#7
RoSs_bg2_rox Zartan Join Date: May 20, 2003 Location: Near Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 34 Posts: 5,225	ok what about this one This one isnt a direct link, its a much smaller version for only £20, I dont know if this believeable or what but tell me what you think __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/ladyzekke/dragonwater2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

04-01-2004, 02:01 AM	#8
RoSs_bg2_rox Zartan Join Date: May 20, 2003 Location: Near Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 34 Posts: 5,225	oh yeh, theres one more http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...&category=4291 this one is another ebook thing but it looks maybe more unlike a scam. edit, some guy was stupid enough to put the website name in his review, cheers mate. www.thephonematrix.co.uk ring any bells? Well anyway went to the ipod and this is what I found. hmmmm? [ 04-01-2004, 02:04 AM: Message edited by: RoSs_bg2_rox ] __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/ladyzekke/dragonwater2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

04-01-2004, 10:50 AM	#9
RoSs_bg2_rox Zartan Join Date: May 20, 2003 Location: Near Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 34 Posts: 5,225	bump! __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/ladyzekke/dragonwater2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

04-01-2004, 11:10 AM	#10
Niadh Elminster Join Date: August 16, 2002 Location: Scotland Age: 39 Posts: 401	Read what he is talking about. Heis sending you an emails saying to buy a certain phoe, probably a mobile for a large amount. As an 'upgrade' you will get an iPod for £20. Now go look for the offer over the net. __________________ A Knight is sworn to darkness. <br />His heart knows only hatred.<br />His sword destroys the helpless,<br />His might imprisons the weak.<br />His wrath upholds the wicked, <br />His word speaks only lies.<br /><br /> [img]\"http://www.boomspeed.com/niadh/newiwsig.jpg\" alt=\" - \" />

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