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  1. nsxnick

    nsxnick Formula 3

    Jul 24, 2001
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    #1 nsxnick, Jul 12, 2006
    so i've been wanting to bid on this pool cue for a few days now:
    http://cgi.ebay.com/James-White-Custom-Cue_W0QQitemZ290005935865QQihZ019QQcategoryZ21212QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    at it's current bid of $1009, it's about $1500 below market value. it is a private auction (bidders hidden). all previous auctions were also private. money order only. hmmm... suspicious

    i looked at his feedback, 12 positive... but if you look closer... all the members have given each other positive feedback. i googled his name and found he left a positive feedback to this member:
    http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&userid=alohakumu

    notice this clown made about $3000 with that account. wow
     
  2. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Dec 10, 2005
    100,234
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    Pap
    #2 PAP 348, Jul 12, 2006
    Must be a good pool cue.....:)
    Ebay scams....What can you do? :(
     
  3. seung

    seung Rookie

    Apr 20, 2005
    28
    #3 seung, Jul 12, 2006
    of course feedback means nothing.

    a lot of people build 100% positive feedback
    for as long as 3 years by selling $0.99- 1 junks
    so that they can scam huge $ at the end.
    fun and easy.
    sucks for stupid naive people who think the feeback is the proof.
     
  4. 150shot

    150shot Formula Junior

    Jun 15, 2003
    807
    San Dimas, CA
    #4 150shot, Jul 12, 2006
    Feedback isnt 100% trustworthy but is still a good indicator to base things on. I am on ebay junkie but for small things only. Larger things maybe once in a while, but I'm very careful about purchases.
    If it looks like a scam, just pass on it, simple. Its not worth your money and if you really want it, buy it from the retailer or direct.
     
  5. ylshih

    ylshih Shogun Assassin
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    Mar 21, 2004
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    #5 ylshih, Jul 12, 2006
    Low feedback, even if positive, and private auction are tip-offs to be cautious.
     
  6. brainz

    brainz Formula Junior

    Sep 9, 2004
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    #6 brainz, Jul 12, 2006
    Look for sellers with more feedback. You can also check what they sell. Some ebayers sell each other $0.01 items back and forth to build feedback.
     
  7. Gilles27

    Gilles27 F1 World Champ

    Mar 16, 2002
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    #7 Gilles27, Jul 12, 2006
    Explains why I suck at pool. And here I thought it was the beer all along.
     
  8. ashsimmonds

    ashsimmonds F1 World Champ

    Feb 14, 2004
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    #8 ashsimmonds, Jul 13, 2006
  9. GARY4RE

    GARY4RE Karting

    Jan 23, 2005
    161
    La Jolla
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    Gary Peterson
    #9 GARY4RE, Jul 16, 2006
    In addition to feedback and looking at what the sellers previously sold, I also send emails asking for additional clarification. Many times I will use the response from to sort out if the deal is legit. With over 500 transactions I’ve only been scammed one time, which is a pretty good result or just very lucky.
     

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