Scam or too good to be True

Scam or too good to be True

This topic has 7 replies, 6 voices, and was last updated 22 December 2017 at 12:06 by Dave Halford.

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20 December 2017 at 21:16 #25708
MalcB
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Advert

20 December 2017 at 21:16 #333087
MalcB
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Qualters and Smith Drill

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20 December 2017 at 21:31 #333091
Roger Provins 2
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Strange. Postage only £5?
20 December 2017 at 21:34 #333094
MalcB
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Yes, even less on the Myford?
20 December 2017 at 21:40 #333097
peak4
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Can't see why it wouldn't be genuine enough, just a mistake in allowing ebay to add postage price.

I don't think my postie would like to carry a lathe up from the delivery office, even though it's only at the end of the road. I's not sure the first class stamp would stick to it anyway.
20 December 2017 at 21:49 #333098
not done it yet
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Start by looking at the selling feedback for the seller. Likely some simple reason, like he has included most of the shipping in the starting price. Scammers usually have 100% feedback rating for small purchases, then launch into a big fraud – and run before epay catches up with them.

Reading the auction details very carefully should protect any purchaser – and pay by paypal, so you can get your money refunded if it all goes bellypup. Buyer beware is the usual warning for any epay deal.
20 December 2017 at 22:08 #333101
JohnF
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Says free collection in person so if your offer was accepted just take cash and pay on collection provided you are happy with the goods — if it looks dodgy –walk away !
22 December 2017 at 12:06 #333397
Dave Halford
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Thats was what I paid for mine

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