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robekert
7th of April 2004 (Wed), 15:44
Well, it was bound to happen. The 1D MkII Ebay scams. Check out the link. Hurry it is only a 3 day auction.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=30020&item=3808331 140&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

All of a sudden $4500 seems like a "steal".

Rob
robekert
7th of April 2004 (Wed), 15:46
Oh, went back and checked out the auction again. It has many extras:

Camera Bag, Extra Battery, Extra Memory, Lens, Lens Cleaning Kit, Memory Reader, Tripod

That's the difference.

Rob
CoolToolGuy
7th of April 2004 (Wed), 15:58
Geez, $15,000 - That's a pretty good premium - Hey, those of you waiting for a MK II - would you sell yours without opening the box for $15,000 :?: :D
richpix
7th of April 2004 (Wed), 16:26
I reported the seller to Ebay. Too many red flags:

Seller in Hungary
3-day listing
Seller has no history and only recently joined Ebay
Item for sale (two of them) not on the market yet

I wonder about the other items he's selling.
Bruce Hamilton
7th of April 2004 (Wed), 17:29
I reported the seller to Ebay. Too many red flags:

Seller in Hungary
3-day listing
Seller has no history and only recently joined Ebay
Item for sale (two of them) not on the market yet

I wonder about the other items he's selling.

Check out his payment policies...

We gladly accept Wire Bank Transfers and *Western Union.
Please allow 10 business days for the transfers to clear.

Wire transfers are instantaneous, you don't need to wait 10 days while this clown takes off with your money, leaving you with no recourse.
NickC
7th of April 2004 (Wed), 17:38
Oh, went back and checked out the auction again. It has many extras:

...., Lens, ....


That must be where he's getting the "Optical Zoom: 8x" listed in the Item Specifics :lol:
defordphoto
7th of April 2004 (Wed), 18:08
Geez, $15,000 - That's a pretty good premium - Hey, those of you waiting for a MK II - would you sell yours without opening the box for $15,000 :?: :D

Yep. In a heartbeat.

Remember. Everything is for sale. Always.
slejhamer
7th of April 2004 (Wed), 18:22
Too many red flags:



Not to mention that all three of the bidders who ran up the price have no history! Co-horts in crime? Nah...
kraterz
8th of April 2004 (Thu), 04:17
*yaaaawn* tell me something new about scambay.
PhotoSlacker
8th of April 2004 (Thu), 05:03
A few red flags... im seeing it for 3550.00. That doesnt seem so bad.
RichardtheSane
9th of April 2004 (Fri), 14:15
Too many red flags:



Not to mention that all three of the bidders who ran up the price have no history! Co-horts in crime? Nah...

Might be some well meaning people...

If I see a scam auction soon to end (ie n tim eto report it) I use a second ebay ID to bid silly money for it so no-one else get stung.