There are a series of threads regarding this Lithuanian seller on one of the forums. He has sold the same phonographs several times.
http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=8518 http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=8367 http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7604 On MondayApril 30, 2012, at April30201210:24 AM, john robles wrote: > While making a mistake like that may be somewhat embarrassing, it is > courageous of you to tell us about it with the hope of helping someone else > to avoid it. Thank you very much. > John Robles > > > > ________________________________ > From: Randy Larson <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 10:04 AM > Subject: [Phono-L] ebay fraudlent seller > > Have you ever heard those stories of a guy responding to a Chevrolet for > sale in a barn somewhere for $100. Turned out to be a 67 corvette, I think > there was even a song about it. I always wondered if that would happen on > ebay. A week ago Sunday, A Victor I was posted on ebay for $330.00 but it > now. As my heart began to pound, I couldn't believe I was the first, and > "those who snooze loose" motto popped in my head. I checked out the photo's > and the unit was in mint condition. I immediately purchased it which began > a roller coaster of emotions. The other motto of "if its too good to be > true, it usually it" also reared it truth of reality. I checked his ebay > and history and there was none. A tracking number was given and DPD (out > of Germany) had no record of this number. The person was also from > Lithuania! The phone number given was also bogus. I sent four emails > asking for verification and to no avail, no response! > The good news was that I alerted paypal. They said that they agreed that > this most likely was a fraudulent sale, and I would be guaranteed that I > would receive a full refund. We have to wait, there's a 1% chance he might > still send it, but paypal has to wait 30 days (time limit for the seller to > send the package). > I made a huge mistake and let my emotions get the best of common sense. I > hope my mistake will be of help to my phono friends. > Best Regards > Randy Larson > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.org > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
