It is very easy to "hijack" a reputable sellers reviews on e-bay.
An interesting read is here http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2939891839 Also, I was recently in touch with someone selling a Mac DP 1.42 with 23" Display on Ebay with a Buy It Now price of �1399. The seller listed his location as London and had over 80 positive reviews - but none for high value items. I asked if I could collect the goods and pay for them with cash. His reply is below. It was an obvious scam :-) Kevin >>Hello there, Thanks for your email. I am a private seller not a shop and I have (for the moment ) the privillege to buy these items for a low cost so that you have the opportunity to purchase from me a great saving from the original price. I have restricted the bidding because I have had some problems with bidders who offer me a price that is much greater than the retail price.They only want to conjure away the competition.You can check my auction record for proof. The buy it now price for this unit is �1399 including shipping. The products are brand new,completly working and come in an unopened box,it comes up with all accessories that you need and the units have 1 year manufacturers warranty too.All the manuals and the original documentation are written in eight languages. You will receive your package in 2 working days. I send all my packages having written on them "display unit, no comercial value" or as a gift so you don't have to pay any additional taxes(VAT included).I will send you the item in the original package and an invoice with all the papers(warranty,insurance ect ...) . The shipping costs and the insurance taxes of the package will be down to me and you only pay for the money transfer comission when you wire the funds,which is about 3% from the total amount sent.The unit is being shipped from Italy and you wont have to pay for customs or any additional taxes when it arrive in your country. I looking forward to hearing from you soon. Thanks for your understanding, Regards , Raymond PS: Please let me know ASAP if you are interested or we can arrange a private deal to save time and money for �1399 or for the pair (two systems the same kind) �2400 .<< On 14/7/03 10:23 am, "Paul Tansley" wrote: >> >>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2939891839 > > This link seems to guide me to the correct auction, and the reviewers seem > extremely positive? Are you sure you read that chart correctly? 224 positive > in the last 6 months only 6 negative reviews! That's better than most high > street shops surely. > > Regards Paul =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
