Ebay MacBook - To good to be true?

k++ · 23 Feb 2006 at 09:38

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7593260550#description

This guy doesn't accept paypal only bank transfer but I'm really worried about
this transaction.
I was gonna save up and get a brand new one in april/may with a student discount but this price is unbelievable.

Thing is, the macboox isn't even released for sale yet, not until march but maybe it has been pre-ordered?

kind regards

Karl

ACPCUP · 23 Feb 2006 at 09:39

I would stay well clear mate.

MrMoon · 23 Feb 2006 at 09:39

dont hes got no feedback and only wants bank transfer, stay away

Nix · 23 Feb 2006 at 09:39

I wouldn't trust it tbh, 0 feedback.

k++ · 23 Feb 2006 at 09:40

sorry forgot to add, do they use paypal in china? if so then that would make me much happier.

k++ · 23 Feb 2006 at 09:40

holy crap that was fast

thanks

Roalith · 23 Feb 2006 at 09:40

Seller with 0 feedback, first bidder with 0 feedback.

O rly?

k++ · 23 Feb 2006 at 09:42

http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZer6wuea

this the other thing that worries me, he is selling some top gear.

do you guys hang around and pounce on thread starters

regards

Karl

k++ · 23 Feb 2006 at 09:45

Roalith said:
Seller with 0 feedback, first bidder with 0 feedback.

O rly?

first bidder is me

Roalith · 23 Feb 2006 at 09:47

All the bids created in a 40 minute timespan, silly low prices, and the only two bids (one on each item) are by 0 feedback and unverified users.

Run a mile

Nix · 23 Feb 2006 at 09:47

k++ said:
do you guys hang around and pounce on thread starters

Yes.

Cueball · 23 Feb 2006 at 09:47

k++ said:
http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZer6wuea

this the other thing that worries me, he is selling some top gear.

do you guys hang around and pounce on thread starters

regards

Karl

Stolen goods I would imagine.

Roalith · 23 Feb 2006 at 09:47

k++ said:
first bidder is me

Well that was silly

Nix · 23 Feb 2006 at 09:48

k++ said:
this the other thing that worries me, he is selling some top gear.

I wouldn't trust him any further than I could throw him tbh. Just stay away.

Roalith · 23 Feb 2006 at 09:50

Q: how much to ship to australia? what are the payment options - paypal? how much to 'buy it now'? thanks

A: Hello,winner should pay EUR40.00 for shipping and heading , and another EUR5.00 for shipping insurance .We can't accept the PAYPAL. And I accept payment ways : 1.Bank wire transfer.2.Western Union money transfer. Best wishes.Thanks.

k++ · 23 Feb 2006 at 09:50

Nix said:
Yes.

I'm now aware for next time, you scared me a bit

On another note I shouldn't have bid so it's my fault but unless he accepts paypal I am not going to pay. I can put up with bad feedback. it's nothing compared to losing a few hundred pounds. Guess I'll have to save the GBP1400 instead

I am in the process of selling everything I own. lol

Karl

Nix · 23 Feb 2006 at 09:52

Try and capture a sock gnome, that'll make a fair bit of money on e-bay.

SIAT · 23 Feb 2006 at 10:02

Macbooks are released just not in the uk, people in the US have been getting some over the last few days. None of the uk pre orders have been shipped.

Walk away...

Ukadder · 23 Feb 2006 at 10:02

Would stay away myself. Whats with all that amazon.com return policy stuff listed? is he saying it's was brough from amazon.com? or has he just ripped off the amazon.com warrenty policy?

:confused:

k++ · 23 Feb 2006 at 10:06

Ukadder said:
Would stay away myself. Whats with all that amazon.com return policy stuff listed? is he saying it's was brough from amazon.com? or has he just ripped off the amazon.com warrenty policy?

Was another concern of mine. simple copy and paste probably.

Ok that's it, I guess I should forget about it. That woulda been sweet to get a macbook for a fraction of the cost

Thanks to all for the advice, I feel sorry for the guy if he's genuine.

regards

Karl