Ebay - how quickly do they close scam auctions

Rotty

Rotty

Rotty

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I found a scam auction on Ebay this morning , now I no this is nothing unusual but this is for a highish value item and is 100% a scam , bidding is currently at £510 with 3 hours to go

I have reported the auction to Ebay but will they take action before someone loses a lot of money

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8909500357&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT&rd=1


also , if anyone else is an Ebay/watch fan amd wants to play detective I will leave it a while before pointing out the obvious reason that it is a scam
 
Where do I start?

The numbers on the dial look wrong, the hours markings look wrong, did the submariner not need batteries?

/me stabs wildly in the dark :p

Plus the seller is in Manchester and we all know Northerners can't afford nice things.
 
Not sure about your question, but that looks to be an authentic auction to me...unless there is something specific in the watch photos and/or discription that gives it away (me not being a watch person...) :o
 
that is one thought but it will come from my account , there is then the possibilty that this is a shill bidder who could cause me problems in the future
 
homerio said:
Where do I start?

The numbers on the dial look wrong, the hours markings look wrong, did the submariner not need batteries?

/me stabs wildly in the dark :p
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er , none of those

the pics all show a genuine Submariner
 
my guess is that he says it's swiss made and the Submariner is made somewhere else. that's a complete guess, i know nothing about watches


but wouldnt it be fun if i was right!?
 
Rotty said:
damn, looks like my Sub is fake too then ;)
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Ahh, fair enough. I don't know why I thought that!

0 feedback seller, and it's far too cheap.

K.
 
Feek said:
Ahh, fair enough. I don't know why I thought that!

0 feedback seller, and it's far too cheap.

K.
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those things are true but I have one piece of conclusive proof , just working on some pics to explain

he is not selling a fake watch , as I see it he does not have a watch to sell
 
Rotty said:
those things are true but I have one piece of conclusive proof , just working on some pics to explain

he is not selling a fake watch , as I see it he does not have a watch to sell
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The pic looks like it was taken in a shop.
 
First a bit of history

about 4 years ago Rolex changed the design of the bracelet/case on the Submariner to incorporate what is know as SEL ( solid end links ) , this made for a more comfortable fit


This is a front view of a SEL bracelet ( mine )

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If you look at the middle link as it leaves the case you see that it is one solid piece of metal ( the gold bit ) that is longer than the two outside bits which are hinged

previously they were hinged through the centre piece in line with the outer pieces

here is a pic of a SEL bracelet from the rear

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On the ones in the auction the rear looks different , this is because the front pics are of a SEL watch and the rear of a non SEL watch , the only explanation being that he does not have the watch and has just lifted pictures from the web
 
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