Help a Pensioner

[SexyGreyFox]

Getting older I have to wonder if I'm not seeing scams any more.
Does this look well dodgy on Marketplace?
Especially the amount of time it's took to reply to me.
This Millie is actually saying he's a shop which could be genuine from past OCUK threads.

 

[SexyGreyFox]

I've bought loads of stuff off Marketplace and never had a problem, usually cash on pickup.
I posted it because of the "I am a website store" comment and their profile is well dodgy.

This is the item - https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/587778790321861

I've already bought one off Amazon now.

 

[SexyGreyFox]

"joined in 2024"

Tells you all you need to know

I like the four friends.

 

[SexyGreyFox]

Is this still available?

No idea, I bought one from Amazon before I posted this.
I thought more than one person would have got the OCUK Meme "I am a website store"
How wrong was I?

They still haven't sent a link.

 

[SexyGreyFox]

Ask for the link so we can see what the scam was. Either a fake website or it is just a marketing front for a Chinese outlet.

I have done but once again no reply for many hours.
They could have got wise to me.

 

[SexyGreyFox]

No reply after the first msg then I would have moved on.

I did, bought another before making this thread.
Once again I thought more people would have picked up on the "I am a website store" - I failed miserably.

 

[SexyGreyFox]

I don't recall that meme either. Got any link so we can refresh our collective memory?

Search for "I am not a shop"

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/search/529695/?q="i+am+not+a+shop"&o=relevance

 

[SexyGreyFox]

I've got the "I am a website store" address

【Sports&Outdoors】2 in 1 Folding Treadmill, 2.25HP Superfit Under Desk Electric Treadmill, Installation-Fre《NO8》

INNOVATIVE 2-IN-1 FOLDING TREADMILL -- Compared to ordinary treadmills, our 2-in-1 Superfit treadmill has 2 modes to meet your different sports needs. When the riser is folded, it can be used as a jogging machine at a speed of 0.6MPH-2.5MPH, when the handrail is raised, the running speed is...

divinespark.online

 

[SexyGreyFox]

My anti virus just blocked me from connecting to that site, citing fake/scam website

Bugger, I've just bought a PS5 for £65

 

[SexyGreyFox]

How has this reached almost 50 replies, there's nothing to debate

Because you've missed the OCUK meme about I'm Not A Shop

I immediately knew it was a scam and bought another from Amazon before I started the thread.
In true Social Media style people thought i was serious.

 

[SexyGreyFox]

Best replies only

 

[SexyGreyFox]

Sounds to me like he is just an Amazon reseller. In other words, he is just selling Amazon products at a markup, then ordering them himself from Amazon, selecting Gift option (which means there wont be an invoice) and getting free delivery to your address.
My advice, always, with these is NO!!! Go directly to Amazon to buy the product. They have an awesome return service and it's not worth missing out on that by buying from a reseller.

Hmm, he as a shop is selling PS5's for £65

 

[SexyGreyFox]

“When you say contact, do you mean communicate with you? If however you mean make contact as in physical contact, where would you like to meet to do such contacting?”

At the front of OCUK HQ but he will have to be in a wheelchair and have at least one arm behind his back because I'm old.