eBay Gold Scam

GoldenEyeNumismatics

0 feedback, all images off heritage, crappy looking auctions. Certainly looks like a scam to me.

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Russ

<< <i>On Oct-17-08 at 17:19:46 PDT, seller added the following information:
PAYMENT WITHIN 36 HOURS OF AUCTION END PLEASE! >>



Gee, I wonder why he wants to be paid so quickly?

Russ, NCNE

ilikebuffaloes

Trying to make a quick $15-20K. All auctions end within a few hours of each other!

bdunndchi

Nice work

tmcsr69

With this being a new seller-won't funds be held by paypal until positive feedback is received?

BECOKA

<< <i>With this being a new seller-won't funds be held by paypal until positive feedback is received? >>



Good question.

Either way if the winning bidders pay with CC they should be OK in getting funds back.

commoncents123

<< <i>With this being a new seller-won't funds be held by paypal until positive feedback is received? >>



This is something I can't possibly understand...I started to sell something on my 2nd account with only 12 feedback and the system told me the funds may be held like that-- But, only about 40% of people who buy from me ever even leave feedback-- So, how can this work?

CoinOnTheCob

<< <i>This is something I can't possibly understand...I started to sell something on my 2nd account with only 12 feedback and the system told me the funds may be held like that-- But, only about 40% of people who buy from me ever even leave feedback-- So, how can this work? >>


If no complaints or chargbacks from the buyer, PayPal releases the funds 21 days after they are received. I just happen to think that 21 days is a long time.


Edited for spelling.

BloodMan

Several days ago, I emailed the seller about local pickup if I am high bidder, but didn't receive any response.

GrumpyEd

New sellers only have $200 paypal protection, I wonder if paypal only holds the $200 if they only cover $200?

ttown

<< <i>New sellers only have $200 paypal protection, I wonder if paypal only holds the $200 if they only cover $200?


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Doesn't matter what PayPal will do since I'd do a charge back to the CC.

ProofRainbowRoosevelt

<< <i>Doesn't matter what PayPal will do since I'd do a charge back to the CC. >>



That's the only way the buyer will be protected, I would do the same thing. I know it's a drop in the bucket for Paypal, but you'd think Paypal's system would red flag this seller, if he screws all the buyers, Paypal's gonna owe $200 an auction right?

derryb

I called Heritage, guy I talked to could care less.

AUandAG

Auctions killed.


What was it....oh, nevermind.

bob

Russ

<< <i>With this being a new seller-won't funds be held by paypal until positive feedback is received? >>



Yep. Scammers like this one are in for a rude awakening when they try to take the money and run.

Russ, NCNE

tmcsr69

Seller is also NARU.