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Do you think this is an Ebay scam ?

cpettimdcpettimd Posts: 1,050 ✭✭✭
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I bid on this 69 Ryan at 4 a.m. I was half asleep. The seller has no feedback. The seller had no other cards for sale. The scan just shows the card (which looks well centered) and the lower case; does not include the flip (? stolen scan). I have not paid yet. I have requested him to send me the cert #, and scan of the flip before I pay. Maybe the seller has no experience and just put a cropped scan on purpose. It is not a lot of money, but I do not feel like dealing with the hassle if this is a scam.





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Collecting Clemente master (#6) and basic PSA registry sets, Hank Aaron master and basic sets, Mantle oddball issues, 1970's mega decade HOFs, 1967 Topps pin ups, and high grade Topps Clemente and Aaron. Numerous transactions with over 100 board members.

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  • okposo21okposo21 Posts: 169
    I would guess that it's a scam. It looks like it's a reused image-- see the old photobucket logo on the bottom of the card.
  • jimq112jimq112 Posts: 3,511 ✭✭✭
    Scam - the back is of a raw card and doesn't have 8 corners. Just like always be careful.
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  • storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭
    It is usually best to ask for details before bidding.

    I would NEVER bid/pay on that kind of listing.

    VERY likely a SCAM.



    Folks Who Bite Get Bitten. Folks Who Don't Bite Get Eaten.
  • hammeredhammered Posts: 2,671 ✭✭✭
    If you're not going to pay, I'd take proactive steps with ebay before he leaves neg feedback for you
  • larryallen73larryallen73 Posts: 6,069 ✭✭✭
    4:00 AM or not that does not look like a wise bid.
  • zep33zep33 Posts: 6,897 ✭✭✭


    << <i>If you're not going to pay, I'd take proactive steps with ebay before he leaves neg feedback for you >>



    sellers can't give negs
  • lsutigers1973lsutigers1973 Posts: 11,093 ✭
    Not a chance the auction is legit. Guy/Gal just stole someone elses scan and inserted it as their own which is why the camera icon is on there twice.
  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    Yes I do.


    Steve
    Good for you.
  • cpettimdcpettimd Posts: 1,050 ✭✭✭
    I guess I make my first idiot Ebay move. I will have to clean up my own mess.
    Collecting Clemente master (#6) and basic PSA registry sets, Hank Aaron master and basic sets, Mantle oddball issues, 1970's mega decade HOFs, 1967 Topps pin ups, and high grade Topps Clemente and Aaron. Numerous transactions with over 100 board members.
  • PoppaJPoppaJ Posts: 2,818 ✭
    Scam is a nice way of putting it!

    Let common sense prevail and you'll save yourself many a headache!

    PoppaJ
  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    I would not worry, the guy is a scammer and will just try again.


    Steve
    Good for you.
  • cpettimdcpettimd Posts: 1,050 ✭✭✭
    Just to update. I emailed the seller, no response. I got his number, and left a message, asking for verification of the cert # and a scan of the flip, with today's date etc..
    Then I get this message. I feel like giving him a neg.

    Card was never available. Ebay would not take down listing. Card is/was never available.


    - krishenrytyler Answer the question



    1969 Topps #533 Nolan Ryan PSA NM-MT 8
    Item Id: 270443137127
    End time: Aug-25-09 06:45:03 PDT
    Seller:
    krishenrytyler (0)
    0.0% Positive Feedback
    Member since Aug-15-09 in United States
    Location: MI, United States

    Listing Status: This message was sent while the listing was closed

    Collecting Clemente master (#6) and basic PSA registry sets, Hank Aaron master and basic sets, Mantle oddball issues, 1970's mega decade HOFs, 1967 Topps pin ups, and high grade Topps Clemente and Aaron. Numerous transactions with over 100 board members.
  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    Sellers do not need ebay to take an auction down.

    IMO once you did not send Payment right away and started to ask questions he got cold feet.


    Neg him.


    Steve

    Good for you.
  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    He know has 1 feedback from a 1 feedback buyer. The item ended on the 25th and of course one day later
    he gets feedback.

    I guess the buyer lived across the street.

    Steve
    Good for you.
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