Finlux 42" 3d LED on ebay unreal Bargin?

gav197 · 04-08-2012 10:12AM #1

Hi I`ve Bought 1 of these on ebay but am abit weary as its Almost too good to be true, I`m aware its no Sony but for this money delivered it can`t be that Bad? What do you think, scam or Real? its through paypal so Its Covered, Right?
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/110929700906?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Mr E · 04-08-2012 10:17AM

His last feedback is 2008 which is one warning sign.
Previous items were hats and golf clubs (with one TV which was never received)
"eBays daily deal"? With a contact with 163 transactions? Smells of fish.

If it looks too good to be true.... etc. etc.

kc66 · 04-08-2012 10:18AM

The seller hasnt bought or sold anything in years.
Also strange- free shipping by courier from Glasgow? It says delivery in the UK only, then gives times for EU delivery. I would have stayed well clear to be honest. Hope for your sake its ok though.

Pj! · 04-08-2012 10:28AM

My scam-o-meter is buzzing like crazy.

27 sold, that's almost €5k! 'More than 10 available'. Be interesting to see the total count.

EDIT: The guy has sold a couple of cars on it in the past. That's hardly going to help with his anonymity if it is a scam.

gav197 · 04-08-2012 10:31AM

Hi Yeah So Do I:} I noticed all Those things Myself But Said Maybe He`s come into stock from some source and with paypal and so many people buying that it will be covered if its a scam on his part, and was worth the risk for that money that if He delivers to say Newry then i could convince him i`d collect there or pay extra for the 2-3hrs drive for the courier..Heres hoping, i`ll post any updates etc

Pj! · 04-08-2012 10:38AM

He's also selling these:

Agora 42 Inch Full HD Freeview LCD 3D TV with 4 x 3D Glasses
€163.07 --- 9 sold

Google Nexus 7 ,8 GB, Wi-Fi (Unlocked), 7in - Black, NEW & SEALED with 4.1 JBean
€123.88 --- 53 sold

Hitachi 1TB Touro Mobile MX3 - Portable Hard Drive - USB 3.0
€29.07 --- 47 sold

My scam-o-meter just blew up.

allthedoyles · 04-08-2012 10:39AM

Am i looking at his purchase history correctly ?

It says that he has sold 29 since 7.30pm yesterday .

ASOT · 04-08-2012 10:39AM

Not a hope will you be getting anything he's selling!

Mr E · 04-08-2012 10:40AM

Hijacked account maybe? Suddenly selling in bulk after 4 years dormant?

Hope it works out though, unreal bargain if it's genuine.

allthedoyles · 04-08-2012 10:42AM

It also says that the price has expired since 12 midnight last night

gav197 · 04-08-2012 10:44AM

I know, I`m not expecting to get it, just chancing it as I know paypal will refund Me if his account has been hacked or He`s in need of fast Cash!:} or He Says UK only Post etc.

allthedoyles · 04-08-2012 10:46AM

Pj! wrote: »

He's also selling these:

Agora 42 Inch Full HD Freeview LCD 3D TV with 4 x 3D Glasses
€163.07 --- 9 sold

Google Nexus 7 ,8 GB, Wi-Fi (Unlocked), 7in - Black, NEW & SEALED with 4.1 JBean
€123.88 --- 53 sold

Hitachi 1TB Touro Mobile MX3 - Portable Hard Drive - USB 3.0
€29.07 --- 47 sold

My scam-o-meter just blew up.

He sold the 53 x Nexus 7 since 6.45pm last night

mcgovern · 04-08-2012 10:50AM

gav197 wrote: »

I know, I`m not expecting to get it, just chancing it as I know paypal will refund Me if his account has been hacked or He`s in need of fast Cash!:} or He Says UK only Post etc.

Sorry to be the party pooper, but if he sends you an empty box you won't get a refund unless ebay have changed their policies.

Pj! · 04-08-2012 10:53AM

Next day delivery but he puts them online on the Friday evening of a bank holiday.
That's some key timing right there. It gives 5 days before people can expect to get the item delivered.

Saturday morning now and he's already good to the tune of €15,000.

gav197 · 04-08-2012 11:01AM

Jesus mcgovern don`t say that i`ve just bought the most expensive box ever!:}
I hope Your Wrong Big time:{

allthedoyles · 04-08-2012 11:03AM

Pj! wrote: »

Next day delivery but he puts them online on the Friday evening of a bank holiday.
That's some key timing right there. It gives 5 days before people can expect to get the item delivered.

And gives him time to withdraw the funds from Paypal too.........

According to his eBay listings , - he has 14,619.56 euro worth since 5pm yesterday.

mikom · 04-08-2012 11:03AM

gav197 wrote: »

Jesus mcgovern don`t say that i`ve just bought the most expensive box ever!:}
I hope Your Wrong Big time:{

When/if the box arrives I'd weigh it before signing for it.......

Allyall · 04-08-2012 11:03AM

Pj! wrote: »

Next day delivery but he puts them online on the Friday evening of a bank holiday.
That's some key timing right there. It gives 5 days before people can expect to get the item delivered.

Yep, I can remember seeing an episode of The Real Hustle, and Bank Holidays/Internet buying, was a big scam.. Wish i'd paid more attention/can remember the scam..

Jarren · 04-08-2012 11:04AM

This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/110929700906?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_3502wt_1271

Allyall · 04-08-2012 11:04AM

allthedoyles wrote: »

And gives him time to withdraw the funds from Paypal too.........

According to his eBay listings , - he has 14,619.56 euro worth since 5pm yesterday.

Also, that amount in a short time, and his previous history should raise a few red flags on Paypal.

Pj! · 04-08-2012 11:05AM

All 4 items taken down.

If you can cancel your payment do it now Gav.

Allyall · 04-08-2012 11:10AM

Also. It was over £200 cheaper then FinluxDirect, with their £300 Discount

FinluxDirect

gerryk · 04-08-2012 11:19AM

Pj! wrote: »

All 4 items taken down.

If you can cancel your payment do it now Gav.

I predict OP will be getting an email from eBay real soon about this.

gav197 · 04-08-2012 11:37AM

Its looking worse by the Second alright, i`ll let you`s know when I hear anything, Mailed Your Man, Ebay and paypal about it.

zarquon · 04-08-2012 12:22PM

Put a paypal claim in straight away. Definitely a scam

Cuddlesworth · 04-08-2012 01:36PM

gav197 wrote: »

I know, I`m not expecting to get it, just chancing it as I know paypal will refund Me if his account has been hacked or He`s in need of fast Cash!:} or He Says UK only Post etc.

That's a common misconception with paypal. If he can delay you for 10 working days, then he has enough time to clear out his paypal account. Once his account is empty, paypal will refund you nothing because there is nothing to refund. Paypal is a closed banking system, once the money leaves all security does also.

clerk · 04-08-2012 01:51PM

Feedback/itemFrom Buyer/priceDate/time

DO NOT BY FROM FAKE SITE YOU WILL HAVE TO CLAME CASH BACK ( no uk mail from themMember ID binman310 ( Feedback score of 263

)
04-Aug-12

http://feedback.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=rory1828&&_trksid=p4340.l2560&rt=nc&iid=110929700906&sspagename=VIP:feedback&ftab=FeedbackAsSeller

testicle · 04-08-2012 10:14PM

Pj! wrote: »

Next day delivery but he puts them online on the Friday evening of a bank holiday.
That's some key timing right there. It gives 5 days before people can expect to get the item delivered.

Saturday morning now and he's already good to the tune of €15,000.

It's not a Bank Holiday in England, Wales or NI, just here and Scotland.

Ghost Train · 05-08-2012 08:24AM

Cuddlesworth wrote: »

That's a common misconception with paypal. If he can delay you for 10 working days, then he has enough time to clear out his paypal account. Once his account is empty, paypal will refund you nothing because there is nothing to refund. Paypal is a closed banking system, once the money leaves all security does also.

Maybe you're thinking about outside the ebay system or something, here are the details of paypal buyer protection

gav197 · 05-08-2012 09:11AM

Hi all, He`s not answering mail surprise surprise:} I put a claim in with paypal already and I reckon they (ebay,Paypal) knew something was up as Usually they force you through the Resolution center for a week or so but on this they escalated to a claim immediately, so I`m hoping thats a good sign for me and all the other buyers re a refund, I reckoned 1st in Best dressed instead of waiting for that box to never arrive:}

Mr E · 05-08-2012 09:17AM

Fingers crossed, Gav. Keep us updated!

Finlux 42" 3d LED on ebay unreal Bargin?

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