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I had this on eBay but sold it privately and removed the listing. Now this shameless scam artist in India has it listed: https://www.ebay.com/itm/404059297724

Hard to believe that after 25+ years, eBay can't get these guys under control.

Raphael

LOL nice to see he's even advertising for you within the listing..... NOT...

This could hurt your reputation,,, Hopefully you can get a handle on it.

Blizz

Wow, I've seen people steal photos before, but not an entire listing, particularly one that includes another company's name and contact info!

The same thief who offered a couple of my machines, with pictures lifted from my site, under one of his many pseudonyms.

Interesting feedback. It shows zero, yet 50% positive. That's because there are 3 positives and 3 negatives. Two of the positives are clearly fake, from the same 'buyer,' with 1 feedback: "Great Seller Ever" and "Best Sellr Ever." Obviously not a native English speaker. And the most ridiculous comment of all: "I am very surprised who gave intentionally negative feedback on profile of this very honest great seller profile..."

Item has now sold. I pity the hassle the buyer will have when he gets a cheap crapophone and has to fight for a refund.

Raphael

Raphael wrote: Wed Dec 21, 2022 7:37 pm Item has now sold. I pity the hassle the buyer will have when he gets a cheap crapophone and has to fight for a refund.

Raphael

Don't worry the scammer thinks he's getting money he won't as I won't pay , may offer to send western union payment and then scam him !

soundgen wrote: Fri Dec 23, 2022 7:27 am

Raphael wrote: Wed Dec 21, 2022 7:37 pm Item has now sold. I pity the hassle the buyer will have when he gets a cheap crapophone and has to fight for a refund.

Raphael

Don't worry the scammer thinks he's getting money he won't as I won't pay , may offer to send western union payment and then scam him !

How do I uptick that?

Nice operation, Mike!

soundgen wrote: Fri Dec 23, 2022 7:27 am

Raphael wrote: Wed Dec 21, 2022 7:37 pm Item has now sold. I pity the hassle the buyer will have when he gets a cheap crapophone and has to fight for a refund.

Raphael

Don't worry the scammer thinks he's getting money he won't as I won't pay , may offer to send western union payment and then scam him !

He relisted it on another site, so I “bought” it and immediately left negative feedback and reported him to eBay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/404071951143


Raphael

How did you buy it without making a payment ?