Fleabay advice

Simon W · 2nd April 2008, 09:09

I've got this item on fleabay, with 22 bids/£175 at the moment. One of the bidders (from the USA) has sent a fleabay message offering 600USD (£302) to end the auction early. I'm not sure what to do. What do we think folks?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...:L:DSS:GB:1123

black olive · 2nd April 2008, 09:14

I think your postage is very expensive

only joking, I suppose it depends how much the item is worth, how "RARE" it is , and how much you want for it- if the guy from the states is prepared to pay via one of your approved methods, and is offering what you want hen go for it- at the end of the day if the contract is acceptable to both parties- deal done, and if you dont let the auction end- you won't know whether it would have gone for silly money or not. HTH

JohnDotCom · 2nd April 2008, 09:14

Be very wary.
Ask the registered person a Question to confirm he sent the offer.
Insist on PayPal in advance etc.
If you do sell ensure you also use track-able delivery to Members registered PayPal address.

Not being rude but I find the cost of Parts in the States are so much cheaper than here anyway that is what made me suspicious.
Don't cancel Auction till PayPal in your hands.

Simon W · 2nd April 2008, 09:22

It could go for silly money. Not many of these are available with that amount of software and the whole lot would have cost about £2k list price when new.

The American bloke is the top bidder at the moment - his name matches the disclosed bidder's name (which I can see as the seller).

Simon W · 2nd April 2008, 09:25

33 people were watching the auction at miidday yesterday. Could be 40 by now.

Simon W · 2nd April 2008, 09:26

252 visits - but 3 of those are us!

Jules · 2nd April 2008, 09:27

Agree with John
What is your desperate bidders FB track record like and what method of payment is he offering.

I have done deals similar to this with no problems.
Maybe get his phone number & chat in person.
Scammers don't like this approach.

Simon W · 2nd April 2008, 09:29

let's close the deal on 600 dollars? and fast shipping - boroloperez

Item Title: MATROX RT.X100 XTREME with ADOBE PREMIERE PRO RTX 100
Item Number:220217868489
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220217868489
End Date: 04-Apr-08 18:13:28 BST
boroloperez (119

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98.4% Positive Feedback
Member since 19-Oct-05 in United States
Location : FL, United States
Activity with boroloperez (last 90 days):boroloperez has bid on 1 of my items

Simon W · 2nd April 2008, 09:30

Whoops - that didn't work too well.

Edit: Fixed.

Jules · 2nd April 2008, 09:35

Probably a genuine offer then Simon, I didn't realise the original price was that much!! And with the dollar at the MO even dearer for him !
What is your gut feeling about the Guy?

2nd April 2008, 09:09	#1
Simon W This is my second home Rover 75 2.0 Litre Club Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S Posts: 3,280 Thanks: 38 Thanked 50 Times in 47 Posts	Fleabay advice I've got this item on fleabay, with 22 bids/£175 at the moment. One of the bidders (from the USA) has sent a fleabay message offering 600USD (£302) to end the auction early. I'm not sure what to do. What do we think folks? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...:L:DSS:GB:1123

2nd April 2008, 09:14	#2
black olive I really should get out more....... 260 SE vin 214 ( last mark 1 260 ) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	I think your postage is very expensive only joking, I suppose it depends how much the item is worth, how "RARE" it is , and how much you want for it- if the guy from the states is prepared to pay via one of your approved methods, and is offering what you want hen go for it- at the end of the day if the contract is acceptable to both parties- deal done, and if you dont let the auction end- you won't know whether it would have gone for silly money or not. HTH __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

2nd April 2008, 09:27	#7
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Agree with John What is your desperate bidders FB track record like and what method of payment is he offering. I have done deals similar to this with no problems. Maybe get his phone number & chat in person. Scammers don't like this approach. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

2nd April 2008, 09:29	#8
Simon W This is my second home Rover 75 2.0 Litre Club Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S Posts: 3,280 Thanks: 38 Thanked 50 Times in 47 Posts	let's close the deal on 600 dollars? and fast shipping - boroloperez Item Title: MATROX RT.X100 XTREME with ADOBE PREMIERE PRO RTX 100 Item Number:220217868489 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220217868489 End Date: 04-Apr-08 18:13:28 BST boroloperez (119) 98.4% Positive Feedback Member since 19-Oct-05 in United States Location : FL, United States Activity with boroloperez (last 90 days):boroloperez has bid on 1 of my items Last edited by Simon; 2nd April 2008 at 13:33.. Reason: Removed "Respond Now" URL to ebay ;)

2nd April 2008, 09:30	#9
Simon W This is my second home Rover 75 2.0 Litre Club Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S Posts: 3,280 Thanks: 38 Thanked 50 Times in 47 Posts	Whoops - that didn't work too well. Edit: Fixed. Last edited by Simon W; 2nd April 2008 at 09:34..

2nd April 2008, 09:14	#3
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Be very wary. Ask the registered person a Question to confirm he sent the offer. Insist on PayPal in advance etc. If you do sell ensure you also use track-able delivery to Members registered PayPal address. Not being rude but I find the cost of Parts in the States are so much cheaper than here anyway that is what made me suspicious. Don't cancel Auction till PayPal in your hands.

2nd April 2008, 09:22	#4
Simon W This is my second home Rover 75 2.0 Litre Club Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S Posts: 3,280 Thanks: 38 Thanked 50 Times in 47 Posts	It could go for silly money. Not many of these are available with that amount of software and the whole lot would have cost about £2k list price when new. The American bloke is the top bidder at the moment - his name matches the disclosed bidder's name (which I can see as the seller).

2nd April 2008, 09:25	#5
Simon W This is my second home Rover 75 2.0 Litre Club Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S Posts: 3,280 Thanks: 38 Thanked 50 Times in 47 Posts	33 people were watching the auction at miidday yesterday. Could be 40 by now.

2nd April 2008, 09:26	#6
Simon W This is my second home Rover 75 2.0 Litre Club Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S Posts: 3,280 Thanks: 38 Thanked 50 Times in 47 Posts	252 visits - but 3 of those are us!

2nd April 2008, 09:35	#10
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Probably a genuine offer then Simon, I didn't realise the original price was that much!! And with the dollar at the MO even dearer for him ! What is your gut feeling about the Guy? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block