Bought some Wheels on eBay - should I be concerned?

JeffD · 16th June 2011, 10:39

Does anyone know of or dealt with eBay seller pab17964 I've just won some wheels off him on eBay but hes refusing to give me his address details unless I pay first even though I'm supposed to be collecting them in person.

Just after auction closed I sent him an eBay message

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Hi there

I've just won the rover wheels and wonder if you can give me your address including postcode so I can check how to get there on my satnav.

Also, what the best days/time for you?

and he replied with:

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Hi

If you make the payment I will then give you my details,it's for security.

To try and put his mind at rest I offered to pay a £25 deposit by paypal (confirmed address) and bring the balance with cash and I've since sent my contact details including landline no. but got this reply...

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Hi,

As soon as you make full payment by Paypal you can pick the wheels up

I'm a bit concerned now that I'm expected to send £175 to someone who I don't even have an address for and hasn't told me when I can come to get. Even if I get an address Ill have to make a 150 mile round trip expecting to trust the that wheels have been described properly. Whenever Ive dealt with people before I've always paid a deposit so they know I'm serious then give them the balance upon collection so its secure from both sides.

Just seems odd that he doesn't want the balance in cash. Its making me wonder if there's a reason he thinks I'm going to walk away without buying them. Or am I being paranoid?

trikey · 16th June 2011, 10:40

Sounds dodgy to me mate, why would anyone want full payment when you are collecting??

suzublu · 16th June 2011, 10:43

Think you'll find Pab is a moderator on here & also a trader.

trikey · 16th June 2011, 10:43

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Originally Posted by trikey

Sounds dodgy to me mate, why would anyone want full payment when you are collecting??

Unless its Pab from here? then he's a sound guy

trikey · 16th June 2011, 10:43

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Originally Posted by suzublu

Think you'll find Pab is a moderator on here & also a trader.

Lol, snap!

mark_bonsai · 16th June 2011, 10:45

It is PAB off here, and a sounder guy you couldn't wish to meet.

Drewcole81 · 16th June 2011, 10:51

What did the listing say, If it said full payment on end of action then that is probably why?

What is the fedback like on the rest of their sales etc?

Many people are protecting themselves in this way, who knows who is going to turn up at your door. Not saying your a crazy at all though Jeff

pab · 16th June 2011, 10:51

I would have preferred to do this by email and not have this posted up on the general forum.

If you have a proposition on how to make payment then do it in this manner.

JeffD · 16th June 2011, 10:51

Ah thats sounds reassuring.

Just was worried that Ill pay up front not knowing his address or when I can collect for them to disappear or arrive to find the wheels look nothing like the ones in the pic.

These are the ones Ive bought...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...#ht_500wt_1052

Ill send him a PM and check

suffolk boy · 16th June 2011, 10:52

paul is a good honest guy i have dealt with him numerous occasions

16th June 2011, 10:45	#6
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16th June 2011, 10:51	#7
Drewcole81 Avid contributor MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Maldon Posts: 222 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What did the listing say, If it said full payment on end of action then that is probably why? What is the fedback like on the rest of their sales etc? Many people are protecting themselves in this way, who knows who is going to turn up at your door. Not saying your a crazy at all though Jeff __________________ MG ZT 190+ Commision Number MG 000426 http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/7055/redbeasty.png

16th June 2011, 10:52	#10
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16th June 2011, 10:40	#2
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,765 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Sounds dodgy to me mate, why would anyone want full payment when you are collecting??

16th June 2011, 10:43	#3
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Think you'll find Pab is a moderator on here & also a trader.

16th June 2011, 10:51	#8
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	I would have preferred to do this by email and not have this posted up on the general forum. If you have a proposition on how to make payment then do it in this manner.

16th June 2011, 10:51	#9
JeffD Loves to post Rover 75 1.8T SE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Southport Posts: 402 Thanks: 1 Thanked 72 Times in 37 Posts	Ah thats sounds reassuring. Just was worried that Ill pay up front not knowing his address or when I can collect for them to disappear or arrive to find the wheels look nothing like the ones in the pic. These are the ones Ive bought... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...#ht_500wt_1052 Ill send him a PM and check