Do not bid on this item!!!!

Boats&Outboards · 11 September 2012, 20:21

Word of warning. We sold this to a chap called Mark last week at a massively knocked down price, due to the fact it had sank on its mooring. Obviously being fair we disclosed this to him and it was sold as spares/repairs.

It was delivered yesterday. Suddenly he's now "selling it for a mate" and has had it months. The new listing does not disclose that it had sunk less then a month ago. I've no problem with his sales patter but equally wouldn't want you guys getting caught in the middle

Be warned If your bidding, base it on the added info. I have no problem whatsoever with him selling it on for more. That's great if he can. I just don't think it's fair for some poor mug to pay top dollar without being in the know!!!!

Here's the ad

http://bit.ly/Qbl6HD

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willk · 11 September 2012, 20:30

That's interesting - the second one today. That being ebay accounts which have gone from selling women's clothes/makeup to marine gear.

Are these purchased accounts or hacked? It looks to me like someone needs a good rating and acquires an account.

Boats&Outboards · 11 September 2012, 20:49

I think this must be his wife's account. His is called Metalratboy

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ShinyShoe · 11 September 2012, 20:54

Or wife shares the account? But not the first boaty thing: 180946395310

Boatnomad · 11 September 2012, 21:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by willk

That's interesting - the second one today. That being ebay accounts which have gone from selling women's clothes/makeup to marine gear.

Are these purchased accounts or hacked? It looks to me like someone needs a good rating and acquires an account.

Yes,big change in direction after 04-Aug-11 13:26

Kernow Buoy · 11 September 2012, 21:22

http://www.rib.net/forum/members/metalratboy-4736.html

Boats&Outboards · 11 September 2012, 21:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kernow Buoy

http://www.rib.net/forum/members/metalratboy-4736.html

Well he did say it was for his 4.5m rib

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Downhilldai · 12 September 2012, 00:00

Could it be a different motor?

Boats&Outboards · 12 September 2012, 07:30

No he has emailed me explaining that he felt it best to give the "ropey" description incase he didn't get his moment back from it and he feels as appears to be running as it should there isn't any problem or need to tell the potential buyer, along with explaining he put I on his wife's account to dodge the taxman, not any comebacks from eBay or buyers.

Obviously he always planned on doing that to maximise his returns. Up to him. would be interesting how he answers questions or offers on it though

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mark_j · 12 September 2012, 10:17

Hi there,
Apparently it was submerged for a very very short time but was taken apart and rebuilt by proper Mariner/Mercury engineers, so it should not have any problems whatsoever if the information given by the previous owner is true.

- 01merlin2010

Boats&Outboards · 12 September 2012, 12:03

At least he's starting to advise it was submerged.

Yes it was rebuilt by the dealership we took it from but we still sold it as spares/repairs to him as we couldn't justify selling it for face value when we knew it had submerged, even if it was for just a few hours. Rebuilding it won't guarantee no future related faults. The thinking was if he wanted to run with it knowing it was submerged that's his CHOICE. It may well go without any faults in the future. At least he knew. His sale is entirely different though.

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Nick Hearne · 12 September 2012, 13:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boats&Outboards

At least he's starting to advise it was submerged.

Yes it was rebuilt by the dealership we took it from but we still sold it as spares/repairs to him as we couldn't justify selling it for face value when we knew it had submerged, even if it was for just a few hours. Rebuilding it won't guarantee no future related faults. The thinking was if he wanted to run with it knowing it was submerged that's his CHOICE. It may well go without any faults in the future. At least he knew. His sale is entirely different though.

Peter @ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

Yes but you have morals Peter, he on the other hand may not!

Kernow Buoy · 12 September 2012, 13:46

Listing has been ended

boristhebold · 12 September 2012, 17:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark_j

Hi there,
Apparently it was submerged for a very very short time but was taken apart and rebuilt by proper Mariner/Mercury engineers, so it should not have any problems whatsoever if the information given by the previous owner is true.

- 01merlin2010

I asked him as well and thats the same answer word for word he told me so at leats he is saying it when people ask, I reckon hes twigged now.

Boats&Outboards · 12 September 2012, 18:01

No he's reading this!!!

Like you say ended now so must be sold.

He did ask me (or threaten in fact) to withdraw my statement about tax dodging. So i will - I take that back. He didn't email me saying he avoids tax... He's fully compliant with UK tax

Case closed!

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A1an · 12 September 2012, 18:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boats&Outboards

No he's reading this!!!

Like you say ended now so must be sold.

He did ask me (or threaten in fact) to withdraw my statement about tax dodging. So i will - I take that back. He didn't email me saying he avoids tax... He's fully compliant with UK tax

Case closed!

Peter @ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

I actually laughed out loud!

actions · 12 September 2012, 18:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boats&Outboards

He did ask me (or threaten in fact) to withdraw my statement about tax dodging. So i will - I take that back. He didn't email me saying he avoids tax... He's fully compliant with UK tax

Case closed!

Brilliant

Sent from my phone so excuse the predictive spelling / lack of smilies and short reply.....

Downhilldai · 12 September 2012, 22:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boats&Outboards

He did ask me (or threaten in fact) to withdraw my statement about tax dodging.

In that case, there's presumably another reason why it was being sold via his wife's ebay account?