Dodgy or a bargain??????

[Salty]

Originally Posted by Jenson

He did repy:


Hi there,

First I want to thank you for your question. The item is in perfect condition, with no scratches on it, no damage. Hasn't been involved in any accident. All the necessary papers will be provided.

The total price is £4,000 including the shipping to your address. Price reduced for quick sale.

Currently i am located in Northern part of United Kingdom, in a beautiful sea-side city called Thurso, because i just finished the divorce with my wife and i have moved here to my parents home. The payment will be made through eBay and only after you will receive the item, i will receive the payment.

It will take around 3-5 working days until you will receive the item and you will have a 3 days inspection period (so you have 3 days to change your mind and refuse or keep it). Also, I need to know if you have cash in hand because I have a lot buyers interested in the purchase and I don't have time to waste. No offense but if you really want to buy it I will stop communicating with the other interested buyers.

If you are interested in buying it please provide me your full name and address so i can initiate the deal through eBay. You must know that eBay will contact you without any obligation to buy it or fees.

I will wait your answer (if you are interested to buy) very soon.

Regards
Adam


On Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 12:04 AM, Jenson> wrote:

Hi,

I am very interested in your super Rib. It looks great and looks just like the one my friend owns.

Please do not let anyone else buy it as I want it.

How can I secure the deal?

Look forward to hearing from you soon

Kind regards

Robin Fauca

I wonder what he intended to do should you have gone ahead?
Suddenly ask for a large cash deposit as a good will gesture maybe?

[Jenson]

Let's find out

[Salty]

Originally Posted by Jenson

Let's find out

LOL

Nice one !

[Jenson]

Another reply:

Hi,
Yes i can deliver it.
Please give me your full name and address so i can start the transaction trough ebay, and after that they will contact you with all the payment details.
Thank you
Adam


On Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 7:21 PM, <Jenson> wrote:

Hi Adam,

Yes I have the cash ready for this purchase do not sell to anyone else! I am available to take delivery of the boat this week. Can you deliver tomorrow? I could arrange to collect if this is not possible. How heavy is the boat? The postman will need to know.


Do you have any more photos of the boat? (inside, from above and underwater).


Truly yours

Robin Fauca

[Salty]

Originally Posted by Jenson

Another reply:

Hi,
Yes i can deliver it.
Please give me your full name and address so i can start the transaction trough ebay, and after that they will contact you with all the payment details.
Thank you
Adam


On Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 7:21 PM, <Jenson> wrote:

Hi Adam,

Yes I have the cash ready for this purchase do not sell to anyone else! I am available to take delivery of the boat this week. Can you deliver tomorrow? I could arrange to collect if this is not possible. How heavy is the boat? The postman will need to know.


Do you have any more photos of the boat? (inside, from above and underwater).


Truly yours

Robin Fauca

Love it !!!!

[Salty]

I bid a grand or so on it while it was active and just had this from ebay (genuine ebay)

Dear xxxx

We're writing to let you know that the following listing was removed and the item is no longer available:

290773139241 - Northstar 6.25 Metre RIB boat rigid inflatable boat for sale

The listing was removed because the item appears to have been listed without the account holder's permission. At this time, we're restoring the account to its original owner. You're no longer obligated to pay for the item.

If you've already paid for the item, we suggest you take the following steps:
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Please don't send money or respond to any further emails regarding this listing. If someone asks you to continue with the purchase outside of eBay, we strongly recommend you ignore the request. Purchases made outside of eBay aren't protected by our Feedback system or buyer protection services.

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Regards,

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[lukewhiting]

Come across another scam on boats & outboards! Its a zodiac yatchline 380 with a 40hp yamaha for £3500. They wanted to do it through ebay & have me pay up front then send me the boat!

Think theres a real ad on gumtree for it thought for £4100

[Boatnomad]

"Robin Fauca"

[Cookee]

I contacted Ali and told her about the Ebay duplicate auction, I think it was them that contacted Ebay and got the fake sale taken down.

[Salty]

Originally Posted by Cookee

I contacted Ali and told her about the Ebay duplicate auction, I think it was them that contacted Ebay and got the fake sale taken down.

I bought some fake Alton Towers VIP tickets once off ebay. Fair play to ebay & Alton Towers, they prosecuted the scammer (dunno what she got in court though)

Lets hope they do the same with this one

[Jenson]

Here's his latest reply:


Hi,
Ok, not a problem.
Thank you for your address.
I will start the transaction right now with ebay, and please wait for their payment invoice.
Thank you
Adam


On Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 5:26 PM, <Jenson> wrote:

Hi Adam,

Thank you for your efficiency.

I see the boat has been removed from Ebay. Is that because we have a deal?

I have encountered a small problem with the money. A friend of mine, Nick Leeson, had promised me he would finance the purchase of this boat but he has run into difficulty.
I now have only £3,000 cash (Greek Drakma) at the moment. I can assure you that as soon as I have the outstanding money I will send it to you. I hope this will not effect the deal.

My address for delivery:

Robin Fauca
87 Fleece Street
Riporf Hill
Shaftingham
Bucks
TW13 8AG

I can't wait to see the boat! When will delivery be?

Truly Youra

Robin Fauca

[Nick Hearne]

Originally Posted by Jenson

Here's his latest reply:

I see the boat has been removed from Ebay. Is that because we have a deal?

I have encountered a small problem with the money. A friend of mine, Nick Leeson, had promised me he would finance the purchase of this boat but he has run into difficulty.
I now have only £3,000 cash (Greek Drakma) at the moment. I can assure you that as soon as I have the outstanding money I will send it to you. I hope this will not effect the deal.

My address for delivery:

Robin Fauca
87 Fleece Street
Riporf Hill
Shaftingham
Bucks
TW13 8AG

I can't wait to see the boat! When will delivery be?

Truly Youra

Robin Fauca

[/INDENT]

Love the address

[Salty]

Hi,
Ok, not a problem.
Thank you for your address.
I will start the transaction right now with ebay, and please wait for their payment invoice.
Thank you
Adam



Thought he was going to let you have it for 3 days before you had to pay ?!

Send everything onto the old bill mate, they should have a laugh if nothing else !

[Boats&Outboards]

You got your post code wrong. Should read TW18 1AT

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

[ShinyShoe]

U gonna get a spoofed ebay page to pay?

I *think* he was implying ""ebay"" would hold the money in escrow for 3 days after receipt.

[Boatnomad]

Originally Posted by ShinyShoe

U gonna get a spoofed ebay page to pay?

I *think* he was implying ""ebay"" would hold the money in escrow for 3 days after receipt.

[C2 RIBS]

Jenson, this is great. I guess they are overseas and dont understand your humour and inuendos.

[Jenson]

Originally Posted by C2 RIBS

Jenson, this is great. I guess they are overseas and dont understand your humour and inuendos.

What inuendos?

Cheeky bleeder has sent me an invoice.

[Jenson]

Dear Robin Fauca,
Good news! eBay transaction is approved, buyer and seller are insured!

At seller request, we have verified all the details of this transaction. We concluded that they are accurate and item actually exists, and both parties are insured. Please follow our instructions to complete the transaction safely.
eBay Transaction #VPP-224332344932approved!



Invoice for eBay Transaction #VPP-223992834444 between Adam Tran, as the Seller and Robin Fauca, as the Buyer.
Please follow our instructions to complete the transaction safety.Purchase Protection Granted!This message was sent by eBay's Customer Support team!
You were allowed by the seller to buy this item and this is your payment invoice.
We have verified all the details of this transaction. We concluded that they are accurate.
Please follow our instructions on this notice to complete the transaction safely.
We also verified and confirmed the seller's ability to deliver the merchandise and meet the terms described in his listing.



Seller Verified Profile

• eBay Member in good standing from 09-26-2007
• Registered e-mail address: adamtranx@gmail.com
• Identity and Contact Information Verified.
• Continues to meet strict Membership Criteria.
• Committed to Dispute Resolution and Mediation.
• Purchase Protection Coverage up to GBP 50,000.00

Here's the invoice for your item !

Robin Fauca,
Thanks for your purchase!!
Once payment is received, items are shipped within 48 hours.
Please e-mail the seller with any questions to adamtranx@gmail.com


Item PictureItem TitleQty.Price
Northstar 6.25 Metre RIB
1GBP 4,000.00

Subtotal :
GBP 4,000.00Shipping and handling(Paid by seller):
--Shipping insurance (Paid by seller):
--
Total :
GBP 4,000.00

Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back!!


Shipping and payment details:

Shipping DetailsName:
Robin FaucaShipping address:
87 Fleece Street Riporf Hill Shaftingham Bucks TW13 8AGCountry:
United KingdomE-mail address:
**************
Seller DetailsName:
Adam Tran
Address:
Princes Street Thurso KW14 7DHCountry:
United KingdomE-mail address:
adamtranx@gmail.com

Our system has paired your transaction with an available international eBay agent,who will act as a third party in this deal.
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Next step to be taken: the buyer must make a deposit to the indicated agent in United Kingdom.
Payment must be sent by: Bank Transfer.
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Account Number: 23007375
Sort Code: 209655
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[telcowilliam]

at least he has bothered to put the correct postcode in for princes street!!