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Help Needed - Is this Seller a Scammer?

bero_3745 — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 05:35:00 GMT

I was looking at getting a Lego Super Mario Adventures Starter Kit for my child.

Came across this listing that advertise a really cheap price compare to others. He has no feedback score and as I was scrolling through other listings, I saw the same description from another seller. His listing number is 363215931022. The listing that had the same description and at a higher price is 303811604813.

Two of the items have been sold and I'm tempted by the price. Do you think he is a scammer?

Re: Help Needed - Is this Seller a Scammer?

padi*0409 — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 05:52:52 GMT

The first item number doesn't show in searches, has it been removed by eBay maybe, or is the item number wrong?

As a rule of thumb if a price is too good to be true then it's probably a scam.

Re: Help Needed - Is this Seller a Scammer?

sandypebbles — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 06:00:20 GMT

If I thought someone was a scammer I would not 'take a chance' and buy from them anyway

If they are a scammer they might send you an empty box or a box of shredded paper....

Re: Help Needed - Is this Seller a Scammer?

bero_3745 — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 06:11:02 GMT

The listing still shows up on my end. The title is "LEGO Super Mario Adventures With Mario Starter Course 71360 Build Kit NEW"

Oh well, I guess you are right. It's just too good to be true but oooohh so tempting!

Thank you padi for your reply. I haven't bought anything on eBay before and have heard some bad buying experiences from my friends. Thought best to ask here from experienced buyers.

Cheers!

Re: Help Needed - Is this Seller a Scammer?

bero_3745 — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 06:12:15 GMT

My boy would certainly love a box of shredded paper... NOT!

Re: Help Needed - Is this Seller a Scammer?

sandypebbles — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 06:22:46 GMT

If it is the listing I think it is, the brand new seller having several of the same item available at a 'low' price with with free postage and only using a stock photo sounds too many alarm bells (IMHO)

Re: Help Needed - Is this Seller a Scammer?

gutterpunkz05 — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 06:46:33 GMT

@padi*0409 wrote:
The first item number doesn't show in searches, has it been removed by eBay maybe, or is the item number wrong?

As a rule of thumb if a price is too good to be true then it's probably a scam.

Hi Padi, did you copy/paste and accidently inlude the . Both listings still showing

Re: Help Needed - Is this Seller a Scammer?

padi*0409 — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 07:06:44 GMT

The first one still isn't coming up for me GP - maybe I'm speshul...or they don't post to regional WA.....

Re: Help Needed - Is this Seller a Scammer?

lyndal1838 — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 07:40:39 GMT

The seller of the cheaper item is a very new seller.....only registered a few days ago.

He has sold 2 of these sets but there has not been enough time for feedback to be left.

It is a gamble but if you pay with paypal and are prepared for the fact that the item may not arrive it is certainly an attractive price.

Re: Help Needed - Is this Seller a Scammer?

davewil1964 — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 07:41:15 GMT

It's coming up under the description, but not the item number, which is correct.

Seller joined 11 December and had 6 listed. 2 sold, 4 available. Priced at 75% or less than the other sellers. I certainly wouldn't be buying from them.

Good timing - get them all out in the Christmas rush and disappear. I'm showing 24 dec - 6 Jan for delivery. From Sydney to Canberra, so a long handling time, even though he states will normally post within 2 days. Might have something to do with AP's Christmas dates.

Regional WA excluded.

Re: Help Needed - Is this Seller a Scammer?

bero_3745 — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 10:09:48 GMT

After hearing what everyone has said, I have decided not to purchase from this seller.

I don't want the stress of trying to get my money back if the item doesn't turn up.

Thank you all for your input, really appreciate it.

Re: Help Needed - Is this Seller a Scammer?

bero_3745 — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 10:12:12 GMT

Oh wow! I never thought of that! That's sneaky.