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rootbeer7 · 30 June 2015, 07:29 AM

How this could be done I don't know, but imagine a TRF 'shame the repeat scammer fund'.
A sum of money is put aside and repeat offenders eBay watches are purchased and then sellers traced. Watches crushed, bank accounts frozen and scammers handed to police (after being paraded here)!
Wishful thinking I know...........

MonBK · 30 June 2015, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by rootbeer7

How this could be done I don't know, but imagine a TRF 'shame the repeat scammer fund'.
A sum of money is put aside and repeat offenders eBay watches are purchased and then sellers traced. Watches crushed, bank accounts frozen and scammers handed to police (after being paraded here)!
Wishful thinking I know...........

Agree.

locutus49 · 30 June 2015, 07:57 AM

I criticized eBay scammers and got attacked by some TRFers. So I'll sit this one out.

superdog · 30 June 2015, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

I criticized eBay scammers and got attacked by some TRFers. So I'll sit this one out.

Really?

Any scammer deserves a Philips head right in the...

Totally not cool.

GradyPhilpott · 30 June 2015, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

I criticized eBay scammers and got attacked by some TRFers. So I'll sit this one out.

Effum!

Kingair · 30 June 2015, 12:36 PM

Been through all . . . . unfortunately . . . :(

Lessons learned

Especially don't count on Paypal when you are the seller . . .

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nick c · 30 June 2015, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kingair

been through all . . . . Unfortunately . . . :(

lessons learned

especially don't count on paypal when you are the seller . . .

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x2

Kingair · 30 June 2015, 12:47 PM

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x2

I will never ever sell anything anymore through PayPal . . .

Not talking about buying . . . than you are the King ;)

Sold an Iridium Sat phone a few years ago - almost new and working correctly - the Austrian buyer filed a claim chez Paypal

I lost . . . money gone and he even didn't had to send the Sat phone back . . .

Thanks PayPal

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TheVTCGuy · 30 June 2015, 01:34 PM

Oh great, I am selling a drone on Ebay right now....

Kingair · 30 June 2015, 02:27 PM

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Oh great, I am selling a drone on Ebay right now....

If I buy it could you fly it to here ?

Saves me some time and gas . . .

It heading North and slightly to the right

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Watchurself · 1 July 2015, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

I criticized eBay scammers and got attacked by some TRFers. So I'll sit this one out.

No, you were saying that every Rolex sold on eBay was essentially a fake as I remember. Many rolex watches sold on eBay are not. That's why you were being called out.

goldfixer21 · 1 July 2015, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

I criticized eBay scammers and got attacked by some TRFers. So I'll sit this one out.

This is BS, you said "every" Rolex on eBay was fake, more than a few times.

rootbeer7 · 1 July 2015, 04:37 PM

I didn't want this thread leading to old arguments starting again guys! I was thinking that in an ideal world we could rid ourselves of scammers. If they didn't exist we'd have to find other things to argue about.

Cryten · 2 July 2015, 12:48 AM

As long as there is an endless stream of idiots with cash to burn, there'll be scammers taking advantage of their stupidity. It's hard saving people from themselves.

123Blueface · 2 July 2015, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Cryten

As long as there is an endless stream of idiots with cash to burn, there'll be scammers taking advantage of their stupidity. It's hard saving people from themselves.

Sad but true.

locutus49 · 2 July 2015, 04:16 AM

This is a lie. I said only experienced buyers should buy on ebay due to the risks.

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Originally Posted by goldfixer21

This is BS, you said "every" Rolex on eBay was fake, more than a few times.

breitlings · 2 July 2015, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

I criticized eBay scammers and got attacked by some TRFers. So I'll sit this one out.

Good men should never sit idle. Fight the good fight.

breitlings · 2 July 2015, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Cryten

As long as there is an endless stream of idiots with cash to burn, there'll be scammers taking advantage of their stupidity. It's hard saving people from themselves.

They have several hundred dollar fakes that are designed to fool and I'd imagine the rr&d to make them better is p done on forums. Poor practice to blame the victim IMO.

I bet trf would do better than a govt agency at shutting down fakers.

Cryten · 2 July 2015, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by breitlings

They have several hundred dollar fakes that are designed to fool and I'd imagine the rr&d to make them better is p done on forums. Poor practice to blame the victim IMO.

I bet trf would do better than a govt agency at shutting down fakers.

I agree there are some high dollar, high "quality" fakes out there and some people are genuinely fooled by them, but this is the minority. Most on ebay are blurry photos of atrocious low end fakes and ebayers throw cash at them like they're strippers in a night club.

westsidewatches · 3 July 2015, 03:14 AM

I was sent a watch with just box, seller says its from the shipping company that i have to deal with there insurance. Ebay is a no go for me,and that was my first ever transaction. I will never forget that experience.

Wish you all luck.

30 June 2015, 07:29 AM	#1
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,011	shame the eBay scammers How this could be done I don't know, but imagine a TRF 'shame the repeat scammer fund'. A sum of money is put aside and repeat offenders eBay watches are purchased and then sellers traced. Watches crushed, bank accounts frozen and scammers handed to police (after being paraded here)! Wishful thinking I know...........

30 June 2015, 07:57 AM	#3
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I criticized eBay scammers and got attacked by some TRFers. So I'll sit this one out.

30 June 2015, 01:34 PM	#9
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Oh great, I am selling a drone on Ebay right now....

1 July 2015, 04:37 PM	#13
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,011	I didn't want this thread leading to old arguments starting again guys! I was thinking that in an ideal world we could rid ourselves of scammers. If they didn't exist we'd have to find other things to argue about.

2 July 2015, 12:48 AM	#14
Cryten "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Terrafirma Posts: 2,655	As long as there is an endless stream of idiots with cash to burn, there'll be scammers taking advantage of their stupidity. It's hard saving people from themselves.

3 July 2015, 03:14 AM	#20
westsidewatches Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: US Posts: 10	I was sent a watch with just box, seller says its from the shipping company that i have to deal with there insurance. Ebay is a no go for me,and that was my first ever transaction. I will never forget that experience. Wish you all luck.

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