[Rhodes22-list] Brad and Felix
ed kroposki
ekroposki at charter.net
Fri Jun 3 08:55:10 EDT 2005
Saroj:
Now we have the answer...except that Felix left or was ejected by
Michael.
Ed K
Greenville, SC, USA
Addendum: For Bill W: http://www.nps.gov/caha/livecam.htm
-----Original Message-----
From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Saroj Gilbert
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 8:13 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] eBay scam
Maybe "felix-the-cat" is a pseudonym for Felix Fig.. ever think of that?
He's found you and is tormenting all of us now.
I wonder if another bidder got the cord and no machine?
Saroj
----- Original Message -----
From: "brad haslett" <flybrad at yahoo.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 8:07 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] eBay scam
> Greg,
>
> My experience with e-bay has been a mixed bag. I
> bought a conversion van on e-bay at a steal, the
> lowest bidder but below the reserve - worked a private
> deal with the car dealership. I followed that
> transaction with a purchase of a sewing machine. The
> seller shorted me the power cord. When I politely
> requested that he send me the cord, all hell broke
> loose. It was obviously a scam transaction. I filed
> a complaint and mediation action with e-bay. What a
> joke. After a while you get tired corresponding with
> Fatima in India and realize that e-bay doesn't give a
> shit as long as you don't sue them. The whole concept
> is a good idea but there are plenty of crooks on
> e-bay, and e-bay isn't going to do jack until they are
> sued. Most times it isn't worth it and they know it.
> I have also purchased a dingy and auto-pilot on e-bay
> and was pleasantly suprised with the transaction. It
> all depends on the seller. Buyer beware. If I ever
> get a chance to get my hands on the faggot that goes
> by the name of "felix-the-cat" I'll beat the living
> shit out of him. Then I'll think of somthing really
> mean to do. Happy e-baying!
>
> Brad
>
> --- "Gregg J. MacMillan" <gjm at macgra.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> You may recall that I have a MacGregor Venture 17
>> for sale. I have it
>> listed in an eBay Store I use for work. (This is
>> different than
>> selling at auction...it just sits there until
>> someone buys it)
>>
>> The reason for the post is the increasing number
>> of scam emails I
>> receive...about three each day...like the ones
>> below. It is becoming a
>> real problem trying to sell higher priced items
>> on ebay, especially at
>> auction. You go thru the whole auction process
>> and then it turns out
>> that one of these scam artists is the winning
>> bidder.
>>
>> The scam is that the certified check they send
>> you is counterfeit, but
>> that may not show up for a week or so. In the
>> mean time, you've sent
>> them the "shipping fee".
>>
>> Anyway, just something to watch out for if you
>> are planning to sell a
>> boat online, or know someone who is.
>>
>> --Gregg
>>
>> (they're actually sort of funny to read)
>>
>>
>>
> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>> ++++
>>
>> Hello Gregg,
>>
>> Am okay with the price $2500 if is in condition,
>> regarding payment
>> i have an associate in U.k all i need to do to
>> make payment
>> easier and faster is to instruct him procure a
>> certisfied check what
>> of
>> $6000 and mail it to you on the address and name
>> you want on the check
>> and you
>> know it takes 24hrs for a certisfied check to
>> clear in the U.s.bank.
>> But i
>> would want to know if i can trust you to send
>> back the balance to my
>> shipper
>> cos i like to make use of my own shipper who will
>> be coming for the
>> pickup of the MacGregor Venture 17 in your
>> location, can i trust you
>> to transfering the balance to my shipper via
>> western union money
>> transfer the money must have cleared in your bank
>> to enable him to
>> arrange the shipping cost for the pick up in your
>> location.But can I
>> trust you for my balance? cause the balance of
>> $3500 will be send to
>> my shipper if this is okay by you,I will like you
>> to forward me your
>> full name in which the cheque will be made out to
>> and also your full
>> contact address to where the cheque will be sent
>> to. so that i can
>> forward it to my client to issue you the cheque
>> immediately. your
>> prompt responce will be of high intensity.
>>
>> best regards.
>>
>> james steve
>>
>> +++++
>>
>> Good Day
>> i am interested in buying your(1970. New main,
>> genoa boat $2,500 )I
>> will like to know if you would accept a certified
>> cashier check for
>> the payment,so i will want to get back to me
>> with the (A) the reason
>> why you want to sell,(B) the last price, i want
>> you to get back to me
>> with your full name and address including your
>> phone number is also
>> needed in which payment will be sent to .i have a
>> shipping company who
>> takes cares of my shippment .So don't bother
>> about the shippment.I
>> will also like to know if is still in good
>> condition and shape.urgent
>> response is needed for procedure of payment
>> regard
>>
>> walker
>>
>> +++++++
>>
>> Hello,
>> My name is kim doyle,I was browsing across
>> your advert that you are
>> about selling your larger boat just want to know
>> if it he still
>> avaliable forsale becos i am really interested in
>> buying it,so i will
>> want you send me the pics and i will also like u
>> to tell me your final
>> asking price and its present condition bcos am
>> really interested in
>> buying it.....
>> Await your response in moving this transaction
>> forward.
>> Regards
>>
>> kim doyle
>>
>> +++++++
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>> can i know more about this item,and i would
>> like you to let me know
>> the condition,because a client is very interested
>> in buying and she as
>> authorise me to handel this sales so as for the
>> payment would you
>> accept check or a bank transfer directly to your
>> account let me know
>> and forward your full address so that payment can
>> be made.
>>
>> --
>>
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>>
>> M a c M i l l a n G r a p h i c s
>>
>> 1 . 8 0 0 . 7 7 1 . 3 1 7 1
>>
>> 2002 Ford Circle, Milford, OH 45150
>>
>> mailto:gjm at macgra.com
>>
>> http://www.macgra.com
>>
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