Quacs Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Its an interesting scam, 45 sold already = over 3k in a few minutes. An illegal line of credit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoNotInsertIntoMouth Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Its still weird to me. You could sell these just as fast at 200$. And why the Death Star? lol. You ever feel like you would be a much better scam artist than the people that actually do it? Is that wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 62 sold and he still has at least 25 more to sell... It does not look right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sschmotz Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I haven't purchased this but interested because aren't you protected by ebay if it is a scam? I eventually want one of these for my son, we don't have one yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emazers Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Now they are Buy Now for $424.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Looks like a compromised eBay account, I messaged him also. Still at $69.99 at my end. For all we know, he could be a liquidator quickly raising funds by clearing out a bankrupt store or toy shop. Perhaps we've missed out on the bargain of the century. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauromosis Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 What's this all about...some guy hacks the account, collects the paypal payments, and hopes people don't file a case to get the money back? Or is this about getting our personal info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 If this account is hacked, once you buy the hacker will know your name, address, and Paypal account as well. Those are not things you want to share with a hacker. This is the real reason why I hesitate to buy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 You Americans may as well fill your boots as eBay will protect you anyway. I'd not waste a second just in case is was an urgent sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quacs Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 If this account is hacked, once you buy the hacker will know your name, address, and Paypal account as well. Those are not things you want to share with a hacker. This is the real reason why I hesitate to buy. I know the site typically doesn't +1s, but I can't agree with this more. Darth Raichu hit the nail on the head - don't give away personal information to a CLEAR scammer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaredseiders Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 What's this all about...some guy hacks the account, collects the paypal payments, and hopes people don't file a case to get the money back? Or is this about getting our personal info? Doesn't anyone who accepts Paypal get this information anyhow?? If this was something to be ultra concerned about, scammers would sell legitimate stuff, ship out, and then steal your information anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sschmotz Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Many good reasons to stay far away from. I'm happy getting Jabba's Palace for $82 from Amazon today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaredseiders Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 How does someone who traffics primarily in auto parts get this many Deathstars, and no other Lego sets for sale? No other toys even? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaningjowler Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 If you read the description the text is from someone else's auctions "BrickDude".... Gotta be a scam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaredseiders Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Well, 96 people have taken the bait so far.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hepcatpunk Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Why do we have a thread on this site warning about drop-shipping scams on ebay, yet when an obvious scam like this pops up, folks jump on board and order away---smh. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaredseiders Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Here's the link to the actual 'the brick dude's ' listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-LEGO-DEATH-STAR-SET-10188-sealed-in-box-nisb-nib-star-wars-/330900035612?pt=Building_Toys_US&hash=item4d0b2dd81c Is it possible that some lazy person just copy pasted his listing onto their own? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 The account is hacked almost surely. Anyone who bought one is wasting his time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonysbricks Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I am curious...the OP link appears to have the affiliate ID attached. Let's say 40 were ordered through the link. When these charges get reversed by ebay I assume the money earned on the referrals is also taken away? And does ebay punish referrals that link to scams that drive up the sales, which cost them and paypal money to reverse and un-process? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcbarcelona101 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Why do we have a thread on this site warning about drop-shipping scams on ebay, yet when an obvious scam like this pops up, folks jump on board and order away---smh. That's a GREAT question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justafrog Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Account probably hacked, maybe sold, no point in emailing the seller thru eBay as the hacker, if any good, has already changed the contact email to his address. Report the listing (or at least one of them) to eBay instead. A rash of reports should gain some attention. Let this be a reminder to all of us to run our virus/spyware regularly. eBay, like all big sites, is a target for key loggers and all their nefarious intentions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asharerin Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Does not fit the profile of a hacked account or dropship scam. Still selling other legitimate items and still giving and receiving feedback so that rules out a hacked account. Could be dropship but the price is far too low. My guess is a firesale. Ordered my boatload. The fine shareholders of ebay / paypal have my back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold-Arrow Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 A 69.99$ price tag + FS doesn't add up...never a dull moment on BP...glad I'm done with college...too distracting .lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Yeah, this is totally just a fire sale. Order all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justafrog Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Hackers don't take down the legitimate items, only one feedback left today and if he had auto feedback upon feedback received, that is explained by the feedback he got today. He would not stop receiving feedback for his legitimate pre-hack sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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