Let's get proactive about LEGO scams on eBay.

[Quacs]

Its an interesting scam, 45 sold already = over 3k in a few minutes.

 

An illegal line of credit...

[DoNotInsertIntoMouth]

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?

[Darth_Raichu]

62 sold and he still has at least 25 more to sell...  It does not look right

[sschmotz]

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.

[emazers]

Now they are Buy Now for $424.00

[Guest TabbyBoy]

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.

[Sauromosis]

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?

[Darth_Raichu]

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.

[Guest TabbyBoy]

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.

[Quacs]

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!

[jaredseiders]

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.

[sschmotz]

Many good reasons to stay far away from.

I'm happy getting Jabba's Palace for $82 from Amazon today.

[jaredseiders]

How does someone who traffics primarily in auto parts get this many Deathstars, and no other Lego sets for sale? No other toys even?

[leaningjowler]

If you read the description the text is from someone else's auctions "BrickDude".... 

 

Gotta be a scam.

[jaredseiders]

Well, 96 people have taken the bait so far....

[hepcatpunk]

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.

[jaredseiders]

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?

[Jackson]

The account is hacked almost surely.  Anyone who bought one is wasting his time.

[tonysbricks]

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?

[Fcbarcelona101]

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.

[justafrog]

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.

[asharerin]

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.

[Bold-Arrow]

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

[Jackson]

Yeah, this is totally just a fire sale.  Order all!

[justafrog]

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.