Another Ebay Scam?

**woody** · 17th November 2006, 22:09

I Saw this and thought Mmmmm! looks like a scam, unless someone out there knows different. If this is the case i am sorry, if not, i am sure the bidding will be fast and furious!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AP-Evolution-Rebreather-with-vision-electronics_W0QQitemZ260053979514QQihZ016QQcategor yZ16056QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Mike

teksimple · 17th November 2006, 22:29

Sure looks like a scam to me. Available in Europe with a user registered in North Carolina? Give me a break! Classic English-is-not-my-thing scammer error. Will see how the guy responds to questions.

wearypanda · 18th November 2006, 12:35

No response at all to my questions. I agree that it is most likely a scam. Particularly given that seller has chosen anonymous bidding.

teksimple · 19th November 2006, 05:18

This guy will be shut down shortly after the Ebay Safety/Security center report I submitted. His profile lists the item as being in North Carolina, but the auction says from Europe. That is a direct Ebay policy violation. I will give him a few more hours at best until they delist it.

erglenn · 20th November 2006, 03:07

Asked him four times for the units serial numbers.
Guess what no response, looks like a duck, walks like a duck, must be a scam!!

grahamsp · 21st November 2006, 00:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by erglenn)

Asked him four times for the units serial numbers.
Guess what no response, looks like a duck, walks like a duck, must be a scam!!

I've asked twice. Same lack of response. Quel surprise!

denzel · 21st November 2006, 12:13

How about this one?

eBay: Drager Lar V Rebreather MK25 Navy Seal UDT 5 (item 250051405638 end time Nov-25-06 12:32:36 PST)

No feedback, fairly rare item, private listing.
Gentleman, your bets please.

Denz.

**JeffP** · 21st November 2006, 14:47

I would be cautious about any LAR-V on E-bay, especially in the US. This is a military only unit and not available for sale (nor can you get parts unless you have clearance....me thinks).

There is a warning on E-bay about LAR-V and US Navy investigating all US purchases...check out eBay Guides - LAR-V rebreather for more information...

I am not sure if this is a scam, but I would not not be surprised if it is

Marvintpa · 21st November 2006, 21:33

Plus it's a new seller with zero feedback, and the high bidder's ID is kept secret.

17th November 2006, 22:09	#1 (permalink)
woody Not a euphemism! Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wiltshire UK Posts: 208	Another Ebay Scam? I Saw this and thought Mmmmm! looks like a scam, unless someone out there knows different. If this is the case i am sorry, if not, i am sure the bidding will be fast and furious! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AP-Evolution-Rebreather-with-vision-electronics_W0QQitemZ260053979514QQihZ016QQcategor yZ16056QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Mike __________________ Never been known to use a word that might send a reader to the dictionary!
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17th November 2006, 22:29	#2 (permalink)
teksimple RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Haifa Street, Baghdad Posts: 515	Re: Another Ebay Scam? Sure looks like a scam to me. Available in Europe with a user registered in North Carolina? Give me a break! Classic English-is-not-my-thing scammer error. Will see how the guy responds to questions.
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18th November 2006, 12:35	#3 (permalink)
wearypanda New Member Current Rebreather/s: Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Pelagian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wiltshire, UK Posts: 94	Re: Another Ebay Scam? No response at all to my questions. I agree that it is most likely a scam. Particularly given that seller has chosen anonymous bidding.
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19th November 2006, 05:18	#4 (permalink)
teksimple RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Haifa Street, Baghdad Posts: 515	Re: Another Ebay Scam? This guy will be shut down shortly after the Ebay Safety/Security center report I submitted. His profile lists the item as being in North Carolina, but the auction says from Europe. That is a direct Ebay policy violation. I will give him a few more hours at best until they delist it.
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20th November 2006, 03:07	#5 (permalink)
erglenn New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Detroit Michigan Posts: 1	Re: Another Ebay Scam? Asked him four times for the units serial numbers. Guess what no response, looks like a duck, walks like a duck, must be a scam!!
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21st November 2006, 00:41	#6 (permalink)
grahamsp New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 117	Re: Another Ebay Scam? Quote: (Originally Posted by erglenn) Asked him four times for the units serial numbers. Guess what no response, looks like a duck, walks like a duck, must be a scam!! I've asked twice. Same lack of response. Quel surprise!
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21st November 2006, 12:13	#7 (permalink)
denzel Holiday diver Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Perth! Posts: 358	Re: Another Ebay Scam? How about this one? eBay: Drager Lar V Rebreather MK25 Navy Seal UDT 5 (item 250051405638 end time Nov-25-06 12:32:36 PST) No feedback, fairly rare item, private listing. Gentleman, your bets please. Denz. __________________ My deepest so far, 558.50 mtr, my rig a LF90D...
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21st November 2006, 14:47	#8 (permalink)
JeffP Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NC - USA Posts: 22	Re: Another Ebay Scam? I would be cautious about any LAR-V on E-bay, especially in the US. This is a military only unit and not available for sale (nor can you get parts unless you have clearance....me thinks). There is a warning on E-bay about LAR-V and US Navy investigating all US purchases...check out eBay Guides - LAR-V rebreather for more information... I am not sure if this is a scam, but I would not not be surprised if it is
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21st November 2006, 21:33	#9 (permalink)
Marvintpa Bad knees, matching brain Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 284	Re: Another Ebay Scam? Plus it's a new seller with zero feedback, and the high bidder's ID is kept secret.
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