Inspiration on e-bay

Nick uk. · 10th February 2006, 16:04

This one i think must be legit, even if he has no feedback. He's willing to have the unit picked up for cash!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/API-Inspiratio...QQcmdZViewItem

edster · 10th February 2006, 16:11

Quote: (Originally Posted by Nick uk.)

This one i think must be legit, even if he has no feedback. He's willing to have the unit picked up for cash!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/API-Inspiratio...QQcmdZViewItem

and - a serial number!!

KevDD · 10th February 2006, 17:08

The auction for that unit ended yesterday. The seller has relisted and dropped the price by 100stg.

Deepthought · 10th February 2006, 17:59

Caveat Emptor
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He said something similar in the last sale listing, but someone sent mail to confirm and the reply was he needed payment first.......

Q:1. what is the reason for not allowing viewing before sale or not wanting cash on collection?000(£2,600+ is a lot of money-if we can check beforehand we would prefer to) 2. Can the instructor?shop you bought from vouch for it? Chris06-Feb-06
A:Dear tillyboxer83, we have posted several pictures for people to see, and we have stated on the discription that we would be willing to accept cash on collection. This item is in extremely good condition and well worth over the reserve price stated. Do people usually give others as guarantore when they sell their products on an auction sight?

Q:Are the handsets back lit on your model? Can I pay directly into your bank account for payment? Can you send photos please of the sctual unit??05-Feb-06A:Hi there, handsets are backlit, photos and more details will be posted tonight. paypal available.Q:Can I collect?05-Feb-06
A:yes you can collect, though payment must be made first through paypal or postal cheque

Q:Could i come and view the unit? I don't live far from chelmsford.05-Feb-06
A:I prefer not to have anyone view. will be posting photos today on the site. will be more than willing to answer any questions you may have

Q:Can you let me have the Heads serial no.many thanks04-Feb-06
A:Could only find serial no,for the rebreather unit, WR22TO 2 0 2256 07 BTW - the Head is fitted with a 4th Oxygen Cell which can be connected to VR3

Q:hi ther did you purchase it fro new , how old is it , how many dives on unit ,reason for sale and what does unit come with ie size of harness ect03-Feb-06
A:Hi divingdog5, Brought from another diver via ccr trainer but never did course owing to busy job and no time. it's 3 and half year old, large harness and lung capacity, trimix compatible and adv option, last serviced 15months ago.

"Do people usually give others as guarantore when they sell their products on an auction sight?"
Think he missed the point - The guarantors (or at least references) are the trade history and feedback HIS IS ZERO

He may be new to ebay (accepting paypal payment will cost him about £90 in fees on top of his auction costs!) or just smarter than the average scammer

Andy

Westwinds · 11th February 2006, 02:02

My question is: what is with the the fourth cell being jammed in the housing. Is this standard practice? Seems like a rather odd storage compartment.

Westwinds.

RebreatherDave · 15th February 2006, 01:43

What the hell kind of scrubber head photo is that?! The 4th cell's face is not even attached to and into the dynamic portion of the gas loop!

blackvet · 15th February 2006, 02:20

Fellow diver's...I've been in law enforcement for 19 years...this deal smells bad. A zero rating? Come on...use your common sence! Although the seller might be legit I seriously doubt it. For pick-up only? Chances are the seller will want to meet you in a private place...off a main highway or so. Need I have to explain further? Maybe I'm tainted from the job...to many incidents have been investigated by my friends all over the state. They were all the same. Made a deal over the internet, seller was real nice, suggested a meet just off the turnpike, a half-way point, bring cash. Before you know it you are in trouble. WOW! It happens.

Please be careful!

abowie · 15th February 2006, 04:39

I can see where this fellow is coming from to a degree.

If I sell on Ebay and the buyer wants to come and pick the goods up I always insist on them paying me before pickup, not at the time. I had one experience early on where the buyer wanted to haggle on my doorstep after the event; he got shirty when I pointed out that we had already agreed the price, and it was not pleasant.

I also do not offer people the chance to pop over and view the item on the off chance they might want to bid on it; I don't think I have anything to gain from this and they might come back and steal it.

On the 2 occasions where a buyer has been unhappy with an item from me I have just given them their money back and sold it to someone else.

edster · 15th February 2006, 16:43

Quote: (Originally Posted by RebreatherDave)

What the hell kind of scrubber head photo is that?! The 4th cell's face is not even attached to and into the dynamic portion of the gas loop!

Perhaps just a spare cell? ALthough they'll all be dead as dodos if they've been sitting there for 3 1/2 years!

**rigdiver** · 15th February 2006, 16:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by Westwinds)

My question is: what is with the the fourth cell being jammed in the housing. Is this standard practice? Seems like a rather odd storage compartment.

Westwinds.

Maybe this what we call real Southern Ingenuity.

10th February 2006, 16:04	#1 (permalink)
Nick uk. Made in England. Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Viale C.Colombo 75 Marina di Carrara. MS 54036 Italy Posts: 579	Inspiration on e-bay This one i think must be legit, even if he has no feedback. He's willing to have the unit picked up for cash! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/API-Inspiratio...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ If it aint broke....don't fix it, and if it is.............well......get another one! divechief2000@hotmail.com
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10th February 2006, 16:11	#2 (permalink)
edster Mr Cheesebox Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Avening UK Posts: 149	Re: Inspiration on e-bay Quote: (Originally Posted by Nick uk.) This one i think must be legit, even if he has no feedback. He's willing to have the unit picked up for cash! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/API-Inspiratio...QQcmdZViewItem and - a serial number!! __________________
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10th February 2006, 17:08	#3 (permalink)
KevDD Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 111	Re: Inspiration on e-bay The auction for that unit ended yesterday. The seller has relisted and dropped the price by 100stg.
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10th February 2006, 17:59	#4 (permalink)
Deepthought New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: York Posts: 24	Re: Inspiration on e-bay Caveat Emptor > > >He's willing to have the unit picked up for cash! > > He said something similar in the last sale listing, but someone sent mail to confirm and the reply was he needed payment first....... Q:1. what is the reason for not allowing viewing before sale or not wanting cash on collection?000(£2,600+ is a lot of money-if we can check beforehand we would prefer to) 2. Can the instructor?shop you bought from vouch for it? Chris06-Feb-06 A:Dear tillyboxer83, we have posted several pictures for people to see, and we have stated on the discription that we would be willing to accept cash on collection. This item is in extremely good condition and well worth over the reserve price stated. Do people usually give others as guarantore when they sell their products on an auction sight? Q:Are the handsets back lit on your model? Can I pay directly into your bank account for payment? Can you send photos please of the sctual unit??05-Feb-06A:Hi there, handsets are backlit, photos and more details will be posted tonight. paypal available.Q:Can I collect?05-Feb-06 A:yes you can collect, though payment must be made first through paypal or postal cheque Q:Could i come and view the unit? I don't live far from chelmsford.05-Feb-06 A:I prefer not to have anyone view. will be posting photos today on the site. will be more than willing to answer any questions you may have Q:Can you let me have the Heads serial no.many thanks04-Feb-06 A:Could only find serial no,for the rebreather unit, WR22TO 2 0 2256 07 BTW - the Head is fitted with a 4th Oxygen Cell which can be connected to VR3 Q:hi ther did you purchase it fro new , how old is it , how many dives on unit ,reason for sale and what does unit come with ie size of harness ect03-Feb-06 A:Hi divingdog5, Brought from another diver via ccr trainer but never did course owing to busy job and no time. it's 3 and half year old, large harness and lung capacity, trimix compatible and adv option, last serviced 15months ago. "Do people usually give others as guarantore when they sell their products on an auction sight?" Think he missed the point - The guarantors (or at least references) are the trade history and feedback HIS IS ZERO He may be new to ebay (accepting paypal payment will cost him about £90 in fees on top of his auction costs!) or just smarter than the average scammer Andy
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11th February 2006, 02:02	#5 (permalink)
Westwinds Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 89	Re: Inspiration on e-bay My question is: what is with the the fourth cell being jammed in the housing. Is this standard practice? Seems like a rather odd storage compartment. Westwinds. __________________ Located in Canada
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15th February 2006, 01:43	#6 (permalink)
RebreatherDave Maximum **** Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s:** Join Date: May 2005 Location: L.A., where the debris meets the sea Posts: 227	Re: Inspiration on e-bay What the hell kind of scrubber head photo is that?! The 4th cell's face is not even attached to and into the dynamic portion of the gas loop!
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15th February 2006, 02:20	#7 (permalink)
blackvet New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thorofare, NJ Posts: 41	Re: Inspiration on e-bay Fellow diver's...I've been in law enforcement for 19 years...this deal smells bad. A zero rating? Come on...use your common sence! Although the seller might be legit I seriously doubt it. For pick-up only? Chances are the seller will want to meet you in a private place...off a main highway or so. Need I have to explain further? Maybe I'm tainted from the job...to many incidents have been investigated by my friends all over the state. They were all the same. Made a deal over the internet, seller was real nice, suggested a meet just off the turnpike, a half-way point, bring cash. Before you know it you are in trouble. WOW! It happens. Please be careful!
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15th February 2006, 04:39	#8 (permalink)
abowie Fighting Girl Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Land of Oz Posts: 574	Re: Inspiration on e-bay I can see where this fellow is coming from to a degree. If I sell on Ebay and the buyer wants to come and pick the goods up I always insist on them paying me before pickup, not at the time. I had one experience early on where the buyer wanted to haggle on my doorstep after the event; he got shirty when I pointed out that we had already agreed the price, and it was not pleasant. I also do not offer people the chance to pop over and view the item on the off chance they might want to bid on it; I don't think I have anything to gain from this and they might come back and steal it. On the 2 occasions where a buyer has been unhappy with an item from me I have just given them their money back and sold it to someone else. __________________ Andrew Bowie Rebreather-friendly Buddy Last edited by abowie : 15th February 2006 at 04:44.
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15th February 2006, 16:43	#9 (permalink)
edster Mr Cheesebox Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Avening UK Posts: 149	Re: Inspiration on e-bay Quote: (Originally Posted by RebreatherDave) What the hell kind of scrubber head photo is that?! The 4th cell's face is not even attached to and into the dynamic portion of the gas loop! Perhaps just a spare cell? ALthough they'll all be dead as dodos if they've been sitting there for 3 1/2 years! __________________
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15th February 2006, 16:48	#10 (permalink)
rigdiver LEARNING CONTINUALLY Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS Posts: 421	Re: Inspiration on e-bay Quote: (Originally Posted by Westwinds) My question is: what is with the the fourth cell being jammed in the housing. Is this standard practice? Seems like a rather odd storage compartment. Westwinds. Maybe this what we call real Southern Ingenuity.
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