is this scam?

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sanfeng

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10364&item=6395326366&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

i've emailed him and this is the respond..

hello there
The total amount for 1 unit including shipping
taxes is 300usd.
is brand new and unlocked
will come with all accesories and international warranty for 1 year

Because i can t use paypal in my country
We have to use Western Union for payment and UPS next day air express for shippment.You`ll receive the
package in 48 hours.Once i have the payment confirmation i will shipp the package
imediately.Please go to WesternUnion agency and transfer the money on my name and adress below and
e-mail me the payment confirmation:
first name: IOAN COSMIN
last name: DAMIAN
adress: siretului #14
city :sibiu
zipp:550395
country : ROMANIA
I`ll wait for the payment confirmation also your full name and adress so i can be
able to shipp the package
Thanks!
 
Well take a look at his feedback... a lot of the people on there are no longer registered users which seems fishy... Also, $300 for shipping and taxes is BS and is ebay fee circumvention. Also, forcing you to use Western Union and next day air is stupid. I wouldn't personally trust this seller... especially since most of his feedback is him buying stuff
 
I would definitely NOT send money to Romania for something like that. Why does the listing say the item location is Tulsa, OK but the bidding is in GBP and the seller wants money sent to Romania? I would stay far far away.
 
[quote name='Machine']I would definitely NOT send money to Romania for something like that. Why does the listing say the item location is Tulsa, OK but the bidding is in GBP and the seller wants money sent to Romania? I would stay far far away.[/QUOTE]


I totally agree.
 
[quote name='Machine']I would definitely NOT send money to Romania for something like that. Why does the listing say the item location is Tulsa, OK but the bidding is in GBP and the seller wants money sent to Romania? I would stay far far away.[/QUOTE]

Exactly. Another red flag IMO is encouranging bidders to contact him for a BIN price vs. just putting the BIN price up through eBay.

He does have pretty good feedback but it's ALL from sellers.
 
[quote name='sanfeng']that why i'm asking some opinion from you guys....thanks a lot anyway[/QUOTE]

Right, it was smart to ask about it. I think you got some good answers.
 
[quote name='kaji7p56']Homer Simpson said it best: "This sounds like a scam...or possibly scamola."[/QUOTE]

yeah, we would remember if we got married...
 
I don't get this at all. Is the OP looking at an auction he was interested in? If so, then the email he got was from the seller. Why does the auction say the item and seller are in the US, yet the email instructs the OP to send payment to Romania?
 
Great episode...

I don't know, Flanders, having two wives could have its advantages.
Chop, chop, dig, dig, chop, chop, dig, dig, chop, chop, dig, dig ...
You know, Homey, there's so much more two wives could do for you ...
I hear digging, but I don't hear chopping!

Ladies, we wanna do the honorable thing, so breakfast is on us. With full waffle bar privileges. But first, I'm afraid we have some bad news. The waffle bar is closed.

How did Churchy La Femme get half price?

Way to go, Flanders! The Bible's finally pulling its weight. Got any more holy numbers?
 
This auction is set up so oddly I cannot believe anyone is bidding on it. More specifically, I can't believe anyone with enough neurons to earn the money is taken in.
 
also the currency is in GBP and not in US...dont do it...if your in the NYC area go to Ctown and you can get any phone there for free with good credit.
 
How does an 'international warranty' differ from a regular warranty?

And of course sending payment via Western Union is asking for trouble.
 
[quote name='javeryh']Great episode...

I don't know, Flanders, having two wives could have its advantages.
Chop, chop, dig, dig, chop, chop, dig, dig, chop, chop, dig, dig ...
You know, Homey, there's so much more two wives could do for you ...
I hear digging, but I don't hear chopping!

Ladies, we wanna do the honorable thing, so breakfast is on us. With full waffle bar privileges. But first, I'm afraid we have some bad news. The waffle bar is closed.

How did Churchy La Femme get half price?

Way to go, Flanders! The Bible's finally pulling its weight. Got any more holy numbers?[/QUOTE]

Casino Manager: "Somebody's breaking their wedding vows? Not in Las Vegas!"
 
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