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Almost Snookered on eBay, dammit!

  1. High Hope Sep 27, 2020

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    Damn, I thought I was pretty savvy. I've only been ripped off once on eBay, and it was only $80 so I said, "learn, bastige!" Anyway, there have been some really cool Yema watches on this site lately and I really like them. eBay had this one:

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Yema-Yacht...335654?hash=item4b820b7326:g:auIAAOSwRqld7PSZPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

    What a scammer. He almost had me for 900 UK, down from 1150 +/-. He seemed like a real guy, lots of positive feedback. Nada. Once I expressed concerns about the deal he went Radio Silence. I can't stand these SoBs. Seriously, I wanted the watch despite the weirdness of a "knots" bezel (actually b/c of it.) I love this watch. I want one. But anyway, I committed about $1,200 and the whole deal fell apart.

    No word from my bitching at eBay. I ain't paying for this, dammit. Thanks for letting me vent. Phew, I feel a lot better now! :)
     
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  2. Dan S Sep 27, 2020

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    What happened exactly? I'm not sure I followed.
     
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  3. High Hope Sep 27, 2020

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    Well, nothing really. Except that I thought I was buying a cool "Knots" sailing chrono by Yema. I really like the watch. And the SoB was a scammer. No harm, I guess, except that i had built myself up for the transaction and it went south so quickly.
     
  4. bigsom Sep 27, 2020

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    Maybe you spooked him? What was the scam?
     
  5. Toishome Sep 27, 2020

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    Not sure how you can determine he was a scammer just because he didn't respond. Looking at his profile i doubt that unless his account been hijacked. Many times i don't respond to buyers on eBay if i feel they are asking stupid questions or making silly offers. I don't mean to say you were but no response doesn't equal a scam.
     
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  6. High Hope Sep 27, 2020

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    IDK, really, but he's a scammer. I couldn't have spooked him, as I tried to pay his asking price (900 vs 1150 UK something.) Anyway, its it's too boring to elaborate. Sorry for wasting time.
    Chris
     
  7. Dan S Sep 27, 2020

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    Maybe he changed his mind about your offer.
     
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  8. redpcar Sep 27, 2020

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    Or was in another discussion with a better offer :coffee:
     
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  9. Scarecrow Boat Burt Macklin, FBI Sep 27, 2020

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    But you created a thread with an exciting title. How is it too boring to elaborate?
     
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  10. Meme-Dweller Sep 27, 2020

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    ghosting scamming
     
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  11. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Sep 27, 2020

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    ::screwloose::::screwloose::::screwloose::
     
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  12. michael22 Sep 28, 2020

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    You expressed concerns about the deal.
    Silence seems like a civilised response, much better than abuse for not following through.

    Pulling out of a deal before it is finalised is OK. Not wanting to discuss a deal that's fallen through is also OK.
     
  13. rincondeltiempo Sep 28, 2020

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    Well, he has got a bid right now for 1.2kGBP, so he has no incentive to accept your 900GBP offer. Maybe it was just that and nothing scam-related ;)
     
  14. hanky6 Sep 28, 2020

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    Back for sale, starting bid 900 GBP.
     
  15. eugeneandresson 'I used a hammer, a chisel, and my fingers' Sep 28, 2020

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    Agreed with all said here. Sometimes, when trying to 'snag a deal', people get carried away in their lust, and miss the bigger picture : if the watch is great, and they are hard to come by, then find another similar one at the 'deal' price (I have learnt this the hard way, with a few watches I still kick myself over missing out because of trying too hard to 'snag a deal').

    Also, I can't help to feel that the '-30%' low-ball is a purely psychological thing ... people think they are scoring if they can push a listed price down. Not all sellers compensate for this mentality! I know I don't. If this watch were listed at 1500, most certainly the OP would have offered 1200 ... and been happy had his offer been accepted.
     
  16. Dan S Sep 28, 2020

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    Especially in cases like this, where you can tell that the the buyer really wanted the watch, and we're not talking about huge amounts of money.
     
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  17. High Hope Sep 28, 2020

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    I'm not so sure I'd have pulled the trigger at 1500 UK. That starts to get pretty expensive for what was basically an emotional purchase; I fell for the watch, agreed to a price, then Boom! Gone.

    Maybe you are all correct, the seller just found greener pastures elsewhere. That is actually a better way to go through life, thinking the best of a situation, rather than imagining the worst.

    Thanks all, I appreciate the feedback and perspective.
     
  18. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Sep 28, 2020

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    While you may have overreacted initially, I give you credit for having re-assessed, and especially for having used the (criminally under-utilized) word "snookered" in your original post. :D
     
  19. redpcar Sep 28, 2020

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    Been there
    G4bVO75.gif
     
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  20. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Sep 28, 2020

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    At least he can always Chalk it up to learning and keep his money in his Centre Pocket
     
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