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  1. NVWC Jan 18, 2020

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    Hi guys, just saw some listings on ebay by the seller elopotrading.
    They listed quite a number of desirable pieces in fairly good condition, at I would say very low price.

    Here are some of the pics. I believe you can view it if u search for omega speedmaster in the international ebay.

    Screenshot_20200119-093738_Samsung Internet.jpg Screenshot_20200119-093738_Samsung Internet.jpg Screenshot_20200119-093753_Samsung Internet.jpg Screenshot_20200119-093803_Samsung Internet.jpg Screenshot_20200119-093814_Samsung Internet.jpg Screenshot_20200119-093839_Samsung Internet.jpg

    What are your thoughts? Screaming scam?
    These are just some of the examples of watches listed.

    All have a BIN price which is too good to be true to me.

    Thanks. Screenshot_20200119-093852_Samsung Internet.jpg
     
  2. shaun hk Fairy nuffer Jan 18, 2020

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    Sure to be a scam
     
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  3. NVWC Jan 18, 2020

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    Hi OF,

    Just a some listing by the seller elopotrading on ebay.
    What's your thought on the listing? Genuine or scam?

    These are mainly desirable pieces at very attractive BIN price.
    Too good to be true?

    Here are some of the pics of the watches listed. Screenshot_20200119-093852_Samsung Internet.jpg Screenshot_20200119-093839_Samsung Internet.jpg Screenshot_20200119-093753_Samsung Internet.jpg Screenshot_20200119-093738_Samsung Internet.jpg Screenshot_20200119-093814_Samsung Internet.jpg Screenshot_20200119-093803_Samsung Internet.jpg
    Thanks. Have a pleasant weekend everyone.
     
  4. mzinski Jan 18, 2020

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    Wow! Just came across this too and had similar thoughts.
    Figured I’d try to win an auction. If things fall apart rely on eBay or PayPal protection.
     
  5. kip595 Jan 18, 2020

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    Honestly not sure what to make of this, but for some reason my instinct says to hold back. Just my feelings on it. Seller has positive feedback though, to be fair.
     
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  6. machamp6650 Jan 18, 2020

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    This is a common scam. Seems to involve hacking existing users' accounts. The listings usually only last a few hours before being taken down. Avoid!
     
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  7. machamp6650 Jan 18, 2020

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    Common scam. Avoid.
     
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  8. Dan S Jan 18, 2020

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    This exact scam comes up pretty frequently. Often a high-volume seller's account has been hacked.
     
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  9. NVWC Jan 18, 2020

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    Sorry just realized I double posted the thread.
    Can mod pls help to delete one?
     
  10. GandOsDad Jan 18, 2020

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    1000% A SCAM........although I did like the idea of winning my grail (Rolex GMT Master w nice patina) for under 10000 USD.

    Why does Ebay let these assholes continue to sell???? Why do we still use Ebay??? LOL. MANY questions.
     
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  11. Kringkily Omega Collector / Hunter Jan 18, 2020

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    Why do people even attempt at these scams... if it tries to offer a random buy it now pricing at low pricing it is a scam. If it looks like a possible repost of something you’ve seen before but now under a low rating seller probably a scam...
     
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  12. gt0279a Jan 18, 2020

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    Apparently this is pretty common on eBay with seller accounts being hacked.

    Obvious tell is a link in the description that looks like eBay.com that takes you to a scam site where credit card info is requested.
     
  13. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Jan 18, 2020

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    Scam. Also always do a reverse image search.
     
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  14. NVWC Jan 19, 2020

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    How do we do that?


    And now it is all gone.
     
  15. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Jan 19, 2020

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    images.google.com from a PC. Click on the image icon in the search window.
     
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  16. Omarrye Jan 19, 2020

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    Weird. I was following an auction by this seller for a Jaeger Lecoultre and then it disappeared. I google the seller's name and came across this thread. The ebay account is shut down now
     
  17. KP-99 Jan 19, 2020

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    If you see this buying-now-offers in the description, it is a scam.
    Always same type of writing, always trying to guide you on another website.
    Take care and report them to ebay, if you see such a scam.
     
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  18. imagwai Jan 19, 2020

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    A clue is that all the photos look like they've been taken by different people. There's no commonality to them either in terms of size/resolution or background.
     
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  19. abrod520 Jan 19, 2020

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    Memorize these photos (and especially the super low BIN in the description) - they pop up every couple weeks and it's always the same scam.
     
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  20. Joe K. Curious about this text thingy below his avatar Jan 19, 2020

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    This is a common scam. Once you agree to the BIN the seller will insist on sending you a link for payment. It may look like its coming from eBAY/Paypal but in actuality it is not.