BOGUS XL1S auctions on Ebay at DVinfo.net

Dean Orewiler · February 1st, 2006, 08:40 AM

bogus XL1S auctions on Ebay

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I had a terrible experience happen to me recently on Ebay where people are selling XL1S camcorders - but the customer is not receiving the item. Luckily, I had my money returned to me - but the bottom line is that people are hacking into other Ebay user's accounts and using their information to post fake auctions. Make sure you only buy through a reputable camera shop through Ebay that takes a credit card - do not send a check or money order. Paypal isn't safe either, because they only cover up to $1,000....so if you buy a $3,000 item, you're out $2,000....Be safe.

Andrew Todd · February 1st, 2006, 10:08 AM

ive been lucky so far... and my xl1s that i bought from a board member is scheduled to arrive any day now.. as long as i dont recieve a box of bricks ill have a pretty good online buying streak going..

Sean Seah · February 1st, 2006, 10:13 AM

How does ebay really protect the buyer? Say if the goods didnt arrive? Wats the procedure?

Andy Drefs · February 1st, 2006, 10:47 AM

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Chris Hurd · February 1st, 2006, 10:56 AM

We started the DV Info Classifieds as an alternative to Ebay. We're trying to attract folks who would rather not deal with online auctions. Let's please reserve our Classifieds forum for that specific purpose, and not for sharing Ebay war stories. Thanks in advance,

Bob Costa · February 1st, 2006, 12:00 PM

I agree Chris. But considering the number of scams with video equipment, between eBay, the NYC alley-front shops, fake deposit checks, fake job offers, etc, maybe we could add a forum just for posting scam notices. That would give them some longevity, especially if moderated well. We already have 54 forums, what is one more? :)

February 1st, 2006, 08:40 AM	#1
Dean Orewiler Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 186	BOGUS XL1S auctions on Ebay bogus XL1S auctions on Ebay -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I had a terrible experience happen to me recently on Ebay where people are selling XL1S camcorders - but the customer is not receiving the item. Luckily, I had my money returned to me - but the bottom line is that people are hacking into other Ebay user's accounts and using their information to post fake auctions. Make sure you only buy through a reputable camera shop through Ebay that takes a credit card - do not send a check or money order. Paypal isn't safe either, because they only cover up to $1,000....so if you buy a $3,000 item, you're out $2,000....Be safe.

February 1st, 2006, 10:08 AM	#2
Andrew Todd Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saint John, CANADA Posts: 633	ive been lucky so far... and my xl1s that i bought from a board member is scheduled to arrive any day now.. as long as i dont recieve a box of bricks ill have a pretty good online buying streak going.. __________________ video : xl2 / letus35xl / bogen 503 photo- canon 1dmkII - bronica etrsi

February 1st, 2006, 10:47 AM	#4
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February 1st, 2006, 10:56 AM	#5
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	We started the DV Info Classifieds as an alternative to Ebay. We're trying to attract folks who would rather not deal with online auctions. Let's please reserve our Classifieds forum for that specific purpose, and not for sharing Ebay war stories. Thanks in advance, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

February 1st, 2006, 12:00 PM	#6
Bob Costa Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 850	I agree Chris. But considering the number of scams with video equipment, between eBay, the NYC alley-front shops, fake deposit checks, fake job offers, etc, maybe we could add a forum just for posting scam notices. That would give them some longevity, especially if moderated well. We already have 54 forums, what is one more? :) __________________ You are either growing or dying.

February 1st, 2006, 10:13 AM	#3
Sean Seah Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,498	How does ebay really protect the buyer? Say if the goods didnt arrive? Wats the procedure?