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M-Oorb · January 19th, 2010, 04:07 PM

Ok so Im selling my blackberry curve and just placed it up for sale on ebay today for a 7 day auction. Starting bid was 99 cents and the buy it now price was 200.00$. So before even getting a bid, phone is sold on buy it now! But then I notice something. The address is in Nigeria and the buyer just created his ebay account today. Then I get a message from the buyer asking the condition of the phone,which is clearly stated in the ad, because the phone is for his cousin and he doesnt wanna buy a garbage one.

So this totally seems like a scam, I've heard plenty of stories of these scams run out of Africa. Now my question is this. If the buyer pays via paypal and I send the phone, can I get screwed? Also, if I decide this is a scam and dont wish to send the phone, how do I not sell it to him while retaining my 100% good reputation on ebay. Thanks guys!

January 19th, 2010, 04:07 PM	#1
M-Oorb ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: South East Florida/Rutgers University Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r (Fastest Color) Posts: 914	Ok ebay help...yes another scam? Ok so Im selling my blackberry curve and just placed it up for sale on ebay today for a 7 day auction. Starting bid was 99 cents and the buy it now price was 200.00$. So before even getting a bid, phone is sold on buy it now! But then I notice something. The address is in Nigeria and the buyer just created his ebay account today. Then I get a message from the buyer asking the condition of the phone,which is clearly stated in the ad, because the phone is for his cousin and he doesnt wanna buy a garbage one. So this totally seems like a scam, I've heard plenty of stories of these scams run out of Africa. Now my question is this. If the buyer pays via paypal and I send the phone, can I get screwed? Also, if I decide this is a scam and dont wish to send the phone, how do I not sell it to him while retaining my 100% good reputation on ebay. Thanks guys! __________________________________________________ Pictures of my ninjette plus...