Re: OT:Advise on Auction fraud [7:28004]

2001-12-03 Thread Circusnuts
If you bought from Ebay, you have their slow complaint process to help (sorta :o) If you used PayPal, both you and the seller are verified, and you used a credit card- you're covered. Rule of thumb though, escrow any purchase you cannot afford to lose. I have purchased my entire lab off of Ebay

Re: OT:Advise on Auction fraud [7:28004]

2001-12-03 Thread EA Louie
It pays to do research before you bid. If it's the first time you've bought on eBay, consider it a lesson. I look at the seller's feedback before I bid now, and also know of a few reputable folks that I *prefer* to do business with when they're selling an item. and a few that I *avoid* when buyi

RE: OT:Advise on Auction fraud [7:28004]

2001-12-04 Thread Mike Sweeney
Why not start posting names of sellers that are good to work with? I would imagine it would get away from the possible slander threats. I will toss out three names that I deal with on a regular basis and have zero complaints. All have gone a bit beyond the normal in several cases. Quadrasource (

Re: OT:Advise on Auction fraud [7:28004]

2001-12-04 Thread Michael J. Doherty
I agree with the response that Daniel Cotts sent, and wanted to add some more to it. Most auction sites provide an Escrow service, now, as a means of cutting down on fraudulent actions. You may want to consider using those services if you purchase through an auction site again. Mike - Orig

Re: OT:Advise on Auction fraud [7:28004]

2001-12-04 Thread Jason
I would toss out names but I believe that the groupstudy server filter any messages with the seller name... They still owe me more than US$1000 and has refuse to answer my calls cliaming that I slander them and that their lawyers will contact me. I'm still waiting and I'm still going to continue t

Re: OT:Advise on Auction fraud [7:28004]

2001-12-05 Thread Brian
You use a credit card, if so charge back time?? Bri - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Monday, December 03, 2001 11:24 AM Subject: OT:Advise on Auction fraud [7:28004] > Sorry for off topic > I recentley bcame the victim of the Auction fraud the guy took my $1000 for > 2621

Re: OT:Advise on Auction fraud [7:28004]

2001-12-05 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Insured by Smith & Wesson works for me :) Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=28216&t=28004 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure v

Re: OT:Advise on Auction fraud [7:28004]

2001-12-05 Thread PacketEXPERTS
What's up and what is the DEAL? Jason wrote: I would toss out names but I believe that the groupstudy server filter any messages with the seller name... They still owe me more than US$1000 and has refuse to answer my calls cliaming that I slander them and that their lawyers will contact me. I'm

Re: OT:Advise on Auction fraud [7:28004]

2001-12-05 Thread PacketEXPERTS
What's up and what is the DEAL? Jason wrote: I would toss out names but I believe that the groupstudy server filter any messages with the seller name... They still owe me more than US$1000 and has refuse to answer my calls cliaming that I slander them and that their lawyers will contact me. I'm

Re: OT:Advise on Auction fraud [7:28004]

2001-12-10 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
hehehehhehehehehehehehehehehehe - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Monday, December 03, 2001 11:24 AM Subject: OT:Advise on Auction fraud [7:28004] > Sorry for off topic > I recentley bcame the victim of the Auction fraud the guy took my $1000 for > 2621 router and now not replying f

Re: OT:Advise on Auction fraud [7:28004]

2001-12-10 Thread Patrick Ramsey
great postvery thought provoking and completely overwhelming with a plethera of knowledge. >>> "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" 12/10/01 07:14AM >>> hehehehhehehehehehehehehehehehe - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Monday, December 03, 2001 11:24 AM Subject: OT:Advise on Auction fraud [7:280

Re: OT:Advise on Auction fraud [7:28004]

2001-12-10 Thread Cisco Nuts
n out this mess >From: "PacketEXPERTS" >Reply-To: "PacketEXPERTS" >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: OT:Advise on Auction fraud [7:28004] >Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 23:50:31 -0500 > >What's up and what is the DEAL? > Jason wrote: I would toss out

Re: OT:Advise on Auction fraud [7:28004]

2001-12-10 Thread Circusnuts
participation. You must use your credit card company (who surely doesn't mind taking your side) and state or local agencies that control the business licenses. .02 Phil - Original Message - From: "PacketEXPERTS" To: Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 11:50 PM Subject: Re: OT:Ad

Re: OT:Advise on Auction fraud [7:28004]

2001-12-10 Thread Circusnuts
participation. You must use your credit card company (who surely doesn't mind taking your side) and state or local agencies that control the business licenses. .02 Phil - Original Message - From: "PacketEXPERTS" To: Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 11:50 PM Subject: Re: OT:Ad