Help! opion on ebay situation......

The_Neon_Cowboy · Dec 9, 2003, 09:35 PM

Guy just one something and chose to pay by pay pal.... they guy chose buy it now as soon as i put my auction up... a few minutes later and it was sold. the guys gota a rateing of 97 with only 2 neg's.

it says the payment wont clear till Dec. 12, 2003, since he's paying by e-check

heres the freaky part he wants it sent to an uncomfirmed adress @ a hotel room in a Flamingo Inn
thats a big red flag for me .... a hotel room? but what should i do?

edit: if it wasn't to a hotel room i'd feel better about it....

Gizmo[5h1t3] · Dec 9, 2003, 09:51 PM

lol....send it to the hotel room....and then u can give him a total of 3 negatives......looooooooooooooooool

~~craig588~~ · Dec 9, 2003, 09:51 PM

Just wait for the payment to clear.

blade5545 · Dec 9, 2003, 10:02 PM

That is way to secretive for my likeing and I guarantee that he will then report you as never getting the product if the guy is is that secretive why dont he just get a PO BOX

~~craig588~~ · Dec 9, 2003, 10:08 PM

whoa, something scrwed up I can see your IP blade5545.

Does it start with a 68? (Not posting the full thing for obvious reasons)

EDIT: after I posted I cant see it anymore.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Dec 9, 2003, 10:21 PM

well i make sure it's trackable and has to be signed for .....

only thing that worrys me is if they just useing a e-check from an accont thats not his or something...
especailly since it going to a hotel adress (an unconfimed paypal adress), he's useing hotmail email adress but so am i.

I dont care where it goes long as i get my money!

blade5545 · Dec 9, 2003, 10:26 PM

Thats not good, my ip address for my home starts with 68 but the previous post was made from work. Thanks for not putting the entire thing. Maybe we should let one of the admins know.

tastyweat · Dec 9, 2003, 10:36 PM

I would... wait for the payment to clear, then send it recorded delivery - if it doesn't arrive - or he claims it doesn't arrive you are not liable

Zardon · Dec 9, 2003, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by blade5545
Thats not good, my ip address for my home starts with 68 but the previous post was made from work. Thanks for not putting the entire thing. Maybe we should let one of the admins know.

I wouldnt be worrying, users cant see IPs. also the IP range of 68.xx is common for your location blade, I think craig is playing with you

DriveEuro · Dec 9, 2003, 10:55 PM

Neon. Sell it to the runner up. I wouldn't bother with that guy. He's prolly got a stolen account or something.

blade5545 · Dec 9, 2003, 10:59 PM

I hope he was messing with me, otherwise that would suck.

And The_Neon_Cowboy you always have a right to refuse the winner of an auction if things seem shady. If it makes you feel better for the price you sold it for I would not mind buying it from you and I have paypall.

~~craig588~~ · Dec 9, 2003, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Zardon
I wouldnt be worrying, users cant see IPs. also the IP range of 68.xx is common for your location blade, I think craig is playing with you

no, I'm not. I have no idea what screwed up. (I should have saved a screenshot *doh!*)

Falstaff · Dec 10, 2003, 05:41 AM

I think it might be a good deal, your call though, the payment should clear first, just the business of business

The_Neon_Cowboy · Dec 12, 2003, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fallang_jeff
I think it might be a good deal, your call though, the payment should clear first, just the business of business

well it's cleared, i'm gonna email the guy to confim the adress. aand i 'm thinking fo calling the hotel but it's not a 1-800 number long distance. will they give out info like who's in a room? If the guys really there that would ease things.

just athought....
i just have a funny feeling it'll get redirected, or they will decline recept at the hotel and the dude will call have it held and pick it up at the postoffice or ups center (depending on how i ship it). If this transaction is bunk.

from now on i'll emner to put to confirms adresses only on my auctions

The_Neon_Cowboy · Dec 13, 2003, 05:33 PM

i asked for shipping adress confrmation..

Quote:

Hello,

I just need to confirm the address you want this shipped to insure that it's correct.

(the adress)

Im trying my best not to sound rude in asking this. But is there a particular reason this is being sent to a hotel address? It's an odd request and i'm just being cautious, thank you for your understanding in this.

Thanks Again,

Quote:

This just happens to be where I live at the moment. Please ship as soon as possible.

ahhh another red flag.... bats self in head with wiffle bat.....

wht do you guys then ..

I have the htel nuber it shold be easy enoght to call a see someone is under that name in that room? eh

anyone forsee any problems with that? or should i just say freak it and send it?

DriveEuro · Dec 13, 2003, 05:42 PM

Do not send it. If he can't cough it up then he doesn't deserve it. Most likely it's a stolen credit card.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Dec 14, 2003, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DriveEuro
Do not send it. If he can't cough it up then he doesn't deserve it. Most likely it's a stolen credit card.

well his payment was done by e-check....

mainman · Dec 14, 2003, 05:13 AM

Well, cowboy, this is really a f**ked up situation. DAM!!!

DriveEuro · Dec 14, 2003, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by The_Neon_Cowboy
well his payment was done by e-check....

Sorry, stolen PayPal account.

Mac Daddy · Dec 16, 2003, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Zardon
I wouldnt be worrying, users cant see IPs. also the IP range of 68.xx is common for your location blade, I think craig is playing with you

I agree Z.. 68.xx is a very common address .. and would also like to assure our members that only staff see our IP's .. Trust me I know

As for Neon as I have said in im and posting here now .. hold the payment and ask for confirmation of shipping address .. too simple ..
Make him come too you .. If hes fake .. let the authorities take care of it

Dyre Straits · Dec 16, 2003, 12:40 AM

Neon,

If the only thing that's worrying you is that he's giving you a hotel address, and, if the payment has cleaered, I'd send it on to him. I know that, in our area of Atlanta, we have what's called 'extended stay' motels/hotels. You can get an efficiency room (includes small kitchenette) by paying a weekly or monthly amount. Technically, people aren't supposed to stay in these 'forever' but some have been known to spend months in one of these rooms while trying to get settled in the area.

It just could be a situation like that he's dealing with.

Best of luck to you on this!

Dec 9, 2003, 09:35 PM	#1
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	Help! opion on ebay situation...... Guy just one something and chose to pay by pay pal.... they guy chose buy it now as soon as i put my auction up... a few minutes later and it was sold. the guys gota a rateing of 97 with only 2 neg's. it says the payment wont clear till Dec. 12, 2003, since he's paying by e-check heres the freaky part he wants it sent to an uncomfirmed adress @ a hotel room in a Flamingo Inn thats a big red flag for me .... a hotel room? but what should i do? edit: if it wasn't to a hotel room i'd feel better about it.... __________________ Last edited by The_Neon_Cowboy; Dec 9, 2003 at 09:54 PM.

Dec 9, 2003, 10:02 PM	#4
blade5545 Shoots first ask's questions later Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin,TX Posts: 330 Rep Power: 0	That is way to secretive for my likeing and I guarantee that he will then report you as never getting the product if the guy is is that secretive why dont he just get a PO BOX __________________ Dell Inspiron 700m 2 ghz Intel Mobile 2mb L2 cache 12.1 Ultrabrite 1.25 gig ram 80gig hdd 8x DVD-RW 4.5lbs 1.5" thick 5 hours battery DFI NF4 Ultra - D AMD Winchester 64 3200+ @4125+ 2.62ghz sold Swiftech H20-120-BB REV. 3 LIQUID COOLING KIT 2x512 OCZ EL DDR PC-3200 Dual Channel sold Platinum Rev 2 OCZ POWERSTREAM 520W sold ATI X700 PRO SEAGATE 160GIG SATA Windows XP PRO SP2 / PearPC - Apple OS X 10.2 Unknown "The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself."

Dec 9, 2003, 10:21 PM	Thread Starter #6
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	well i make sure it's trackable and has to be signed for ..... only thing that worrys me is if they just useing a e-check from an accont thats not his or something... especailly since it going to a hotel adress (an unconfimed paypal adress), he's useing hotmail email adress but so am i. I dont care where it goes long as i get my money! __________________

Dec 9, 2003, 10:26 PM	#7
blade5545 Shoots first ask's questions later Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin,TX Posts: 330 Rep Power: 0	Thats not good, my ip address for my home starts with 68 but the previous post was made from work. Thanks for not putting the entire thing. Maybe we should let one of the admins know. __________________ Dell Inspiron 700m 2 ghz Intel Mobile 2mb L2 cache 12.1 Ultrabrite 1.25 gig ram 80gig hdd 8x DVD-RW 4.5lbs 1.5" thick 5 hours battery DFI NF4 Ultra - D AMD Winchester 64 3200+ @4125+ 2.62ghz sold Swiftech H20-120-BB REV. 3 LIQUID COOLING KIT 2x512 OCZ EL DDR PC-3200 Dual Channel sold Platinum Rev 2 OCZ POWERSTREAM 520W sold ATI X700 PRO SEAGATE 160GIG SATA Windows XP PRO SP2 / PearPC - Apple OS X 10.2 Unknown "The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself."

Dec 9, 2003, 10:36 PM	#8
tastyweat Lurking Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The void Posts: 4,794 Rep Power: 75 System Specs	I would... wait for the payment to clear, then send it recorded delivery - if it doesn't arrive - or he claims it doesn't arrive you are not liable __________________

Dec 9, 2003, 09:51 PM	#2
Gizmo[5h1t3] DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Rochdale MCR England Posts: 176 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	lol....send it to the hotel room....and then u can give him a total of 3 negatives......looooooooooooooooool

Dec 9, 2003, 09:51 PM	#3
~~craig588~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In clothing Posts: 3,510 Rep Power: 0	Just wait for the payment to clear.

Dec 9, 2003, 10:08 PM	#5
~~craig588~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In clothing Posts: 3,510 Rep Power: 0	whoa, something scrwed up I can see your IP blade5545. Does it start with a 68? (Not posting the full thing for obvious reasons) EDIT: after I posted I cant see it anymore.

Dec 9, 2003, 10:55 PM	#10
DriveEuro HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gurnee Illinois Posts: 4,677 Rep Power: 0	Neon. Sell it to the runner up. I wouldn't bother with that guy. He's prolly got a stolen account or something. __________________ [color=orange]ASUS P4P800 Deluxe [color=black]-[/color] 2.4C --> 3300mhz [color=black]-[/color] Mushkin PC3200 at 220 5-2-2-2 (cpu limited) [color=black]-[/color] BBAti 9800Pro at 430/375 [/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]01[/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]03[/color] 16001200 12801024

Dec 9, 2003, 10:59 PM	#11
blade5545 Shoots first ask's questions later Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin,TX Posts: 330 Rep Power: 0	I hope he was messing with me, otherwise that would suck. And The_Neon_Cowboy you always have a right to refuse the winner of an auction if things seem shady. If it makes you feel better for the price you sold it for I would not mind buying it from you and I have paypall. __________________ Dell Inspiron 700m 2 ghz Intel Mobile 2mb L2 cache 12.1 Ultrabrite 1.25 gig ram 80gig hdd 8x DVD-RW 4.5lbs 1.5" thick 5 hours battery DFI NF4 Ultra - D AMD Winchester 64 3200+ @4125+ 2.62ghz sold Swiftech H20-120-BB REV. 3 LIQUID COOLING KIT 2x512 OCZ EL DDR PC-3200 Dual Channel sold Platinum Rev 2 OCZ POWERSTREAM 520W sold ATI X700 PRO SEAGATE 160GIG SATA Windows XP PRO SP2 / PearPC - Apple OS X 10.2 Unknown "The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself."

Dec 10, 2003, 05:41 AM	#13
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	I think it might be a good deal, your call though, the payment should clear first, just the business of business __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

Dec 13, 2003, 05:42 PM	#16
DriveEuro HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gurnee Illinois Posts: 4,677 Rep Power: 0	Do not send it. If he can't cough it up then he doesn't deserve it. Most likely it's a stolen credit card. __________________ [color=orange]ASUS P4P800 Deluxe [color=black]-[/color] 2.4C --> 3300mhz [color=black]-[/color] Mushkin PC3200 at 220 5-2-2-2 (cpu limited) [color=black]-[/color] BBAti 9800Pro at 430/375 [/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]01[/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]03[/color] 16001200 12801024

Dec 14, 2003, 05:13 AM	#18
mainman Mr. Nobody Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OmniPresent Nightwatcher Posts: 5,961 Rep Power: 71	Well, cowboy, this is really a f**ked up situation. DAM!!! __________________