#109845
Fri Feb 22 2008 10:22 AM
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I JUST SEND THE SELLER A MESSAGE:
"I SMELL A RAT - I AM WATCHING YOU!"
SEE WHAT THAT DOES! ;D
~DOC
DOC @ THE AMERICAN GARAGE
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#109846
Fri Feb 22 2008 08:19 PM
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Doc, It's probably being run by some foreigner, so I bet he won't even understand your cliche  I am getting so sick of all the scams, both on ebay and elsewhere, associated with collecting. Collecting should be a fun, easygoing hobby. It's turning into a stressful minefield. Wes
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#109847
Sat Feb 23 2008 02:25 PM
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Its up tp 1358 dollars now
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#109848
Mon Feb 25 2008 08:32 PM
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One bidder retracted, saying they could not contact the seller.
Which brings up a good point... Can you enter your own "reason" for retraction? If so, could you type "This is a scam, item does not exist" for the retraction reason for everyone to see?
Or does it just give you a list of canned reasons to select?
Wes
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#109849
Tue Feb 26 2008 02:08 PM
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You can bid on it, then retract it and see what happens......
I just sent a couple of questions, I'll see if I hear anything back. I am guessing not.
Always looking for Ithaca Gun and Lucky Sam soda items!!!
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#109850
Tue Feb 26 2008 05:14 PM
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ok so what happens if you go to "report this item"?
Looking for gas,oil related clocks,especially neon and spinners .clock repair available. Mick
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#109851
Wed Feb 27 2008 06:43 AM
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Scams come in because it seems too many people in this hobby are in it to get rich. I know all about the economics of it and supply and demand, however there are several members here alone who will sell a 375.00 globe for 800.00 and so on. If the hobby was truly about being fun and easy going prices might reflect. I know that there is only a limited number of items left out there in the world we can collect. I also know the value of a rare item but scammers see even common items going sky high and see the opportunity.
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#109852
Wed Feb 27 2008 06:59 AM
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#109853
Wed Feb 27 2008 07:00 AM
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I just sent this to ebay lets see what happens: This gas globe does not belong to this seller he stole a picture from a previous auction a friend had here on ebay about 1 year ago as you can see this is a new seller pulling a fast one. See reference http://www.oldgas.com/shoptalk/ubb/Forum5/HTML/002023.html Hope you stop this auction before someone gets ripped off. Thanks Don
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#109854
Wed Feb 27 2008 07:35 AM
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I just got an e-mail ebay pulled the auction.
I want to add to Ryans post. Ryan it doesn't matter what someone pays for an item and what he wants to sell it for. If i get lucky and find a globe for free that doesn't mean i need to give it away. Some guys try to sell items to buy other pieces for there collection. You might find someone selling a $375 for globe $800 and someone buys it for $800 because to them that is what they have been looking for. Doens't mean that globe is now worth $800 but that is what's funny about our hobby is some items it does mean it's $800. Go figure. LOL
Just glad e-bay pulled it and someone didn't get ripped off.
Looking for anything from Hoosier Pete, Platolene 500 and Red Bird.
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#109855
Wed Feb 27 2008 08:03 AM
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well they are still trying to rip off us here..........I sent them an email a couple of days ago & here is their response....
Dear duprechris4,
where did you get this globe ?? can i pick it up if i ma the winner as its very fragile to ship &i would hate to see it get broken.....
- road-relics
Hi
My INRECO GAS PUMP GLOBE is not on ebay anymore but is still available for sale. My usual schedule was modified because I have to take care of some business, so I had to go to Spain and that's why I have closed the auction.
My final price for the gas globe is $1,800.00 including all the shipping costs and insurance.
I must add that you'll have the opportunity to inspect the item before you actually pay for it.
I will wait for your email to let me know if you are interested in knowing more details about the purchase.
Thanks and sorry for delay,
Christina
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#109856
Wed Feb 27 2008 08:41 AM
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I received the same exact message except it said the final price was $3800. Was the $1800 you posted a typo or is he fooling around again?
Bill Fortune
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#109857
Wed Feb 27 2008 08:54 AM
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no typo........ she wants $1800 from me for the globe.....I emailed back telling her i really want to buy the globe & will get a check right out........
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#109858
Wed Feb 27 2008 10:28 AM
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I like this topic, it's very interesting to see you guys at work,, ! Good Luck..
Wes.......
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#109859
Wed Feb 27 2008 11:29 AM
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I received the same answer
Hi
My INRECO GAS PUMP GLOBE is not on ebay anymore but is still available for sale. My usual schedule was modified because I have to take care of some business, so I had to go to Spain and that's why I have closed the auction.
My final price for the gas globe is $1,800.00 including all the shipping costs and insurance.
I must add that you'll have the opportunity to inspect the item before you actually pay for it.
I will wait for your email to let me know if you are interested in knowing more details about the purchase.
Thanks and sorry for delay,
Christina
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