Date:         Fri, 19 Apr 2002 02:49:24 +0000
Reply-To:     Jfp w/2 wbxs <jfp7@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jfp w/2 wbxs <jfp7@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Possible ebay scam
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Hi List,

Recent I bid on a Vanagon AFM harness but lost. Shortly after I was
contacted by someone who claimed to have a "handful" of these AFM harness'
and would sell me one if I sent him my money. I wrote back stating that I
was apprehensive to operate outside the protection of the ebay system and
that I question vendors who watch and contact ebay bidders but do not put
their own items on ebay.

He responded with rightous indignation stating that this was a honest deal
and he was just trying to help me. I suggested he send me the harness and if
it was a quality item, I would send him the money, if not I would return the
harness at my cost.

His last reply was even more self-rightous, questioning my diagnostic
abilities to judge the item while refusing to send me his harness. I believe
I have the right to question the motives of sellers who lurk in the shadows
of the ebay system and I think it is their responsibility to reduce my risk
if they insist on contacting ebay's bidders when they know this is in
violation of ebay's recommended safe practices.

Regards,     John

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