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Old 21 April 2019, 11:56 AM   #1
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15202 Ebay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/143223111041?ul_noapp=true

Seem legit from the images. But seller seems off. I messaged, said they were willing to take 5500 and located in VA...

Is there a limit on eBay and Paypal's protection?
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Old 21 April 2019, 12:07 PM   #2
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"Looking to buy an upgrade" would suggest a seller who knows what the watch is worth.

Is it worth a $5.5k punt to prove it's a scam?
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Old 21 April 2019, 12:37 PM   #3
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For me most definitely not. Hence the warning. But curious for someone who does buy...
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Old 21 April 2019, 01:03 PM   #4
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Zero feedback as a seller, but there is a 30 day return policy. Not sure if there is a limit on ebay and paypal protection, but $5500 is no problem.
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Old 22 April 2019, 12:07 AM   #5
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"Looking to buy an upgrade" would suggest a seller who knows what the watch is worth.

Is it worth a $5.5k punt to prove it's a scam?
Or they're not really looking to upgrade, but need quick cash for something else? I cannot imagine a single dealer/seller of the "upgraded" watch who wouldn't offer way more than $5,500 towards the OP's new watch...

Also, an experienced collector (or scammer) would know that you never post the full serial numbers.

Another thought: Angered wife/ex-wife? That's a men's watch, but if you look at the seller profile, and their other reviews, I'm thinking the seller is a woman...
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Old 22 April 2019, 12:51 AM   #6
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Or they're not really looking to upgrade, but need quick cash for something else? I cannot imagine a single dealer/seller of the "upgraded" watch who wouldn't offer way more than $5,500 towards the OP's new watch...

Also, an experienced collector (or scammer) would know that you never post the full serial numbers.

Another thought: Angered wife/ex-wife? That's a men's watch, but if you look at the seller profile, and their other reviews, I'm thinking the seller is a woman...
I think Occams Razor should be applied here. In short, the answer that requires the least speculation is most likely correct.
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Old 22 April 2019, 01:00 AM   #7
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I think Occams Razor should be applied here. In short, the answer that requires the least speculation is most likely correct.
I think the conclusion we can likely draw is that some aspect of the transaction is nefarious (seller needs money for something shady; seller is screwing someone else in their life over; seller is ripping off buyer).
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Old 22 April 2019, 05:41 AM   #8
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/143223111041?ul_noapp=true

Seem legit from the images. But seller seems off. I messaged, said they were willing to take 5500 and located in VA...

Is there a limit on eBay and Paypal's protection?
Nope
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Old 23 April 2019, 06:11 AM   #9
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Reposted.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Audemars-Pi...YAAOSwKZZcvdUN
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Old 23 April 2019, 06:33 AM   #10
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Seller mentions that the reason they selling as an auction is because of their selling limit on ebay. That sounds a bit fishy, but maybe the seller doesn't know that all they have to do is call ebay to get their selling limit increased. I've had to sell a couple of items in the past that would put me over my selling limit, and ebay was HAPPY to increase my limit.
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Old 23 April 2019, 10:38 AM   #11
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Up to 9K already.
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Old 24 April 2019, 07:24 AM   #12
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Willing to take $5500 and now the bid is 15K+.....someone is going to get hosed.

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