Buyer beware - Comet in bits eBay item 333692837647

[Lambers]

Normally I wouldn't step forward and dare suggest this but both the previous owner and I believe this advert to be a scam - you have been warned.
How do we know, well less than 12 months ago the machine was fully restored and the owner went through DVLA to get it taxed and on the road. The photos and text in the current advert are the same ones from when it was advertised a few years ago. He has sold it on but it is highly unlikely to have been stripped to this extent.
We could be wrong but whoever has bid on it already may be at risk of a scam - always check with us before you bid or buy !
I have tried messaging the seller but surprise surprise....no response
Careful guys n girls
Jon Lambley
VOC Machine Researcher

 

[Graham Smith]

Fantastic. Thanks for warning us John.

That’s why you and Simon earn the big Bucks.

 

[Lambers]

Fantastic. Thanks for warning us John.

That’s why you and Simon earn the big Bucks.

We wish.
Its hard not to say anything when you're watching people bidding on them.

 

[Canadiancomet]

Thanks for your service to us...we appreciate it and don't say thanks enough...THANKS

 

[daevideo]

Nice one. I see the big bid has been retracted

 

[Sakura]

Penzance, a bit too far to go and see! Makes a change from the far reaches of Scotland.

 

[Rapide]

Great pro active work!

 

[vibrac]

Marcus could pop over on his buzz rocket....

 

[daevideo]

It would be worth making a bid then be witness to the winning bid conversation just to discover the way of the alleged scam. I am sure the eBayer will be conversational to begin with.

 

[Lambers]

Just one bidder left and that's probably his mate

 

[daevideo]

well we know his mate is not too greedy as the hidden bid is £5000

 

[Whiteshadow15]

It’s interesting that this person has been a member since 2015 with perfect buyer feedback all of a sudden decides to start scamming. Times are tough I guess.

 

[Cyborg]

Or his account got hacked?

 

[Graham Smith]

Or his account got hacked?

That's more like it!

The most sensible thing to do is use different passwords for all sites that you visit.

Having just one password for everything is leaving yourself open to potential problems.

 

[vin998]

Well it sold for £6660 according to eBay with several bidders at the end. Somebody is going to be disappointed.

 

[daevideo]

I asked someone to chuck a few bids in to test the responses of the vendor. The bid was hunted down very quickly. Inc a bidder with zero feedback. I hope the top bidder is either vendor's confederate dangling in mid air or a cautious fellow.

 

[Graham Smith]

Somebody is going to be disappointed.

I doubt it! ;-)

 

[kerry]

anyone know the final outcome ?

 

[daevideo]

anyone know the final outcome ?

Fingers crossed that the top bidder will give the vendor due diligence of the transaction. All you can see to answer your question is the bidding pattern if you click on the 'bids' in which the winning bidder reacted at 18:17 hours and then a few more bids hunting him down till the end of auction.

 

[daevideo]

Here is the seller piping up . Post Sale

Hello there,

Are you still interested in buying Vincent Comet spares because they are still available? The highest bidder proved to be a time waster, he's from France and told me to wait around three weeks until he's able to come and collect it, i am sorry for him but i can't wait so long and that's why i'm asking the other bidders before i relist the auction. If you are interested please contact me and maybe we can arrange a deal.

Kind Regards,
Mark

another message from subject..

The details for collection are as follows:
Address: Tredarvah Farm
City: Penzance
County: Cornwall
Post Code: TR18 4TJ

Collection is preferred but i could also put the parts on a pallet and arrange delivery if needed. What is your offer?Kind Regards,
Mark

Still no details as requested..

Hello again,
I could send you a second chance offer to complete our transaction through eBay. Is that all-right for you?
Kind Regards,
Mark


Clearly bogus.