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    XPS m1530 on craigs list - Scam?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by krackjack3000, Jun 18, 2008.

  1. krackjack3000

    krackjack3000 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I found a posting for an xps m1530 on craigslist: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/sys/721720275.html

    I emailed the guy, and this is what he said:

    The price is $700 US,and the product is in very good conditions,the only problem is that I'm in UK London now,and I will remain here for another year,I have some business here,but this will not be a problem for our deal,if you really want to buy my item,I use a shipping company with full refund and with the shipping payed by me.
    If you want to start the deal with me and this company ( AirCargo Express ) all you have to is to send me your details :
    First name :
    Last name :
    Address :
    City :
    Country :
    Zipp code :
    I need the details exactly like i have requested , because i have to forward the email to AirCArgo company.
    As soon as I have them I'll start the official procedure, and AirCargo will notify you about this.
    You'll also receive important guidelines + instructions from them.
    As soon as the package arrives, you will test the product and if it does not matches 100% to your expectations, you can return it in max. 5 days and you will get your money back from the company.
    If you have more questions please contact me by e-mail,I take in consideration only those buyers who are really interested in buying my item,to be sure that I don't waste my time with endless discussions.
    I already have tones of emails so I hope you understand that I need to sort them out.
    Thank you!!

    ...and I think this looks like a scam to me. What do you guys think?
     
    krackjack3000, Jun 18, 2008
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  2. darkcirca

    darkcirca Notebook Consultant

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    I wouldn't do it. Most are scams, I don't trust anything that consists of overseas shipping/buying.
     
    darkcirca, Jun 18, 2008
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  3. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    Definitely a scam.
     
    dtwn, Jun 18, 2008
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  4. krackjack3000

    krackjack3000 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks a lot
     
    krackjack3000, Jun 18, 2008
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    tinkerguy Notebook Enthusiast

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    http://www.aircargoexpress.co.uk/
    has a warning that unscrupulous users are using them to offer non-existant items for sale on the internet.
    They explicitly indicated that they do not deal with items offered for sale on the internet - much less a courier service.
     
    tinkerguy, Jun 18, 2008
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  6. krackjack3000

    krackjack3000 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Haha, nice, thanks for that link
     
    krackjack3000, Jun 18, 2008
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