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Old 12-14-2002, 11:57 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Kids Does this look legit?

Hi,
I've been told most of the information to get stuff for free that are sold on ebay are scams but I found one that the seller has a good rating and it looks like it worked for some people but does it still look like a scam to you?

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Old 12-14-2002, 12:01 PM   #2 (permalink)
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IMO I wouldn't trust that, they probably want you to send the money for shipping before shipping said products out. Only to keep your shipping money.

I wouldn't touch it. that is my opinion.


Edit: did some more reading and it says you are not bidding on the products but only bidding on information on how to recieve all this stuff.

this is clearly a scam. sorta like those. work at home scams of stuffing envelopes.

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Old 12-14-2002, 12:03 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Well I'm pretty sure they'll send it but what I want to know is if it looks legit.
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The brighter the add, the more I think they are trying to distract me ..... from the ability to make concious, rational decisions.
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Another point to add, ealier in the add he says he only accepts money orders or pay pal billpoint then at the very bottom he changes his mind and also accepts credit cards and such.
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You could pay by credit card through paypal or billpoint.
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The brighter the add, the more I think they are trying to distract me ..... from the ability to make concious, rational decisions.
Lucky you I can't think even without any distraction.
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Old 12-14-2002, 12:15 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Read at the very bottom!!!!
and I will quote....

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You are one click away from an endless supply of free items. Shipping is free, as I will be sending you an email as soon as payment is received! You will get the program no later than 12-24 hours after I receive payment. If you do not, please contact us. Most of the time its instantaneous! Bid now and bid with confidence!! Remember you are not bidding on actual products, you are bidding on information on how to receive these products. Have fun!
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Old 12-14-2002, 12:17 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Q: Are these electronics older and outdated versions?

A: No! Actually some of the items you can receive are state-of-the-art and have not been released officially to the general public for sale. If you reside in the US, unfortunately all the electronics you buy are outdated. A model will be on the market for up to a year or more overseas before it is even introduced in North America.

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Old 12-14-2002, 12:17 PM   #10 (permalink)
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>Well I'm pretty sure they'll send it but what I want to know is if it looks legit.

then, it sounds like you answered your own question. if you think they will send it, then they must be legit.

the '$64,000 question' is: will they send it?

answer: it's a scam of some sort. someone is gonna send you thousands of dollars of merchandise for merely the cost of shipping?!

yeeeaaaah, riiiiiight
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