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Beware Ebay major scamming on kites...

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Created by IanCathy > 9 months ago, 27 May 2013
IanCathy
NSW, 16 posts
27 May 2013 6:59PM
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Hi
Reported eight sellers from Hongkong today, each with five or more items including various Ozone Edges, Catalysts and Reos; and Switchblades... All with five or so positive feedback, buying beads.... uses manafacturer's images and cut and paste adverts; starts selling from $0.99 and all registered in April 2013...

myworld.ebay.com.au/kmzkm1010?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

myworld.ebay.com.au/qianhaiqin228?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

myworld.ebay.com.au/sunb198088?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

myworld.ebay.com.au/snhk1071?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

myworld.ebay.com.au/gumm0071/

myworld.ebay.com.au/shifeng7803?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

http://myworld.ebay.com.au/jiner30011

Sadly, ebay doesn't take action and if buyers did not get PayPal protection, could be seriously out of pocket...

Saw some kites go for $500 to $1000... PLease avoid... Local suppliers best!! ;)

***SCAMMER***

Independent
NSW, 56 posts
27 May 2013 7:25PM
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^ ^ ^

Agree, online doesn't mean a great buy, please think "if it's a bargain and to good to be true... it usually is"

musikl
NSW, 63 posts
27 May 2013 7:48PM
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saw that. reported

kitcho207
NSW, 865 posts
27 May 2013 11:26PM
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the 2013 switchblade looks just like an edge... it even had edge written on it....lol

Tommygun
NSW, 26 posts
29 May 2013 8:27AM
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PayPal protection doesn't always mean you will get your money back :( , found out the hard way!
If you have the slightest feeling its a scam, just don't go for it :)

eppo
WA, 9766 posts
29 May 2013 7:08AM
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kitcho207 said..

the 2013 switchblade looks just like an edge... it even had edge written on it....lol



Oh the travesty!! Definetly a scam!!

Dragonpig
NSW, 45 posts
2 Jun 2013 9:55PM
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Urrrrggh , ruining it for the rest of us from HK ...... Pls dont tar me with this brush. Sold 5 kites over the past few years to some v happy buyers !



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