[Leica] romanian rip-off?

[mcyclwritr at comcast.net (mcyclwritr@comcast.net)]

I discovered this whole highjacking scam about six weeks ago when looking 
for a Canon 200mm f/1.8L. Same deal: "Don't bid. Contact me directly at XXXX 
e-mail address. Brand new with full warranty. Wire payment via Western 
Union." Of course, the price was nearly irresistible--$1500 for a lens that 
appeared brand new, even though Canon stopped production several years ago, 
and would normally sell for $4000+. 

I reported it to the e-folks. In short, they yanked the auction, thanked me 
for bringing it to their attention and restated what we all know: if it 
appears too good to be true, it probably is.

-Chris Lawson

 
 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: leicaluvr@comcast.net
> I sent an inquiry re this.  Here is the response:
> 
> "This is not my item. Someone listed 54items under my ID. I was charged 
> the 
> listing fees. I have contacted Ebay & am waiting for them to act. Sorry 
> for the 
> inconvience, but Beware!!"
> 
>  -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: "Jeffery Smith" <jsmith342@cox.net>
> > Hey, if he is honest with coffee pots and $20 watercolors, you know this 
> > has
> > got to be on the level.
> > 
> > Jeffery Smith
> > New Orleans, LA
> > http://www.400tx.com
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: lug-bounces+jsmith342=cox.net@leica-users.org
> > [mailto:lug-bounces+jsmith342=cox.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Eric
> > Korenman
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 7:40 PM
> > To: Leica Users Group
> > Subject: Re: [Leica] romanian rip-off?
> > 
> > 
> > its baaack..
> > http://tinyurl.com/q6xyp
> > 
> > what so we think?
> > 
> > Eric
> > 
> > 
> > On 5/9/06, Jeffery Smith <jsmith342@cox.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > I'm always amazed that Froogle keeps bringing up "Hot Buys 
> > > Electronics" selling Leica equipment new at half price. What keeps 
> > > those dudes in business? I guess there's a "customer" born every 
> > > minute.
> > >
> > > Jeffery Smith
> > > New Orleans, LA
> > > http://www.400tx.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: lug-bounces+jsmith342=cox.net@leica-users.org
> > > [mailto:lug-bounces+jsmith342=cox.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of 
> > > Joseph Yao
> > > Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 12:43 PM
> > > To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org>
> > > Subject: Re: [Leica] romanian rip-off?
> > >
> > >
> > > Eric,
> > >
> > > I think you know the answer to your first question. ;-)
> > >
> > > Joseph
> > >
> > >
> > > On 10/5/06 1:28 am, "Eric Korenman" <faneuil@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Recently found a 'dealer' (through the e site) in Romania willing to 
> > > > sell a summilux 50mm asph for $700 new. Has to be a scam. Right?
> > > > Who are these people?
> > > >
> > > > Eric
> > > >
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