Can't be an eBay scam, but this is weird!!!

JeffJS · 06-16-2010, 08:57 PM

So you're one of the people who buy from that outfit. I've always wondered.

When YOU look at that listing, you see the Buyer info? Could you be looking at a previous or later listing? That outfit has been on ebay forever so I doubt they are trying to scam You. Since ebay and PP take their quart of blood based on final sales price I see no benefit whatsoever in upping the price After auction end. I see no way of doing it either unless it's some feature of the 'ebay store'. Doesn't make much sense.

Ira · 06-17-2010, 02:37 AM

Originally posted by JeffJS

So you're one of the people who buy from that outfit. I've always wondered.

I am now.

When I go to the "Won" list, it says $245. When you click on the item, it brings you to the "Congratulations Idiot 731, you bought this item," and it has the higher price.

jogiba · 06-17-2010, 06:13 PM

Originally posted by Ira

I guess he deleted the "blah" post before I got to see it.

Who exactly is "he" ? Are you saying I posted the "blah" post ?

Mike L · 06-18-2010, 12:10 AM

Originally posted by Ira

I'm sure I'm just going to pay the original price, but what's the motivation for him to do this in the first place?

Maybe he's got another one to sell and wants people to see a higher sale price for past listings to bump the price?

r0ckstarr · 06-20-2010, 08:36 AM

Any updates?

fearview · 06-21-2010, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by Ira

I don't think you quite understand. The average purchase prices listed on the lens review database mean nothing:

The last post for the 35 2 you linked was in 2009, and over the past year, Tak prices have gone through the roof.

In addition, there's not one--not ONE average price on those lens reviews--that you can actually buy the lens for today and now. Plus, people lied about their purchase price THEN to make themselves feel better.

The lens reviews have their place here, but when it comes to today's prices, they're fantasy.

You have to go to keh.com to get a feel for that.

.. Ira... pleasee...

me remembering that 43 1.9..

Supernaut · 06-21-2010, 11:32 AM

Is it possible at all to change the BIN price?

You weren't logged on to another ebay as the UK ebay.co.uk and got a price in £? Just a long shot

Ira · 06-21-2010, 12:24 PM

He told me I just have to pay the balance on the original price, and of course, I have his emails to prove this.

He has SOME reason for doing that, but God know what it is.

r0ckstarr · 06-21-2010, 12:45 PM

Have you asked him why he did it that way?

Ed n Georgia · 06-21-2010, 12:57 PM

what I find interesting in this whole thing is....

I was unaware that you could make any changes to an auction once it had ended. Have you written e-bay and asked them about this?

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06-16-2010, 08:57 PM	#16
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	So you're one of the people who buy from that outfit. I've always wondered. When YOU look at that listing, you see the Buyer info? Could you be looking at a previous or later listing? That outfit has been on ebay forever so I doubt they are trying to scam You. Since ebay and PP take their quart of blood based on final sales price I see no benefit whatsoever in upping the price After auction end. I see no way of doing it either unless it's some feature of the 'ebay store'. Doesn't make much sense.

06-17-2010, 02:37 AM	#17
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216 Original Poster	Originally posted by JeffJS So you're one of the people who buy from that outfit. I've always wondered. I am now. When I go to the "Won" list, it says $245. When you click on the item, it brings you to the "Congratulations Idiot 731, you bought this item," and it has the higher price.

06-17-2010, 06:13 PM	#18
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Originally posted by Ira I guess he deleted the "blah" post before I got to see it. Who exactly is "he" ? Are you saying I posted the "blah" post ?

06-18-2010, 12:10 AM	#19
Mike L Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canberra, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,472	Originally posted by Ira I'm sure I'm just going to pay the original price, but what's the motivation for him to do this in the first place? Maybe he's got another one to sell and wants people to see a higher sale price for past listings to bump the price?

06-20-2010, 08:36 AM	#20
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Any updates?

06-21-2010, 09:56 AM	#21
fearview Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jakarta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,067	Originally posted by Ira I don't think you quite understand. The average purchase prices listed on the lens review database mean nothing: The last post for the 35 2 you linked was in 2009, and over the past year, Tak prices have gone through the roof. In addition, there's not one--not ONE average price on those lens reviews--that you can actually buy the lens for today and now. Plus, people lied about their purchase price THEN to make themselves feel better. The lens reviews have their place here, but when it comes to today's prices, they're fantasy. You have to go to keh.com to get a feel for that. .. Ira... pleasee... me remembering that 43 1.9..

06-21-2010, 11:32 AM	#22
Supernaut Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Coast , Sweden Posts: 467	Is it possible at all to change the BIN price? You weren't logged on to another ebay as the UK ebay.co.uk and got a price in £? Just a long shot

06-21-2010, 12:24 PM	#23
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216 Original Poster	He told me I just have to pay the balance on the original price, and of course, I have his emails to prove this. He has SOME reason for doing that, but God know what it is.

06-21-2010, 12:45 PM	#24
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Have you asked him why he did it that way?

06-21-2010, 12:57 PM	#25
Ed n Georgia Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 940	what I find interesting in this whole thing is.... I was unaware that you could make any changes to an auction once it had ended. Have you written e-bay and asked them about this?