Crazy Overpriced Items on Craiglist/Ebay etc

Wasp · 06-02-2022, 02:28 AM

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Money laundering is a thing these days.

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The proceeds of crime are increasingly laundered online, using methods ranging from improbably expensive ebooks and eBay listings to cryptocurrencies such as ZCash and thousands of micropayments through online transaction systems (The Guardian). Research indicates that around $200 billion is laundered online every year, of a worldwide money laundering total estimated by the UN to be in the region of $2 trillion. Other 'cyberlaundering' tactics for erasing the criminal origins of money include using Uber to book "ghost journeys", booking Airbnb rooms that will never be used and buying and selling expensive, tradeable items in games including FIFA and CounterStrike.

Fake ebooks and overpriced eBay listings are fronts for digital money laundering | WIRED UK

MarkJerling · 06-02-2022, 04:08 AM

Ahhhhh. Very cunning.

**Mooncatt** · 06-02-2022, 05:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Here's one of his other listings...

Bubble Wrap & Boxes | eBay

One thousand pounds for a few empty boxes and bubble wrap. How? Why?

Apparently you don't know the value of a big roll of bubble wrap. Lol. *pop* *pop* *pop*

35mmfilmfan · 06-02-2022, 06:23 AM - **1 Like**

Money never stays long enough with me to get dirty.

**cdd29** · 06-02-2022, 07:44 AM

artifact?

MarkJerling · 06-02-2022, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by Mooncatt

Apparently you don't know the value of a big roll of bubble wrap. Lol. *pop* *pop* *pop*

You found my dirty secret!

**cdd29** · 06-07-2022, 07:57 AM

anyone need a 'canyon' camera?

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**fs999** · 06-08-2022, 01:30 AM

Originally posted by cdd29

artifact?

buried ashtray gift for father day ?

Lord Lucan · 06-17-2022, 12:02 PM

Sync Lead
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I know it is meant for the Pentax* 6x7 leaf shutter lens; I don't have one but I believe that plug is a normal PC flash plug and the screw threads are not essential. On that basis I got an unbranded equivalent to this for £2.99 a couple of years ago - the postage cost me more. The last PF reviewer of one of these paid $30.

I love this bit :

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It works properly. So don't worry about the condition.

[Excellent Pentax Hot-Shoe Adapter LS For Penax SLR | eBay

* Although they say "Penax"

Wasp · 06-29-2022, 03:20 AM

USD1618 is a lot of money to ask for a K-3 II, but this one comes with a 16-85mm kit lens. That makes it all right, I guess.

USED Ricoh 16218 PENTAX Digital SLR K-3II 16-85WR Lens Kit GPS Built-in Low Pas | eBay

**cdd29** · 08-11-2022, 02:49 PM

$6500... for a Ford Pinto?!? It's not even show quality.

MarkJerling · 08-11-2022, 03:26 PM

So, that proves they did not all crash and burn! LOL

**Just1MoreDave** · 08-11-2022, 03:49 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by cdd29

$6500... for a Ford Pinto?!? It's not even show quality.

Not just a regular one, though. It's a wagon, with the simulated wood grain like a mini Country Squire. And wire wheel (hubcaps). It has survived fire, rust and 42 years. It could be the last one!

ZombieArmy · 08-11-2022, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by cdd29

$6500... for a Ford Pinto?!? It's not even show quality.

Someone local wants 10 grand for a 1988 toyota corolla gts. People think if it's old and not completely falling apart it's worth something.

**cdd29** · 08-11-2022, 05:54 PM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

Someone local wants 10 grand for a 1988 toyota corolla gts. People think if it's old and not completely falling apart it's worth something.

If it's in good shape, that's actually not too bad. Stupid expensive yes but some people will pay it. The owner probably went to a site like "bringatrailer . com" and saw what they're bringing at auction.. A mint condition, restored '86 Corolla GTS went for over $30,000.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1986-toyota-corolla-11/

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06-02-2022, 02:28 AM	#181
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,655	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Money laundering is a thing these days. Quote: The proceeds of crime are increasingly laundered online, using methods ranging from improbably expensive ebooks and eBay listings to cryptocurrencies such as ZCash and thousands of micropayments through online transaction systems (The Guardian). Research indicates that around $200 billion is laundered online every year, of a worldwide money laundering total estimated by the UN to be in the region of $2 trillion. Other 'cyberlaundering' tactics for erasing the criminal origins of money include using Uber to book "ghost journeys", booking Airbnb rooms that will never be used and buying and selling expensive, tradeable items in games including FIFA and CounterStrike. Fake ebooks and overpriced eBay listings are fronts for digital money laundering \| WIRED UK

06-02-2022, 04:08 AM	#182
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Ahhhhh. Very cunning.

06-02-2022, 05:07 AM - 1 Like	#183
Mooncatt Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2020 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,372	Originally posted by MarkJerling Here's one of his other listings... Bubble Wrap & Boxes \| eBay One thousand pounds for a few empty boxes and bubble wrap. How? Why? Apparently you don't know the value of a big roll of bubble wrap. Lol. pop pop pop

06-02-2022, 06:23 AM - 1 Like	#184
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,312	Money never stays long enough with me to get dirty.

06-02-2022, 02:55 PM	#186
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Originally posted by Mooncatt Apparently you don't know the value of a big roll of bubble wrap. Lol. pop pop pop You found my dirty secret!

06-07-2022, 07:57 AM	#187
cdd29 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Southern Indiana Photos: Gallery Posts: 961	anyone need a 'canyon' camera? Attached Images

06-08-2022, 01:30 AM	#188
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,628	Originally posted by cdd29 artifact? buried ashtray gift for father day ?

06-17-2022, 12:02 PM	#189
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,954 Original Poster	Sync Lead . I know it is meant for the Pentax* 6x7 leaf shutter lens; I don't have one but I believe that plug is a normal PC flash plug and the screw threads are not essential. On that basis I got an unbranded equivalent to this for £2.99 a couple of years ago - the postage cost me more. The last PF reviewer of one of these paid $30. I love this bit : Quote: It works properly. So don't worry about the condition. [Excellent Pentax Hot-Shoe Adapter LS For Penax SLR \| eBay * Although they say "Penax"

06-29-2022, 03:20 AM	#190
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,655	USD1618 is a lot of money to ask for a K-3 II, but this one comes with a 16-85mm kit lens. That makes it all right, I guess. USED Ricoh 16218 PENTAX Digital SLR K-3II 16-85WR Lens Kit GPS Built-in Low Pas \| eBay

08-11-2022, 03:26 PM	#192
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	So, that proves they did not all crash and burn! LOL

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08-11-2022, 03:49 PM - 1 Like	#193
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,339	Originally posted by cdd29 $6500... for a Ford Pinto?!? It's not even show quality. Not just a regular one, though. It's a wagon, with the simulated wood grain like a mini Country Squire. And wire wheel (hubcaps). It has survived fire, rust and 42 years. It could be the last one!

08-11-2022, 04:18 PM	#194
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	Originally posted by cdd29 $6500... for a Ford Pinto?!? It's not even show quality. Someone local wants 10 grand for a 1988 toyota corolla gts. People think if it's old and not completely falling apart it's worth something.

08-11-2022, 05:54 PM	#195
cdd29 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Southern Indiana Photos: Gallery Posts: 961	Originally posted by ZombieArmy Someone local wants 10 grand for a 1988 toyota corolla gts. People think if it's old and not completely falling apart it's worth something. If it's in good shape, that's actually not too bad. Stupid expensive yes but some people will pay it. The owner probably went to a site like "bringatrailer . com" and saw what they're bringing at auction.. A mint condition, restored '86 Corolla GTS went for over $30,000. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1986-toyota-corolla-11/