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Seems like a lot of money. Starting the bidding above retail.

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ONE pick taken a mile away, no descriptions at all of the pens, 600(?) Euro start , from an absolute 1st time Ebayer and they only take a personal check??

 

Gee, I can't possible imagine what's suspicious about that. [1]

 

 

 

[1] A completely fatal overdose of sarcasm intended. ;)

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl-to the 1st time Ebayer, no, that's NOT the way you do it

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ONE pick taken a mile away, no descriptions at all of the pens, 600(?) Euro start , from an absolute 1st time Ebayer and they only take a personal check??

 

Gee, I can't possible imagine what's suspicious about that. [1]

 

 

 

[1] A completely fatal overdose of sarcasm intended. ;)

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl-to the 1st time Ebayer, no, that's NOT the way you do it

Right? I'm thinking it's obviously hot merchandise.

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What is 600,00 eros as to the dollar these days?

I'll have to look it up.

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Check only probably means that Paypal has barred this person from their services for nefarious reasons. And always beware a first time seller who wants lots of money for a picture of fountain pens. Might be wise to avoid this seller for now.

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Definitely looks a bit off. I'd think thrice before even considering this, and even then I'd probably look for a cheaper alternative instead. Hmmm :/

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But the shipping is free! :huh:

 

-Drew

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http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o715/drew_dunn1/Clan-MacNeil-Buaidh-No-Bas-Victory-or-Death_zps051b46b5.jpg

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But the shipping is free! :huh:

 

-Drew

Haha, much too good to be true, yeah? :P

Then again, I'm a bit of a paranoid person sometimes. *shrug* I'm probably going to pass so may as well put it out of mind.

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Definitely looks a bit off. I'd think thrice before even considering this, and even then I'd probably look for a cheaper alternative instead. Hmmm :/

 

Oh, I wasn't even considering it. Still, though, if all of the pens pictured are sent to the wInning bidder, supposing there is a winning bidder, it would be a pretty good deal!

But the shipping is free! :huh:

 

-Drew

 

True. Maybe you should bid. ;)

Haha, much too good to be true, yeah? :P

Then again, I'm a bit of a paranoid person sometimes. *shrug* I'm probably going to pass so may as well put it out of mind.

Oh, I think it's called cautious. I wouldn't say paranoid. Still, I'm going to watch this one out of curiosity.

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Indeed, it'd be a huge blow if it turns out to be a genuine auction. Not that I've that much pen/ink money on hand at the moment, but how easy is it to pass up a collection like that?!

 

 

Kevin

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If you google image search the photo used the only hit is a site advertising various sales and auctions in France.

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If you google image search the photo used the only hit is a site advertising various sales and auctions in France.

 

The current auction is listed as well as an auction that ended in June by the same seller, presumably. I also noticed the starting bid amount has been reduced by 50 euros.

Indeed, it'd be a huge blow if it turns out to be a genuine auction. Not that I've that much pen/ink money on hand at the moment, but how easy is it to pass up a collection like that?!

 

 

Kevin

Oh, I seriously doubt it's genuine. Also, if you had those pens to sell, wouldn't it make more sense to sell them individually?

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