On the whole I agree, but I know a guy in Chicago that took a motorcycle
to an iSoldit, and then listed it himself on Ebay so there were 2 ads
for the same bike. Since the identical pictures were used someone
reported my buddy as a scam. IIRC it took over a month to get it all
sorted out, to get his ebay account unlocked, to convince iSoldit he
wasn't trying to scam anyone, etc.
Someone famous once wrote "never ascribe to malice what can be explained
by ignorance"
That said, it probably is a scam and I would have bailed on it when I
hit the no inspection part, but thats just me and I am a jerk about
stuff like that...
Cord wrote:
>
> I-Sold-It franchises handle the whole sale. The owner would not be
> involved in any portion of it. The items are sold on ebay, not
> Craigslist, AFAIK. "
>
> so don`t ask at what
>
>> store, or where the item is exactly because i don`t
>> know"
>
> BS
> "the pick up is not possible because this
>
>> is an urgent sale"
>
> BS
> ebay has short duration sales, most people would inspect a camper
> before buying, and pick it up. Everything you have been told is from
> the owner. Is the price so good that you would buy it sight unseen?
> That is what scammers count on.
>
>
> from http://www.i-soldit.com/how_works.asp
>
> Step 1: Drop it Off.
> Stop by any iSold It store with an item you'd like to sell. Our
> experienced staff can conduct some quick online research to help
> estimate its value. During the check-in process, our store staff will
> work with you to capture any key copy points you'd like to make in
> your eBay listing. Once you're checked in, we place the item in our
> inventory and hand you a receipt. Then we get to work photographing
> and listing your item on eBay.
>
> Step 2: Watch the Action.
> Once we've listed your item on eBay, we'll send you an email with a
> link to the auction, so that you can watch all the action as it
> occurs. Many of our sellers tell us this part is as fun as getting
> their final check!
>
> Step 3: Collect Your Check.
> After the item sells, we collect payment and professionally ship your
> item to the winning bidder. Once the transaction is complete, we send
> you a check. Or, if you prefer, we can send the proceeds to your
> favorite charity.
>
> IMO SCAM!!!!!
>
>
> Cord Carrick
> Waldport OR
> 04 Dak club 4x4
> 68 Dart 440 project
> 78 Ramcharger FOR SALE
> 48 Dodge coupe 318
> 48 Anglia
> 40 Ford coupe
>
>
>
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