A Bit of an Ebay Scam?

csapo · August 20th, 2006, 08:12 PM

I didn't realize that the going price for a MIJ '62RI Tele is $1200.

I could understand if it were an AV'62RI but this is some kind of MIJ inflation. I did contact the seller and he verified that is was Made In Japan, but that is all he would tell me.

I know a seller can ask whatever price he thinks he can get, but this one just seems a bit shady. It is a nice looking MIJ and seems in good shape, but a BIN for $1200????

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TDPRI · August 20th, 2006, 08:36 PM

"Scam" might be a bit strong since the only thing you don't approve of is his asking price. A scam is when someone tries to defraud you. Which is not what this guy seems to be doing.

He can ask $10,000 and if someone is willing to pay that, then its OK.

Paul Green

Rich Rice · August 20th, 2006, 08:36 PM

Nahh, not a scam, just a hopeful seller... besides, it comes with an older 70's case...

jwells393 · August 20th, 2006, 08:53 PM

The seller may be pretty shrewd operater. He puts the $1200 BIN price in there so some might think it's worth that much. He says very little about it. The starting price was $1. At the time of this post, all three bidders had bid over $800.

csapo · August 20th, 2006, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by webmaster

"Scam" might be a bit strong since the only thing you don't approve of is his asking price. A scam is when someone tries to defraud you. Which is not what this guy seems to be doing.

He can ask $10,000 and if someone is willing to pay that, then its OK.

Paul Green

I agree with you, but that is why I used the term "bit of a scam" with a ?.

I just think he/she is being a bit deceptive, in not outrightly stating the country of origin. I agree it is his/her right to try to get whatever price he/she wants but I think I would respect him/her more if he/she stated the country of origin and placed the BIN at $1200.

BTW...the new front page is terrific. Thanks for the great work on it.

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csapo Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: City by the Bay Posts: 998	A Bit of an Ebay Scam? I didn't realize that the going price for a MIJ '62RI Tele is $1200. I could understand if it were an AV'62RI but this is some kind of MIJ inflation. I did contact the seller and he verified that is was Made In Japan, but that is all he would tell me. I know a seller can ask whatever price he thinks he can get, but this one just seems a bit shady. It is a nice looking MIJ and seems in good shape, but a BIN for $1200???? Ebay Telecaster Auction __________________ Gear List

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Rich Rice Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In a dream world.. Just ask my wife. Age: 53 Posts: 2,528 11 Photos	Nahh, not a scam, just a hopeful seller... besides, it comes with an older 70's case... __________________ Please visit my website! If you are driven to play, you will find a way.

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jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 11,932 101 Photos	The seller may be pretty shrewd operater. He puts the $1200 BIN price in there so some might think it's worth that much. He says very little about it. The starting price was $1. At the time of this post, all three bidders had bid over $800. __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

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TDPRI Administrator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: TDPRILAND Posts: 5,400 36 Photos	"Scam" might be a bit strong since the only thing you don't approve of is his asking price. A scam is when someone tries to defraud you. Which is not what this guy seems to be doing. He can ask $10,000 and if someone is willing to pay that, then its OK. Paul Green