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mimaster

Junior Member
State: NY

Hi all, I recently contacted someone about a computer system that I saw on ebay, I contacted him to ask if he had another one I could purchase instantly for $2500. He said he did and he would. He asked me to pay by cheque and I did. Since then the cheque has cleared and I have received no item, and when I email him I get no response, it has been 3 weeks now, ebay can not do anything either as it was not done through ebay!

Is there ANYTHING I can do to get my money back! Please help me! :(

Regards,

Mark.
 


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You Are Guilty

Senior Member
mimaster said:
State: NY

Hi all, I recently contacted someone about a computer system that I saw on ebay, I contacted him to ask if he had another one I could purchase instantly for $2500. He said he did and he would. He asked me to pay by cheque and I did. Since then the cheque has cleared and I have received no item, and when I email him I get no response, it has been 3 weeks now, ebay can not do anything either as it was not done through ebay!

Is there ANYTHING I can do to get my money back! Please help me! :(

Regards,

Mark.
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Where is the seller located?
 
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racer72

Senior Member
mimaster said:
Ermm... the seller is located in the UK, England.

Thanks,

Mark
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Why in the hell would you buy a computer from someone in England? It can take weeks for items to get through customs alone and don't be surprised if they want to see what is on the hard drive. P.T. Barnum was right.
 
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mimaster

Junior Member
Hi again, so I have a case then BelizeBreeze?, I know where he lives as well, where do you think I should go now? Can I get back every penny?

I bought it becuase it was a great deal, do you not think I can do anything?

AAHH!! Please help!!! :confused:

Mark.
 
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davezan

Member
mimaster said:
Hi again, so I have a case then BelizeBreeze?, I know where he lives as well, where do you think I should go now? Can I get back every penny?

I bought it becuase it was a great deal, do you not think I can do anything?

AAHH!! Please help!!! :confused:

Mark.
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If you're willing to spend for airfare and possibly retain a solicitor for the case
(if you can prove you have one), you might want to factor those in against
how much you lost to the guy.

Your case can be summed up in 2 simple words: buyer beware.

racer72 said:
P.T. Barnum was right.
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He he he, if you're referring to the saying "There's a sucker born every min.",
actually PTB didn't say that. Here's the real story.
 
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mimaster

Junior Member
Hi, oh right, thansk for the advice davezan, so you don't think I have a case? I know where he lives and I have emails stating that he will send me the items when the cheque clears. I also have a mobel phone number. Do you think I would have a case know?

Many Thanks,

Mark
 
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