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Buying a phone on Ebay

  • 17-12-2005 7:05pm
    #1
    talking_walnut
    Registered Users Posts: 725 ✭✭✭


    Just wondering if many people here have bought a phone on Ebay and how they got on? I've bought other stuff but nothing this big and wanna here from someone with experience.

    Also. Anybody any info on this site? Looks too good to be true so it probably is


Comments

  • #2
    demac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 467 ✭✭demac


    Hi,
    I bought one off eaby and got on just fine. As always with Ebay check the feedback of the seller before you commit to buying.
    Also keep an eye on whether the phone is locked or unlocked. Unlocking a phone will normally cost in the region of €20.
    Good luck !


  • #3
    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,244 ✭✭✭drdre


    ebays fine but NEVER Pay with western union as it cannot be traced once its sent that it ur money is gone. pay with paypal.thats site is defo fraud


  • #4
    talking_walnut
    Registered Users Posts: 725 ✭✭✭talking_walnut


    thats site is defo fraud

    Ya I know. Was just hoping against hope that someone wouldsay that it's not and that they use it all the time:D


  • #5
    trance2004
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 329 ✭✭trance2004


    Bought couple of phones from ebay.Mostly from German ebay, because they are bit cheaper over there.Had to pay via bank transfer,and even with around 20 yoyos for p&p was still cheaper.
    Check the feedback, and payment options (no western union).Paypal the best (you can always get your money back if something goes wrong).
    Most brand new phones on german ebay are already unlocked :D.
    All the best :)


  • #6
    philologos
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,479 ✭✭✭✭philologos


    I just bought a SPV C500 from a UK seller and it came 2 days after bid was won. Paypal is the best way to pay


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  • #7
    Pythia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,469 ✭✭✭Pythia


    That site must be fraudulent. 250 for any phone? Don't think so...


  • #8
    BrianD
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,221 ✭✭✭BrianD


    I would not buy anything off that site. They are asking you to pay by bank transfer or by draft - almost the same as a cash deal. You have absolutely no come back whatsoever.

    In their about section to say this:

    A Shop Service That Is Secure, Flexible And Fast

    MobileGSM-Shop is hosted on secure servers using the latest in encryption technology. MobileGSM-Shop is a licensed and accredited shopping company that operates in compliance with currently applicable shop regulations.


    Yet there is no SSL when you go to buy and guess who you sent the drafts to:
    Money Order
    Please make money order payable to Voren Klaus or to Brian Berston, under the addresses listed below:

    (We do not accept checks drawn on a credit card)

    Voren Klaus
    Universitad XX
    Barcelona, XXXXX Spain

    Brian Berston
    Urgel X
    Barcelona, XXXXXX Spain

    These guys must be having a great laugh!!

    There is a contact number but no postal address. And check out this in their T&C's: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of European Union in acordance with the United States laws. I'm not sure if they know where they are!!

    Avoid like the plague!


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