Do these look/sound nicked to you?

[Browser]

Searched for front lights on Ebay and found these and the DODGY alarm started screaming in my head. Someone who buys these 'a few months ago' has more of an idea what they are called, don't they? And can also use grammar properly surely

 

[I like Skol]

Yes, and no! There are more than enough stupid people around who buy top line items on a whim then sell on pretty quick so they can get the next must have trinket. Think about all the muppets that have the latest iphone or wide screen 3D TV that will be outdated or surpased within months meaning another 'upgrade' is required. It all gets paid for on a credit card and gets the purchaser another step closer to financial ruin (reality?).

IMO they are unlikely to be stolen as they come with the chargers and leads, unless they are stolen from a shop. If you are not sure about their legitimacy then move on and don't look back because even after you have paid a chunk of cash for them you will still always have that doubt which will spoil the purchase.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Yes, and no! There are more than enough stupid people around who buy top line items on a whim then sell on pretty quick so they can get the next must have trinket. Think about all the muppets that have the latest iphone or wide screen 3D TV that will be outdated or surpased within months meaning another 'upgrade' is required. It all gets paid for on a credit card and gets the purchaser another step closer to financial ruin (reality?).

IMO they are unlikely to be stolen as they come with the chargers and leads, unless they are stolen from a shop. If you are not sure about their legitimacy then move on and don't look back because even after you have paid a chunk of cash for them you will still always have that doubt which will spoil the purchase.

First though that when through my head. That said cycle shops were looted weren't they, so many better to steer clear?!

 

[gaz]

They've not sold many items so i would be cautious about them.
There also isn't much product information which seems a bit fishy and they don't even know the name of the lights they bought for over £300.

 

[Red Light]

Seems they're also selling a helmet and a pair of shoes for exactly the same reasons. It looks a bit suspect but they have a good rating with enough numbers they're unlikely to be faked. So it looks like one of those maybe/maybe not items

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Just looked at other items sold.

• Apline amp and speakes and car cd player
• Shimano MT33 SPD Mountain MTB Bike Cycle Shoes size 42
• tom tom

Halfords Evans and Argos spring to mind for some reason.

 

[ohnovino]

Unlikely to be nicked: he's also selling a helmet, and if you look at his completed listings he sold his bike and shoes a couple of weeks ago.

EDIT: sorry for repeating what's above, that's what happens when you're halfway through posting and your cat starts playing with the power cable!

 

[Banjo]

Impossible to know for definite but nothing especially dodgy jumps out at me.

The guy has lots of history on ebay and 100 % feedback.He is asking for payment by Pay pal which would leave a trail back to his identity / address so another good indicator. you could ask if he has original receipts.

Well done for taking care though, if more people did it would disourage scroats from using ebay for dodgy gear.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Unlikely to be nicked: he's also selling a helmet, and if you look at his completed listings he sold his bike and shoes a couple of weeks ago.

EDIT: sorry for repeating what's above, that's what happens when you're halfway through posting and your cat starts playing with the power cable!

Sorry but where does it say a bike was sold?

 

[ian turner]

Fight fight fight

Ahem click other items and tick the completed items option for a selection of designer wallets and this

Note in the pictures the lights mounted on the bike.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Fight fight fight

Ahem click other items and tick the completed items option for a selection of designer wallets and this

Note in the pictures the lights mounted on the bike.

Oh yes. Thanks for that. So a Halfords bike, loads of designer gear (some still with tags on ). Sounds a little dodgy to me it must be said.

 

[Red Light]

Unlikely to be nicked: he's also selling a helmet, and if you look at his completed listings he sold his bike and shoes a couple of weeks ago.

Saw the shoes but no bike.

 

[ian turner]

Oh yes. Thanks for that. So a Halfords bike, loads of designer gear (some still with tags on ). Sounds a little dodgy to me it must be said.

Or a classic case of MAMIL got bored and quit

 

[Boris Bike]

£350 for lights?! That's a serous investment to sell them after a couple of months. My Spidey sense would be kicking off too.

Also it's difficult to take someone seriously when they don't know the difference between bought and brought.

 

[Tyke]

Sounds quick to be selling something like this, you could contact the seller and ask them for a copy of the bill.