DeanKB Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Hi All IF this can reassures or add some new clouds to this discussion: I just received a reply from my "seller" to THE question I recently asked him: Wait, wait, wait... ;-) Um - he's not likely to reply and say "you've rumbled me, it's not a 1/32 Tamiya", is he? That's the point of scams, you lie through your teeth at every opportunity. The second you tell the truth, the scam ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanKB Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 So I'm either going to get it, or 30 days after the end of the stated delivery window, I'll start the process and will eventually get my money back. It's not like I'm out a fortune in any event. Less than $50. I'm willing to risk it. I can only assume the seller has a significant number of buyers who, for whatever reason, fail to lodge a refund request, hence making it profitable for him. It's all very odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Our local Hobbytown is our sponsor for the Temecula Valley Model Club. He brought several kits in and was selling them for $144 USD. Bob is the owner and has a pretty good idea of what kits would be of interest to our members. In many cases his pricing on new kits is well below on-line hobby shops. By the way, Bob is our head chef at our annual TVMC BBQ, as a former Fire Captain, he cooks a mean burger and dogs. We support our local hobby shops. Thanks Bob! The Dude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoobyDoo Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tamiya-60327-Vought-F4U-1D-Corsair-1-32-scale-kit-In-Stock-New/302448288554?epid=2159791542&hash=item466b52a32a:g:g~oAAOSwj9lZq So I'm either going to get it, or 30 days after the end of the stated delivery window, I'll start the process and will eventually get my money back. It's not like I'm out a fortune in any event. Less than $50. I'm willing to risk it.Honestly I'm rather shocked you are still hopeful. Oddly, there is another seller selling the same kit for $4.99. And if you look at his other auctions he is selling the exact same products as the other account in a China. Both have 90 feedback too. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tamiya-60327-Vought-F4U-1D-Corsair-1-32-scale-kit-In-Stock-New/302448288554?epid=2159791542&hash=item466b52a32a:g:g~oAAOSwj9lZqDyS Edited October 25, 2017 by ScoobyDoo Troy Molitor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolga ULGUR Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tamiya-60327-Vought-F4U-1D-Corsair-1-32-scale-kit-In-Stock-New/302448288554?epid=2159791542&hash=item466b52a32a:g:g~oAAOSwj9lZqHonestly I'm rather shocked you are still hopeful. Oddly, there is another seller selling the same kit for $4.99. And if you look at his other auctions he is selling the exact same products as the other account in a China. Both have 90 feedback too. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tamiya-60327-Vought-F4U-1D-Corsair-1-32-scale-kit-In-Stock-New/302448288554?epid=2159791542&hash=item466b52a32a:g:g~oAAOSwj9lZqDyS Did you see the shipping price. This is 135 USD worldwide. So the total cost is similar with the other sellers . This is a kind of "attention whore" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanKB Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Or perhaps he's shipping kits and there aren't dozens of people out here willing to flush their money? Just a thought. I admire your optimism, I really do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafju Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I admire your optimism, I really do. By the way, I'm a bit less optimist regarding customs charge in such case... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanKB Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 By the way, I'm a bit less optimist regarding customs charge in such case... Yes - in Europe, we get done for an extra 20% + processing fee. Not sure that gets refunded by EBay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 If you go to the sellers auctions and click on completed auctions I count 40 in total 1/32 Tamiya F4U-1Ds sold (some of the auctions are multiples of ten). I pre-ordered from Tokyo Hobby and received my shipping notice the same day Jennings received his shipping notice. I've had my kits 3 weeks. No one has posted they received a kit. No feedback has been given for any Tamiya Corsair purchases. Occasionally scammers do have fake bids/purchases on their account along with fake feedback from those accounts. eBay does charge a fee for refunds, I received a refund for a decal sheet I didn't receive once and the fee was equal to what I paid ($8.00). At that time I noticed buyers are only permitted three refunds a year. Yes, we've heard many times that you already got your three kits from a reputable vendor so this doesn't affect you in the least. No need to bring it up every post. My question was directed about members who got in on this offer. How many got a package from the seller and did you get get what you ordered? LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanKB Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Quack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I "bought" a couple, got a tracking number which is for 4PX postal service, which isn't clear on the order details, no doubt the same for others, so you should be able to track your order. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Indeed, lets try to remain to keep this one on track, and see where it ends up at. Id like to see myself........... Bottom line is, EBay is pretty good at dealing with these type of people if its a scam. I would actually have ZERO problem investing in this type of thing, even if just to see how it worked out...............there is very VERY good chance that even if hes a scammer, EBay will take care of things and make it right. Its generally a buyers paradise and they do like to make sure no one gets ripped off. phantomdriver and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 My "kits" have left Hong Kong... LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Aren't t you glad you didn't buy one Dean? I might sell him one of mine if he plays his cards right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanKB Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I might sell him one of mine if he plays his cards right! I'm a bit short of charging cables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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