Heritage lots listed on eBay simultaneously?

[Fballguy]

I think there's a Heritage guy that posts here so thought I'd share this FYI.

I noticed today that two lots I was interested in in Heritage's current auction showed up on eBay today as well. Same pictures and word for word the same description. The seller has a lot of positive feedback but only a 97% rating because of a couple recent negs.

I can't think of a valid reason for this...Is there one?

I know some people freak over outed auctions so if you want the specifics, DM me.

[Fballguy]

Just got notification from Ebay that one of the two lots just sold, so either a buyer is about to be very unhappy....or the lot will be taken down at Heritage.

[Fballguy]

One more update...Three lots were also listed on Ebay and now two of the three have sold....and not particularly cheap. One for $900 and the other for at least that much as it's listed above the $900 in completed listing results.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Fballguy

One more update...Three lots were also listed on Ebay and now two of the three have sold....and not particularly cheap. One for $900 and the other for at least that much as it's listed above the $900 in completed listing results.

There must be some kind of mistake going on. I can't imagine that happening. We'll see....

[h2oya311]

Originally Posted by Fballguy

One more update...Three lots were also listed on Ebay and now two of the three have sold....and not particularly cheap. One for $900 and the other for at least that much as it's listed above the $900 in completed listing results.

perhaps some market price manipulation to get people to think that a card should sell for a certain amount and then base their bidding accordingly after seeing sale prices on the 'bay or VCP.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by h2oya311

perhaps some market price manipulation to get people to think that a card should sell for a certain amount and then base their bidding accordingly after seeing sale prices on the 'bay or VCP.

Couldn't be further from the truth. This is an ebay scammer and ebay was notified about it yesterday, according to inside sources.

[Fballguy]

Originally Posted by Leon

Couldn't be further from the truth. This is an ebay scammer and ebay was notified about it yesterday, according to inside sources.

And in typical Ebay fashion, they've done nothing to this point. If anyone has $1,000 to spare, there's still a lot available.

[ricardoh]

So I am late to this thread but I am the person who was suckered into buying the two lots, just quick on the trigger but here is the full story:

First, I have been refunded in full by ebay.

Yes, the guy was a crook, said he was 82 and on disability and had to hire somebody to mail his stuff.
All lies. His estimated delivery date in his listings was more than 30 days into the future. Of course I did not see that, but still not appropriate as a seller. And because ebay allows only 30 days after receipt to file, that was his scheme, to hope I would be stupid enough to believe him and wait. How freaking stupid could this guy have been to begin with. Answer: a complete idiot!
Looking at his past recent sales, he tried to cheat somebody else on a bogus sword.
But there are pictures of him on other completed sales holding signs for sale; he isn’t in his 80s.
And a search of him on the internet shows he is 40 years old.

So his scam was to post photos of rare pennants, obviously taken from what he found on the internet.
Then he sends an ENVELOPE with tracking, a note inside saying he will mail the pennants ‘very soon’.
So then ebay sees I received the item not knowing it was only an empty envelope.
And then he says just be patient.
So he is hoping I wait more than 30 days to file for a refund.
No, I filed immediately. Ebay was immediately on my side and his gig was busted.
He is just totally a loser and totally stupid.

He finally realized his attempt to steal was busted and sent the refunds yesterday, then he followed with a horribly vulgar and bigotted and totally immature bully ebay message to me. I would post it for all of you but trust me, you can imagine and it does not need to ever be read.

I called up ebay to have them look at. The lady told me she was not sure she had ever seen such a vulgar message. She also told me they would not have read that, saying 'we don't read messages unless called to our attention'. Not sure I buy that, but not the issue here.
Anyway, none of the ebay reps said they had ever seen an attempt like his to cheat - sending only an envelope with tracking.

He should be banned but knowing ebay will just get a slap on the wrist and be back selling soon, which is sickening but probably typical for ebay.
Just beware of this cretin.

Ebay asked me not to respond to him, which I wasn’t going to do and won’t, tempting to do so but I got my money back so it’s over far as I am concerned.
All his current and recent listings, including mine, were removed by ebay middle of last week, before I even got his empty envelopes.
Obviously somebody else, maybe the other guy he tried to rip off selling the bogus swords to, complained.
He should be banned. Maybe but doubtful. Hope so anyway.

Bottom line, if he is reinstated, don't mess with him.

[ricardoh]

Ebay concierge number is 866-540-3229

The three times I called on this during the weekend, they were terrific, very helpful and courteous and my wait times were next to nothing. They really did a great job for me!

Again, hard to believe a guy like this, a total crook, could be so stupid to believe he could get away with any of this. He deserved some time behind bars, more than just banned from ebay.

But I thank my good buddy Matt Zello for giving me this thread, today after I emailed him to relate this story.

Now you all know the facts, a credit to this website and its users, very much indeed!

Rick Haskins
Dallas, TX

[perezfan]

Thanks for the back story, Rick....

What’s this wonderful seller’s ebay ID? Just so we know who to avoid like the plague.

[ricardoh]

(mawri_210)

[whiteymet]

Looks like the guy may have been dumb enough to have his photo posted on ebay!

See:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Large-Porce...gAAOSwiStdVeln

[steve B]

He sent envelopes with tracking?

When I sent a small print in a photo mailer with tracking the PO bounced it because it wasn't thick enough. First class with tracking has to be 3/4 of an inch thick. (Or did at the time. )


They wanted me to pay the extra for priority, but I repacked it. They were more concerned about whoever writing it up charging the year old rate instead of current than either the "if it's 1/4 or more it's a package and you can get tracking but if it's not 3/4 you can't" problem, or the fact that their click and ship via ebay mentioned exactly none of that.

[pherbener]

Originally Posted by whiteymet

Looks like the guy may have been dumb enough to have his photo posted on ebay!

See:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Large-Porce...gAAOSwiStdVeln

Dad!!??