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Slider2699
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I do a lot of eBaying, both buying and selling. I've been doing it for a few years now, and have
always dealt with good people. I've never seen any section of eBay as wracked with fraud as the
Cycling section is now. There are groups of overseas scammers who list high end bikes and con eBay
newbies into sending payment via Western Union--of course no bike ever arrives. eBay has been really
lax about getting rid of these scammers, so members have taken matters into their own hands. Certain
eBayers place high bids on any bike listing which appears fraudulent, protecting the newbies.
Unfortunately, the atmosphere of mistrust has grown to the point that ANY new eBay member attempting
to auction a high end bike has no chance of getting legitimate bids. eBay is going to lose a LOT of
business, and damage its' reputation if they don't get this under control. I wouldn't buy an item as
expensive as a bike from a seller with zero feedback, but there are trusting people out there.
always dealt with good people. I've never seen any section of eBay as wracked with fraud as the
Cycling section is now. There are groups of overseas scammers who list high end bikes and con eBay
newbies into sending payment via Western Union--of course no bike ever arrives. eBay has been really
lax about getting rid of these scammers, so members have taken matters into their own hands. Certain
eBayers place high bids on any bike listing which appears fraudulent, protecting the newbies.
Unfortunately, the atmosphere of mistrust has grown to the point that ANY new eBay member attempting
to auction a high end bike has no chance of getting legitimate bids. eBay is going to lose a LOT of
business, and damage its' reputation if they don't get this under control. I wouldn't buy an item as
expensive as a bike from a seller with zero feedback, but there are trusting people out there.