Stay away from this online shop! You are hereby warned!!!

[Cipher]

Originally posted by lokstah
Rock and roll. I sent them the laptop site link, asking, "what's up with this?," and they never replied, BTW.

I would be curious to know what percentage of web traffic they receive is plain garbage ment to screw with them... (To bad it's not 100%).

 

[jmeloy]

while I agree in general and have had one bad Internet bike experience, I have had good luck with getawaybikes.com. Even better, my LBS was very gracious about setting it up and working with the bike thereafter.
-jam

 

[RinSedona]

eBay scaming continues to grow! This one from China!

I bid on a bike being sold by an individual here in the us - a legit auction. I did not win, but recieved the following email complete in eBay frame with eBay logos.

Same ol' same ol': price too good to be true (1/4 of retail!), free shipping, free insurance, a wonderful personal guarontee of satisfaction - just wire transfer us the money ....

Here it is:


?? eBay ?????

<username> ??:

Dear customer, I saw you'r bid for the YETI Kokopelli 2003 sz Med and we would like to make you an offer. I could offer you the same unit to buy now without the auction for us $ 400 I will use UPS for shipping and WESTERN UNION service for payment. Shipping will take usually - 24/48 hours Shipping is made using UNITED POSTAL/PARCEL SERVICE(UPS) SERVICE Shipping is absolutely FREE! Yes, that's right. SHIPPING IS FREE! Not only is shipping FREE but you will also receive 100% protection from loss or damage with our "On the House" FULL INSURANCE coverage. Your shipment will be professionally secured with heavy-duty packaging designed to protect the contents of your shipment cross country. Buy from us and your transaction will be 100% HEADACHE FREE! And if any problems do arise, I`ll take care of all the paperwork and ship you replacement parts within a few days. We are looking forward to hear from you. Thank you in advance for your time, Kind Regards.


??!
big_barosanul



????????,???????? eBay ?????????,?????? ????????,???? eBay ???

??????? MoneyGram ? Western Union ???????? ??????????????????,????????

????????????,?? eBay ???????


??? eBay ?????? ™:http://www.tw.ebay.com/

 

[Rozzano]

The company name, HELITIS, is an anagram:

LIE ****

 

[fushman]

Originally posted by Rozzano
The company name, HELITIS, is an anagram:

LIE ****

:-O

yikes!

 

[lokstah]

Originally posted by Rozzano
The company name, HELITIS, is an anagram:

LIE ****

No kidding... except in all fairness, someone else already identified that Helitis is a French company with a legitimate practice in tech, or something. These crooks have just "borrowed" the name.

I hate crooks.

 

[freeflywiggy]

There back again looks like they just moved the site to a new URL http://www.scorpionbike.com. Nearly got me as I have been out the cycling scene for many years and don't know the current prices. It was the business address that gave it away as Google search turned up this thread.



Here's my mail exchange


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

Hello,
The amount for 2 bikes is 1500 pounds incl shipping.
We are ready to deal by escrow and we prefer this escrow company :

http://www.fastaq.com/

They are very fast and this way we can close a fast deal.We take the escrow fees.

Please register with them and then contact us by email with your user name.
we start the transaction as soon as we have your user name.

The transaction won't take more than 3-4 days.

Regards,

James

--- "Richard" <[email protected]> wrote:

From: "Richard" <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 14:50:33 -0000
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Yeti As-X




Hi James

I would be interested in ordering 2 Yeti As-X one in Small and one in Large. What would the discount be on two bikes? Would the bikes be available for UK pickup? Could you give me more information on payment?



Regards



Rich



-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: 30 November 2004 13:07
To: Richard
Subject: Re: Yeti As-X




Hello,

Thank you for your email.

The bike i'm selling is brand new , never used with international warranty.No duties to be paid.
I'm a reseller and i have the opportunity to resell these great bikes for a great price.
I can supply any size you want as i make direct orders to my supplier.
This is a liquidation sale and mt supplier needs to sell the bikes very fast.If you want to order more bikes, we are ready to
discuss the final amount and offer you great discounts.

The buy now price is including the shipping charges.It's better to order from me cause i will
end the ebay auction as soon as i receive enough orders.


If you want to order now , please reply soon and i send you the payment and delivery details.
You have 5 days for inspection and you may send the bike back within 30 days in case you are not entirely satisfied.
We do the full refund, less the shipping charges.
Looking forward to dealing with you,

James
--- "Richard" <[email protected]> wrote:

From: "Richard" <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 13:00:59 -0000
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: Yeti As-X

Hi

I am interested in purchasing a Yeti As-X. I am based in the UK, could you give me information on the frame sizes available, payment and delivery costs/details.



Regards



Richard



-------------------------------------------------------------------

Thanks Guys

Rich

 

[mrowkoob]

There back again looks like they just moved the site to a new URL http://www.scorpionbike.com. Nearly got me as I have been out the cycling scene for many years and don't know the current prices. It was the business address that gave it away as Google search turned up this thread.



Here's my mail exchange


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

Hello,
The amount for 2 bikes is 1500 pounds incl shipping.
We are ready to deal by escrow and we prefer this escrow company :

http://www.fastaq.com/

They are very fast and this way we can close a fast deal.We take the escrow fees.

Please register with them and then contact us by email with your user name.
we start the transaction as soon as we have your user name.

The transaction won't take more than 3-4 days.

Regards,

James

--- "Richard" <[email protected]> wrote:

From: "Richard" <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 14:50:33 -0000
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Yeti As-X




Hi James

I would be interested in ordering 2 Yeti As-X one in Small and one in Large. What would the discount be on two bikes? Would the bikes be available for UK pickup? Could you give me more information on payment?



Regards



Rich



-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: 30 November 2004 13:07
To: Richard
Subject: Re: Yeti As-X




Hello,

Thank you for your email.

The bike i'm selling is brand new , never used with international warranty.No duties to be paid.
I'm a reseller and i have the opportunity to resell these great bikes for a great price.
I can supply any size you want as i make direct orders to my supplier.
This is a liquidation sale and mt supplier needs to sell the bikes very fast.If you want to order more bikes, we are ready to
discuss the final amount and offer you great discounts.

The buy now price is including the shipping charges.It's better to order from me cause i will
end the ebay auction as soon as i receive enough orders.


If you want to order now , please reply soon and i send you the payment and delivery details.
You have 5 days for inspection and you may send the bike back within 30 days in case you are not entirely satisfied.
We do the full refund, less the shipping charges.
Looking forward to dealing with you,

James
--- "Richard" <[email protected]> wrote:

From: "Richard" <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 13:00:59 -0000
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: Yeti As-X

Hi

I am interested in purchasing a Yeti As-X. I am based in the UK, could you give me information on the frame sizes available, payment and delivery costs/details.



Regards



Richard



-------------------------------------------------------------------

Thanks Guys

Rich

Good call Richard. All of you are hereby warned AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Shredpirate]

The webpage seems to be gone.

 

[mrowkoob]

The webpage seems to be gone.

No it´s there www.scorpionbike.com formerly known as www.hermes-bikeshop.com and other names using escrow service that is listed as fraudulent by ebay....

 

[Cheesy]

Does every bike come with a FREE hacksawed lock thrown in?

 

[OCRoadie]

There back again looks like they just moved the site to a new URL http://www.scorpionbike.com. Nearly got me as I have been out the cycling scene for many years and don't know the current prices. It was the business address that gave it away as Google search turned up this thread.


I just sent them a email iquiring about an expesenive bike, just to get their pants wet. We should all just keep wasting their time by sending them BS emails and inquiries. I've had a couple run-ins with these types on eBay as well. I always find it nice to play them for a while and then call them out as the POS low-lifes that they really are

 

[OCRoadie]

There back again looks like they just moved the site to a new URL http://www.scorpionbike.com. Nearly got me as I have been out the cycling scene for many years and don't know the current prices. It was the business address that gave it away as Google search turned up this thread.


I just sent them a email iquiring about an expesenive bike, just to get their pants wet. We should all just keep wasting their time by sending them BS emails and inquiries. I've had a couple run-ins with these types on eBay as well. I always find it nice to play them for a while and then call them out as the POS low-lifes that they really are

If screwing with scammers entertains or interests you, check out this site www.419eater.com

 

[kayakado]

scorpion-bike also lists a Juno email address on their site - I reported them to Juno.

 

[mrowkoob]

scorpion-bike also lists a Juno email address on their site - I reported them to Juno.

Here is a bogus order you can send to Scorpion bike.
Please make a few small alterations before you send so they dont all look the same.

Hello Scorpion Bikes.
What great offers you have.

I simply cannot pass on your offers I would like to order two bikes
A trek Madone 5.9 size 57 but I would like the new Dura Ace 10 Speed triple instead og double can you arrange that? And the wheels I would like Bontrager X7´s instead of X lites can that be arranged?
They cost the same so if you have them in stock please make the changes and write back.

Also I would like to order a Litespeed Blade also in size 57with 190 mm Dura Ace cranks. I dont like the Hed wheels on the Blade can I have it with lightweight wheels instead?


Could you mount the wheels with vittoria 16 mm tires which are the one I prefer?

I will ofcourse pay via escrow. If you deliver fast I will buy an additional 10 bikes for my family. But time is our enemy! I need to buy very fast!

Yours sincerely Steven Nrubnilleh

Oh by the way I live in Saudi Arabia any problems with the 5 day delivery there?

 

[Gilders]

The company name, HELITIS, is an anagram:

LIE ****

A legitimate company, then, offering once-in-a-lifetime fantastic cycling deals the world over, delivered at the speed of light...?

The HEL(L) IT IS!

(arf arf arf !!!)

 

[OCRoadie]

A legitimate company, then, offering once-in-a-lifetime fantastic cycling deals the world over, delivered at the speed of light...?

The HEL(L) IT IS!

(arf arf arf !!!)

It seems like the Helitis a$$holes have also put up this site www.secom-cycle.com this site is nearly identical to the www.scorpionbike.com site. These f#cks have a ton of bikes listed on ebay with very low "buy it now" prices. Anyone that has seen and may be contemplating these eBay auctions, please don't be foolish enough to give these dicks your money.