E.Bay Scam Scope

[John]

Just in case anyone is tempted, the e.bay Nikon refractor below is a scam sale. The real scope is on sale from APM Telescopes in Germany (2nd link):

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Telescope-Nikon-100-MM-For-1200-MM-Ed-Apochromatic-Lens-Refractor-Telescoping/143927866091?hash=item2182c4f2eb:g:uHAAAOSwxwZgDoOn

https://www.apm-telescopes.de/en/offers--lists/secondhand/nikon-100-mm-f-1200-mm-ed-apo-refractor-telescope.html

I'll report it when I get time.

[johninderby]

Isn’t this the same scope from an earlier scam listing just a few months ago?

 

[Cornelius Varley]

7 minutes ago, johninderby said:

Isn’t this the same scope from an earlier scam listing just a few months ago?

 

It's not uncommon for the same items to be relisted in a different scam.

[teoria_del_big_bang]

APM also have it listed on Ebay for the realistic price so Ebay will know for sure it is a scam.

I have reported it to Ebay but would help if others also report it.

APM Listing on Ebay

Steve

[John]

Some items come up time and time again. They seem to pick very high status items in the hope to provoke a knee jerk reaction I think

Must be frustrating if you are the legitimate owner to see your pride and joy coming up for sale over and over again.

 

[teoria_del_big_bang]

I messaged  APM and they  didn't seem very bothered just said it happens all the time and you can't stop crime.

I got an automated reply from Ebay but as yet listing still there with 1 bid - could be a shill bid I suppose or some unfortunate soul that thinks their getting a bargain.

Steve