Live steam at a bargain price...?
Re: Live steam at a bargain price...?
Scam appears confirmed over in the '16mm garden Railway' Facebook group*.
(*Not to be confused with the 16mm Association Facebook group, of course, where at least one other person has stated they've also placed an order.)
Someone has received something rather different from advertised, but has stated success in getting a refund from PayPal.
(*Not to be confused with the 16mm Association Facebook group, of course, where at least one other person has stated they've also placed an order.)
Someone has received something rather different from advertised, but has stated success in getting a refund from PayPal.
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Re: Live steam at a bargain price...?
These scammers prey on the greedy. I don't have a problem with that
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Re: Live steam at a bargain price...?
I do.dewintondave wrote: ↑Fri Dec 18, 2020 12:52 am These scammers prey on the greedy. I don't have a problem with that
Because there's a very fine line between 'being greedy' and 'looking for a bargain'.
And because it's putting money into the black market.
And because it encourages more scams.
And because not all* scams are obvious.
*Or indeed any, given that from what I have read at least four people across this forum and two Facebook groups have actually decided to respond to this one.
Re: Live steam at a bargain price...?
I've always fancied doing what James Veitch did ...... but never had the opportunity or the time
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Re: Live steam at a bargain price...?
Come to think of it, assuming the money is reclaimed from PayPal, does PayPal take the hit/reclaim the loss from an insurance policy? Or to put it another way, does legitimate business hand money to the black market as a direct result of its customer's independent decision?CaptainClockwork wrote: ↑Mon Nov 30, 2020 8:37 pm ... the possibility that I'll have to ask PayPal for my money back is pretty high, but what's life without a little risk?
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I'd be happy for PayPal not to refund these greedy folks, they need to learn their lessonCSL wrote: ↑Fri Dec 18, 2020 3:23 pmCome to think of it, assuming the money is reclaimed from PayPal, does PayPal take the hit/reclaim the loss from an insurance policy? Or to put it another way, does legitimate business hand money to the black market as a direct result of its customer's independent decision?CaptainClockwork wrote: ↑Mon Nov 30, 2020 8:37 pm ... the possibility that I'll have to ask PayPal for my money back is pretty high, but what's life without a little risk?
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Re: Live steam at a bargain price...?
That rather misses the point of my post, which was that even if a "purchaser" is refunded, as far as I can see money is still given to the scammers, therefore encouraging more scams to be created.dewintondave wrote: ↑Fri Dec 18, 2020 10:45 pm
I'd be happy for PayPal not to refund these greedy folks, they need to learn their lesson
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I don't know who's worse, the scammer or the greedy? They are welcome to each otherCSL wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:28 amThat rather misses the point of my post, which was that even if a "purchaser" is refunded, as far as I can see money is still given to the scammers, therefore encouraging more scams to be created.dewintondave wrote: ↑Fri Dec 18, 2020 10:45 pm
I'd be happy for PayPal not to refund these greedy folks, they need to learn their lesson
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Re: Live steam at a bargain price...?
Not everybody who falls for scams are greedy, some just don't have a lot on money and are careful what they do with it, other just do not see it as a scam because they "don't see scams", and just think it is a bargain.dewintondave wrote: ↑Fri Dec 18, 2020 10:45 pm I'd be happy for PayPal not to refund these greedy folks, they need to learn their lesson
I know the old adage "if it looks to good to be true it probably is", but the thing about that is "probably" which means on occasion it is true.
Re: Live steam at a bargain price...?
Rik, absolutely loved it, not sure how true the story was but it brought some cheer.ge_rik wrote: ↑Fri Dec 18, 2020 1:02 pm I've always fancied doing what James Veitch did ...... but never had the opportunity or the time
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Re: Live steam at a bargain price...?
So did you get anything delivered at all?
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Re: Live steam at a bargain price...?
I was just browsing through old threads here when this one jogged my memory - sorry for the lack of updates! This order took so long to show up that I had quite forgotten about it by the time it arrived.
I did indeed receive a package for this purchase (earlier this year, some months after I placed the order), but it was indeed a scam, as we all expected. I unfortunately did not think to take photos at the time, but what was delivered to me was a metal "model" steam loco that more resembled a Christmas tree ornament than anything functional. No motor, no motion, and of course, no live steam. I think the only true statement from the original advertisement was that it was constructed of metal. I still have the "loco" somewhere; I shall have to dig it out and take pictures so we can all appreciate the beautiful craftsmanship (sarcasm heavily implied).
I decided not to proceed with attempting a PayPal refund, as it isn't fair for PayPal to eat this loss when we all knew what this outcome would be. As I stated originally, let this be a lesson to all those out there looking at deals on the internet; if it looks too good to be true, it probably is!
I did indeed receive a package for this purchase (earlier this year, some months after I placed the order), but it was indeed a scam, as we all expected. I unfortunately did not think to take photos at the time, but what was delivered to me was a metal "model" steam loco that more resembled a Christmas tree ornament than anything functional. No motor, no motion, and of course, no live steam. I think the only true statement from the original advertisement was that it was constructed of metal. I still have the "loco" somewhere; I shall have to dig it out and take pictures so we can all appreciate the beautiful craftsmanship (sarcasm heavily implied).
I decided not to proceed with attempting a PayPal refund, as it isn't fair for PayPal to eat this loss when we all knew what this outcome would be. As I stated originally, let this be a lesson to all those out there looking at deals on the internet; if it looks too good to be true, it probably is!
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Re: Live steam at a bargain price...?
Would love to see how what was sent compares with what was shown in the photo.CaptainClockwork wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 7:46 am I was just browsing through old threads here when this one jogged my memory - sorry for the lack of updates! This order took so long to show up that I had quite forgotten about it by the time it arrived.
I did indeed receive a package for this purchase (earlier this year, some months after I placed the order), but it was indeed a scam, as we all expected. I unfortunately did not think to take photos at the time, but what was delivered to me was a metal "model" steam loco that more resembled a Christmas tree ornament than anything functional. No motor, no motion, and of course, no live steam. I think the only true statement from the original advertisement was that it was constructed of metal. I still have the "loco" somewhere; I shall have to dig it out and take pictures so we can all appreciate the beautiful craftsmanship (sarcasm heavily implied).
I decided not to proceed with attempting a PayPal refund, as it isn't fair for PayPal to eat this loss when we all knew what this outcome would be. As I stated originally, let this be a lesson to all those out there looking at deals on the internet; if it looks too good to be true, it probably is!
Rik
Re: Live steam at a bargain price...?
Many thanks for the update, much appreciated.CaptainClockwork wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 7:46 am I was just browsing through old threads here when this one jogged my memory - sorry for the lack of updates! This order took so long to show up that I had quite forgotten about it by the time it arrived.
I did indeed receive a package for this purchase (earlier this year, some months after I placed the order), but it was indeed a scam, as we all expected. I unfortunately did not think to take photos at the time, but what was delivered to me was a metal "model" steam loco that more resembled a Christmas tree ornament than anything functional. No motor, no motion, and of course, no live steam. I think the only true statement from the original advertisement was that it was constructed of metal. I still have the "loco" somewhere; I shall have to dig it out and take pictures so we can all appreciate the beautiful craftsmanship (sarcasm heavily implied).
I decided not to proceed with attempting a PayPal refund, as it isn't fair for PayPal to eat this loss when we all knew what this outcome would be. As I stated originally, let this be a lesson to all those out there looking at deals on the internet; if it looks too good to be true, it probably is!
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