Kindle 3 for $45 on eBay. Is it scam or not? - Page 4

daffy4u · 10-03-2010, 11:32 PM

I reported the auction to Amazon.

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IntegrityWolf · 10-03-2010, 11:37 PM

Very weird.

Anyway, I suspect that they are either clones or knock-offs of the real Kindle, or they are just trying to scam people.

coolbreeze · 10-04-2010, 12:00 AM

I had not paid yet (bought one earlier today).

I went onto eBay and the item is no longer listed under my "won" category. It was there about two hours ago, now it's totally gone.

I know eBay pulled the auction, but I do find it strange they didn't send me anything regarding this. Had I not known about this thread, I would have no idea what was going on.

Oh well. Probably a stolen bulk shipment form China. Some people reported the auction to Amazon, they contacted eBay and had them end the auction.

Wonder if those who paid immediately will get theirs? I doubt it.

I'm not surprised at all. Guess I'll go on enjoying my legit K3!

Fbone · 10-04-2010, 02:46 AM

Someone could have hacked the ebay sellers account.

mrzerga · 10-04-2010, 04:08 AM

yeap, i'll stick to my 139(+s&h) kindle

BeTePoK · 10-04-2010, 04:09 AM

So, how should act those who sent money to this seller? Should they file a complaint to PayPal?

mrzerga · 10-04-2010, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BeTePoK

So, how should act those who sent money to this seller? Should they file a complaint to PayPal?

you've sent money?

BeTePoK · 10-04-2010, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mrzerga

you've sent money?

Not me

mgmueller · 10-04-2010, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BeTePoK

Few hours ago I saw this link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Amazon-Kindl...item27b57576dd

They are selling Kindle 3 for $45 bucks! Could it be true?

Almost 180 readers were sold within 2 hours...

Item has been removed already...

rcuadro · 10-04-2010, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BeTePoK

So, how should act those who sent money to this seller? Should they file a complaint to PayPal?

That is what needs to happen

Esquire1 · 10-04-2010, 08:16 AM

I no longer have to wonder why the Flea Market treats every buyer as a fool. Jesus.

mrzerga · 10-04-2010, 08:37 AM

so tired of meaningless pompous posts around this forum

ricsmania · 10-04-2010, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mrzerga

yeap, i'll stick to my 139(+s&h) kindle

And I'll stick to my $409 Kindle.

jswinden · 10-04-2010, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Esquire1

I no longer have to wonder why the Flea Market treats every buyer as a fool. Jesus.

What???

No offense, but for a lawyer or a lawyer wannabee (judging by your signature) that statement makes little sense.

mrzerga · 10-04-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ricsmania

And I'll stick to my $409 Kindle.

obvoiusly no match for your 409, but my s&h came o almost 80$ so really it is 215$ kindle

10-04-2010, 12:00 AM	#48
coolbreeze Addict Posts: 214 Karma: 2600 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Nook Color, White 3G K3	I had not paid yet (bought one earlier today). I went onto eBay and the item is no longer listed under my "won" category. It was there about two hours ago, now it's totally gone. I know eBay pulled the auction, but I do find it strange they didn't send me anything regarding this. Had I not known about this thread, I would have no idea what was going on. Oh well. Probably a stolen bulk shipment form China. Some people reported the auction to Amazon, they contacted eBay and had them end the auction. Wonder if those who paid immediately will get theirs? I doubt it. I'm not surprised at all. Guess I'll go on enjoying my legit K3! Last edited by coolbreeze; 10-04-2010 at 12:05 AM.

10-04-2010, 04:08 AM	#50
mrzerga Connoisseur Posts: 59 Karma: 7060 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: kindle 3 wifi - love it	yeap, i'll stick to my 139(+s&h) kindle Last edited by mrzerga; 10-04-2010 at 04:10 AM.

10-04-2010, 08:16 AM	#56
Esquire1 Banned Posts: 34 Karma: 90 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kindle 3 wifi; PRS-500 (gone); iPad NOT for reading e-books ;)	I no longer have to wonder why the Flea Market treats every buyer as a fool. Jesus. Last edited by Esquire1; 10-04-2010 at 08:59 AM.

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10-03-2010, 11:37 PM	#47
IntegrityWolf ^_^ Posts: 43 Karma: 20 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: Amazon Kindle Touch (Wi-Fi)	Very weird. Anyway, I suspect that they are either clones or knock-offs of the real Kindle, or they are just trying to scam people.

10-04-2010, 02:46 AM	#49
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,189 Karma: 100500000 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	Someone could have hacked the ebay sellers account.

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10-04-2010, 08:37 AM	#57
mrzerga Connoisseur Posts: 59 Karma: 7060 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: kindle 3 wifi - love it	so tired of meaningless pompous posts around this forum

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