Detective #16 scam?

[CentaurMan]

Auction Link

 

Zero feedback seller, only takes cashier's checks or money orders. The image appears identical to one from a 2004 Heritage auction:

Heritage link,

as does the written description.

 

So I say it's probably a scam. However, if it is, I definitely don't like the trend towards non-key books being used as scam bait. It's so easy to spot the fake Action #1's, but it can be a challenge to find the scammed lower profile books.

[SuperBird]

I would think that experienced buyers would stay clear of zero FB sellers who only take MO or checks, no?

 

There do seem to be ALOT of scammers lately, I have to say...

[CentaurMan]

I would think that experienced buyers would stay clear of zero FB sellers who only take MO or checks, no?

 

Definitely. But if it had been a hijacked account, I might've placed a low-ball bid, even with the MO stipulation. They were one refinement away from pulling it off, and even so it looks like they're relatively close to walking away with someone's $300.

[Durden08]

It's funny that most buyers can figure out this is a scam. However, there always seems to be some bidders on auctions such as this. Maybe people just think "Well it's probably a scam, but just think if it's legit and I win a Tec 16 for $400."

 

Check out the ebay auctions ending today for NM copies of Action Comics #10 & #13. There are bidders on both.

[Point Five]

Brian, that's too funny b/c I was just in the process of posting about those. What's up with these two auctions?

 

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZcubangymrat10QQhtZ-1

 

There are some legit bidders vying for these. I don't get it...

[SuperBird]

HEY, THAT'S MY ACTION 13, STAY AWAY FROM IT!!

 

 

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I would say it pays to check it out in some cases. See if the seller can email you pictures of the book from different angles, insides, etc. You never know.

[SuperBird]

hey, he has owned these books for 58 years, and they have been sealed within 'plastic sheets' ! of course they are NM!

[Point Five]

HEY, THAT'S MY ACTION 13, STAY AWAY FROM IT!!

 

Trying to collect these early Actions is really taking its toll on you, Matt. You used to be such a nice quiet lad...

[Durden08]

HEY, THAT'S MY ACTION 13, STAY AWAY FROM IT!!

 

Trying to collect these early Actions is really taking its toll on you, Matt. You used to be such a nice quiet lad...

 

Must .. not ... let ... mattbird win my grail. Must bid and deal with consequences later.

[SuperBird]

I thought you were looking for a 'low grade or restored copy'? This one is NM. These are not the droids you are looking for.

[Durden08]

I thought you were looking for a 'low grade or restored copy'? This one is NM. These are not the droids you are looking for.

 

Hmmm, suddenly I have no interest in this book. This is not the book I am looking for. I'll move along ... move along.

[Point Five]

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/SUPERMAN-ACTION-COMI...1QQcmdZViewItem

 

Man alive!

 

If you really want a laugh, look at the seller's answers to questions at the bottom of the auction. Would that satisfy any of you to the point of spending $3500 with a zero-feedback seller?

[SuperBird]

I emailed the buyer to give him a heads up and make sure he realizes it's a scam. That's alot of coin to lose...

[CentaurMan]

Good job.

 

I can't believe guy with over 1000 feedbacks, 100% positive, would make that kind of mistake. But the lure of those early Actions is strong, and like we said before, it's a lot harder to pick up on scams that are being done on non mega-keys.

[Durden08]

I think the #13 ended yesterday with a sale price of over $1,000. Some of the bidders on the #10 look legitimate, so I can't imagine what they are thinking.

[Point Five]

This is 100% (apologies) but hopefully no one has any deep attachments to this thread...

 

For the last few days, I've been totally unable to post on the forums unless I use the "quick reply" function. The "post-and-preview" function no longer seems to work, and I can't start any new threads since quick reply is not an option...this is true on multiple computers here, and across multiple browsers. Matt (mattbird) who also works in my office is having the same problem. I can post & preview normally only if I use my wife's PC laptop...maybe it's a Mac-specific problem? Has anyone else run into this?

[thedude]

nope

[Darrell F]

I use a PC and have had no problem.

[Point Five]

OK, worth a shot. Guess I'll try PMing Arch and see if he has any ideas? Thanks anyway for the replies.

[nearmint]

I'm on a Mac and have had no problem.