Action 2 on Ebay

[Mr. Zipper]

The seller hasn't sold anything since 2003. It has to be a hijacked account.

[GreatEscape]

Hmm, so with all the info. leaking up here, why would the seller than say that it can be allowed to be picked up if there are reasons to believe he does not own the book?

 

A deceptive seller may use this "may pick-up in person" to encourage more bids (thus increasing the apparent legitimacy of the auction) but still hope for full electronic payment. If the eventual winner demands an in-person pick-up, the seller may ask for partial or even full payment up front before agreeing to meet in person.

 

I recall a golden-age dealer advertising in CBM about 4-5 years ago...Joseph Serpico Jr., I think, but it definitely was not Dan Serpico.

 

GE

[Silver Surfer]

You should retract your bids.

[nearmint]

I recall a golden-age dealer advertising in CBM about 4-5 years ago...Joseph Serpico Jr., I think, but it definitely was not Dan Serpico.

 

Just to be clear, Joe Serpico is a board member, and one of the most honest guys in the hobby.

[metropoliscomics]

I recall a golden-age dealer advertising in CBM about 4-5 years ago...Joseph Serpico Jr., I think, but it definitely was not Dan Serpico.

 

Just to be clear, Joe Serpico is a board member, and one of the most honest guys in the hobby.

 

Exactly. Dan Serpico is an alias that Jeff Delaney uses strictly on eBay scams.

 

S

[143ksk]

[showcase4]

 

Exactly. Dan Serpico is an alias that Jeff Delaney uses strictly on eBay scams.

 

S

 

[Point Five]

...I KNEW it!

[nearmint]

I recall a golden-age dealer advertising in CBM about 4-5 years ago...Joseph Serpico Jr., I think, but it definitely was not Dan Serpico.

 

Just to be clear, Joe Serpico is a board member, and one of the most honest guys in the hobby.

 

Exactly. Dan Serpico is an alias that Jeff Delaney uses strictly on eBay scams.

 

S

 

Well, you just kissed your 10% for keeping it hush-hush goodbye!

[CentaurMan]

Bidding's up to almost $9K, with two guys duking it out. This scammer's going to score some major profits, and someone's going to be out a bunch of money (assuming he doesn't play hardball and try to pick it up with cash in hand).

[metropoliscomics]

Bidding's up to almost $9K, with two guys duking it out. This scammer's going to score some major profits, and someone's going to be out a bunch of money (assuming he doesn't play hardball and try to pick it up with cash in hand).

 

This auction is offically a scam. The past owner is still the current owner.

 

Stephen

[metropoliscomics]

Bidding's up to almost $9K, with two guys duking it out. This scammer's going to score some major profits, and someone's going to be out a bunch of money (assuming he doesn't play hardball and try to pick it up with cash in hand).

 

This auction is offically a scam. The past owner is still the current owner.

 

Stephen

 

I ask that no one contact ebay regarding this scam. The owner of the book has contacted the authorities and will handle this himself.

 

S

[CentaurMan]

Bidding's up to almost $9K, with two guys duking it out. This scammer's going to score some major profits, and someone's going to be out a bunch of money (assuming he doesn't play hardball and try to pick it up with cash in hand).

 

This auction is offically a scam. The past owner is still the current owner.

 

Stephen

 

I ask that no one contact ebay regarding this scam. The owner of the book has contacted the authorities and will handle this himself.

 

S

 

Sweet. It'd be nice to actually put one of these guys away, or at least frighten the hell out of him for a while, as opposed to just let him try again with another new ID.

[Apotheosis]

I ask that no one contact ebay regarding this scam. The owner of the book has contacted the authorities and will handle this himself.

 

S

 

Does this mean that it's free bidding time?

[14 of spades]

Bidding's up to almost $9K, with two guys duking it out. This scammer's going to score some major profits, and someone's going to be out a bunch of money (assuming he doesn't play hardball and try to pick it up with cash in hand).

 

This auction is offically a scam. The past owner is still the current owner.

 

Stephen

 

I ask that no one contact ebay regarding this scam. The owner of the book has contacted the authorities and will handle this himself.

 

S

 

 

[ComicsAndCode]

Yeah, and this guy was incredibly lazy with the description. It appears that he cut and pasted John Dolmayan's description!

[ciorac]

Bidding's up to almost $9K, with two guys duking it out. This scammer's going to score some major profits, and someone's going to be out a bunch of money (assuming he doesn't play hardball and try to pick it up with cash in hand).

 

This auction is offically a scam. The past owner is still the current owner.

 

Stephen

 

I ask that no one contact ebay regarding this scam. The owner of the book has contacted the authorities and will handle this himself.

 

S

 

Kudos to the Fish for doing the leg work on this one!

 

[The Black Hand ®]

I noticed that the listing has been pulled. I'm hoping this guy actually got busted. Does anyone know what happened?

[comicdonna]

I noticed that the listing has been pulled. I'm hoping this guy actually got busted. Does anyone know what happened?