ok.. am i being jerked around?

[Sheldon]

this guy from an online auction is sellin me a Sony Playstation 3 60GB for $250USD how can he sell it for that price?

[stfram]

this guy from an online auction is sellin me a Sony Playstation 3 60GB for $250USD how can he sell it for that price?


1. He needs the money....maybe he's using it to finance a 360.

2. He got it used, has no receipt, it's broken, and Sony won't take it for repair, which IIRC, is a flat $150 fee for out of warranty service.

If that isn't the case, see if he can provide you with the original purchase receipt, or a copy of it.

3. He stole it. :)

[ADC]

He's sending you one of these (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a6lxiB1b_I). :D

[lostnomad84]

There are a large number of scenarios that could result in someone selling a product at such a disocunt. It could have been stolen, they could have recieved it as a gift and they can't get money for it in any other manner, it could be broken and they are out to screw you financially, etc...

Ebay is buyer beware. Just make sure the guy has a really good rating before investing in something like that.

[Skywise]

And it could even be just the packaging. That used to be a favorite scam among console auction hawkers.

[ape2020]

He's sending you one of these (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a6lxiB1b_I). :D

Well there is also the Vii (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/08/wii-clone-caught-on-vii-deo/) which I guess is a step up in the knock off chain.

-ape2020

[Sheldon]

"REMOVED BY MOD"

doesnt even ave a flippin image :mad:

Ape2020: Sorry we shouldn't be linking to auction listings especially if they aren't eBay and not in the eBay forum.

[xellosscorp]

Honestly, I doubt if I'd trust that auction as far as I can throw it (which is precious little, considering it's virtual content!). No picture. No detailed description of the system. New user (registered 11/7/07 if I recall correctly). No feedback. All of these, to me, scream "buyer beware". If the auction is legit, then ask the seller a question about it; ask them to describe the condition of the system IN DETAIL. Also ask about original packaging, if it's ever been connected to the internet (and, if so, how it did), if it still has the Sony-brand Sixaxix controller and USB charge cable, whether a disc has ever gotten stuck or jammed in it… pretty much anything you can think of that only a person who was physically looking at a system would know. You might also want to get them to verify by posting in the auction with an edit that the system works.

Of course, I could be wrong. It could just be someone who doesn't like the system. They may also be getting rid of it in order to upgrade to the new 80gb version (since the 60 is discontinued now). I wish you luck in your endeavor ^_^

[Azumangaman]

100% scam. It's a fake company and them listing 1000 products is usually a sign. In other words, don't do it :noodle: :noodle:

[JCDenton]

He's sending you one of these (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a6lxiB1b_I). :D

It could also be one of these:

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff206/beefman11/1185379728547.jpg

[ape2020]

doesnt even ave a flippin image :mad:

I would just ignore it but if you do take a chance on it request a pic with today's date on it. They can email it to you. Also what it the auction site's policy on fraud or whatever payment they accept policy on fraud. But really it seems like too much trouble to me.

-ape2020

[Sheldon]

its so f!ckin tempting here wat he has to say:

Hello Sheldon"

Thanks for the mail...we really appreciate it...

it costs $300USD for the Sony playstation 3 to get to your destiation..

We sell this item less for now beacause we are haveing a sales promo,comething like a bonanza right now...it will end by 25th..

we would like to know how many units of the Video game you are ordering...

We await your mail..

Regards
Cade





sheldon swaby <kid_hustles@hotmail.com> wrote:
damn... im ready to buy one right now but $250 sounds kinda shady how are u
able to sell me it for that price? can u explain?


>From: Kamar Kazzy
>To: sheldon swaby
>Subject: Re: need a ps3
>Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 09:46:49 -0800 (PST)
>
>Hello Sheldon"
>
>Thanks for the mail..we really appreciate it...
>
>We sell the brand new Sony Playstation 3(Black) with 60GB per unit for
>$250USD....shipping,insurace and FOB fee costs $50USD per unit..
>
>Our products are brand new,comes with its full accessories with 3 free
>games..
>
>we await your order confirmation ASAP..
>
>Best Regards
>Cade
>
>
>
>
>
>sheldon swaby wrote: how much can you sell me a
>ps3 for? including shipping?

[Sheldon]

f!ck it im such a cone head i must be beggin to get robbed :crazy:

[Kaikou]

f!ck it im such a cone head i must be beggin to get robbed :crazy:

I agree.

After you decide to purchase it, I bet they'll want you to wire the money to them via Western Union or the like.

[Pyocola]

Good afternoon madam!

We just need you bank account details and sort code, sir, and we can wire you the monies directly.

It is totally innoceeent...
[/George]

[stfram]

f!ck it im such a cone head i must be beggin to get robbed :crazy:


Dammit, just spend the extra $250+tax and get a real one.

My local BB had nine of the things piled up, as it looks like the 80gb it outselling it quite handily (based on the number of 80gb units they had displayed).

[Lego]

it costs $300USD for the Sony playstation 3 to get to your destiation..


Just got snag one in store with one of the holiday sales.

[Azumangaman]

f!ck it im such a cone head i must be beggin to get robbed :crazy:
If your going through with it, nobody here is going to feel even relatively bad for you because we warned you. This is one of the most blatant scams I've ever seen.
Theres no point on giving away $300 when it can go towards getting a REAL PS3.

[Rhodes]

60 gig lists for $500... no way is it selling legit for half off retail right now. Even the 40 gig is 400.

it could be stolen or a broken one... or it could be legit, but i doubt that.

if your gonna try dont pay with a check... use a credit card only. One with good fraud protection where you can dispute it and get the charge reversed. be sure to check out the rating of the seller if your using ebay or something similar.

Always buyer beware... shopping online is about getting a deal.

[GrateSaiyaman]

f!ck it im such a cone head i must be beggin to get robbed :crazy:

Looks like a scam to me . . .

I just looked around at places that I've dealt with often and found this . . . .
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2084000347+50001541+1192723823&name=PS3

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8588584&type=product&id=1190677842792&DCMP=KNC-TLC&ref=25&loc=SHZ&srccode=cii_10043468&cpncode=08-36833643-2

http://www.buy.com/cat/playstation-3-games-accessories-and-ps3-systems/63113.html

And I'm not trying too hard.
;)
Save some money and buy something from someone you know about.