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semigeek

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#119652 9-Jun-2013 12:27

So was just browsing Trade Me as you do and came across this auction
http://www.trademe.co.nz/electronics-photography/other-electronics/other/auction-600555892.htm

Am I the only one who thinks its dodgy,as in the items have been stolen?

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Goosey

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#833113 9-Jun-2013 16:52

Do some more research, you will find this dude is a pawn broker / second hand dealer.

Hammerer

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#833427 10-Jun-2013 10:34

I could only find one substantive reason not to buy from this trader. It can be an issue trying to complete a trade when someone is moving overseas.

NO TIME WASTERS PLEASE ONLY SERIOUS BUYERS. WE ARE RE-LOCATING OVERSEAS AND HAVE NO TIME TO RE LIST . THANK YOU

[Edit: Here's the link to the item that mentions this: http://www.trademe.co.nz/electronics-photography/memory-cards/sd-media/16g-and-over/auction-602588343.htm ]

In this case, these may be personal items being cleared before moving. This may explain why the electronics are being bundled and why the listings don't indicate that he is a second-hand dealer.

Otherwise:

no bad feedback
reasonable response to neutral feedback
steady stream of trades indicating no sudden change in behaviour or intermittent trading (eg due to time in custody)
allows pickups and there is feedback indicating pickups ie has a physical address
accurately describes the items. Many dubious listings are cursory and lacking detail

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