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semigeek

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#119652 9-Jun-2013 12:27
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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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  #833113 9-Jun-2013 16:52
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Do some more research, you will find this dude is a pawn broker / second hand dealer.



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  #833427 10-Jun-2013 10:34
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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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