eBay Scammer, BEWARE - Henderson pipes

the doc · 09-18-2019, 12:07 PM

All,

A set of German silver and ivory early 20th century Henderson pipes advertised on E Bay from a seller in Sheffield England is a scam. The bids are presently at £3150. However, I have been in touch with the authentic seller from Dunblane Scotland. He is aware of this scam and is completing the paperwork to have them withdrawn from E Bay. They're still up on the site. Please don't bid on this item on e bay. You'll lose your money. The pipe is genuinely advertised on UK Gumtree site.

Patrick McLaurin · 09-18-2019, 01:45 PM

Or you could be trying to deter competitive bids.

I don’t believe you are, but a link to the real advert would go a long way.

Leong · 09-18-2019, 07:38 PM

Prob these 2 listings. Photos are the same:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ivory-and...sAAOSwBQ1dfjCV

https://www.gumtree.com/p/bagpipes/s...900/1350805391

One in Sheffield, the other in Stirling. And no, I'm not bidding or buying

the doc · 09-19-2019, 12:16 AM

Patrick,

Sorry, yes a link would have been helpful. Forgot about this. No, I'm not bidding.

Leong,

Thanks for attaching the link.

Pppiper · 09-19-2019, 07:31 AM

Forgive me, but where/what is the evidence that this Ebay posting is not the same person posting on Gumtree? One can certainly post in more than one place, and pull the item if/when it's sold on one site or the other.

You're saying that you've been in touch with the actual seller, but right now we're having to take your word for that. You say you're not a bidder, but we don't have evidence of that either (ebay hides bidder identities). The only discrepancy I'm seeing at the moment is the stated location.

Not asking to be difficult ... but, evidence?

Cheers,
~Nate

Bob Harper · 09-19-2019, 10:07 AM

Doc, I guess we'll also need notarized affidavits from all the involved parties, and a signed confession from the would-be perpetrator would be nice.

the doc · 09-19-2019, 10:30 AM

All,

I'm sorry I even mentioned this. My character is called into question. I was just trying to be helpful. Bid away on E Bay folks and let me know how you get on.

MacTallanambeann · 09-19-2019, 11:21 AM

I must admit that I am a bit non-plussed by the way this thread has turned. One user tries to let folks know that they run the risk of being robbed if they aren't careful and everybody jumps on him as if he is the criminal trying to pull a fast one. Very odd.

I certainly don't think I would lay down that kind of money with a seller who has only 11 feedbacks and they are all for selling very low value items apart from an 'Antique Jar' which they ended themselves. Very odd but hey lay your money down and, as doc says, let us know how you get on.

Rooklidge · 09-19-2019, 11:46 AM

Wow, shooting the messenger. Nice move, guys.

Pppiper · 09-19-2019, 01:33 PM

Look, sorry if I came off as questioning the character of the original poster ... that seriously wasn't my intention. I apologize.

I'll leave it there.

Best,
~Nate

09-18-2019, 12:07 PM	#1
the doc Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: northern ireland Posts: 238	eBay Scammer, BEWARE - Henderson pipes All, A set of German silver and ivory early 20th century Henderson pipes advertised on E Bay from a seller in Sheffield England is a scam. The bids are presently at £3150. However, I have been in touch with the authentic seller from Dunblane Scotland. He is aware of this scam and is completing the paperwork to have them withdrawn from E Bay. They're still up on the site. Please don't bid on this item on e bay. You'll lose your money. The pipe is genuinely advertised on UK Gumtree site.

09-18-2019, 01:45 PM	#2
Patrick McLaurin Holy smoking keyboard! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 5,690	Re: eBay Scammer, BEWARE - Henderson pipes Or you could be trying to deter competitive bids. I don’t believe you are, but a link to the real advert would go a long way. __________________ My Piping Blog (recordings, articles, reviews, etc.) - Homepage - Pekaar's Tune Encyclopedia - Convert BMW to ABC

09-18-2019, 07:38 PM	#3
Leong Holy smoking keyboard! Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,378	Re: eBay Scammer, BEWARE - Henderson pipes Prob these 2 listings. Photos are the same: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ivory-and...sAAOSwBQ1dfjCV https://www.gumtree.com/p/bagpipes/s...900/1350805391 One in Sheffield, the other in Stirling. And no, I'm not bidding or buying

09-19-2019, 12:16 AM	#4
the doc Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: northern ireland Posts: 238	Re: eBay Scammer, BEWARE - Henderson pipes Patrick, Sorry, yes a link would have been helpful. Forgot about this. No, I'm not bidding. Leong, Thanks for attaching the link. Last edited by the doc; 09-19-2019 at 12:23 AM. Reason: spelling mistake

09-19-2019, 07:31 AM	#5
Pppiper Holy smoking keyboard! Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,009	Re: eBay Scammer, BEWARE - Henderson pipes Forgive me, but where/what is the evidence that this Ebay posting is not the same person posting on Gumtree? One can certainly post in more than one place, and pull the item if/when it's sold on one site or the other. You're saying that you've been in touch with the actual seller, but right now we're having to take your word for that. You say you're not a bidder, but we don't have evidence of that either (ebay hides bidder identities). The only discrepancy I'm seeing at the moment is the stated location. Not asking to be difficult ... but, evidence? Cheers, ~Nate

09-19-2019, 10:07 AM	#6
Bob Harper Forum Silver Medal Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nashville Posts: 436	Re: eBay Scammer, BEWARE - Henderson pipes Doc, I guess we'll also need notarized affidavits from all the involved parties, and a signed confession from the would-be perpetrator would be nice.

09-19-2019, 10:30 AM	#7
the doc Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: northern ireland Posts: 238	Re: eBay Scammer, BEWARE - Henderson pipes All, I'm sorry I even mentioned this. My character is called into question. I was just trying to be helpful. Bid away on E Bay folks and let me know how you get on.

09-19-2019, 11:21 AM	#8
MacTallanambeann Forum Silver Medal Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ceann Loch Goibhle Posts: 335	Re: eBay Scammer, BEWARE - Henderson pipes I must admit that I am a bit non-plussed by the way this thread has turned. One user tries to let folks know that they run the risk of being robbed if they aren't careful and everybody jumps on him as if he is the criminal trying to pull a fast one. Very odd. I certainly don't think I would lay down that kind of money with a seller who has only 11 feedbacks and they are all for selling very low value items apart from an 'Antique Jar' which they ended themselves. Very odd but hey lay your money down and, as doc says, let us know how you get on. Last edited by MacTallanambeann; 09-19-2019 at 11:27 AM.

09-19-2019, 11:46 AM	#9
Rooklidge Holy smoking keyboard! Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: CA Posts: 1,488	Re: eBay Scammer, BEWARE - Henderson pipes Wow, shooting the messenger. Nice move, guys.

09-19-2019, 01:33 PM	#10
Pppiper Holy smoking keyboard! Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,009	Re: eBay Scammer, BEWARE - Henderson pipes Look, sorry if I came off as questioning the character of the original poster ... that seriously wasn't my intention. I apologize. I'll leave it there. Best, ~Nate