Thread: filarmonicas

Originally Posted by Misunderstood

His lack of current activity leaves me a little apprehensive. Something doesn't feel right. YMMV

Yea, looking at these listings again, you can also see that the photos for each one of the auctions are duplicates of the other. Which is fine, I suppose, for fungible items that have no appreciable variation in appearance. But I'm not sure that applies to these kind of razors.

Also, it looks like the reserve price for the DT#13 is $75. Still I agree with others here -- the whole setup makes me wonder what's going on.

Originally Posted by JeffE

Wow, good find. I wonder why he didn't list them in the "Collectibles" category -- listing them under "Health & Beauty" certainly isn't incorrect, but it misses lots of people (like me) who just search Collectibles. Also, no offense to the seller, but what possible advantage is it to list all of them at the same time? Kind of guarantees that you are not going to get much of a premium for your wares. Anyway, thanks for the head's up.

Spot on Jeff...not the best selling strategy on either front. It is a little troublesome that seller has limited activity in last year and no razors that I can see....Thanks again for the heads up (original poster)!

Originally Posted by JeffE

Yea, looking at these listings again, you can also see that the photos for each one of the auctions are duplicates of the other. Which is fine, I suppose, for fungible items that have no appreciable variation in appearance. But I'm not sure that applies to these kind of razors.

Also, it looks like the reserve price for the DT#13 is $75. Still I agree with others here -- the whole setup makes me wonder what's going on.

Originally Posted by kfralin

Spot on Jeff...not the best selling strategy on either front. It is a little troublesome that seller has limited activity in last year and no razors that I can see....Thanks again for the heads up (original poster)!

That's exactly why I will stay away from this auction (interesting to watch and see what happens...especially AFTER someone wins the bid). Personally though, my gut feeling doesn't get a warm and cozy feel about this.

Ugh....so tempting.

It may be worth the risk if the price stays low.

Hell, I may take a rip at one just for s***s & giggles...I will post findings if I am successful. I need another razor like a hole in my noggin, but if the price is right... whats the worst thing that can happen??

I just did a web search on the Paypal buyer protection program. Caveat Emptor!

Originally Posted by schatz

I just did a web search on the Paypal buyer protection program. Caveat Emptor!

Well, if all goes to Hades in a hand cart I will be selling (on Ebay of course) one Filarmonica #13 box with nice Filly shavette....or a nice glossy 5x7 photo of new Filarmonica...starting at only 99 cents!!

Originally Posted by schatz

I just did a web search on the Paypal buyer protection program. Caveat Emptor!

Can you elaborate a little bit more about what you found out. I think it is reasonable that if you know these ads are fraudulent, you should give a heads up. What you stated was kind of vague.

Is there even a tool for searching a specific ebay seller outside of his/her feedback?

I was thinking that the presence of Paypal buyer protection might eliminate the risk of taking a chance on this auction. I now do not think this is the case. Please do not interpret my post as casting anything negative about the seller as I only investigated Paypal claims for refunds. Perhaps paying by another means might provide some protection. Sorry if I was a bit vague.

Originally Posted by schatz

I was thinking that the presence of Paypal buyer protection might eliminate the risk of taking a chance on this auction. I now do not think this is the case. Please do not interpret my post as casting anything negative about the seller as I only investigated Paypal claims for refunds. Perhaps paying by another means might provide some protection. Sorry if I was a bit vague.

I ditto this about paypal or ebay buyer protection. It's a joke. Got stiffed on a deal where the package showed on tracking it was delivered to me, but it never reached my house. Post Office said they had a fill in carrier that day and it "may" have gone tothe wrong address, but couldn't help as it showed delivered. After jumping thru every hoop ebay wanted to declined my claim. Fortunately I payed with paypal USING my Credit Card and the CC made good on it refunding me the money. Ebay was a JOKE for the buyer. Just a warning. YMMV