Is this a scam?

[wanda]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18-Wolfrace-Hustle-BMW-NEW-MINI-Cooper-Alloy-Wheel-Rim-/180712037386?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET&hash=item2a1346dc0a#ht_1877wt_1110

I wanted to buy it as it is a bargain but then again I wasn't able to get hold of the person selling. These days I find it hard to trust things that seem too good to be true.

 

[Karl]

Looks like that's only 1 wheel

 

[wanda]

I did try to call but the BT lady says "this number does not accept incoming calls" which made me feel a bit un easy. Plus, I thought the advert says four alloys at the description.

 

[Alex_225]

Hmm seems a bit suspect. It says in the decription as 'set of four' alloy wheels, it's the 'preferred cash on collection' bit that makes me suspect.

Means you take them home, they don't fit or are damaged and they've got your cash. Paypal or nothing to be honest.

 

[Moomin_Man]

Well, thought it was dodgy, but it's badges/patches he's been selling, and camerea bags.
I think he just buys pallets of discounted goods and gets them sold. Loads of positive feedback. Genuinley in the UK, offering cash on collection (if you make an offer and say you are picking up he will do them cheaper for cash).
Found 3 contact numbers and an email.
Mobile:07907694680
Phone: 01216227443
Fax: 01216227443
Email: [email protected]

the odd thing is, the business address is a block of flats. Thats a lot of stock for one flat.

 

[Moomin_Man]

Hmm seems a bit suspect. It says in the decription as 'set of four' alloy wheels, it's the 'preferred cash on collection' bit that makes me suspect.

Means you take them home, they don't fit or are damaged and they've got your cash. Paypal or nothing to be honest.

I think the cash bit is so he saves on the massive postage costs and ebay/paypal fees. paypal is not that much safer if the guy knows what he's doing, you can easily be left with nothing.

 

[Ollie133cup]

Set of FOUR Wolfrace Hustle alloy wheels. polished outer rim and raised spokes and with black finished recessed areas to give the design more depth.

The design incorporates a centre cap with rivet details to hide the bolt fixings.



Brand New in unopended Boxes

18 Inch,

7.5J wide.

PCD: 4x100/108 (May Fit VW, AUDI, Ford,Honda, Vauxhall.. etc)

Offset: ET40

Centre Bore: 72.6

Prefered cash on collection from Birmingham City Centre,

or delivered to Mainlaind UK for £0.

Any problem please ask, or text 07907694680

give the guy a call.. it says a set of 4 so why shouldnt it be.

 

[Daveyb133]

Main rule when buying off the Internet, If you think it's a scam then don't do it. If something sounds too good to be true then it probably is.

 

[wanda]

Main rule when buying off the Internet, If you think it's a scam then don't do it. If something sounds too good to be true then it probably is.

Yeah, must say I do smell a rat

 

[BlackTwingo-i]

Think you best have a wash then.. :/

 

[wanda]

Think you best have a wash then.. :/

Thats better , but still, the alloys don't seem right.

 

[gavin-h]

the odd thing is, the business address is a block of flats. Thats a lot of stock for one flat.

It's a Del Boy Special :lol:

 

[jra3d]

I think scam

Title says "rim" description says 4,

Then:

Photo is taken in a warehouse full of large wheel boxes, not badges or camera bags as they wall look the same!

Then address you guys say is a flat, on the city centre of Birmingham

If it sounds too good it probably is

 

[jra3d]

Also quantity to sell... 7 (really!)

An the delivery charge to mainland Uk is £0

I smell a rat