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03/01/2006 04:18:25 PM · #1

I posted the other day on how I was getting a refund and was gonna buy a 17-55 2.8 AF-S Beauty. Then I sobered up and bought the other lens I wanted the Tokina 12-24 and it got here today from b&h.

Now the dilemma. I had bid on a MINT like new in box with everything Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8 D-AFS on ebay but lost to a higher amount 1000.00 my bid was 660.00. I just got an email saying the bidder that won the auction backed out and the seller is offering me the lens at 660.00.

Man I want it but need help to know if it's a really good deal as it sells new for 1200 and if you think I could get my money back if I sold it?

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

03/01/2006 04:33:19 PM · #2

Any Nikonians out there with a thought on this?

Or heck Canonians for that matter.

zeuszen

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

03/01/2006 04:45:29 PM · #3

Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:

...I just got an email saying the bidder that won the auction backed out and the seller is offering me the lens at 660.00..

Make sure the email is from eBay and not from a virtual front claiming to be. This, too, has the potential to be a scam.

Investigate before you act on it.

Message edited by author 2006-03-01 16:46:08.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120 f/4 S

03/01/2006 04:47:29 PM · #4

Yeah for sure! I will only use paypal for the protection it offers.

I believe it to be legit! This is part of the email

"Second Chance Offer
The seller is making this Second Chance Offer because the high bidder was either unable to complete the transaction or the seller has a duplicate item for sale.

The selling of this item through Second Chance Offer is in compliance with eBay policy; you will be able to exchange feedback with the seller and will be eligible for all eBay services associated with a transaction, such as fraud protection

eBay does not charge an Insertion Fee to send a Second Chance Offer. Sellers pay only the Final Value Fee when the offer is accepted."

Message edited by author 2006-03-01 16:50:38.

ericwoo

Nikon Z7II

03/01/2006 04:53:31 PM · #5

I've got it, love it and would give the $1200 all over again. It is my favorite portrait lens, and everything is crystal clear every time. And look on the upside...if you don't like it, ebay it. It will bring more than $660.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G

03/01/2006 05:12:48 PM · #6

Thats what I am thinking. Thanks Eric.

Anders

Nikon D300

03/01/2006 05:15:29 PM · #7

i got the same email when buying a backdrop a few weeks ago- i was outbid by quite a lot. everything worked out fine and i had the item within 2 days :) (but i realise obviously we're talking a lot more money here)

Message edited by author 2006-03-01 17:17:10.

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

03/01/2006 05:17:17 PM · #8

Thanks for input. Glad to know the transaction went well. Thats what I am hoping for.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

03/01/2006 05:24:52 PM · #9

We do "second chances" all the time in our bookselling. A surprising number of high bidders fail/refuse to complete the transaction. It's a standard part of e-bay procedures. Sure, there are scammers out there, but a "second chance" offer is not, in and of itself, necessarily suspicious.

R.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

03/01/2006 05:28:33 PM · #10

Thanks Bear!

It's starting to look like I am getting another lens Woo Hoo!

zeuszen

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

03/01/2006 06:04:35 PM · #11

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

I was bidding on a dressage saddle a few weeks ago and received the same message, incl. a familiar layout, logo, assurances etc., which turned out be a well-made fake. What gave it away, was the missing background colour of part of the message page and the request to contact the seller directly.

Needless to say, I did not comply with that request and did the opposite.

ElGordo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS for Canon

03/01/2006 06:12:53 PM · #12

If there is any doubt as to the authenticity of the offer, forward the email to spoof@ebay.com. They will respond, usually within a day, advising you of the authenticity.