prowla Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Has anybody tried buying a HX Stomp priced at £250 on Facebook? I've seen two, with sellers in Swindon and Milton Keynes; Ive had the conversation and agreed to collect, but then the buyer has gone silent when I've asked for details and a demo. Curiously, both sellers have also been selling DJ kit and their replies have been worded in a not dissimilar manner. My suspicion-o-meter has been noticeably twitching. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quatschmacher Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 1 hour ago, prowla said: Has anybody tried buying a HX Stomp priced at £250 on Facebook? I've seen two, with sellers in Swindon and Milton Keynes; Ive had the conversation and agreed to collect, but then the buyer has gone silent when I've asked for details and a demo. Curiously, both sellers have also been selling DJ kit and their replies have been worded in a not dissimilar manner. My suspicion-o-meter has been noticeably twitching. Probably right, seems too good a price. Have you flagged them with the mods? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 Not yet - I might see if they can post and check payment expectations... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quatschmacher Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Just now, prowla said: Not yet - I might see if they can post and check payment expectations... I’m sure it’ll be what you suspect. If someone isn’t willing to allow a local pickup, it’s a pretty bad sign (unless they are just paranoid you’ll duff them up and run off, or are vulnerable to Covid complications). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyC Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 I had a similar experience with too good to be true prices on HX stomps - I asked for them to send a photo which included something with the current date on it and strangely had radio silence. Also noticed different sellers with the same profile picture for other HX stomps. I think it's all scams as they are items you would consider getting posted due to the relative inexpense of posting a small item versus the faff of the drive. Avoid at all costs and report it, even if it doesn't lead to anything it might get them to think twice. BUT (and a big but) if you are really set on buying it, get them to verify in ways that they cannot fake e.g. a photo with the item and today's newspaper - but if alarm bells are ringing, that's probably a good sign to steer clear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Lots of scams on Facebook and a few BC'ers have been sting by the same well known crook who has a method to this. Pedal is priced too good to be true, your PayPal payment keeps getting bounced until you pay in a way you can't get it back then he blocks you and never replies. All the while the same item is still being advertised for sale and the next victim is taken for their cash. Sad fact is people know his name, where he lives, and have reported it but there doesn't seem to be much action from the authorities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 I'll try with the MK one - I'll tell him I can pop round now..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Whatever you do, do not pay by BACs or PayPal gift. PayPal goods only, volunteer to pay the fee if needed, if they say no then run a mile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tut Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 19 minutes ago, Muppet said: I'll try with the MK one - I'll tell him I can pop round now..... I'd come with you but i've got Covid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 47 minutes ago, King Tut said: I'd come with you but i've got Covid! Could come in handy! He's replied that it is still available... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Muppet said: Could come in handy! He's replied that it is still available... He's replied that to me twice, on different occasions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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prowla Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 (FYI, I bought one new today.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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