Ok,
so saw one of these 'pre approved bidder only' auctions on eBay and emailed the guy to say that I would be intereseted in buying, but only if I could collect the item from derby (where it says the item is registered) and pay cash.
This was the reply I got
Re: eBay item 2753536632
Hi there and thanks for your interest.
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I have these items in stock.All are new still in original box unopened
and are covered by a 3 years manufacturer warranty.
Because of the multiple problems that I have had with non paying bidders
I've decided to restrict the bidding for my auctions.
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If you are interested in buying something from me here is my price list:
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Apple PowerBook G4,17",1GHz,1GB DDR SDRAM + 23"Cinema Display_ = 1800 GBP
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Apple Power Mac G5 Dual 2GHz G5 + 23"+20" (Two displays !!!) = 2300 GBP
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The computers will come with all the extras listed in the auction.
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The shipping and insurance cost is included in the price.
The shipping will be made from Germany so there will be no extra import taxes
for you to pay sice betwen the european countries there are no custom_ taxes.
The shipping will be done through UPS 2 days .
Please let me know if you want to order something from me
or if you don't agree with the above prices please let me know
what is the best price that you can offer me and I will consider it.
I will wait your answer as soon as possible since I have many interested customers.
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Warm Regards,
Donald
£1800... I doubt there is any way it can be that cheap without being nicked!
And a dual G5 'in stock' with two monitors for less than 3k.. he's having a laugh!
His eBay user id is 'dinky-don'