Comments on: 16GB White iPhone 3G for Php30k at Auction.PH

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By: Wurster

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By: art

art — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:41:39 +0000

I browsed several sites regarding iphone 3g and came across a site which lead me to auction.ph where an iphone 3g is selling for 29th for the 16g. I text the seller and arranged to buy one for my wife. I had all the hesitation to buy where I will send the payment first before they ship the item to me. I asked several questions regarding the safetly of my money from the seller. I was told I can deposit my payment with BPI bank and that they couldn’t be a fly by night operation nor a scam because having a bank account means that legal documents must be presented to open a bank account. With this in mind, I made the payment deposit. I was told I would get my iphone 3g the next day before 11am. I guess you know the conclusion to this story. The next day came and went and no iphone. I called the same cell no and its off but if you text it or call it with a different number it responds to your inquiry to buy….There you go. I hope you wont make the same mistake as I do. Who can help me now? BPI or auction.ph? GEEZ!

Also be carefull about writing blogs that might be an advertisement for these scams. This is the title of the blog which led me this misfortune, “Where to buy cheap Apple iPhone in the Philippines” http://www.pinoymoneytalk.com/2007/09/30/apple-iphones-in-philippines/

By: The Auctioneer

The Auctioneer — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:40:14 +0000

We appreciate the heads-up and we have looked into the matter. Regardless of merchandise, before even considering a purchase, below are two SOPs we are strongly endorsing.

First, we strongly advise everyone, both buyer and seller, to conduct their transactions using our escrow system. The system is in place for a reason. It guarantees the safety and the security of the transaction and it makes sure that no one gets scammed. Sellers are especially urged to use the system to inspire the confidence and trust of the buyers.

Second, check seller ratings and the feedback pages before confirming a purchase. You can find your sellers’ ratings and the feedback link on the right hand section of the item detail page. On the other hand, sellers with lower ratings don’t necessarily mean that they have low-quality products. It just means that they are new and have no track record yet.

Thus, for new sellers, it becomes more important for them to use our escrow service. That way, they can gain the credibility and the reputation they need to further the growth of their online business. It is the same way for buyers. We have a lot of new sellers with amazing new merchandise and buyers should feel more secure if they conduct transactions through our escrow service.

As for the particular seller and item in question, we tried locating the seller online but we did not find any leads. As for the item, no such posting was found either as of today. If the item reappears in our inventory, we will make sure to contact the seller and acquire more information.

Again, we thank you for the notification and we hope for your continued patronage.

More power!

By: The Auctioneer

The Auctioneer — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:38:04 +0000

Thank you, we will look into this. We will give you update later today. Also, you can check our blog later this afternoon for an official statement.

By: vance

vance — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:56:20 +0000

found an 8Gb iPhone 3G at infomax greenhills.. ask how much it cost!

6 iPhones! 61K.. no kidding

By: yuga

yuga — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:52:18 +0000

@d00dz, better yet, put a warning on the post NOT to transact with this person. I’ve contacted Auction.PH to take down the listing and investigate.

By: d00dz

d00dz — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:37:53 +0000

Yuga,

It might be best to pull down this blog post before more readers get the wrong idea. Worse, if they fall for a potential scam and blame you for it.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:35:59 +0000

Just take a look at the difference between the two pictures posted at ebay and auction.ph. It seems the pictures at ebay looks more legit than in auction.ph because its obviously pixelated and edited.

By: yuga

yuga — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:35:34 +0000

I’m sorry if that’s how you read it but I assure you it was not my intention to do so.

By: remove the link

remove the link — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:04:30 +0000

What this blog post is seem to be doing is promoting the scam auction as legit.

By: 16 GB iPhone 3G “Pirated” Versions Available | Waukster Online

16 GB iPhone 3G “Pirated” Versions Available | Waukster Online — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:08:32 +0000

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By: d00dz

d00dz — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:49:08 +0000

The seller wanted me to deposit the cash via BPI. Thats the only accepted mode of payment daw so I am inclined to believe that its a scam.

By: yuga

yuga — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:45:39 +0000

@d00dz, she doesn’t want you to hand over the money? now that’s very suspicious. The listings should be taken down.

By: d00dz

d00dz — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:43:31 +0000

I asked to meet the seller and he/she refused.

By: yuga

yuga — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:29:51 +0000

I think the best way to verify this is for someone in Cebu to meet the seller.

By: d00dz

d00dz — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:14:02 +0000

Seller is unwilling to avail of Auction.ph’s Escrow service.

I believe its a scam.

Compare that posting with this post on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-APPLE-iPHONE…QQcmdZViewItem

The sellers have the same name and the descriptions are similar.

By: arnold

arnold — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:15:34 +0000

Doesn’t look legit to me. Anyone brave enough to try it out? Please give us a feedback.