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Zylstra

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Ebay Stuff
« on: July 02, 2006, 01:57:50 PM »
So, anyways, I was browsing for laptops on ebay, again.
I ran across something that looked like a great deal! 3GHz laptop, 512MB or RAM, 60GB hard drive, and a lot more for only 20 pounds! (aprox $38 US)
Here I am, Zylstra555, all excited, and then I keep reading.
It turns out that it was one of those jack @$$^& that just sells "links" with a "$1 digital mail fee".
It was a link to get instructions on how to own a laptop like this for only 20 pounds.

The regular price of this laptop is 950 pounds.

How does this kind of auction work? Would I REALLY get my laptop for 20 pounds?
And a good laptop?

It just reminds me of those internet ads. And it really pissed my off that this seller got me all excited and all.
« Last Edit: July 02, 2006, 01:58:07 PM by zylstra555 »
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« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2006, 03:17:16 PM »
Again, if it sounds too good to be true.....

You've got to ask why would some advertise to sell something worth a LOT of money for so LITTLE money?

1) scam
2) scam
3) scam

Pick one.  ;)
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Re: Ebay Stuff
« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2006, 05:06:44 PM »
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Again, if it sounds too good to be true.....

You've got to ask why would some advertise to sell something worth a LOT of money for so LITTLE money?

1) scam
2) scam
3) scam

Pick one.  ;)
What if they have a return policy?
What if they have a 94% satisfaction rate?
(I pick option 3)
They violate the Ebay police if it doesnt work, right? (there not the ones selling if for 20 pounds, another place is selling it for 20 pounds. The person who put this link up for bid just sends you the link)
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« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2006, 05:41:08 PM »
That seem like a good scam
I might try it out buy selling a car
c how much money i will get
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GX1_Man

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« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2006, 05:54:36 PM »
Why don't you post the link on eBay so we can examine it further. I promise not to take your prize.
« Last Edit: July 02, 2006, 05:54:58 PM by GX1_Man »
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Re: Ebay Stuff
« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2006, 06:25:46 PM »
zylstra u are 15 years old too??
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« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2006, 06:48:17 PM »
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« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2006, 06:51:31 PM »
I looked at the eBay link, and I loved the quote:

"I am the Soul CopyRight Owner of this Listing"

This just screams SCAM! Please don't waste your money.
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« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2006, 06:59:30 PM »
The part I cant stand is its in the laptops section, INTERFEARING with my search results.

I am now looking on Ebay for one of them mini laptop things, basically a palm pilot, with an almost full sized keyboard. (one of these: http://cgi.ebay.com/NEC-MobilePro-790-Pocket-PC-Laptop-16-PDA-780_W0QQitemZ190003508157QQihZ009QQcategoryZ38331QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem )

Can anyone recommend the right manufacturer for one of these?
(want one for school. )
(THOSE STUPID NEIGHBORS AND THERE FIREWORKS! WHY CANT THEY WAIT UNTIL THE FOURTH?!)
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« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2006, 07:05:45 PM »
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GX1_Man deleted his post. Now its gone, into the recycle bin. What I wanted to quote is in the below post
None of these have the year they were built.

How about this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/HP-620LX-Handheld-PC-Includes-WinCE-CD_W0QQitemZ270003997035QQihZ017QQcategoryZ31548QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
« Last Edit: July 02, 2006, 07:08:17 PM by zylstra555 »
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GX1_Man

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« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2006, 07:06:38 PM »
That is a 5 year old (at least) model that is currently not even being produced and probably minimal (if any) support. Something more mainstream and current might be better.

http://www.pocketpcmag.com/_archives/Nov01/NEC790.asp?404=was

Those DSTN screens were not very pleasant to look at.  ;)
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Re: Ebay Stuff
« Reply #11 on: July 02, 2006, 07:11:08 PM »
How do these things hold data (like music, applications, photos, etc...)
For example, when I see this: Installed Memory (RAM) (MB):       
12 MB  what do I think?

I would like one because they are small. I am going to look for one with wireless.
« Last Edit: July 02, 2006, 07:18:41 PM by zylstra555 »
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GX1_Man

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« Reply #12 on: July 02, 2006, 07:17:49 PM »
Use that google button!

http://www.pocketpcmag.com/_archives/Mar98/hp620lx.asp


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« Reply #13 on: July 02, 2006, 08:24:08 PM »
where google button on my computer?? f and 13?? I made funny. I look some more but havent find yet

zylsti you and deadly reckon are friends here??
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Re: Ebay Stuff
« Reply #14 on: July 02, 2006, 08:39:32 PM »
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where google button on my computer?? f and 13?? I made funny. I look some more but havent find yet

zylsti you and deadly reckon are friends here??
No. Unless I really know Dead_Reckon but don't know it.
In fact, I believe that Dead_Reckon just started visiting this part of the forum (the Others section, where I belong)
I didn't recognize the username Dead_Reckon. So I assume Dead_Reckon hangs out in the MS-DOS/Microsoft Windows area.
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