Brand New Imac 24" with 5000 GB? Of hardrive. I found the item listed on Gumtree an online forum for sales in Australia. The asking price was $620 AU. Great price to great, still we carry on and see. After several days when curiously I suspect to either maintain a front of time difference or the person is at work in Australia during the day and just emails morning and night.
Eventually we get to the part when payment is suggested and then I go and check the net for such services offered. Then I find others with the very same words used who have been taken.
None of my specific requests to verify authenticity have been answered and no verbal contact details given by the 'seller'. My suspicions aroused I decide to cease communication with this person and to lodge a report with this site and TNT.
Fortunately I have not sent any money to this person.
I hope readers find this report helpful.
What follows is the email trail between my self and the 'seller' The emails have been cut and pasted so you have to read them from bottem to top to get the story. I am 'ME' and the seller is 'The seller'
From: The seller
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 15:04: 21 -0700 (PDT)
To: ME
Subject: Re: Reply to your "APPLE 24 IMAC, 5000GB HD, 4GB RAM-NEW" Ad on Gumtree
The total price you have to pay is $620. It is explained step by step below:
- First I will need your shipping information (i.E. Name and address).
1. With this info, I will go to a TNT Location send the item to your name and address provided.
2. TNT will inspect the package and all the legal papers.
- As soon as the item is in TNT custody, you will receive a notification from them.
1. After that, you will make the payment for the item, and send the payment information to TNT for verification.
. TNT will verify the payment information, and if everything is in order, they will deliver the product to your door step, and you will verify that everything is as supposed.
3. You will inform TNT that everything is in order, and they will release the payment to me.
- If by any reason, you will not be satisfied with the package, you will return the product to TNT with no expense!
I will be waiting for your email.
Best Regards.
Original Message
From: ME
To: The seller
Sent: Tuesday, July 29 1:10: 05 AM
Subject: Re: Reply to your "APPLE 24 IMAC, 5000GB HD, 4GB RAM-NEW" Ad on Gumtree
Right '
That makes things a little more interesting. How would you be able to take payment? Do you have a PayPal account? I would like to know the date of manufacture.
Your contact number in London so as we can talk and verify the transaction. Is it possible for me to have my sister meet you to confirm that all is well?
Do you mean that you are willing to pay the shipping costs?
Please confirm that the price for the computer complete is still as advertised ie $675 I also note that the advert is now withdrawn from Gumtree.
Please note that I have been stung before and would not wish to be had again. Hence the questions and checks.
Regards
Me
From: The seller
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 00:50: 36 -0700 (PDT)
To: ME
Subject: Re: Reply to your "APPLE 24 IMAC, 5000GB HD, 4GB RAM-NEW" Ad on Gumtree
Thank you for your response.
I will came back next year. The product is here with me, in London. I don't have who i ship it. My family is here with me. So this is what i suggest, i think this is the best and safest way for the two of us. I will ship it to you. I will support all the shipping taxes.
Shipping will take usually: 48 hours. Obviously we need a safe way to complete this deal that will allow us to make sure we receive what we are after.
I have found a way for us to complete the deal safely and fast! The solution is provided by a international shipping company TNT. Let me know and i will send you more details about the delivery arrangements.
Best Regards.
Original Message
From: ME
To: The Seller
Sent: Monday, July 28 4:58: 22 PM
Subject: Re: Reply to your "APPLE 24 IMAC, 5000GB HD, 4GB RAM-NEW" Ad on Gumtree
OK ',
That is all fine. I am in Wollongong NSW. I am willing too travel to Sydney in order to make the transaction. Is the computer with someone who can take care of business on your behalf? I am available to do this any time over the next week. I would rather do business in person than go through the mail and banking issues where possible. I hope you understand.
Regards and enjoy that English summer.
Me
From: The Seller
Date: Mon, 28 Jul 11:31: 31 -0700 (PDT)
To: ME
Subject: Re: Reply to your "APPLE 24 IMAC, 5000GB HD, 4GB RAM-NEW" Ad on Gumtree
2.8. First of all I must inform you that right now i'm out of town. I got the opportunity to open a franchise in London, England with a partner, so i had to move here for few months.
I hope you are still interested and we can make the deal happen right away.
Let me know and i will send you more details.
Best Regards.
Original Message
From: ME
To: The Seller
Sent: Monday, July 28 2:35: 36 AM
Subject: Re: Reply to your "APPLE 24 IMAC, 5000GB HD, 4GB RAM-NEW" Ad on Gumtree
I would like to buy the item. However please pass on processor speed, product build date and location with regards for a sales meeting.
Me
From: The Seller
Date: Mon, 28 Jul 02:21: 33 -0700 (PDT)
To: ME
Subject: Re: Reply to your "APPLE 24 IMAC, 5000GB HD, 4GB RAM-NEW" Ad on Gumtree
Hi,
I have this brand new product, in the original box, with warranty. I am selling it because i have just moved and i need the money urgently in order to arrange the new place with my family.
Thank You!
Original Message
From: "Reply to Gumtree Ad (from ME)"
To: The Seller
Sent: Sunday, July 27 9:46: 08 PM
Subject: Reply to your "APPLE 24 IMAC, 5000GB HD, 4GB RAM-NEW" Ad on Gumtree
You've received the following reply to your "APPLE 24 IMAC, 5000GB HD, 4GB RAM-NEW " Ad on Gumtree:
From: ME
You can respond to the reporters email address by replying to this email
Hi,
Is the item still available? Why are you selling? What is the condition?
Regards
ME
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