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Rcmcky · 05-19-2004, 1:39 PM

I had a couple of Nokia 3360s that I was no longer using. They were going for about $20 apiece on E-bay at the time, but I really didn't feel like going to that much trouble to sell them. I came across this place: http://www.oldcellphone.com/index.php . I found that they were offering $7 apiece for them at that time, so I decided to go that route and requested a shipping box. They sent that right out, but that's about all they've done.

I mailed both phones, along with good batteries, and both chargers to them on 3/15/04. Never heard anything back from them, so I e-mailed an inquiry around the 20th of April, at which time they said they had recieved the phones on 4/12/04. I found that curious, but went along, since they also said they would mail my payment on 5/12/04. Well, mail from their location to mine usually takes 2 or 3 days and I've received nothing so far.

At this point, I don't even get answers to my e-mails, so I can only assume that this is the end of this story. Not much I can do over $14, except to warn others to be wary. I hope this info proves helpful to someone else in the future.

Rick

rich6880 · 05-19-2004, 1:58 PM

That was always by big fear of the auction sites, you do not know who you are dealing with.

rich6880 · 05-19-2004, 1:59 PM

Can you have any recourse through the site, itself?

twopiece · 05-19-2004, 4:03 PM

Saw that they're located in Florida. You could file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau.

AnthroMatt · 05-19-2004, 6:09 PM

And the Florida Atty General.

dorkboy32 · 05-19-2004, 6:25 PM

that's try to get anything that's messed up...... thanks for letting all of us know appreciate it.

Rcmcky · 05-21-2004, 4:24 PM

I stand corrected and wanted straighten this post out. They called me yesterday and said the check had been mailed on the 12th. Not sure what caused all the delays, but sure enough, the check arrived today and was postmarked on the 12th. About all I can say is patience may be in order when dealing with these folks. Other than that, they appear to have done everything they said they would.

Rick

05-19-2004, 1:39 PM	#1
Rcmcky Posting up a storm! Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Watch out for these folks, possible scam I had a couple of Nokia 3360s that I was no longer using. They were going for about $20 apiece on E-bay at the time, but I really didn't feel like going to that much trouble to sell them. I came across this place: http://www.oldcellphone.com/index.php . I found that they were offering $7 apiece for them at that time, so I decided to go that route and requested a shipping box. They sent that right out, but that's about all they've done. I mailed both phones, along with good batteries, and both chargers to them on 3/15/04. Never heard anything back from them, so I e-mailed an inquiry around the 20th of April, at which time they said they had recieved the phones on 4/12/04. I found that curious, but went along, since they also said they would mail my payment on 5/12/04. Well, mail from their location to mine usually takes 2 or 3 days and I've received nothing so far. At this point, I don't even get answers to my e-mails, so I can only assume that this is the end of this story. Not much I can do over $14, except to warn others to be wary. I hope this info proves helpful to someone else in the future. Rick

05-19-2004, 1:58 PM	#2
rich6880 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fairfield CT Posts: 682 Phone(s): Nokia 3589i, LG VX4400 (returned), Audiovox Z800 (backup), Motorola Talk About(dead) Provider(s): Verizon Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Watch out for these folks, possible scam That was always by big fear of the auction sites, you do not know who you are dealing with. __________________ Richard

05-19-2004, 1:59 PM	#3
rich6880 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fairfield CT Posts: 682 Phone(s): Nokia 3589i, LG VX4400 (returned), Audiovox Z800 (backup), Motorola Talk About(dead) Provider(s): Verizon Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Watch out for these folks, possible scam Can you have any recourse through the site, itself? __________________ Richard

05-19-2004, 4:03 PM	#4
twopiece D'oh!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New York Posts: 1,333 Phone(s): Blackberry Curve 8330 Provider(s): Verizon Wireless Devices: Samsung Q30+, Q1 Ultra, Apple Ipod Touch 8GB Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Auctions	Re: Watch out for these folks, possible scam Saw that they're located in Florida. You could file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau.

05-19-2004, 6:09 PM	#5
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05-19-2004, 6:25 PM	#6
dorkboy32 Fresh Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: downtown Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Watch out for these folks, possible scam that's try to get anything that's messed up...... thanks for letting all of us know appreciate it.

05-21-2004, 4:24 PM	Original Poster #7
Rcmcky Posting up a storm! Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Watch out for these folks, possible scam I stand corrected and wanted straighten this post out. They called me yesterday and said the check had been mailed on the 12th. Not sure what caused all the delays, but sure enough, the check arrived today and was postmarked on the 12th. About all I can say is patience may be in order when dealing with these folks. Other than that, they appear to have done everything they said they would. Rick

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