KD Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 ive got the mh on ebay item number 180179683789 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180179683789&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=008 anyway i have had a bid and the bidder emailed me with this message hi i have put a bid on your camper can you confirm that it is in excellant cond. I am a Headmaster form Hastings Boys' High School in New Zealand and have been given a sabbatical starting April 12 my plans at the end of 14 weeks travel to take the camper back to New Zealand. Payment would be 5,000 pounds wired to yur acc. and the balance to be paid in person within 7 working days when the it would picked up by a friend this all of coarse if i am successful.My school wedsite for confirmation is www.hastingsboys.school.nz regards ROB STURCH there are alot of spelling mistakes for a headmaster and i smell a rat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J9withdogs Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Hmmm ... there are mistakes on the website too. A bit more research on Mr Sturch required, I think *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly58 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Smells a bit like kippers to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkmoy Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I don't think I'd want a child of mine to study English Language there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza454 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 K&D,Why don't you give him a ring? Bear in mind NZ is 10 hours in front of the UK.http://www.hastingsboys.school.nz/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J9withdogs Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I agree - if it is a con, I'm sure he'd like to know about it *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 simple really, of you stick to "released ONLY on receipt of cleared funds" you have half a chance *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twooks Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 what is his history on e-bay - 1st time bidder ???? you could e-mail the school - it's cheaper B-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingpete Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Forward to someone in NZ who can run a check, like the Police ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brambles Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 There is no way a teacher does not know how to spell excellent or course, they are not typos - smell a rat right enough. I would cancel his bid - why put yourself through worrying if genuine or not. Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Could be that he has dyslexia? Or is a bad typist? I'm a fully feldged touch typist but still make mistakes, yes I know, it's hard to believe ... but I am human!!!! :D Its really funny though, I've just had a look at their website which has a piece on it entitled "Principals oppose text language in exams"!!!! http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10409902 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J9withdogs Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Have you looked at his bid history - it would appear that he has bid on 19 motorhomes in the last month *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brambles Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 K&D I notice you now have zero bids - can you update us with the latest? edit - just noticed bidder cannot contact the seller so has retracted his bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 thanks everyone i informed ebay i was concerned, i also informed the bidder that i had reported him and he as now retracted the bid anyone wanting to bid please feel free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Is that it ? what will you do now ?have you stopped all together or will you buy another ?.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 we are going to buy a caravan, more room and more practicle as we have 3 young children hope you dont mind me still visiting the forum though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Nope why shouldnt you . You have as much right as any ....anyway the more the merrier I say be happy dont worry. More room ? how comes that ???? you get 6 or 6 what the difference . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 the motor home is too tight you cant pass each other with a caravan we can put the kids to bed at night shut a bedroom door and relax in the lounge area. floor space there is alot more with caravan plus a awning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 K Good luck to you hope you find a nice one for you and the family I'm sure you will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cattwg Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 K&D - 2007-11-17 4:36 PM this all of coarse if i am successful. Hi K & D, I would agree with your instincts and the other posts - it sounds like a scam. A headmaster may mis-spell because of finger trouble but he would never confuse 'of course' and 'of coarse'. Regards Cattwg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Hey K&D, don't worry, we'll still love ya! :D Oh, just one question though, have you ever put up a caravan awning before? If not, can you tell us when and where your first outing will be as I could do with a good laugh!!! (lol) (lol) (lol) (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 thanks mel to be honest im not looking forward to my first pitch up but i wasnt with the mh but things should hopefully fall into place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordThornber Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Hi K&D, sorry but only just caught on to this post. I sold our VW Westfalia to a guy in Australia with this sort of arrangement. He actually wired us the money (75% of the agreed price) 3 months before he flew over to collect the van. It's a long story but I will witter on about it more if there is interest. This was about 8yrs ago and not on E-Bay. Good luck with the van. Martyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 the motorhome was won by dealers springfield motorhomes in bridlington, didnt get as much as i wanted lost £4000 in 7 months but i guess as i purchased from a dealer then sold to a dealer its expected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 K&D ... what's up with your avatar, I keep meaning to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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