JIMMY SOUL Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Northern-soul-45-Searching-In-Vain-I-Cant-Find-Her-By-Rotations-/331571536744?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_205&hash=item4d33342368Sure many on this site will have clocked this already, but it struck me as very odd that someone who has no previous ebay sales, no feedback, joined ebay on 1st June 2015 and has no other current sales, to have a solitary copy of the Rotations "I can't find her" for sale - no picture either and only a very minimal description.... Based in Dublin - anyone know who this might be??? I'm just raising the question cos I might have felt tempted if it weren't so strange, and nobody wants to get stung. Sorry if it's a genuine listing and I'm pissing on someone's chips, not the intention.Cheers, Jim.
Guest Aaron Darcy Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Northern-soul-45-Searching-In-Vain-I-Cant-Find-Her-By-Rotations-/331571536744?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_205&hash=item4d33342368Sure many on this site will have clocked this already, but it struck me as very odd that someone who has no previous ebay sales, no feedback, joined ebay on 1st June 2015 and has no other current sales, to have a solitary copy of the Rotations "I can't find her" for sale - no picture either and only a very minimal description.... Based in Dublin - anyone know who this might be??? I'm just raising the question cos I might have felt tempted if it weren't so strange, and nobody wants to get stung. Sorry if it's a genuine listing and I'm pissing on someone's chips, not the intention.Cheers, Jim.Very strange indeed , i wouldn't bother if was you
JIMMY SOUL Posted June 10, 2015 Author Posted June 10, 2015 Very strange indeed , i wouldn't bother if was youI won't be bothering fella - just thought I would mention the oddness, cos I smell a rat, so sharing my concern
Sunnysoul Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Why not simply communicate with the seller , ask the obvious questions and find out if the seller and the record are genuine ?
JIMMY SOUL Posted June 10, 2015 Author Posted June 10, 2015 Why not simply communicate with the seller , ask the obvious questions and find out if the seller and the record are genuine ?A fair point indeed.To be honest, had a lousy month with multiple badly graded records/ records not turning up etc. so I suppose I am just a bit sensitive when I see a situation where someone "might" be pulling a fast one.Perhaps I wouldn't have been so suspicious if there had been other items alongside it for sale, or a picture of the record at the very least. It's not hard, not much effort, and I would have thought it would be worth doing for one fairly sought after single record.Just a bit bizarre, that's all.... thought it was worth mentioning as a dodgy listing
Frankie Crocker Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 You are wise to express concern. Most would pass over an advert as vague as this. I think we all have a responsibility to flag up potential pitfalls if record collecting is to be the clean game we want it to be.
stomper45 Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 I lost a copy of this in a box of records I lost a while back, I live in Dublin ???
Ian Dewhirst Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 I lost a copy of this in a box of records I lost a while back, I live in Dublin ???If I were you, I'd contact e-bay. Looks like someone is using this as a tester.......Ian D
stomper45 Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 What's weird is the name used, that is familiar, hmmm
stomper45 Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 If I were you, I'd contact e-bay. Looks like someone is using this as a tester.......Ian D Yeah, am afraid to blow my cover, especially as I'm in Dublin. Could someone ask for scan of both sides. Bought my copy off Irish Greg a few years back, he will am sure be able to vouch if its the same..cheers for heads up
Mellorful Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 I have asked the seller to post a picture of both sides of the record.AtbStu 1
stomper45 Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Cheers Stu, seems a big coincidence. I'm the only one whose played this on the Irish scene, Harpo has bought one recently. Lot of coincidences, a person who was living in the house at the time I lost my records first name was Matthew and his surname begins with Kea (matkea) is this too much of a coincidence, what to do, have reported to eBay, am going to contact Garda who was looking into it here before when I reported them missing......
Mellorful Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Cheers Stu, seems a big coincidence. I'm the only one whose played this on the Irish scene, Harpo has bought one recently. Lot of coincidences, a person who was living in the house at the time I lost my records first name was Matthew and his surname begins with Kea (matkea) is this too much of a coincidence, what to do, have reported to eBay, am going to contact Garda who was looking into it here before when I reported them missing...... I don't know about the law enforcement process in Ireland but if I was in your shoes I would definitely report the matter to the Garda and possibly Ebay if the Garda advise you to do so. I don't believe in coincidence where records mysteriously vanish.Good luck Stu
stomper45 Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Hi Stu, yep have been on to both, the Garda that dealt with me before is not back on until Saturday, but have emailed her personal address, could get messy if its not a coincidence.CheersDanny
Guest Gogs Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 Hi Stu, yep have been on to both, the Garda that dealt with me before is not back on until Saturday, but have emailed her personal address, could get messy if its not a coincidence.CheersDanny Good luck, if it is yours i wish you all the best.gogs
Guest Noggin Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 We shouldn't hang him yet but that would be one HUGE coincidence. I wonder what the law is here. Someone is going to win this record before the Garda investigate the matter. like you say Danny, it could get messy. Best of luck.Graeme
Liam2005 Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 Yeah, am afraid to blow my cover, especially as I'm in Dublin. Could someone ask for scan of both sides. Bought my copy off Irish Greg a few years back, he will am sure be able to vouch if its the same..cheers for heads upI forgot i sold that to you, great record. Hope your well matey. There were a few copies on ebay the other day, a vg one for $100 buy it now if anyone is interested. Get searching... Thanks Greg
JIMMY SOUL Posted June 11, 2015 Author Posted June 11, 2015 Cheers Stu, seems a big coincidence. I'm the only one whose played this on the Irish scene, Harpo has bought one recently. Lot of coincidences, a person who was living in the house at the time I lost my records first name was Matthew and his surname begins with Kea (matkea) is this too much of a coincidence, what to do, have reported to eBay, am going to contact Garda who was looking into it here before when I reported them missing...... Hope it all works out and you get your records back mate!
Slim Jim Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) I lost a copy of this in a box of records I lost a while back, I live in Dublin ???When we heard about this everyone had the same opinion that the person would lie low til the dust settled and then try to sell off your records one by one .The thing is its not that easy especially as they are rare records , first one he tries to sell (that you know off ) and someone flags it up .Lets hope the culprit is tracked down and gets his full comeuppance in whatever form that takes , a dirty action stealing .Best of luck pal .Jim Edited June 11, 2015 by Slim Jim 3
stomper45 Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 Cheers lads for best wishes and help (hi Greg yeah hope you well mate too). Yes a friend has won it for me, there have been some developments over weekend, probably wait till I get confirmation tomorrow on payers email, then can give you a better update.Danny
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