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Offline kirill_kaTopic starter

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R&S FSH6 on ebay looks like scam...
« on: February 20, 2019, 04:15:34 pm »
There are two listings from different users:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/202600138073
https://www.ebay.com/itm/333081040138
The listings look somewhat similar. I don't like the pictures.
 

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Re: R&S FSH6 on ebay looks like scam...
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2019, 05:48:37 pm »
$2000+ instrument from a 0 feedback seller is always gonna be a risk.  I'd contact them and I wouldn't pay a regular rate because of the risk, also be sure all the Is are dotted and Ts are crossed in payment and such to make sure there aren't any impediments to a potential fraud/return claim.
 
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Re: R&S FSH6 on ebay looks like scam...
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2019, 06:23:53 pm »
the 2nd seller doesnt ship outside USA so dont dream. always pay with paypal.
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Re: R&S FSH6 on ebay looks like scam...
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2019, 07:01:19 am »
probably real, I have 5 of them. pictures look legit to me.

US sellers may not want to ship overseas due to risks violating ITAR.

you could always use an escrow company.
« Last Edit: February 21, 2019, 07:04:15 am by usagi »
 

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Re: R&S FSH6 on ebay looks like scam...
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2019, 10:46:41 am »
There are so many mail forwarding services, so US-only shipping is not an ultimate barrier. However in this situation it's even more risky.
I did notice one more thing:
"Based in United States, mamo_9324 has been an eBay member since Jan 16, 2019"
"Based in United States, laugo-2331 has been an eBay member since Jan 16, 2019"
Is it coincidence?
 

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Re: R&S FSH6 on ebay looks like scam...
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2019, 11:09:27 am »
probably not a coincidence. could be a scam, maybe not. escrow would at least help reduce risk.

but there are plenty of other FSH6 on ebay to choose from.

fwiw i would say a nice loaded up R&S CMU200 is a much more capable device and much better value for money, if you don't need the portabililty or 6ghz.
« Last Edit: February 21, 2019, 11:13:13 am by usagi »
 


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