[Gary]

Clearly this Aldo1080 has effected a number of folk.

Just so that those who have been affected can point those who have not in the right direction, in case he does register under a different guise, typically what type of model railway merchandise was offered and how was the listing presented?

Whilst I cannot deny that Ebay has its merits for collectors, for new items it is usually much better to visit and support a local stockist and develop a relationship with that stockist, or to visit the websites of the many reputable retailers who offer very fair prices and proper warranties and guarantees.

It is sometimes worth paying slightly more for piece of mind.

Happy modelling
Gary

 

[Gary]

Does the seller actually sell any of these figures? Having followed a few of the listings of this type to a conclusion I believe the seller is wasting his time and at the same time helping to increase the profits of the companies who provide these online auction facilities.

He clearly feels the need to sell an item of this type through this channel however inapropriate it is. It seems daft that he is even bothering to make the effort and folk are going to feel conned if they do buy and then check things out so it is only building up badwill towards the retailer. He is actually ripping people off and has not thought it through properly!

He should start a few of his listing at 1p and then he can genuinly see what folk are prepared to pay taking into account £1 shipping (or whatever). After a while he can then set a price that genuinely interests modellers and then loose money on every pack of figures he sells!

Happy modelling
Gary