Ebay entertainment.....he's at it again!!

[JD525IA]

The guy (taco906) is doing it again with that 525I with the questionable milage. Now the milage has magically changed to 106k.

It's a miracle!

Item number: 4577059826

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-5-Series-NO-RESERVE-IMMACULATE-BMW-535-535I-LOW-MILES-COLLECTIBLE-CONDITION_W0QQitemZ4577059826QQcategoryZ6008QQssPa geNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Here's the kicker - I tried to use the "Watch this item" in My Ebay, but it is being blocked. I use this all the time, so I know it works. I'll have to watch it manaully and enter the item #, and be entertained.

[olsan100]

ha ha.. at least he bumped the mileage up to something more correct. I wonder what they'll have to say about the mileage on the odo reading 26k.


The guy (taco906) is doing it again with that 525I with the questionable milage. Now the milage has magically changed to 106k.

It's a miracle!

Item number: 4577059826

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-5-Series-NO-RESERVE-IMMACULATE-BMW-535-535I-LOW-MILES-COLLECTIBLE-CONDITION_W0QQitemZ4577059826QQcategoryZ6008QQssPa geNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Here's the kicker - I tried to use the "Watch this item" in My Ebay, but it is being blocked. I use this all the time, so I know it works. I'll have to watch it manaully and enter the item #, and be entertained.

[632 Regal]

Something must have happened for him to suddenly know the correct mileage and that the cluster was changed in 2000...and if changed at the dealer why didnt they change the mileage chip, at least he is a little bit more honest.

[uscharalph]

The guy (taco906) is doing it again with that 525I with the questionable milage. Now the milage has magically changed to 106k.

It's a miracle!

Item number: 4577059826

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-5-Series-NO-RESERVE-IMMACULATE-BMW-535-535I-LOW-MILES-COLLECTIBLE-CONDITION_W0QQitemZ4577059826QQcategoryZ6008QQssPa geNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Here's the kicker - I tried to use the "Watch this item" in My Ebay, but it is being blocked. I use this all the time, so I know it works. I'll have to watch it manaully and enter the item #, and be entertained.
I just went and put a bid on it to track it.

[JD525IA]

There is a whole paragraph explaining that the instrument cluster was replaced 26K miles ago................sure it was!

[callen]

Clearly the seats have been "painted".

[chefdanny121]

Clearly the seats have been "painted".



I just sent him a email calling the guy out on the mileage!!!

[SharkmanBMW]

There is a whole paragraph explaining that the instrument cluster was replaced 26K miles ago................sure it was!


then why in the first auction did it say "IMMACULATE SOUTHERN BMW 535 535I *SUPER LOW MILES"
the lies were told, it's hard to claim "I did not know" now!!!

I am glad he got nailed and ebay has not retracted the feedback I left him - I doubt they ever will.

[SharkmanBMW]

The guy (taco906) is doing it again with that 525I with the questionable milage. Now the milage has magically changed to 106k.

It's a miracle!

Item number: 4577059826

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-5-Series-NO-RESERVE-IMMACULATE-BMW-535-535I-LOW-MILES-COLLECTIBLE-CONDITION_W0QQitemZ4577059826QQcategoryZ6008QQssPa geNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Here's the kicker - I tried to use the "Watch this item" in My Ebay, but it is being blocked. I use this all the time, so I know it works. I'll have to watch it manaully and enter the item #, and be entertained.
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I was able to watch it,,, may have been a glitch, try again later!
either way, he/she is still a shill bidder!

[Mitch90535im]

I just sent him a email calling the guy out on the mileage!!!

Someone should ask him to make the auction public instead of private so we can determine for ourselves if there is shill bidding going on or not.

[chefdanny121]

Taco responded back to me and said "readv the details about the mileage" said he made a mistake on the mileage!!!

[632 Regal]

write him back and explain that you can type but can't read.


Taco responded back to me and said "readv the details about the mileage" said he made a mistake on the mileage!!!

[SharkmanBMW]

I agree, why is this auction still private if there is nothing to hide?????
some of us saw with our own eyes the bids be retracted!
add to that his/her feedback...
and how many of us complained to ebay????? still no move against this seller, and I have been stopped from selling satellite items on ebay because of their backwards rules, legal items too, no cheating either!

disappointed in ebay.

[GAM]

This time about his previous shilling.

[olsan100]

write him back and explain that you can type but can't read.

LOL I'm still chuckling to this response.

At least we are getting some entertainment from this moron shiller.

[uscharalph]

It looks like the boards efforts may have worked. Since I had bid on the guys car I was just sent this message by eBay:


Dear Ralph Mendoza (uscharlph@hotmail.com),


Please be advised that the following auction:

4577059826 - BMW : 5-Series

was ended early by eBay. The auction was ended due to the account suspension of
the seller.
All results for this auction are null and void.


Regards,
Customer Support (Trust and Safety Department)
eBay Inc

[tnt525i]

the item has ended, i just checked lol

[Qube]

See... a few good people can make a difference! :)

[olsan100]

ahhh... don't we all feel bad for taco... LOL

[JD525IA]

I just got back from lunch and saw that ALL activity by taco-boy had been removed!

Then I read all the threads and saw that he got suspended...........unreal!!

I wonder if the FBI or ATF are knocking on her (this is a woman, right?) door right now.

8p

[mikell]

Congratulations, super sleuths - and for standing up for Truth, Justice and The American Way!!

[TheDuke]

When I clicked on it I just got: This listing (4577059826) has been removed by eBay or is no longer available. Please make sure that you've entered the item number correctly.
Good job guys!!!!!!!

[callen]

Credit to Ebay:

You have to realize Ebay hates people like this..even though we recieved very weak generic responses from them they had to do that. Sure behind the scene they all smiled and wanted to get this guy/girl. These types of people really put their whole business at risk.

I've had good success with ebay...knocking on wood though.

[SharkmanBMW]

It took them awhile, if WE had not won the car and screwed him up the first time, someone would have bought it, so it all worked out for the best, we had a laugh, and - he/she got shut down!

[DaCan23]

Theres a local car guy sellin on Ebay that I've been trying to nail for shill bidding. I've seen him list the same exact car/truck 3 times after the previous 2 times it had the reserve met, and no feedback about those buyers not paying. Havent seen any cases lately, but over the past 9 months I've seen him relist at least a dozen vehicles that had valid reserve met bidders.

http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MfcISAPICommand=ViewListedItems&since=30&userid=carntruck&include=0&rows=50&sort=3&completed=1

Funnier, is that he buys replacement parts on Ebay for banged up cars.

3 Series he sold, no accidents my arse...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4568331666&category=6007

Here's the airbag he bought for it
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7968166868&category=33719

[SharkmanBMW]

Theres a local car guy sellin on Ebay that I've been trying to nail for shill bidding. I've seen him list the same exact car/truck 3 times after the previous 2 times it had the reserve met, and no feedback about those buyers not paying. Havent seen any cases lately, but over the past 9 months I've seen him relist at least a dozen vehicles that had valid reserve met bidders.

http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MfcISAPICommand=ViewListedItems&since=30&userid=carntruck&include=0&rows=50&sort=3&completed=1

Funnier, is that he buys replacement parts on Ebay for banged up cars.

3 Series he sold, no accidents my arse...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4568331666&category=6007

Here's the airbag he bought for it
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7968166868&category=33719

well, I used my buddys account, i got 1 neg feedback from taco and I am still registered!
No harm done!
http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&userid=mitsunobo&ssPageName=STRK:ME:UFS

[Qube]

"* CAUTION * NON-COMPLIANT - INTENTIONAL - DISRERARD FOR E-BAY RULES -SUSPENSION-"

Can't they just get rid of the feedback?

[Garlic Breath]

Great job!

taco906 (74Feedback score is 50 to 99)
No longer a registered user
Member since: Aug-04-03
Location: United States

[Dave M]

Kudos gentlemen, you've proven to be very squeeky wheels.

Now bring that perseverance over here and get that skunk out from under my shed.....

Over and out,

Dave M

[GAM]

I guess they're going to look into it. We'll see.

Thank you for taking the time to write to eBay's Safe Harbor
department.
Shill bidding is a serious offense and we will investigate your report
as soon as possible, usually within 24 hours.

We will investigate the accounts for possible shill bidding by looking
at the information you have provided as well as our internal records.
We
will also compare this to bidding patterns and any other activity that
may have occurred involving the reported accounts.

If we are able to find evidence of shill bidding, our actions can range
from issuing an educational alert, a temporary suspension, or in some
cases an indefinite suspension. The type of action that we take depends
on the specific situation surrounding an individual account. Things
such
as the existence of a previous warning, the nature of the offense and
the length of time as a community member will all be taken into
consideration. Repeated violations of policies will often result in the
suspension of a member's account.

Sometimes, what appears to be shill bidding may actually be a
legitimate
bidding activity. This can occur for a number of reasons, for example,
a
bidder may bid almost exclusively on one or two sellers whom they have
come to trust. If we find there is not enough evidence of shill
bidding,
we may not take action against any of the reported accounts.

We assure you that we will thoroughly examine your report. Please keep
in mind that due to our privacy policy you will not receive specific
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**Please do not respond to this email as your reply will not be
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We know your time is valuable and we appreciate you taking a moment to
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The eBay Safe Harbor Team

[GAM]

It looks like my complaint worked.

[632 Regal]

just awesome!

[SharkmanBMW]

It looks like my complaint worked.

I also think when he/she tried to get my feedback removed, Ebay looked at what was said and took a closer look into tacoqueen and realised many others here had complained.

either way, we all worked together for a great result!