OK, here's the thing.
Like what is listed in my siggy, I'm searching for Apple iPhone suppliers. I found one. But I'm unsure whether to risk or not to risk.

First thing that I suspects the most is he does not accept
1. Paypal - Because paypal freezes accounts
2. Google checkout - Because at his place he's unable to use google checkout
3. Escrow service - Because he "kena" before, USD 6000 refunded to the buyer after sending the stuff
(All these excuses are given by him)

He only accepts
1. Money Orders
2. Alert pay
3. Western Union

But I asked him to provide me 10 serial numbers of the iPhones.
He's able to provide them all without hesitation. And I've checked with Apple.com and they are all real.
This is the first time a contact is able to provide me such appropriate information in such a short time.

I'm currently asking for company information and his previous buyer's contact.

So I'm here to ask all you PROs, should I risk it, or should I not. Because I'm a student, and I don't have a large modal to start with. Even the modal I have now is my Dad's and I have to return him. I can't do stupid mistakes.

If somebody out there is willing to risk it for me, I would be happy to reward him with the iPhone that he risked without earning him a single cent.
But I will not be responsible if I got scammed or any misfortune incidents happened.
If you're interested please PM me. I will be quite busy these few days as later 7:30 AM will be my first final paper. I can't friggin sleep right now.

Please note that I'm not here to scam anybody's money alright? I've been in Lowyat.NET for more than 3 years. Even my brothers, and friends joins Lowyat.NET as well. I'm willing to provide every single details of myself.

Lastly, PRO traders, please give me some advice regarding this trade. Thank you ...

This post has been edited by SeeD: Jan 17 2008, 06:12 AM

No "Pro Trader" will do this trade. Especially since he /she has to bear the risk of loss.

(1) His payment methods are all unsafe.

(2) If you want, I can provide you the serial numbers for 20 Iphones that will check out, but which I will not own That's not a good check.

You should ask him to do International Cash on Delivery. He can go arrange something with FedEx, UPS, or DHL. You should offer to pick up the tab for the additional shipping cost due to CoD. It's a win-win. He gets the cash upon delivery, delivered to him via FedEx, UPS or DHL.

My personal opinion is forget about this kind of business. Because i scare you after paid on it & you can't sleep for whole week.

The serial number is not a big method to check whether is real or not.

Think twice before you do any decisions on it.

You dont even know if he has the phone with him?
Ask him get a picture with a newspaper of todays date + your name ....

atleast that can verify that he has the phone (or he has some way to get the phones picture)

Totally agree. I think if TS really want to deal with it, just call the seller giving you the bank account number to transfer the money. It will be recorded the details, easier to track if got any fraud case.

If its too good to be true, then its not true.

no need.no paypal, take western union = 99.999999813% scam

Seriously, just sleep over it.

I've went through thousands of these before.

Where got this kind of good things? If yes, i think a lot handphone shop don't want open already, focus on this kind of method & it will earn more profit one.

Thanks for all the replies

Will take note of this one and ask him to arrange see.

HAhaha, Thanks and i'll be cautious

I'm going to do this once I he's online

It's a Canadian, can transfer money overseas mer ?

Then i think 99% this will be the fraud case already!

How u asking for that contact?
If all contact given by him, maybe it is also a group of conman try to con u.
That just my 6 cents.
Good Luck. Suggest not go for this business, focus on your final paper better.

Thanks for the advice.
Relax I won't do risky moves.

Actually... You may stop to think on it already. Close this thread & focus on your final.

Ask you a non related question. You study at where?

XD Well, so far he seems the most legit. I'll keep you guys updated.
I'm focusing on my final. Relax.

I'm from TARC KL

I also guess your are from TARC. Because now is the period for the final. Dip / Adv dip?

Mechanical Dip