Ringing kits for sale on ebay...No not on our watch!

[PoleDriver]

Can't understand why this one isstill up? I've reported it twice now... It's blatantly a sale for the ringers!

[Liquid Knight]

Re-re-re-reported it with this messages in the box.....

message to eBay said:

If this item is used on a stolen vehicle both the seller and eBay are liable as accessories to theft

[300bhp/ton]

Liquid Knight said:

Liquid Knight said:

Still up there.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...

Anyone know the email form Newcastle Police?

Finally down, thanks guys.

So I guess ebay's listing policy must include, we'll only remove it if enough people report it, no matter how legal it is or isn't in the first place.

[shakotan]

Another one...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...

[shakotan]

and another...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-MINI-SHELL-TUB-L...

[Liquid Knight]

300bhp/ton said:

So I guess ebay's listing policy must include, we'll only remove it if enough people report it, no matter how legal it is or isn't in the first place.

Probably. The Mini ringing kit is still up even though it's been reported at least a dozen time both here and the Mini OC forums.

[shakotan]

Escrot Cabriolet [not a typo...]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...

[shakotan]

Mini/Riley Elf

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...

[marshalla]

shakotan said:

and another...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-MINI-SHELL-TUB-L...

That one is, unfortunately, technically lawful.

[Liquid Knight]

Sadly both of those shells qualify as "restoration projects" and as we have already discussed you can make a whole Mini from parts. It's the "we will dispose of the shell/chassis for you" add's that are further towards the iffy side. As they would have to be sent to a scrap yard that will accept the remains of a vehicle with no identity abd not issue a certificate of destruction. A lot of those types of listing are people who either work for the yard or have a back hander deal going on.

[marshalla]

shakotan]Escrot Cabriolet [not a typo... said:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...

Also technically lawful as the major structure of the vehicle is present.

[Liquid Knight]

shakotan said:

Mini/Riley Elf

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...

Reported. Good find.

[Liquid Knight]

shakotan said:

Mini/Riley Elf

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...

Hmmmm, "see other items"?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-VAUXHALL-CORSA-SXI-...

Looking at the seat wear and the general state of that Corsa 261,000 miles are more likely, either that or the car has been driven by a twenty stone nudist in a war zone.

Edited by Liquid Knight on Wednesday 12th October 16:53

[shakotan]

marshalla said:

Also technically lawful as the major structure of the vehicle is present.

If you read the listing, he says he'll scrap the shell and send you the docs and chassis plates.

Edited by shakotan on Wednesday 12th October 16:57

[shakotan]

Mk1 Escort 2-door.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...

[shakotan]

marshalla said:

That one is, unfortunately, technically lawful.

Technically, maybe, but he's made it pretty obvious by removing the tags from the shell what his intention is.

[marshalla]

shakotan said:

Incorrect, there are not enough points scored from just having the monocoque and the rear suspension to retain the vehicles original ID.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/BuyingAndSell...

Plus, if you read the listing, he says he'll scrap the shell and send you the docs and chassis plates.

OK - but how do you check the identity of the axles & suspension ? (I said *technically* lawful - and it satisfies ebay's rules)

[Rob P]

Slight O/T but I just searched for "mileage correction" on ebay.



Fecking scum!

[shakotan]

Rob P said:

Slight O/T but I just searched for "mileage correction" on ebay.



Fecking scum!

A system that could be abused, but has legitimate use if you've replaced the clusters in your car with new or second=hand and want to reset the mileage to read the same as the old clocks.

[pacman1]

shakotan said:

Mini/Riley Elf

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...

So what is exactly wrong with this then?