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Topic: Norfolk Lakes on Ebay - fishy?

Meddy

15/5/2010 at 9:55pm
Location: Solihull
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Hmm, was just having a look - as you do! - at tents on eBay and I noticed there are two Norfolk Lakes up for sale. The sellers are different, but the first part of the text is absolutely identical:

"We are selling our fantastic Outwell Norfolk Lake 8 Berth Tent. It's been a brilliant tent for us and our two children for two summers camping in Cornwall. It really is a king among tents as far as we are concerned. The polycotton (think canvas)...."

Surely this is a bit dodgy - apart from the fact that someone's nicked the text, it's probably misrepresenting the situation for one of the tents, unless both sellers spent two summers in Cornwall with their two kids? As a civic minded person, should I notify someone? (items 140406635629 and 320533231538)

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16/5/2010 at 1:00am
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Very odd!

picantose

16/5/2010 at 2:07am
Location: Shropshire
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I noticed strange goings on with used Norfolk lake tents for sale last season in the devon/somerset region on ebay.

the wording...we are based in Totnes in Devon, is also a strange way to say where you are living in my opinion.

mumshadenough

16/5/2010 at 9:19am
Location: Somerset
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Seems like the first seller has just decided to use the outwell blurb and not take any pics. ( always a bad move)
the second seller has just nicked the ad altogether. Lazy!
Don't think either will sell as they are both buy it now. Would be interested in seeing the outcome of these sales.
By the way. You are looking for a fabby tent and I hope you get one (at the right price). Xx

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AndyandLynda

16/5/2010 at 9:47am
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Looks to me that one of them has borrowed the others picture and text and altered it slightly,one is also selling a trailer.

You would think at least one of them would have some pictures of there tent on holiday.

Andy

3narf

31/5/2010 at 9:39pm
Location: Tetbury
Outfit: Van awning tents

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Hmmm. Now item 140410724172 as well.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140410724172&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I was thinking of buying this but note identical wording. What is going on here? Is it possible they have more than one account and are trying to sell it on different accounts? But why?

The price seems good but I'm thinking I should walk away without making eye contact.

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3narf

31/5/2010 at 9:40pm
Location: Tetbury
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I just emailed the guy for an explanation. Stay tuned.

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3narf

31/5/2010 at 9:54pm
Location: Tetbury
Outfit: Van awning tents

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He said it was very annoying, people copying his text like that, and he's sold the tent this evening...

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