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I got a mail from ebay like saying: "You are the winning buyer" what does that mean ???

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kool
kool Original post #1
Jun 22, 2012 at 8:39 PM
Guys,

i paid to seller for digicam. And after 4hr i got a mail like this:: Now what does that mean??? can anybody clarify? I've already got confirmation mail by ebay for payment. then why this separate mail i received ? :shock::shock:


Hi kool,



You are the winning buyer for the item below. Thank you for your business!


Item title: New Canon Powershot SX150 IS 14.1MP 12X Zoom

Web address: *cgi.ebay.in/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=xxxxxxxxxx
Item number: xxxxxxxx
Buyer User ID: yyyyyyy
Seller User ID: zzzzzzzz

Your total is:
Rs. 8,700.00 per item
insurance
Rs. 0.00 Sales discounts (-) or charges (+)
Rs. 0.00 shipping/handling

-----
Rs. 8,700.00 = Total


Please send me your shipping address and payment. The following payment methods
are accepted: Demand Draft, Cheque, COD (Cash on Delivery), PaisaPay.


If you want to mail your payment, please send it and include a copy of this
page to:



xxx Seller Address xxxx

Thank you again for your purchase.
kisame
kisame #2
Jun 22, 2012 at 9:04 PM
Re: ►► I got a mail from ebay like saying: "You are the winning buyer" what does that mean ???

Scam!!written all over it.
theserpent
Jun 22, 2012 at 9:16 PM
Re: ►► I got a mail from ebay like saying: "You are the winning buyer" what does that mean ???

I guess its a scam.
Did you pay 8.7k?

I guess you bought from a selller who has a bid system
kool
kool #4
Jun 22, 2012 at 10:21 PM
Re: ►► I got a mail from ebay like saying: "You are the winning buyer" what does that mean ???

I guess its a scam.
Did you pay 8.7k?

I guess you bought from a selller who has a bid system

no, nothing is like biddin mentioned in his list. But that seller's camera is also listed under DEAL OF WEEK.


by d way just now got another mail by him, that its automated mail. so ignore it..