Scam?

[digitaldoughnut]

I was looking at this laptop, and i just wanted to get some input but could this be a scam?....

https://london.craigslist.co.uk/sys/d/american-apple-macbook-pro/6692309582.html

 

Thanks  

[Slottr]

Well, price seems scammy but the text seems genuine

 

I'd probably hit them up and see if you can meet them to see how it works

[digitaldoughnut]

Just now, Slottr said:

Well, price seems scammy but the text seems genuine

 

I'd probably hit them up and see if you can meet them to see how it works

Thats what i was thinking about the price.....

Thanks 

[DVA]

*in before it's a stolen laptop*

[TheGlenlivet]

4 minutes ago, DVA said:

*in before it's a stolen laptop*

From the add - "I was given this to me by my company while away on work as i do work abroad and left my machine at home but needed one for business so they gave me this to do my work but now is no longer needed."

 

Oh, so they just GAVE it to you and don't want it back, huh?  Cuz that's how companies make money, giving away laptops...

[DVA]

9 minutes ago, TheGlenlivet said:

From the add - "I was given this to me by my company while away on work as i do work abroad and left my machine at home but needed one for business so they gave me this to do my work but now is no longer needed."

 

Oh, so they just GAVE it to you and don't want it back, huh?  Cuz that's how companies make money, giving away laptops...

NOT JUST A LAPTOP! AN OVERPRICED MF'ING MAC

[Snifferdog3]

hmmm.... I'm pretty sure the company would want that mac back if he no longer needs it..... and he has blurred the serial number so you cant even check if its stolen without seeing it in person.

[DVA]

Not to mention Apple has that "Where is my---" and they also register it so when it's used elsewhere all you hear is 

WEE WOO WEE WOO

 

*knock knock*

OPEN THE DAMN DOOR

 

*you crying in the corner*

I DIDNT KNOW

[Dylanc1500]

He also has the serial number blocked out, which, if stolen, would be able to be used to determine if it was in fact stolen.

 

I would contact him for the serial number since its blocked on the listing. If they give you the number you can contact apple and ask if the device has been flagged as stolen.

[Snifferdog3]

Just now, Dylanc1500 said:

He also has the serial number blocked out, which, if stolen, would be able to be used to determine if it was in fact stolen.

Exactly.

[digitaldoughnut]

5 minutes ago, Snifferdog3 said:

hmmm.... I'm pretty sure the company would want that mac back if he no longer needs it..... and he has blurred the serial number so you cant even check if its stolen without seeing it in person.

I asked him about the serial number and this is what he said: 

 

"No sorry no serial number will be shared nor will a picture of the receipt they can both be seen on collection and in that way I know no one can use the serial number to claim a free replacement as it’s still under warranty and also no one can use my receipt photo for there own add. No offence to you mate I’ve just been selling to long not to be bummed over. "

[Snifferdog3]

1 minute ago, digitaldoughnut said:

I asked him about the serial number and this is what he said: 

 

"No sorry no serial number will be shared nor will a picture of the receipt they can both be seen on collection and in that way I know no one can use the serial number to claim a free replacement as it’s still under warranty and also no one can use my receipt photo for there own add. No offence to you mate I’ve just been selling to long not to be bummed over. "

Lol. either see it in person and run a check while you're there or just steer clear of it. seems dodgy to me... 

[digitaldoughnut]

8 minutes ago, Snifferdog3 said:

hmmm.... I'm pretty sure the company would want that mac back if he no longer needs it..... and he has blurred the serial number so you cant even check if its stolen without seeing it in person.

So your saying its not a scam but therefore could be stolen? 

[Dylanc1500]

Just now, digitaldoughnut said:

I asked him about the serial number and this is what he said: 

 

"No sorry no serial number will be shared nor will a picture of the receipt they can both be seen on collection and in that way I know no one can use the serial number to claim a free replacement as it’s still under warranty and also no one can use my receipt photo for there own add. No offence to you mate I’ve just been selling to long not to be bummed over. "

Apple will not allow you to claim a warranty replacement without the device itself. Also, they require proof of ID, or purchase. So, it sounds like it is most likely stolen or he is trying to scam someone.

[Snifferdog3]

2 minutes ago, digitaldoughnut said:

So your saying its not a scam but therefore could be stolen? 

Could be. I'm sure his company wouldn't be giving a mac out for free. and if he won't show the serial number then most likely a scam or stolen.

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42 minutes ago, TheGlenlivet said:

From the add - "I was given this to me by my company while away on work as i do work abroad and left my machine at home but needed one for business so they gave me this to do my work but now is no longer needed."

 

Oh, so they just GAVE it to you and don't want it back, huh?  Cuz that's how companies make money, giving away laptops...

Actually you'd be surprised

[aezakmi]

pretty sure it's 2500 not 250 I mean it's a machine that does more less and costs less more after all

[digitaldoughnut]

1 minute ago, Ryan_Vickers said:

Actually you'd be surprised

so it could be legit?....

[Snifferdog3]

1 minute ago, aezakmi said:

pretty sure it's 2500 not 250 I mean it's a machine that does more less and costs less more after all

That's apple for you

[Dylanc1500]

Just now, Ryan_Vickers said:

Actually you'd be surprised

Ya, I have three laptops that the company said I could have, since they could write it off. Then they wouldn't have to worry about finding out what to do with the hardware.

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Just now, digitaldoughnut said:

so it could be legit?....

Who knows.  All I'll say is that story that was quoted is totally believable to me

[TheGlenlivet]

2 minutes ago, Ryan_Vickers said:

Actually you'd be surprised

I must be in the wrong business then...

[Snifferdog3]

1 minute ago, digitaldoughnut said:

so it could be legit?....

I think if you do go and see it run a serial number check before you buy.

[digitaldoughnut]

1 minute ago, Ryan_Vickers said:

Who knows.  All I'll say is that story that was quoted is totally believable to me

ok thanks  

 

[digitaldoughnut]

2 minutes ago, TheGlenlivet said:

I must be in the wrong business then...

I think you might be right there!!