Greek Ebay Sellers

nightsblood · Post by **nightsblood** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:19 pm

Has anyone here had good or bad experiences with ebay sellers from Greece? I've never dealt with anyone from Greece, but I've heard from some dealers and collectors (as far back as the early 90s) that Greek collectors and dealers have a collective rep for being rather shady. Apologies to any Greeks posting here for the broad generalization. I see some interesting items on ebay from Greek sellers from time to time, so any info would be appreciated. I'm sure some are reliable and some are jerks.
A quick example of why I'm asking: a seller in Greece has a copy of the Joe Step LP listed on ebay currently. However, the picture in his auction is taken from an old auction now listed on popsike. This kind of thing always sets off warning lights to me. The minimum bid is too high for me to consider anyway, but it still struck me as iffy.

vansinne · Post by **vansinne** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:38 pm

Well, there are always nice fellows like this gentleman:
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZlastempire

Tried reporting him already without much success...

sovdat · Post by **sovdat** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:39 pm

Can't say for the LPs, but in the CD circles, Greek ebay sellers have the similar reputation as traders from Philliphines - avoid at any cost!

sovdat · Post by **sovdat** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:41 pm

vansinne wrote:Well, there are always nice fellows like this gentleman:
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZlastempire

Tried reporting him already without much success...

I believe this is the reincarnation of ebay seller Ritroids, who was banned recently. It seems that nothing can't stop him ... :/

The Sentinel · Post by **The Sentinel** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:47 pm

vansinne wrote:Well, there are always nice fellows like this gentleman:
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZlastempire

Tried reporting him already without much success...

that guy is selling a Messiah Force CD, Is this real or a boot?

I think boot off course but you never know

sovdat · Post by **sovdat** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:50 pm

100% bootleg

sovdat · Post by **sovdat** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:50 pm

In short:

"IT IS NOT A CD-R. IT IS A FACTORY PRESSING BUT I AM NOT SURE IT IS THE FIRST PRESS [EDITION] " - This means identical bootleg

Abyss · Post by **Abyss** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:54 pm

This guy needs new ink by the looks of it.

the attila and heavy load looks like it was printed on a printer running out of ink.

The Sentinel · Post by **The Sentinel** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:01 pm

Abyss wrote:This guy needs new ink by the looks of it. the attila and heavy load looks like it was printed on a printer running out of ink.

You're indeed right and someone is bidding on that crap

Abyss · Post by **Abyss** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:06 pm

Most of these also look like they have no back cd inserts like they are in a jewel case with a white back or if they do they are only printed one side as you can plainly see white on the spine side and most back inserts do have artwork across them or the band uses a black cd holder so you don't see the plain white backing.

MassOfKthulu · Post by **MassOfKthulu** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:06 pm

reliable greek sellers:
carminabarbarica
liegelord7
antonlv
that guy with the joe step is a well known collector in greece,he ld send it if someone bid on it i suppose but i cant be too sure cos he's scammed people on ebay in the past and changed many accounts vinflu,viflun etc

Black Axe · Post by **Black Axe** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:07 pm

The Sentinel wrote:someone is bidding on that crap

Poor bastards.

I'm always very careful when it comes to Greek dealers, though it's usually easy to recognize the good from the scum.

Avenger · Post by **Avenger** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 12:04 am

vansinne wrote:Well, there are always nice fellows like this gentleman:
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZlastempire

Tried reporting him already without much success...

Riotrods round two.

metalmartyrdoom · Post by **metalmartyrdoom** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 1:20 am

MassOfKthulu wrote:reliable greek sellers:
antonlv

That's good to know since I just bought something off him!

metalmartyrdoom · Post by **metalmartyrdoom** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 1:22 am

Avenger wrote:
vansinne wrote:Well, there are always nice fellows like this gentleman:
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZlastempire

Tried reporting him already without much success...
Riotrods round two.

I had bought from "Riotrods" in the past and never had trouble. That's not saying he isn't a ripoff though.