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I would like to send out a big thank-you to Nicolas Alary. You saved me $650. I was really fishy about the GREAT deal on this 5D and decided to google "Royal Poste Scam" Your original post popped up and it was almost IDENTICAL to my situation. So, thanks for posting about it. I NEVER post on these forums, but I thought I should send a big thanks out for saving me money.
I too found it on Craig's list and sent an e-mail to find the sellers location. When "Bradley" replied with "London" I thought something was weird. I sent an additional e-mail requesting pictures, his best deal on the camera (to decide if it was really worth my time) and how he suggested we work out the transaction.
So here is the response e-mail from Bradley.
"The best price including shipping is $650. The kit it's unused. Obviously we need a safe way to complete this deal that will allow us to make sure we receive what we are after.I have found a way for us to complete the deal fast (3 days) and easy. The solution is Royalmail. Royalmail is the UK's national mail carrier and they will provide assistance in handling the payment and delivery of the items .With this process you will be able to check the items before I receive the payment.Let me know if you agree with this!
Here is a link where the process is described: http://www.royalposte.com/transactions
Bradley"
Bradley included an address and phone number and it seemed pretty legit.
Until I read the link. What an incredible service. I mean really - too good. So, I wanted to know more about Royal Poste. Come to find out, there is no RoyalPoste.com and that is ultimately what got me googling.
So, thanks and I hope this helps someone else avoid this scam.
By the way, he doesn't know I'm on to him yet. Any creative ideas?
I too found it on Craig's list and sent an e-mail to find the sellers location. When "Bradley" replied with "London" I thought something was weird. I sent an additional e-mail requesting pictures, his best deal on the camera (to decide if it was really worth my time) and how he suggested we work out the transaction.
So here is the response e-mail from Bradley.
"The best price including shipping is $650. The kit it's unused. Obviously we need a safe way to complete this deal that will allow us to make sure we receive what we are after.I have found a way for us to complete the deal fast (3 days) and easy. The solution is Royalmail. Royalmail is the UK's national mail carrier and they will provide assistance in handling the payment and delivery of the items .With this process you will be able to check the items before I receive the payment.Let me know if you agree with this!
Here is a link where the process is described: http://www.royalposte.com/transactions
Bradley"
Bradley included an address and phone number and it seemed pretty legit.
Until I read the link. What an incredible service. I mean really - too good. So, I wanted to know more about Royal Poste. Come to find out, there is no RoyalPoste.com and that is ultimately what got me googling.
So, thanks and I hope this helps someone else avoid this scam.
By the way, he doesn't know I'm on to him yet. Any creative ideas?