eBay Auction Watch & Shopping Enquiries

**ryim_** · 11-02-2006, 11:52 PM

since you're new here, you may not be aware of that seller on ebay. to my knowledge, he sells fake racquets so its best to stay away.

**Linus** · 11-03-2006, 12:18 AM

Originally Posted by tl_tiger

Also, I would like to know what is the significance of the PBSI sticker? What racquets do you find the sticker on? And which one you shouldn't? Thanks.

Thomas

Thomas, others have replied on the seller, guess I just explain the PBSI since you are new here. (There have been many explanation on this before)

PBSI is the Indonesian abbreviation for the badminton association of Indonesia. It is a kind of an endorsement to the quality of Yonex product. You can find the PBSI logo on the region distrobution code of SP and/or IP. (I assume you know what this is, if not pls do a search on region code in this forum)

On the same token, you should not find PBSI logo on Yonex rackets distributed in say Europe or North America, as the PBSI would not mean anything to them so no point using that as an endorsement of the product.

Hope this helps.

**HappyTA5** · 11-03-2006, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by tl_tiger

Hey Guys,

I have just registered with BC and this is my first post. I was also wondering about this seller http://stores.ebay.ca/sportscanadatrust . I noticed he's from Edmonton and so am I. So I decided to contact him to see if he's willing to meet so I can inspect his racquets. To my suprise, he responded within a day and agreed to meet. This was Monday. I emailed him back suggesting to him the best time to meet but so far I have not received any response. The lack of response may already be telling us something. If you want, I can keep you posted on my progress.

Also, I would like to know what is the significance of the PBSI sticker? What racquets do you find the sticker on? And which one you shouldn't? Thanks.

Thomas

Hi there,

I have tried this seller. He can't even confirm with me his racket is GENUINE by e-mail. He don't even dare to send me his bank account and we cancel the deal. I give him a negative rating and he give me ton of ****. I would say u can meet him and confirm what he is selling. 99.9% is fake then post it here. We should build up a list for ebay seller selling FAKE racket... ...

**RiceBaiiKhao** · 11-03-2006, 12:42 PM

There are too many fake racket sellers.
We should make a list of eBay people selling real genuine rackets instead,
Then you take no risk asking yourself if it's fake or not after you buy the
racket, you just know its a real.

**chessymonkey** · 11-03-2006, 12:47 PM

there r potenial problem with that as all we can do is confirm
who have Sold or Tried to sell fakes
we can never gurantee who must and will always sell Real rackets..
if one of the "Recommended" seller decided to leap to the dark side
one day for god knows why then this site will get flamed for it

**HappyTA5** · 11-03-2006, 01:20 PM

Too bad. . I'm one of those guys want to get cheap Yonex racket from Ebay. I did not come acroos this board before I order the racket. Right now, the racket is on the way. Seller told me he can refund it if I don't like it. I'll never try this again... ..

**meanntn** · 11-04-2006, 08:43 PM

I saw an ebay seller "danial.coppers" is currently selling Yonex NS 9000. He claim that it is a genuine one. Could someone check this out please:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-new-Yone...QQcmdZViewItem

I agree that we should post a list of ebaysellers who selling fake rackets for other people to be aware of.

**RiceBaiiKhao** · 11-04-2006, 09:01 PM

It's probably a genuine racket since he insists on that.
But for the date code, I see day 30th of 68th month..
ask him what's the cone(date) code.. and people here can tell

**bluejeff** · 11-04-2006, 09:16 PM

I would skip this auction; as the seller is confused on TH and JP rackets in ther description.

**supradupe** · 11-04-2006, 09:38 PM

how about this seller?

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-YONEX-NANO-S...QQcmdZViewItem

I bought a racket from him, the close up pictures can be seen here, I peeled the red sunrise hologram sticker out to reveal the date code.

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/foru...ad.php?t=37755

thanks

**bluejeff** · 11-04-2006, 10:01 PM

Fake, the serial numbers are too small for a mid 06 racket.

**jotaro** · 11-05-2006, 11:37 PM

Originally Posted by kindaichi

people, i have just bought a racket from this dude, it arrived this morning and when i opened it up, it didnt look right. the paint and the serial no and the manufacture date looked faked. could you guys please have a look at this link for me and see if this seller is selling fakes or not.
many thanks and regards,

kindaichi

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d..._promot_widget

I've purchased a AT 800 OF racquet from this seller also. As for my case, my transaction still hasn't clear yet till today and I'm requesting him to provide the serial number on the racquet for authenticity check but he was giving excuses of he can't do anything because he's just a customer service guy

I'd emailed eBay and they're investigating the situation. If he's busted, his Power Seller status will be off, account will get suspended and possibly freeze his credit card on Paypal and eBay and etc. So, this might be a good news for you Kindaichi

Btw, I'm a newb to this forum, nice to meet you all =w=

**bluejeff** · 11-06-2006, 12:12 AM

FYI, the 4th largest powerseller on eBay sells tons of fakes. His feedback scores is way over 100000, and ebay never dare to say a thing on it.

**DinkAlot** · 11-06-2006, 02:50 AM

Originally Posted by bluejeff

FYI, the 4th largest powerseller on eBay sells tons of fakes. His feedback scores is way over 100000, and ebay never dare to say a thing on it.

That's because they make a ton of money off them and their sales.

**CoolDoo6** · 11-06-2006, 04:33 AM

Originally Posted by bluejeff

FYI, the 4th largest powerseller on eBay sells tons of fakes. His feedback scores is way over 100000, and ebay never dare to say a thing on it.

A cash cow like that is protected by eBay/PayPal. The simplest solution is not to use the micky mouse 'Auction', or the mouse will run you around until you give up.

**HappyTA5** · 11-06-2006, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by supradupe

how about this seller?

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-YONEX-NANO-S...QQcmdZViewItem

I bought a racket from him, the close up pictures can be seen here, I peeled the red sunrise hologram sticker out to reveal the date code.

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/foru...ad.php?t=37755

thanks

I bought a racket from him too,

. My racket has not arrived yet. Just seeing your photo. It look so real. But i was covinced it is a fake one. BTW, is it suppose has a laser hologram above the PBSI sticker. I saw another (real) ns9000 racket that has a PBSI sticker and a laser hologram about it. Hope we can get he money back... smoothly... and make sure give him a -ve feedback... He did assured me his racket is 100% GENUIEN.

Wonderful....

**coachgary** · 11-06-2006, 10:12 AM

In my opinion this is probably another fake seller. Although I have to say that after checking the racquet and yonex bulletins regarding how to spot a fake, it looks a genuine one to me.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWN%3AIT&rd=1