The Ebay "Fraudulant" Listing Thread!

[slaveone]

Fake?

05' Gibson LES Paul Custom White With Gold Hardware Pickups Excellent Conditn | eBay

Looks like split diamond is too low and I don't see bound fret edges, either.

 

[Britpack]

Headstock definitely looks wrong to me, but no expert

 

[dangerdog]

Fake?

05' Gibson LES Paul Custom White With Gold Hardware Pickups Excellent Conditn | eBay

Looks like split diamond is too low and I don't see bound fret edges, either.

Yes, fake

 

[Britpack]

Theres also a zero feedback bidder hiking up the price too. So def a scam.

 

[Thunderlove]

Someone bought that POS for $2,325.

 

[dangerdog]

Someone bought that POS for $2,325.

wont be paying though...haha

 

[nevinbaskin]

I'm looking at a lefty 1999 lp studio on eBay, now I'm scared it may be a fake after reading your posts. Some help?

 

[rockstar232007]

I'm looking at a lefty 1999 lp studio on eBay, now I'm scared it may be a fake after reading your posts. Some help?

Link to the ad?

And, welcome to MLP.

 

[steelehead]

Looks good but the back of the head stock looks fake where the black paint is

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1989-gibson-les-paul-custom-Showcase-Edition-With-Stinger-Headstock-Repair-/171139306052?pt=Guitar&hash=item27d8b29244


What do you guys think

Here's a link for a real one


http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Vintage-1987-Gibson-Les-Paul-Custom-Lite-Sunset-Metallic-Finish-/231013399410?pt=Guitar&hash=item35c978bb72

 

[jules]

Does this look a little "off" to anyone else? Les Paul Junior Doublecut in TV Yellow | eBay

 

[SickAgain]

Gibson Custom Shop Jimmy Page

Something about this doesn't add up, any one got any thoughts?

 

[SickAgain]

Gibson Custom Shop Jimmy Page

Something about this doesn't add up, any one got any thoughts?

 

[MCAN]

Gibson Custom Shop Jimmy Page

Something about this doesn't add up, any one got any thoughts?

There are few things that scream fake to me about this listing.

- It claims to be VOS but doesn't look very VOS at all (Still shiny)
- The toggle switch tip is white. Should be orange
- Truss rod cover says 'Les Paul Custom'. It shouldn't say anything.
- Colour is wrong, too light
- No pointer washers
- The JP #2 on the back of the headstock is too large, in the wrong font, and should be in black
- There don't appear to be any under-pickguard switches

I'm sure there are more signs.

 

[Mr Teeny]

Reckon some buyer's gonna be in for a shock spending 800 on this

USA Gibson guitar with original hard case ! Mint condition ! | eBay

 

[Dave1968]

Reckon some buyer's gonna be in for a shock spending 800 on this

USA Gibson guitar with original hard case ! Mint condition ! | eBay

That is terrible....what a bad one. Reported!

 

[Reynald]

If not reported yet Check about rockkystar on ebay ( uk lord)
On Google an you ll get some infos
Reporting to ebay does nothing...if you are abroad tale care as it is almost impossible to have justice action

I was fooled by this Guy Who totally refund me before selling again the guitar omitting issues....despite i reported the auction once every two days, nothing was done by ebay...
So take care , and enjoy vintage gears

 

[DPaulCustom]

Guess this is the right place for this.
Recently been looking for some pups for a strat project, & ran across these
Fender American Stratocaster Standard Pickups USA 717669625573 | eBay

Since when did fender use ceramic mags on the bottom of their Am std pups?
I don't know how to report this, any help in case I run across similar bs in the future would be great.

KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN

 

[SickAgain]

What a great deal, however total fraud. They pinched the photos from a previous listing and the email address has been used for multiple fraud attempts in the past!

2008 Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop Vos Jimmy Page Black Beauty | eBay

 

[ZWILDZR1]

Here is one were I believe they have doctored the serial with an impressed CS serial in an attempt to defraud some poor sucker. Or it might have been the Chinese who knows. I have seen them still using the eight digit and a nine digit serial and they are even copying Randy Rhodes, Jimmy Page, and Ace Frehley models among others the bastards.

2001 Gibson Les Paul Custom Antique White Custom Shop | eBay

 

[luke19231]

Little help with a DG 335. Looks to be real, matching case and COA, but with all the fakes out there i'm just being cautious. Any thoughts will help:
Gibson Custom Dave Grohl DG335 Black Color Electric Guitar | eBay