Mobile Phone Purchase Advice.

[southall-1998]

I've purchased a refurbished mobile phone. The order was placed a few days ago. The phone is on its way.

Just received this message from the vendor. Does this sound a tad suspect to you members?...

S.

Hi there

Dear Customer

Your order is on the way,, and should arrive shortly,, Please make sure that someone is at your delivery address to receive the parcel.

Just a few things you need to know before you open your order,,
Phones are Locked with a security code from our supplier,, for security reasons, you must not turn on the phone or enter any code without our
instruction,,

Once you get your parcel email us via Ebay,, and send us the (IMEI number) printed on your receipt,, and someone will email you back with instructions,
or emails a contact number where we can call or txt you for speedy process,,

If you have any questions feel free to contact us via email.Thank you very much for your patience.

[walpurgis]

That may be a Chinese seller Shane. They do have 'forwarding' arrangements over here, where stock is kept in the UK, but sold from China. Do as they say and I reckon you'll be OK mate. Keep us informed.

[southall-1998]

Got this back from the vendor...

S.


the reason for doing this is that to prevent the phone to be used from other
people if it doesn't reach to you in case if it get lost of stolen, is nothing to feel that way,
other people email me everyday,, and there no problem.


if you still not happy please refuse to accept the parcel and it will come back to me,,
and i will give you full refund,,

I hope you understand.

[stairpost]

Sounds like a seller that has been stung before and is now super cautious.

If it's a scam, I'd fall for it. (knowing I had eBay/PayPal buyer protection to fall back on)