To STOP the non paying ebuyers just go to your 'My Ebay' and on the left panel select ' Preferences'. Then click on EDIT and.....Block the people without credit card on their fileAre registered where you do not post too!Have a feedback of lower than -1And have recieved 2 upaid strikes to their nameThis helped me cut out almost all of the nigerian scammers and people who are just bidding for 'fun'. Follow the guideand it shouldput astop some of these non paying ebayers. Remember to click YES if you found this guide helpful!
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Friday, September 25, 2009
How to combat Ebay Mobile Phone Scams artist bidders
How to combat Ebay Mobile Phone Scams artist bidders!I have to share my recent experience with mobile phones scam artist in hope that others will learn and benefit from my experience. I ask forgiveness for the grammar as I am still fuming mad!I recently listed 2 mobile phone auctions these phones were new but last season
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FAQs O2/02 Genie Sims - Answers to common queries
O2 Genie Sim Cards - Frequently Asked Questions???I have sold O2 and other sim cards via EBay for just over 4 years now and during that time I have been asked many questions and had to locate the answers. A lot of the questions appear common to most users and I have listed them below hoping it will help those of you looking to purchase via EBay or those that have purchased and found the sim will not work in your handset. First and foremost I would say that rarely is a sim card faulty, from experience you are looking at less than 1 in 1,000.When you have placed the sim in your phone WHY does it say 'Inactive Sim' or 'Sim Invalid' - your handset is most probably locked to another network or maybe on contract. Your handset must be unlocked by your previous Network supplier before you can move to O2. If you are on contract, you cannot change to PAYG until the end of your contract.WHY does my handset ask for a 'SUBSIDY CODE', a subsidy code is required when your handset has been on contract, at the end of your contract, you will be issued with the code to allow you to transfer to PAYG.WHEN do I receive my registration credit, within 48 hours of registering your sim card with O2.WHEN do I receive my allowances, usually within 48 hours of activating and topping-up your sim cardCAN I keep my existing mobile Phone number - Yes you can PORT your number to any network of your choice, this is free of charge, you must contact your current Network provider and request a PAC - Port Authorization Code, this should be given to your new chosen Network.WHY wont my sim accept incoming calls? - Your sim card will not activate to accept or make calls until you have made your first top-upHOW do I change my options from Texts to Minutes or vice - versa. Dial 2425 FREE from your handset and follow the prompts, you may do this once each 30 days.HOW do I get UNLIMITED TEXTS - Top up at least
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EBAYER BEWARE! - QUICK FEEDBACK REPUTATION GUIDE
Hi fellow eBayersI thought I'd draw up a little guide of knowledge I have built up over time on eBay regarding eBayers reputations.AsFeedback Ratings arethe corner stone of the eBay community,they are what eBayers constantly consult in order to decide whether to trade with somebody or not.In doing so, it is important to consider the following question:-Is an eBayer'sFeedback Ratingreliable?Here arefive key factors to consider when attempting to answer this question:1) How long has the eBayer been registered with eBay?2) Does their Feedback Rating fit with that length of time?3) What has the eBayer been receiving feedback for? Many eBayers build a high Feedback rating by simply selling or buying lots of 1p items for which they inevitably obtain positive comments and ratings.4) Check out whether the eBayer has had any "ratings mutually withdrawn". Now, if this has only happened once, then it's probably fair to give that person the benefit of the doubt. However, if it has happened on a number of accasions, be cautious. Sadly, I know from personal experience that some eBayers leave retaliatory negative feedback just so that they can then ask for "mutual feedback withdrawal" and get the negative that they had originally received. Obviously, this is an underhand practice that works on the basis that honest eBayers may give in to the request just to have the unfair feedback that was left for them removed. In such circumstances check under the feedback of the other parties in the transactions and make a judgement based on the other feedback ratings to see if you still want to trade with them.5) Check to see if the Feedback Score is significantly higher than the "All positive feedback" rating. If it is, it isgenerally agoodsign - it shows that eBayers have chosen to deal with that eBayer on more than one occasion which obviously means that they were happy to do so, so something must have been right!I hope that you have found this guide helpful. If you have, please rate it so that it is more likely to be seen by other eBayers. Thank you and Happy
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Motorola V3 RAZR Full Specification from Motorola UK
Listed Below is the full specification for theMotorola razr v3 as supplied by Motorola UK FeaturesConnectivity: CE bus (USB / Bluetooth?) WAP: 2.0 GPRS: 1, 6 - 2U4D Performance Features Standard Battery: 680 mAh Li-ion Bands: Quad-band (GSM 850/900/1800/1900) Standby time: Up to 180 to 290 hours Talk time: Up to 200 to 430 minutes Lifestyle Features Calendar with alarm settings Calendar PIM functionality Date and Clock Calculator and Currency Converter Messaging Features Email support: Pop3, SMTP, IMAP4 Instant Messaging Support: (Wireless Village) 1.1 embedded client Mobile Concatenation Quick messages Group SMS MMS (Picture / photo text sound) SMS Chat: one-to-one EMS 5.0 iTAP? Predictive text Call Management Features VibraCall? Phonebook: Up to 1000 entries on phone plus up to 250 on SIM card In-built Hands-free Speaker Phone Time
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How To Application Unlock An Orange SPV C500 and C550
To Application Unlock:(1)Write an email todevelopers @ orange . co. uk (There are no spaces in this email address)(2)Request Application Unloking File (Simply use a usual reqest phrase) (3)Provide them your: Name, Email Address, Phone's IMEI number (4)You should get reply in 5mins - 48hrs.Once you have received your phone's Application Unloking file you need to rename it. [Right click] on it and choose [Rename]. Just add [.exe] dot exe at the end of present file name. Copy this file into your phone's memory and run it from your smartphone. Follow the instaruction on screen and you'll be soon get you phone application unlocked.The application unlocking file is IMEI specified which mean it will only work for smartphone it was obtained for.WARNING: Application unlocking may invalid your phone's warranty. But it's true that you can't enjoy your smartphone's peak features without unloking it.
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Starting on Ebay with the intention of not paying!
Now this is tedious as it wastes my time. Why open an account only to bid on something then not pay?!As from next week i shall be putting in all my listings that a feedback of 5 or lower must contact me before bidding otherwise you bid will be cancelled.I think this is an idea to get around this
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CHANGING SAMSUNG E700/710/715 casing/facia (repair
SAMSUNG E700/710/715 CASING/HOUSING DISASSEMBLINGTools needed: Phillips x No 0 Screwdriver, possibly torx size 6* screwdriver,Thin tweezers/Pin/fingernail, an old debit or credit card (to separate the case edges).1) Turn the phone off and remove the battery and sim card.2) Using the Pin or a fingernail remove the two rubber covers on the rear of the phone near the top to reveal two screws.(e710/e715)3) With the Phillips screwdriver or t6 to remove all the screws on the rear of the phone, there arefour (4) (e700) or six (6) keep these screws safe. (note that longer screws go into top)4) Starting at the charger contact port, slide your fingernail or debit card between the edges/seam and work it around the edge, complete this all the way around until the back cover comes off. **Note** whilst doing this be careful not to lose any buttons, plugs or port covers as these will now be loose.5) Now the back cover is off you can separate the ribbon cable from the circuit board and then remove the circuit board, followed by the keypad. (To remove the ribbon just pull upwards at the end opposite the ribbon, to replace just set it in place and gently push down, this is almost similar to pulling Velcro apart)6) Remove the small (usually black) piece of tape close to the ribbon cable and put it in a safe place. (Can be used for refitting)7) Now to remove the flip hinge from the bottom of the phone, this is quite simple, you can use a flat headed screwdriver or small metal rod e.g. thick paper clip, just push the item you are using into the black part of the hinge rod on the left side and the top and bottom should come apart.8) Thread the ribbon cable through the hole in the hinge and the top and bottom should now be fully separated.9) Once again if not already done so using a Pin or a fingernail remove the two rubber covers near the hinge on the inside to reveal two screws, remove these and keep them safe.10) Now repeat step four (4) and separate the two parts **Note** There is possibly double sided tape under the blue/grey part of the hinge, use caution to remove the faceplate.11) You can now remove the LCD circuit board by lifting this up and it will disconnect from the camera at the top, to remove the speaker parts a little pressure is needed as they are stuck into place with double sided tape.(best to prise out with a small flat headed screwdriver)12) Removal of the camera is the same as removal of the speaker, as it to is held in by double-sided tape.13) After removal of the camera you should see black rubber, under this is a magnet, this HAS to also be removed and placed into your new casing/housing as it tells the phone if the camera is opened or closed.14) You will also now see in the old housing/casing a spring-loaded part, and opposite housing these need to be removed and placed into your new casing/housing. Ditto in reverse for refitting!Refitting is the same as removal, prior to throwing your old case away, ensure your new one comes with all parts otherwise you may need to salvage other bits from your old carcass.I used this method to remove and replace my casing/housing with no problems, but I cannot be held responsible for any damage caused to your phone when changing your casing.
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NEG FEEDBACK, E-BAY CRAZY RULES, NON PAYING BIDDER
This has got to be the most unfair rule on e-bay,A NON PAYING WINNING BIDDER CAN LEAVE THE SELLER NEG FEEDBACK !!!!!!!!!HOW FAIR IS THAT ?THE WINNING BIDDER DOESN'T PAY, THESELLER OPENS AN UNPAID STRIKE AGAINST THE BIDDER, NO REPLY, SELLER CLOSED THE UNPAID STRIKE, THEN RECEIVES NEG FEEDBACK FROM AN NON PAYING WINNING BIDDER ?This rule is so unfair it's hard to believe, it's true because it happened to me, and all e-bay do is remove the comment left by the bidder, not the neg feedback,I HOPE YOU AGREE THIS IS A RULE THAT E-BAY NEEDS TO LOOK INTO,THIS RULESHOULD BE FLUSHEDDOWN THE TOILET,PLEASE ADD YOUR VOTE SO MORE E-BAYERS CAN SEE THIS, AND HOPEFULLY E-BAY WILL REMOVE THIS CRAZY UNFAIR RULE,Many thanks
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How to Save Water or Liquid Damaged Mobile Phones
Mobile phones, like laptops and other electrical devices, are notresistant to water or any other liquid. If liquid comes into contactwith the electronic board inside a phone, any metal components ittouches will corrode and can cause short circuits on the board.What to do after your phone comes into contact with liquid?DO NOT TURN ON POWER! In doing so the board will be fried. If yourphone is on switch it off immediately. Do not attempt to use even if itappears to be working and then follow the steps below:Get it out of the water as soon as possible. The plastic covers on cell phones are fairly tight, but water can enter the phone in a short period of time, perhaps only 20 seconds or less. So grab your phone quickly! If you can't get to it in time, your best bet is to remove the battery while it is still under water. Water helps dissipate heat from shorts that can damage the phone, so most damage occurs when the inside of the phone is merely wet and there is a power source.Remove the battery. This is one of the most important steps. Don't take time to think about it; electricity and water do not mix. Cutting power to your phone is a crucial first step in saving it. Many circuits inside the phone will survive immersion in water provided they are not attached to a power source when wet.Remove the memory card. This will ensure that un-necessary damage to your memory card is avoidedRemove your SIM card. Some or all of your valuable contacts (along with other data) could be stored on your SIM. To some people this could be more worth saving than the phone itself. SIM cards survive water damage well, but some of the following steps are unnecessary i.e. don't heat it. Just pat it dry and leave it aside until you need to connect your phone to your cellular network.Dry your phone. Obviously you need to remove as much of the water as soon as possible, so you can save it from getting into the phone. Shake it out without dropping it, then use a towel or paper towel to gently remove as much of the remaining water as possible. Dry the excess moisture by hand.Remove any covers and external connectors to open up as many gaps, slots, and crevices in the phone as possible.Use a vacuum if possible. Do not use a hair dryer (even on a "cold" mode) to dry out the phone, as this may force moisture further into the small components, deep inside the phone. If moisture is driven deeper inside, corrosion and oxidation may result when minerals from liquids are deposited on the circuitry. Using a hairdryer might be a temporary fix, but this will eventually cause component failure inside the phone. Instead, remove all residual moisture by drawing it away with a vacuum cleaner held over the affected areas for up to 20 minutes in each accessible area. This is the fastest method and can completely dry out your phone and get it working in thirty minutes. Be careful not to hold the vacuum too close to the phone, as a vacuum can create static electricity, which is even worse.Use a substance with a high affinity for water to help draw out moisture. Leave the phone in a bowl or bag of uncooked rice overnight. The rice would absorb any remaining moisture. If available, it is preferable to use desiccant instead. Desiccant will absorb moisture better than rice. It may be found under a brand name such as "Damp Rid" or "Dry Right".Let the phone sit on absorbent towels, napkin, or other paper. Remember that the goal is to evacuate all the moisture and humidity, not to trap it or add even more. Check the absorbent material every hour for 4 to 6 hours. If moisture is evident, repeat the vacuuming step and desiccant steps.Test your phone. After you have waited a day or so, make sure everything is clean and dry looking and re-attach the battery to the phone and see if it works. If your phone does not work, try plugging it into its charger without the battery, if this works, you need a new battery. If not, try taking your cell phone to an authorized dealer. Sometimes they can fix it. Don't try to hide the fact that it has been wet. There are internal indicators that prove moisture.DO's
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Phone Top up Cheats-Here FREE,Dont Pay for them!!!
Hiya,I am writing this Guide so People can get access to this information instead of having to Buy it off Sellers on ebay for up to
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Dual / Twin / Ghost SIM Adapters
There are many adapters available that let you put 2 SIM cardsat the same time into a mobile phone.This guide outlines some of the pros and cons of different sorts of adapter. It is based on my experiences having bought6 such items until I found what I really wanted.Whichever sort you buy, don't expect to be able to have both SIMs working at the same time. These adapters merely save you the hassle of opening your phone to swap SIM cards over, and do it for you electronically instead.The first difference in types is how you tell the adapter which SIM you want to use at any particular moment. This is either done the old fashioned way of switching the phone off, so that it automatically swaps to the other when you turn it back on, or alternatively the adapter can add a new menu to your phone ( this is called anSTK system) and you choose which SIM from the new menu on your phone.Each has advantages. The STK system lets you swap only when you want, and means that you don't have the hassle of the phone 'starting-up' on the wrong SIM. The other method( on/off ) has the advantage of not overwriting whatever menu your SIM card may add to the phone itself.e.g. old Vodafone SIMs did not add a menu of their own to your phone, but newer ones do with useful options for calling top-up etc.The more recent STK systems ( so-called 16th generation onwards, but strangely NOT the 20th generation I bought) have a facility to allow you to switch SIMs without a menu option, but rather by dialling a number on the keypad, which is intercepted as a "change-SIM" request. This is sometimes called "007 mode" in the case of the offerring from MagicSIM.The 2 main drawbacks of STK system adapters are a) the battery drain is significantly more than with an ordinary SIM or anon/off type SIM.b) their software can (rarely) interfere with normal operation of your SIM and it may not work at all.I found this to be the case with my "3 Network" SIM in the UK which would not work with any STK adapter, but works fine in an on/off type adapter.Finding an on/off type is getting difficult as it is old technology now, but Googling for "universal" "ghost" "sim" might bring some to light.The next major difference is as follows.....Dual or Twin or Ghost SIM adapters come in 2 basic types. One where you cut your SIMs down with scissors or a cutter to a smaller size and place them in a carrier the same size as one ordinary SIM.The other has a ribbon cable joining a SIM "plug" to 2 SIM "sockets". These let you slide your 2 SIMS into a cradle at one end of the adapter without trimming them down, and then slide the other end of the whole thing into the original socket in your phone.You may fear damaging your SIMS if you cut them, and think this is the best solution.Be aware however that there must be room inside your phone for the new assembly. There was no room if any of my three mobiles to use this sort of adapter, but they are made different shapes for different phones and you might find one that works for your model.Some manufacturers offer special backs for mobile phones, that have a pocket area inside to hold such a beast.Finally even of you buy the right thing for your needs, you may find, as I did, that when you try it out, the phone just says "Insert SIM", meaning it doesn't work. This is almost certainly a case of bad contacts. You may have trimmed the SIM in the wrong place, trimmed it too small so it moves in the holder, or just be unlucky enough to have not made good contact. Fixes that worked for me involved...a) repositioning the adapter in the phone slightly, more up one end of the socket than the other for example.b) cleaning the cut down SIMS to remove all grease and fingerprintsc) padding the adapter with a foam pad on top of it so the battery squeezs it down onto the contactsd) carefully prodding the dimples in the adapter from the back with a ball-point pen to "re-dimple" acollapsed down dimple.Keep trying - I never had one that didn't eventually work.The different "generations" of these adapters signify improvements over timee.g. the ability to have the phone "auto-swap" the SIMS at a time interval chosen by you. In this way you will probably be able to be informed by text of any messages waiting for you from either number.Better generations support more complex SIMS eg USIM's and 3G - read the advert, but remember that 3 in the UK will probably never work with an STK menu type adapter - unless someone else out there has succeeeded.
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THE 10 BEST
This guide is actually a continuation of the related guide I have here on ebay entitled: ARE CELL PHONES DANGEROUS TO YOU
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Dont let scammers to rip you off.
Hi, i have experienced lots of scammers on ebay and internet at all. Thought it would be good to tell you one way you can make them dissapointed in the way they cant steal your money. First: i have noticed lots of mainly nigerian scammers will purchase your item and then send you fake paypal email saying that your item was paid for and you can send it with no worries. What you do is simply log into your paypal account and you will see if there is any payment or not. If there is not, just send them what ever you want "i mean very not nice email or so".Other option is when there is money but they came from email address which is not verified or is situated somewhere in Indonesia or Thailand or so. In this case i would wait around one whole week before sending the money, because it can happen that card was stolen and your money will be taken away from you. This is usually case of notebooks, mobile phones and expensive electronics generaly.Now something for buyers.If you use your card for paying through paypal, make on simple thing, go to your bank, ask them to open new current account where you cant go to the debit and simply top up this account with money only when you purchase something. It can stay out of money in the meantime. But in case someone will get your bank details, there will be anyway nothing to take from you and thats what you want. Make scammers unhappy if they cant earn money other way than steal them from you.Hope this will help, if you like this guide, please vote for me. Thanks.
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CB Radio Buying Guide for UK Poland
Do you need a licence to use a CB radio in the UK?The simple answer is no, the CB licence was scrapped in late 2006. You can use the 2 CB bands that are legal in the UK, the old UK40 band, and the European CEPT (mid block) both bands are FM, and give you a total of 80 Channels to use in the UK.European countries such as Ireland, France, Italy etc can also use AM, and so if you live in the travel in Europe and want to communicate with other CB radio users and get traffic reports, then consider a European AM/FM Multi-Standard CB radio such as the TTI TCB-660 etc.These CB radios must legally be set to the country that you are in at the time of use e.g. in the UK, you set them to the UK bands.Each European country has its own laws regarding licences, and it is up to the user to check the current laws in any country that they intend to use a CB radio in.Who uses CB radios over 25 years after the craze in the early 80's?Our most common buyers now seem to be;4x4 drivers who join a green-laning club and are told by event organisers that they need a CB radio installed and working properly before they are allowed onto the course. We had a customer in the shop before Christmas 2007 who was going off roading on MOD property, and the MOD also told everyone taking part in the event that they must have CB radios before they were even allowed through the gate.Truckers and other business users such as farmers, site vehicles such as earthmovers etc, courier firms such as DHL, breakdown firms such as the AA.Tourers and Motorhome drivers who travel in convoy on their travels. Fibreglass and aluminium bodied motorhomes provide problems with antenna installation, but we can always find a solution for you.Motorcyclists such as Harley Davidson and Honda riders have them installed so they can talk to other riders whilst out on runs. CB radios have big advantages over the cheap PMR446 walkie talkies in that you can install a proper CB aerial on your bike (PMR446 radios by law cannot have their antennas replaced or modified) Also, CB radios have an RF signal output of 4 Watts, as opposed to a PMR446 output of 0.5W So you will get better range with a CB.People travelling throughout Europe are also increasingly using CB radios. An example is Polish people who now live and work in the UK, and travel back to Poland to see friends and family. We asked the Polish CB radio buyers why so many were installing CB radios for when they travelled over to Poland. It seems that the Polish police see a vehicle with a UK registration plate as a cash machine! the fines are on the spot, and in cash and woe betide you if you ask for a receipt for the alleged offence. One customer who asked for a receipt for his fine was threatened by the police with having his vehicle impounded and a night in jail, so he just paid his
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HOW TO AVOID BUYING A FAKE OR CHEAP COPY
Unfortunately ebay is rife with fake items. Despite ebay's Trust
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Nokia 6288 Housing Fitting Guide/Dismantle
Here are some instructions for the fitting of Nokia 6288 Facia. This is a very straightforward procedure for a slide phone thanks in no part of not having to transfer the slide assembly. Note: This will also work for Nokia 6280 as well.Steps:1) Remove the battery cover and battery from the phone.2) Using a plastic implement or similar, seperate the front cover at the top of the phone. Once the top cover comes off, the top keypad section will also seperate from the phone, as this is not connected unlike the lower part.3) Replace the front housing with the new one - make sure the keypad is properly aligned with the contacts. Clip this down into place and make sure it is secure.4) Replace battery and rear cover.
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Shill bidding a way to check..
having had a couple of dealings with a seller, who was a pain in the harris i noticed a few more of his items appear, and the highest bidder was new that day, and had a name similar to one on my old ones..(Hmm)so i dug a little deeper, check the highest bidders current bids or items they have bid on..I did this, this is how..do this in the 'advanced search' option, look for 'by bidder' and tick the 'completed listings' box.i did this and another seller came up as well as the original one..so i checked the new sellers item bid, this is located next to the amount of bids number say's 'bids' and i looked in the list and there are the two other names..the seller i got robbed by, and the current highest bidder on his item..so i check the other item the current seller has, and guess who is the highest bidder ??yup the same as the othe item, and also a previous bidder is the other seller..phew, it's a long way round, but doing this i found three ebay users bidding on each others items..this is not a coincidence but is 'shill bidding' and results in your acount being suspended..so words of advice..if you see a seller with a low feedback, always check other items, and the bidders list, if you see the same high bidder, or you see a bidder thats new in the past few days, be very cautious, just spend a couple of minutes doing the 'advanced search' checks to find these people...in the end if we report these shill bidders if saves you and me a lot of money..one item the shill bidders had they managed to bid up an extra
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UK Mobile Picture Messaging and MMS Settings
MMS Multimedia Messaging GuideMMS stands for Multimedia Messaging Service, and more commonlyreferred to as 'Picture Messaging' - It's an enhancement over the standard SMS textmessage as it adds animation, images, sound and video. This page contains some general information on MMS Messaging.What can you do with MMS?With an MMS phone, such as the Nokia 6680, you can:Take digital photographs and store photographs on the Internet Send and receive full colour pictures Send and receive voice clips Add a text message to your picture Purchase pictures and sounds from the Internet Have enhanced polyphonic ringtones MMS runs over GPRS. You normally need to subscribe to a GPRS tariff, and have 'Media Messaging' enabled by your network operator. You will need a phone handset that supports the MMS service - If you receive an MMS message and don't have a suitable handset or GPRS service, you'll receive a standard SMS text message, and will be able to view the message at the web address included with the text message.UK MMS SettingsBelow are the MMS picture messaging settings for the main UK network operators: O2 MMS settings The o2 MMS settings can be sent direct to your mobile. Go to www.o2.co.uk/services/ota4/select. Alternatively, the settings are: Access point name: wap.o2.co.uk (contract customers) or payandgo.o2.co.uk (pay-as-you-go customers)Username: o2wap (contract customers) or payandgo (pay-as-you-go customers)Password: passwordAuthentication: NormalData bearer: GPRSGateway IP (proxy) address: 193.113.200.195Session mode: PermanentPort number: 9201 URL address: http://mmsc.mms.o2.co.uk:8002 Vodafone MMS settings Access Point Name: wap.vodafone.co.ukUsername: wapPassword: wapAuthentication: NormalData bearer: GPRSGateway IP (proxy) address: 212.183.137.012Session mode: PermanentMMS Message (Relay) Server URL: http://mms.vodafone.co.uk/servlets/mms/ T-Mobile MMS settings Access Point Name: general.t-mobile.ukUsername: userPassword: one2oneAuthentication: NormalData bearer: GPRSGateway IP (proxy) address: 149.254.211.10 (also 149.254.201.135)Session mode: PermanentMMS Message (Relay) Server URL: http://mmsc.t-mobile.co.uk:8002/Orange MMS settings Note: Orange must enable MMS for your account. Contact Orange Customer Services Access Point Name: orangemmsUsername: Orange Password: Multimedia Authentication: NormalData bearer: GPRSGateway IP (proxy) address: 192.168.224.10Port: 9201 (some users have reported 8080 works if 9201 doesn't) Session mode: PermanentMMS Message (Relay) Server URL http://mms.orange.co.uk/Virgin MMS settings Note: Virgin must enable MMS for your account. Contact Virgin Customer Services Access Point Name: goto.virginmobile.ukUsername: user Password: (leave blank)Authentication: NormalData bearer: GPRSGateway IP (proxy) address: 193.030.166.001Port: 8080Session mode: PermanentMMS Message (Relay) Server URL http://mms.virginmobile.co.uk:8002 Tesco Mobile MMS settings Access point name: prepay.tesco-mobile.comUsername: tescowapPassword: passwordAuthentication: NormalData bearer: GPRSGateway IP address: 193.113.200.195Session mode: PermanentURL address: http://mmsc.mms.o2.co.uk:8002 BT Mobile MMS settings Access point name: mobile.bt.ukUsername: userPassword: btmmsAuthentication: NormalData bearer: GPRSGateway IP address: 62.239.21.123Session mode: PermanentURL address: http://mmsc.btmms.co.uk:8002 Windows Mobile settingsHere are details of how to configure a Windows Mobile device for sending and receiving MMS messages. Here we're using a Windows Mobile XDA Orbit with o2's MMS service:Go to Start
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CHARGE LOWER POSTAGE AND SEE YOUR BIDS ROCKET!
My only words of advice as a regular seller on ebay is: BE REALISTIC ABOUT YOUR POSTAGE CHARGES AND DON'T BID ON SOMETHING THAT IS OVERCHARGED!The whole postage thing on ebay is getting out of hand. This morning I posted several gamecube games at a cost of 60p each. My charge on ebay was
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A guide in buying legitimate Gold Mobile phone numbers
When buying gold mobile phone numbers off ebay the things you need to wiery of are... - does the number you buy actually exsist? There are many ways of finding out whether or not the number you are buying actually exsits, many numbers you buy these days are not given in full e.g. 078 ** 007 007 , the *'s represents missing numbers that sellers tend to leave out for several reasons, firstly they dont want you to know the full number, in case for some reasonthe number is new and unregistered it is very easy for people to call up the network provider the number isconnected toand 'hijack' the number, or re-register it into there name, hence theowner or in this case the seller loosing out on the number. if the full number can be obtained then, all you have to do is call the number and as long as a message saying the number you are dialing is not in service /or connected then you know your ok. if the full number cannot be obtained then make sure you check that the seller has adequate feedback and in certain cases dont buy but from sellers that have paypal protection. try and avoid cheques, bank transfers and other means of paying where you arent covered if anything goes wrong. always make sure you ask the seller Whether he has the registration details for the number before buying, as with out them the number isnt worth the plastic chip its on. dont accept to buy a number only if you are offered a PAK code ( this is the porting authorisation code, that you require in order to move from one network to another,) as in most cases network providers ask you the details of the owner of this number as well as this code. even me as a sellerive been stung many of times trying to buy numbers off ebay from people that advertisenumbers they never even have! make sure you ask the seller thequestions stated and remember if its too good to be true its NOT GENUINE! Gold Mobile numbers nowadays are very expensive, as it is seen as a great investment and along with that comes great risk when buying. there are very few genuine Gold mobile phone dealers on ebay make sure you deal with the right one! Happy Ebaying Goldendigits ltd
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Identifying Fraud - For Dummies!
I recently "sold" my Samsung d600 mobile phone toa fake ebayuser (whose account has now been deleted). This user is confirmed with PayPal as a fraud, due to fake confirmation emails. This is how one of the emails were written:"Dear Seb Dixon, A payment has been made into your paypal account: (**************) by************ and it has been approved to be credited to your account once shipment tracking number is submitted to our customer care center. You are expected to ship out this item within 24hrs of receiving this notification and mail the shipment details to (customer.care.center@consultant.com) Note this fund will not reflect in your account though it has been approved unless shipment tracking number is confirmed by our customer care center, we do this to balance the sellers and buyers ratio in transaction and to avoid fraud occurrencesThank you for using PayPal!The PayPal Team"I instantly suspected this as fake when I noticed the email address from which it had been received : "service@paypal.co.uk . customer.care.center@consultant.com"I beleive that some kind of action should be taken against people like this, because not everybody will notice the little things which identify the emails/paypal account or whatever as fake.ALWAYS CHECK THAT THE "PAYPAL" EMAILS YOU ARE RECEIVING ARE GENUINE, AND THAT EVERY PART OF ONLINE TRANSACTIONS IS SAFE.I can very much recommend signing up for a Paypal account, to those who haven't yet.Thanks for reading!
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Buying a Digital Camera: What to look for
If you find this guide usefull please click the yes button belowThe basics on purchasing a digital camera are as follows: DON'T buy a camera just because it has HIGH MEGA-PIXELS... Factor in everything. Just remember, a camera that takes a5 mega pixel image does nottakea betterquality image than a2 mega pixel camera. It simply means, the 5 mega pixel camera can take an image that is larger, but it is still the same quality (in other words, thedpi (dots per inch)is the same, but thesize of the pictureis larger). This is a very important point that most consumers don't realize.. 3-5 Mega Pixels is generally a good option, preferring the 5 Mega Pixel end. An Image Stabilizer option on your camera is VERY IMPORTANT...(a lot of the better camera's come standard with this now) which basically means you can take pictures even if you have the shakes, and it comes out very clear, it also lets you take movies in stable mode, whereby you can get crisp pictures and movies without having to use a tripod and the clarity is perfect, eradicating blur and fuzziness from not holding the camera super still. DIGITAL ZOOM is a waste of time....Digital zoom simply enhances the photo digitally, so it just makes the pixels larger as you zoom in, whereas OPTICAL zoom is true zoom, in other words, it zooms in with NO loss in quality because it literally uses the LENS option to zoom, it becomes very evident when you try to zoom in on a picture and as soon as the digital zoom takes over, it gets very choppy and blurry. Try to get something starting at 5 x optical zoom, it doesn't matter what the digital zoom number is, you'll see what I mean, it is kind of pointless using digital zoom. MAKE SURE YOU GET AN AV CABLE AND THAT THE CAMERA HAS THE OPTION TO PLUG ONE IN....This lets you connect your camera to a television, it is just sooo much better showing the family your movies and photos on a tv, rather than huddling around your computer, or worse, trying to watch some tiny little screen on the camera, and besides, everyone has a TV that you can use to show people your photography. It becomes a lot of fun aswell, showing your xmas movies/birthdays/holidays/celebrations all on the TV to the whole family. Just change your TV to the AV setting, and plug the camera in, and away you go, instant family viewing, everyone will love it. The viewfinder is important, make sure you get one that starts at 2 inches, otherwise its kind of hard to review your pictures on them. And if you can, a flip out viewfinder is just soooo handy, so that you can move it into any position without compromising taking the picture. MAKE SURE you purchase a fast battery charger that can charge your batteries in about an hour or so, and try to buy a camera that takes standard AA or AAA rechargable batteries, otherwise if you purchase something with a special battery, you will have to bring the charger with you everywhere you go and try to find a charger socket which sometimes can be very inconvenient. And AA or AAA batteries are always available from anywhere. If you don't use rechargable batteries its going to cost you a LOT of money in batteries if you don't, and make sure you purchase the NiMH type batteries which are the most powerful (some cameras wont even turn on unless they are NiMH) On purchasing a Memory Card, you will need a LARGE one, preferably a gigabyte or 500MB card. You see, to take movies with a digital camera, it usually takes movies in 640x360 mode, or 320x180 mode which after 8/16 minutes of recording (depending on which mode), can fill the card. Its also a good idea not to purchase additional Memory cards, on the basis that you should just purchase a multi-media storage device instead, so you can take both with you on a holiday, and once the card becomes full, you just transfer the contents onto the device, and then you can start taking photos/movies again. MAKE SURE YOU GET A FAST SPEED MEMORY CARD...otherwise if you don't, you will be wasting your money, and if you are recording a movie at 640/480 resolution, with 30 frames a second, your card wont be able to keep up with the amount of data being recorded, and will crash after 1 minute or so. A good standard card would be 120 x speed, or in other words, something that writes at 9 Megabytes a second. Movies: As far as movie "quality" goes, try to get one that has 30 frames a second AT LEAST, otherwise your movies will look like old fashioned choppy movies from the 40's. FPS means Frames Per Second. Be careful not to get confused between the frames per second and the quality. If a sample movie you are watching is recorded in 60 fps -which is a new feature on many cameras- and you try to compare this to a movie recorded in 30 fps mode, they are going to look very different. Obviously the 60fps movie will look realistic and clear. So make sure you are comparing movies with the same frame rate. Essentially the more frames per second the recording is, the less blur you will notice, and you may be confusing this with "low quality imaging" by mistake. Make sure the shop that you intend to buy the camera from will accept a refund after 2 weeks or so, because like with myself, after taking the camera home, you may not be entirely satisfied with its performance, and may want to purchase a different camera, and its better to have that option up your sleeve. Protect your LENS!!!! Don't let anything touch or hit the lense, and always protect it, it is the engine of your car, and is vulnerable, so take heed. Make sure you try the camera in the store or ask for samples of it INDOORS, not OUTDOORS, all digital camera footage looks good outdoors, but a true test will be recording movies indoors, and taking still shots indoors, TRUST ME! If you are going to purchase a digital camera for the movie option aswell, which most people do, TRY to get one with Stereo sound, and at LEAST Mono, otherwise its kind of silly recording movies without sound. But stereo sound is about 500 times better than normal Mono (single) sound recording cameras. And when all other advice fails, try to purchase a well known camera for its name: Canon and Olympus are probably two of the most trusted I can recommend. If you have the option for an extended warranty, take it. I hope this helps, and have fun with whatever camera you purchase.
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NIGERIA MOBILE PHONE SCAM
HI I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE SOME INFORMATION WITH EBAYER'S PLANING TO SELL MOBILE PHONES AND ELECTRICAL GOODS ON EBAY.6 MONTHS AGO MY SON WAS TRICKED INTO SENDINGHIS MOBILE PHONE TO NIGERIA.IVE DONE ALLOT OF RESEARCH ON THIS SINCE IT HAPPENED TO MY SONANDTHIS IS HAPPENING ALL THE TIME EVERY MINUTE OF THE DAY.THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR IF YOUR SELLING ELECTRICAL GOODS TO EBAY MEMBERS OUTSIDE OF THE UK.1: THEY WILL BE REGISTERED FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY OUTSIDE OF THE UK BUT THEY WONT BE REGISTERED FROM NIGERIA, ALL SCAMERS WILL HAVE A LIGHT BULB WHICH MEANS THERE A NEW REGISTER OF EBAY.AFTER THEY,VE WON IT FOR A UNREALISTIC PRICE BECAUSE THEY NO THEY DONT HAVE TO PAY A PENNY,YOU WILL THEN RECEIVE A SPOOF EMAIL SAYING THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED A PAYMENT FROM PAYPAL FOR THE AMOUNT THE PHONE SOLD FOR, (THIS IS A SPOOF EMAIL)IT WILL SAY PLEASE SEND THE PHONE OUT TO A ADDRESS IN NIGERIA NOT THE REGISTERED ADDRESS THEY REGISTERED WITH.THEY WILL REQUEST A TRACKING NUMBER IN THE SPOOF EMAIL INORDER FOR PAYPAL TO PAY YOU.MOST SCAMERS WILL SAY THE PHONE IS FOR A RELATIVE OR SOMEONE ELSE.MOST OF THE SCAMERS ARE RELIGIOUS AND BELEIVE IN THERE GOD THERE WILL ALWAYS BE A RELIGIOUS MESSAGE AT THE END OF THE SPOOF EMAIL, SAYING SOMETHING LIKE? KIND REGARDS TO YOUR FAMILY OR SOMETHING LIKE BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.MANY PEOPLE ARE BEING FOOLED BY THIS ALL THE TIME MY SON WAS EASILY CONVINCED IT WAS ALL FOR REAL BUT HE LOST A VERYEXPENSIVE MOBILE PHONETO THIS SCAM, THATS HAPPENING ALL THE TIME.I HOPE THIS INFORMATION HELPS SOMEONE WHOS PLANING TOP SELL SOMETHINGELECTRICAL ON EBAY, THIS SCAM THATS HAPPENING ALL THE TIME NEEDS TO BE STOPPED.EBAY IS FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY I HOPE YOU DONT EXPERIENCE OR BE A VICTIM OF THE TERRIBLE FRAUD THATS HAPPENING.ALL THE BEST AND I HOPE THIS HAS HELPED, CAROLINE.
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Bank Transfer Scams
There is a huge scam worth an obscene amount of money on eBay at the moment.Basicallythe itemcan only be paid for by bank transfer.The sellers have hacked into hundreds of eBay accounts, created false sales, leaving positive feedback for themselves and then deleting the details so that the owner of the account doesn't notice.With a perfect feedback score they are then enticing buyers by selling goods (laptops, ipods, mobile phonesetc)that are priced a little below any one else. They are not too highly discounted that you might think it is too good to be true.Of course their contact details are not registered with eBay and they will not give you a postal address. So far we know (myself and a few other eBayers I have been in contact with who have been scammed) that they are using LloydsTSB and HSBC accounts but of course they could have an account with every bank in the country.Please, please do not pay by bank transfer without scrutinising the feedback, you will notice that all their recent feedback was left on one day within seconds of each other. For example look at the feedback of Bovski and Happystickman. They are two known hijacked accounts and we are working on exposing others. I am happy for eBayers to contact me for more information, Shelley
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Nokia 8800
Just a word of warning. some of you who think they will be getting a good bargin for a phone might notheres what to look out forcheck if the buyer claims were hes from e.g the seller might claim hes from UK but is registered in china, these can easily be hacked ebay accounts.look for paypal verfied users to be verfied the seller must have verfied by phone and bank depositsnever buy of someone who accepts western uninon or direct bank transfers (against ebay policies now)if your a seller you should look out for:always check there feedback they might have 10 good feedbacks by buying ebooks for 1pdont give out a tracking number until you get paid via paypal or chequedont get fooled for spoff emails claiming a cheque is ready for you, all you have to do is post the item and send the tracking numbernever decide to ship the item to another place only post to the paypal address (some claim they have faimly issues,work and dont have time)i hope these worked you can always ask me for more information i will be happy to help
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How To Price Your Item Correctly On Ebay
Many new ebay sellers often fall into the pricing trap. Either they price their items too high to be unsellable or they price it too low to make any profits.Some basic information on ebay pricing. Ebay has three prices that can be set for an auction.The "Buy It Now" PriceAllow bidders to buy the item at a fixed price immediately without waiting for the auction to end. Effectively, it also means the auction will end once it has a bidder. The only exception will be in dutch auctions.The Starting Bid PriceAny auction will require a starting bid price. This is the price set by the auctioneer when he/she first lists the auction.The Reserve PriceThis is the pre-determined price set by the auctioneer. Bids will need to exceed or equal to the reserve price before it will be sold. If an auction ends with the reserve price not being met, the item will not be sold.Both the "Buy It Now" and reserve price are optional on ebay.It is important that your starting bid price be set low to attract bidders to your auction. My advise would be to set the starting bid as $0.99 or lower. As a rule of thumb, never set it higher than $50.What do you do then if you can't sell an item below a certain price? The answer is to set a reserve price. That way, you do not have to worry about selling an item below your profit margin.Also, it will not affect your feedback rating.Another potential pricing issue on ebay is shipping. Most disagreements between buyers and sellers occur because of shipping cost.My advice would be not to overcharge on shipping since most buyers take shipping cost into consideration when looking at an auction. Also it is relatively easy for buyers to determine the shipping cost since ebay and most shipping services such as USPS and fedex provide one.It is fair for sellers to charge a little for handling charges since it take work to package the item and also postage fees. Most buyers would understand however if possible, try to eliminate handling charges except for big and heavy items.It is also important to first find out the average selling price of your item before even listing it on ebay. This will tell you the starting price you should list and how much is the ending bid.The most simple way is to browse through the history of the item you are planning to list on ebay. You can get a feel for how much your item is worth and even determine the starting bid by browsing other sellers' items. I have got this guide off a site outside of ebay, however I feel this will be very useful for people on ebay.If you found this guide helpful, please rate. Thank You.
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O2 X2/X3 DONT DO IT!!!
I bought a brand new o2 x2 phone for myself from a local o2 shop, within a couple of months the phone completely broke, it wouldnt work at all, it wasnt worth the money at all. My friend who happens to work in one of the o2 mobile phone shops has recently told me that they are very badly made. same goes for the o2 x3!!! If my brand new x2 phone didnt work just think what your buying on here! at least from a shop there a guarantee and the option for insurance on it! IF YOU NEED TO BUY AN X2 PHONE MAKE SURE ITS INSURED!!!!!!
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Free SIM unlock codes!
I just read some reviews about to not buy unlocking codes from sellers on eBay as you can download this software free from the net. Nothing but the true, but the one who write this guide don't knowone little detail, you must know to use the software to make it generate the right code.I'm the only one on eBay how give free asistance to unlock your phone and i guaranted that codes work on any phonesfrom my list. It's true i get 1 negative and one neutral feedback but because one buyer don't know to read well, and other one do not ask for my assistance. everybody who ask for assistance give me a positive feedback, many buyers don't leave feedback for no reason, maybe they don't call for assistance or they forget to do it.If you want to unlock your phone try the google to search for codes, but you will not find out how to get the real code for your phone, that is a factDo not trust in Samsung universal unlock code ( temporary unlock ) you can get your phone death or freeze, then you will pay 50 quid to repair it.
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Phone Headsets For Home / Office Working
Using a headset at work or even at home allows you to be so much more productive!You could be typing as you speak or even doing the washing up! Headsets come in many differing types and this guide will help you choose one - note any queries can be answered quickly just e-mail or call. DST Headset RangeSome cordless phones can take wired headsets that just plug into the handset socket, these are quite cheap and are good for domestic or light commercial use but not all day wearing. Models from Plantronics that plug into DECT cordless phones are M60, M220, M110, M175, M170 with a 2.5mm plug all sold by DSTCordless headsets can be used with most DECT cordless phones - this is a Plantronics C65 model and it registers to the phone base as an additional handset, incoming calls are easily answered but to make an outgoing callits a bit of a palaver as you have to make it on the handset then transfer it to the headset - every time.Monaural - Covers one ear allowiing you to hear what is going on around you, good for quiet environmentsBinaural - Covers both ears shutting out background noise - good for noisy environments.Voice Tube - This is a clear tube microphone that is used in quieter environmentsNoise cancelling microphone - Shuts out external noise to a high degreee - used for noisy environments.Cordless - A DECT or bluetooth headset that can be used without wires up to 50m away from your phone.Quick disconnect - A plug and socket that enables a wired headset to be quickly disconnected allowing the user to leave the desk area without removing the headset.RJ11 - Typically the socket most headsets plug into on a suitable phone.2.5mm Pin - This socket is normally on DECT phone handsets allowing a headset to plug in.DST Combine suited phones and headsets for you - SEE THEM HERE
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Australian Pay As You Go Sim Cards Travel in Australia
Australian Pay As You Go Sim Cards Travel in Australia.Whether your backpacking , working , emigrating or going onholiday in Australia you will need one of these Australian sim cards to save
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Memory Card Guide For Choosing The Correct Card
What does MicroSDHC mean? - Micro Secure Digital High Capacity - most commonly used in modern (post 2007) mobile phones, and some newer SATNAV models, mainly TomTom.What does SDHC mean? - Secure Digital High Capacity - most commonly used in all the modern digital cameras, and some newer SATNAV models, mainly TomTom.Mobile Phone Memory:MicroSD:Manufactured in 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GBOriginally manufactured and produced under the T-Flash or Transflash memory card name, the card was then formed and manufactured under the name MicroSD (Micro Secure Digital). This generation of memory cards are used by many mobile phone manufacturers which is what this format of memory card was developed for - mobile phones. Produced in capacity of up to 2GB, this format of card is used in pretty much every mobile phone that accepts and external memory card. Nokia and Samsung amongst the most common.These have now moved on to be re-named MICROSDHCMicroSDHC:Manufactured in 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GBMicroSDHC is now the next generation after the pretty standard and low capacity microSD cards, or so you would think so. 2GB offers plenty of space for your pictures, at least you would think so, but the newer modern mobile phones are now being offered with better quality cameras, enabling better quality pictures to be taken meaning you now need more space hence the larger card capacities on offer. Customers are also utilising their mobile phones and using them for other things other than just making phone calls, e.g listening to their MP3 tracks on their phones, albums after albums, meaning more space required on a memory card to store such music. Hence the reason for the development of the MicroSDHC memory card.Although you would think that the older type phones that use the MicroSD format would accept the newer MicroSDHC type of cards, they DONT! Your device needs to be SDHC compatible in order to accept the newer format.Tip look for the SDHC logo on your product, which will confirm if it is SDHC or MicroSDHC compatible;M2 Micro Memory Stick:Manufactured in 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GBBasically Sony Ericssons answer to the MicroSD and MicroSDHC cards. Sandisk also provide their own equivalent to the Sony brand. Available in 1GB capacity through to 16GB capacity. Again for the 4GB and above memory cards your product needs to be able to accept the larger capacity cards. 1GB and 2GB will work with any Sony Ericsson mobile phone that accepts the M2 Micro memory card.MMCSD
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free samsung unlock code do not use to risky
there is a lot of free codes for unlocking samsung phones most of which work but there is 1 #*7337# which may cause a lot of damage to your phone once you type this code into your phone there is a 50 50 chance that it will totally reset your phone including your emei code, which is kinda like a car number plate and needs to be individual to your phone,this numberenables your phone to make calls etc this code may well set your code back to all zeros and this will not allow any calls or messages to be sent until the phone is re-programed back to its original code. this tends to happen a lot with the g600 g700 j600 andSOUL models so if you buy a code and it is this well use it at your own risk you have been warned as it will take a specialist and may cost in the range of 40 to 50 pounds to repairplease vote for this guide if you find it usefulthanxJUST TO FOLLOW UPthis is feedback i have found on 1 ofthe sellers on the right hand side of this page it gets straight to the pointTHIS PRODUCT HAS DESTROYED MY BRAND NEW PHONE DEFINATELY DON'T USEDUE TO THE INTEREST IN THIS GUIDE I HAVE DONE RESEARCH AND CAN NOW OFFER THE ONLY CODE THAT WILL SAFELY UNLOCK THE G600 AND E900
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Guide to the M5000, o2 XDA Exec, Vodafone V1640, JasJar
A guide to the HTC Universal, AKA. Orange M5000, o2 XDA Exec, Vodafone V1640, i-Mate JasJar. This is an amazing piece of kit. it's a 3G mobile phone, a handheld PDA with touch screen, and a palm top PC with nice size keys, all in one package.Although the Orange SPV M5000 is larger than most phones, there is no denying its wealth of functionality, power and versatility. Data entry is easy due to the spacious display and thumbboard, with outstanding connectivity and good battery life make it an excellent business phone.Even though it's been around for a couple of years now,in my opinion there's not much that can beat it. It's got everything even the most extensive mobile user could want. If you learn something new PLEASE CLICK ON [YES], your vote counts!VARIATIONSThis phone has various names accordingwhich network it's on. o2 called it an "XDA Exec", Orange called it an "M5000", Vodafone say "V1640",
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PAYPAL BLOODY PAYPAL - CALL CENTRE SHAMBLES
Ever tried calling PAYPAL customer services?Paypal are not exactly the most customer service orientated of outfits.You might consider phoning Paypal customer services if you have given up the will to live aftergoing round and round in circles on their website. If you take this direct optionyou might get lucky and have your problem resolved..............but then again!........Here are A few simple tips tofollow to help you on your way.Don't set your expectations too high, if your a seller Paypal will of course take your fees but don't be fooled into thinking that because of this you will be treated as a customer......it doesn't work like this.Having chosen to phone Paypal you might want to speak to aperson rather than a computer. If you want to speak to an agent just keeprepeating "AGENT" over and above the automated voice.You will probably now be put on hold - don't be fooled by the dull melancholic music, it is designed to send you to sleep, todampen your senses, what ever you do - hold on to your edge and above all, don't forget why you called in the first place.Now your through to the agent make sure you have got all of the different paypal coding to hand. By coding I mean the code letters and numbers sprinkled all over their web pages. the temporary 6 digit pin is quite valuable in proving who you are.Better still try to have your computer by your phone......... but turn the power saver settings off before making the call.When you're talking to the agent try to remain calm......it really isn't their fault, they are on the frontline of customer service and probably doing the best job they can using processes that are designed for a purpose other than customer satisfaction.At all costs avoid asking for the supervisor or manager, this will only result in being put back on hold for the remainder of the call.I hope this guide helps you. You will find that most simple and straight forwardproblems can be resolved in about 4 daysto a week. Set your expectations at the lower end of the scale and you will avoid disappointment.
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Maximun mobile memory size
Many people are still struggling to find out what is the maximum capacity of their mobile phone. Here is some useful information writen to help you decide which size you should get. The easiest way is to google "your mobile model memory card". However this method sometimes doesnot work. If you still have the user manual, you can find the information on it. Don't worry if lose it, you can still check the mobile manufacture's website. Nokia ,Samsung ,Motorola and LG mobiles take Micro SD card. Sony Ericsson mobiles are only compatible with the Sony memory stick pro duo or M2 (micro stick), with the exception of K850(use m2 and micro sd).If your mobile is 2 years old or more, then it certainly cannot use the latest 2G/4G/8G memory card. Try 512MB or 1GB. Some mobiles, like Motorola V3/V3i etc, can use 1gb micro sd card only with the lastest firmware. Motorola A1000 will only support up to 512MB. If you put a 1gb card inside, it will say "format the memory card". And large memory makes mobiles respond very slowly, as there are too many files on it. I have a Sony Ericsson K750i, and put a 2gb memory stick pro duo on it. Every time I open the picture or sound folder, it takes at least 60 seconds. So I changed it to 512MB, works fine now. K750i takes reasonable pictures, and this 512M will store about 1000 pics on it. Since the battery will be dead well before you use all the memory space, there is no use for huge memory card unless you are obssessed with it. Will be revised when I got more information. Hope you find it helpful. If you have any good advice on this guide or still not sure about which memory card you should use, please feel free to e-mail me through ebay. Please Vote Yes if you find it helpful.
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CECT Mobile Phones
You may have recently seen some phones on sale recently, which seem in appearance to be a phone you have previously seen uner the name of 'Nokia' or 'Sony Ericsson', now being advertised as CECT. From what i have managed to find out, CECT phones are basically cheap - knock off versions of the phones they look so similar to. Example: The CECT P168 retails in China at around $150, and about
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STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO AVOID FRAUD ON EBAY WHEN BUYING
For eBay buyers, we recommend the following steps to help ensure a successful trading experienceBefore bidding or using the Buy It Now button Always read the item listing carefully and make sure you understand the seller
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Returns and refunds
Hi allAnothersharing of knowledge on UK law if that's ok.I came across an item today where the seller had, rather rudely, added that:"Returns accepted when paid through PayPal only if not as described [sic]. Items that are sold as seen or job lots are excluded. Full refund will be given when goods returned. Postage excluded. Please return recorded for your own safety."And so on. Aside from a career in writing small-print for loan sharks, I think the customer service is way off here. But that's not why I'm writing. I'm actually going to comment on the illegality of this disclaimer.This is my second review and again, I'm sorry, but this is for UK law only.There are four main reasons why an item from e-Bay might be returned: 1) faulty/damaged/broken, 2) not as described, 3) buyer change of mind (due to error, finance, change of heart etc) and 4)mis-delivery by the post office.1. If an item is delivered faulty/damaged/broken, and was not sold as such, the seller is legally bound to refund. They may well claim their loss from the Royal Mail after, but they CAN NOT pass on the cost to the buyer. (Of course, this doesn't apply if the buyer is clumsy and broke it themselves!) Items can be sold as faulty, as long as their sale doesn't transcend obvious other laws such as Health
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Digital Photo Frames Comparison Points
Digital Photo Frames Comparison PointsScreen SizeAs with monitors the screen size of a digital picture frame is measuredin inches diagonally from corner to corner. It should be the size ofthe visible display and not include the surrounding frame.ResolutionThe resolution is the number of pixels that a digital photo frame candisplay. The higher the resolution the crisper the image, higherresolutions look better on larger screen sizes.Aspect RatioAspect ratio is the displayed width divided by its height, theynormally come in 4:3 or wide-screen. Pictures and photographs can becropped to fit most digital photo frames.Frame StyleA lot of the time your digital picture frame will be turned off so youwant to ensure that the frame itself looks cool even when it isn
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Apple i-phone, iphone, MP3
Dear Readers,This superb phone is just about to be released and you should try and upgrade as fast as you can !!!!This is an integration of a mobile phone, ipod, emailing andweb browsing in a superb touch screen slim phone. It will synchronise your i-tune library by simply plugging your iphone to your PC or Mac.It also has a stunning 3 1/2 inch screen and is extremely simply to use.You have access to Google Maps as well and with the iphones full QWERTY keyboard and wireless ability the technology is simply amazing !!!This mobile phone is simply so much more and will become a best seller in next to no time !I hope this small guide helps your buying needs.Please give this guide a positive rating.Have a look in my ebay store for hundreds of superb bargains -THE BEST EBAY STORE
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Nokia N73 Buyers guide: Pros and Cons
Here is my first Guide on Nokia Phones. I will be posting a comprehensive guide for any Nokia phone that has passed from my hands, in order to help customers to buy with confidence, and to know what they pay for! So the first guide concerns the Nokia N73 phone, one of the best Nseries bar-type phones, yet one of the most dangerous phones on sale...The N73 phone was introduced on April 2006, and first shown on shelves last May or June. It is a complete phone, having everything someone can ask from a candy bar phone of its size. It's weight andsize (117g including standard battery, memory cardand sim card, at 110x49x19mm) make it a complete 3g phone, with extremely good signal reception on both GSM and UMTS networks, even at the most difficult-to-receive areas.The phone features a Carl Zeiss 3.2Mp camera with ashtonishing photographic quality (even better than the N93), a second video call VGA camera, very good quality video, Mini SD card slot with hot-swap capability (no need to switch off to change card), supporting up to 4Gb flash (depending on firmware vesion. Older versions support up to 2Gb memory), Mobile Office, Outlook synchronisation, Contacts backup to memory card as .vcf files, standard F-Secure Antivirus, Bluetooth v2.0, IrDA, EDGE up to 240Kbps, and UMTS/3G connection up to 384Kbps.The N73 also features an FM Radio with RDS capabilities, Media Player for mp3, aac, and mpeg4 files, Java MIDP2 support, Push-to-Talk technology, voice command options, integrated handsfree (allthough, if you want to activate the Radio, you have to plug in the included stereo headset). Finally, the phone can be updated by the user directly, by downloading Nokia Update Service Software from the Official site of Nokia. It's a process that takes up to 1 hour on a 768Kbps DSL connection (23Mb the installer, and about 70Mb the phone firmware), but it saves you from going to Nokia Shops in order to update the phone, which usually can take up to 48 hours if the phone has to be sent out to Nokia.The cons of the phone.Nokia N73 don't feature WLAN, and this makes it somehow difficult to work around in all environments, when needed to be connected to the internet. The Nokia N73 and the N73 Music Edition suffer from low battery times on older firmware versions (less than 4 talking hours and less than 120 hours of standby), and the worst problem is the phone's SAR. SAR, or Specific Absorption Rate,is the measurement of the Electromagnetic emissions and is weighed at Watts per Kilogram. The maximum limit set by the EU and other countries is set to 2.0W/Kg, and Nokia N73 reaches 1.13W/kg (RM-133) or 0.92W/kg (RM-132).The difference of the SAR depends on the main PCB of the phone. The PCB with the RM-132 customization is not available in all EU countries. You just have to make sure that you use a Bluetooth or a headset at all times, as you may experience headaches and slight disorientation, as well as slight memory problems if you are a heavy user (ie 1-2 hours on the phone per day or more) and don't use a headset/handsfree. Considering that Nokia's N80, and N91 SAR is 0.48-0.67, and the upcoming N95 has a sar value of 0.58, you can understand that the values of 0.92 or even worse the 1.13, are pretty high.Nokia N73 is a complete phone, with almost everything someone who's on the go can ask. The absence of wlan and the high SAR values though, can be 2 restraining factors for the businessman who needs to be connected to the internet via his phone, but it makes it definately a very nice media centre for the music and video enthusiasts. Buy it with confidence from as low as 300 Euros (sim free, sealed and not on any contract), depending on your country of residence, or eBay for it and happy buys!
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FAKE SanDisk Secure Digital Cards, my thoughts
aussieram has produced the excellent "How to identify counterfeit SanDisk ... Cards" However, all is not as easy to tell as the Guide tells. I have been caught by these fakes, too late to do anything about it, as his guide appeared well after I was "done".I will give you MY pointers, comparing a believed-genuine SanDisk Extreme III (purchased in the UK from a reputable seller) with a probably-fake SanDisk Ultra (purchased from ebay, supposedly "United Kingdom", but actually sent from Hong Kong - beware !)1) Notch - fake (right)has no notch, therefore my Ultra II's a fake. (Note also - my "genuine" Extreme III (right)has no wavy lines; the fake Ultra does - some genuine ones have wavy lines).2) Label "shiny-ness"The Genuine Extreme III has selected parts of the label shiny - but NOT ALL (for example, the "X" isn't); with the fake, all parts of the label other than the black wavy line are shiny.3) Plastic coveringThe genuine one (left)doesn't appear to have worn at all after a year's use; the fake has evidence of heat damage (right - the lighter rectangle above the serial numnber can be seen)under similar conditions of use after only several months- therefore may be liable to failure (it hasn't yet, and seems to have worked well); also, this tells the expert what sort of chip is inside. I'm not going to open it, as it probably won't work thereafter !Possible pointers to fake cards:1) Came from Hong Kong or China, when advertised as from UK.2) Came from Hong Kong or China.3) Arrived without the plastic retail packaging.However, none of these in itself is going to allow for a "item significantly different than promised" type of argument - although perhaps the arrival from HK / China might be grounds enough ??My fake card came from Hong Kong when advertised as from UK, and without retail packaging. Only some months later did the Guide I've mentioned appear, and I realised I'd been had. However, the card works okay (not as well as the Extreme, but then the Extreme is 130x; the Ultra only 60x).Non-diagnostic tests, as far as inexpert eyes can tell:1) Serial Numbers - can't tell, don't know what the real ones are supposed to be ! (Genuine one on left, fake on right).2) Plastic notch for LockMine look almost exactly the same, except perhaps the fake tab (right)is slightly more rounded.MY ADVICE1) Bid low.Bid as if you are bidding for a cheap generic memory card - for the sort of price (or less) than you would get one for in the UK. Don't be fooled into bidding higher prices for the (fake) branding - I only bid 1/2 the amount for mine that I would have paid for the cheapest unbranded card on the High Street. I certainly didn't bid SanDisk prices for cards on ebay; I bid as if buying a generic unbranded card.2) Refuse the card if different.If the card is in any way different from described, refuse it immediately, and contact the seller saying "this was supposed to be from the UK, and patently isn't", or "it looks fake for the following reasons". But, if you've bid for something on ebay, at the end of the day it's caveat emptor - buyer beware !If there's anything you want me to add to this guide, please contact me :)From dr_rockit (127)Positive feedback: 100%Member since: 14-Jan-04-------------------------------------------------------Fake Sandisk SD Cards Guide:Hi I have just read your guide and found it very useful. I too have been stung by a fake Ultra II card. My one the lock notch snapped off and also it would not fit into my TomTom easily, a genuine one does. It is very difficult to distinguish the size by eye but you soon know about it when it gets stuck half way into inserting into the slot. I think this would beuseful to add to your guide.Thanks, dr-rockit from dj12lee :-)
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WATCH OUT!!BUYING OR SELLING MOBILE PHONES!..
Hi, I decided to write this guide when I had some trouble when buying a mobile phone on eBay. This guide would also be helpful for those wishing to sell their mobile phone using eBay.It was quite recent when it became necessary for me to buy a new mobile phone due to my darling twins sucking my old one to death. I decided how much I wanted to spend...looked at new and used costs of the different phones I was interested in...then most importantly I started checking feedback of the available sellers.Checking feedback:When I check feedback I usually look first at the percentage..then I look through the feedback, reading any negative comments...I also look for neutrals as many eBayer will not dare leave a negative comment, for fear of receiving one back..and hence tarnishing their own good name! I always look to see how long the member has been active, and if it is not long check the ID history...which isn't usually that helpful as a scammer with half a brain would probably use a different IP address. If the member has not been active for very long but has a lot of good feedback, I look for duplicate entries and many entries from new members or from members with a very low feedback rating, such as 0 or 1...these are probably checks you should scan for even with longer standing members...especially when making a large purchase. Another good check is to look at some of the item URLs next to the feedback and see how they match up with the comments etc...an extremely obvious example could be: Many thanks for top notch computer..A
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BEWARE Scam Items on ebay
I have noticed in the last few months a vast upsurge in the number of Scam offers on ebay, and I thought I would pass on this information to you.Firstly: The people who's accounts are used are normally perfectly genuine ebayers who have somehow or other accidently given out their passwords and has their account hijacked. The feedback is genuine, and so is the account. The Scam is that the seller is not the owner of the account, and there is no guarantee that the equipment even exists.Secondly: The listing is nearly always one day only. (This does not mean that all one day listings are suspect, but it can be a warning.) It is always for expensive equipment at knock-down prices. It ALWAYS has an email address in the text, and you are required to email this address before bidding or for a buy it now price. Thirdly: The equipment (whatever it is) is NEARLY ALWAYS in a different country, presumably so that you won't start worry about it not arriving until the seller has packed up and cleared out, and any pictures of the equipment are manufacturer's pictures and not of the actual item.Additionally I have noticed just recently a tendency to say that "all sales will go through ebay", which I'm sure they are quite happy to do since they won't get the bill.WHAT TO DOIf you are looking for a really cheap bargain - and there are lots of genuine bargains on ebay - be wary. If the item fits the above criteria, or if you are suspicious of a particular item, first check the feedback of the seller. If the seller has sold this sort of equipment before - not just in the last few days - and has positive feedback for those items then you can be fairly sure you are ok. If not - well everyone has to start somewhere, so it's worth checking. click on the 'contact buyer' button and ask if the sale is genuine. One of two things will happen. Either the buyer will reply saying yes or no. Or you will get an alert from ebay because you the seller has been made aware of the hijack of his account. IF YOU DO NOT GET A REPLY FROM THE BUYER YOU HAVE GOOD REASON TO SUSPECT THAT THE ITEM IS NOT GENUINE. The correct procedure then is to report the item to ebay, explaining the reasons you have for suspecting a scam.
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Unlocking your mobile phone through ebay sellers
HiJust thought id give you a quick nugget of advice regarding some sellers who offer an unlocking service for your mobile phone.I had a phone given to me by a family member. This phone was brought on pay as you go on vodafone.I spotted a seller who said in their auction that they could unlock phones by sending to them with a 1 day turnaround, but they couldget phones on vodafone unlocked though a simple code from vodafone.All that they required was your mobile number and the IMEI code. So i thought tht this would be great for me. He said the cost was different for this service and would need to contact them to find out cost.Within a couple of minutes he told me the cost was
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Gimme An 'N'...80
It's not everyday we get excited over the arrival of a new mobile phone, but the Nokia N80 certainly is a delightful exception. Sporting the same attractive metallic fascia as the N70, the N80 instantly gives a sense of quality, this despite its thick plastic body. Right below the screen is a conventional 5-way directional pad and a cluster of primary control buttons that include a couple of softkeys and call keys. These allow quick menu access without having to slide up the screen unit. At the back is a 3.0-megapixel camera with flash and this is paired with a front-mounted camera for 3G video calls. In camera mode, the N80 supports red-eye reduction and can be toggled between taking stills in either landscape or macro mode. An automatic white balance option and a vast array of settings of snapping options means the N80 is as good as it gets for mobile photography on an N-series. Finally, the power button and infrared port are located at the crown of the phone, while the mini power jack and pop-port connector are located at the base. The N80 screen has a resolution of 352 x 416 pixels, which is four times sharper than what most series 60 handsets have had to offer. Text display is sharp and the images are displayed brightly and clearly. Sliding up the display reveals the numberpad but unlike other slide phones, there is no spring to assist the sliding process; you'd have to manually slide up screen unit fully reveal the numberpad. Disappointingly, the numberpad is too flat and too stiff, making it difficult for people with large hands to input data. This is due largely to dead zones in all four corners of each key where unless each strike is done dead center, user inputs will not be registered at all. Another downer is the lack of automatic keypad lock. Users must always remember to select
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Sony Ericsson W810i Prices READ B4 YOU BUY!!!
I was looking for an upgrade for my PAYG phone on T mobile and went into my local shop for a Sony Erisson W810i and they had them for
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Unregistered users after payment.
I have had 2 occasions within the same month where I have made purchases by bank transfer and by paypal. Neither of my goods have been sent to me and the matter's cannot be resolved through 'ebay's safe system' because the users have ended their trading. All that comes up now next to their user name is "Unregistered User" so I have been fiddled out of money with no way of getting it back!!!!!!Buyers Beware !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Seller Scams and Dodgy Deals
Sellers are scamming buyers more and more lately. So, I decided to write one of these guides (my first) to see if I cant impart some of my experiences to other buyers in the hope they can avoid some of the scams and dodgy sellers I have been forced to deal with over my many years on this site.Here are probably the most common, and costly, scams I see running on eBay currently.1/ Inflated P P costsI do a search, wanting a cheap webcam, and I get a list of webcams that have a Buy It Now of just
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HOW NOT TO BE SCAMMED BY CON ARTISTS ON EBAY ( PAYPAL )
YES IT DOES HAPPEN ! There are many people out there, mostly from abroad, who have every intention of ripping you off when you are selling an item !CON ARTISTS! YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE !Unfortunately I was scammed out of an expensive designer jacket I was selling, and this buyer from Poland, purchased my jacket at the full buy it now asking price. Did not even make an OFFER ! To maybe try and get it a little cheaper ! I was happy with his purchase. He paid !!!!!!!!!
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Postage
We all know that postage and packaging costs money.This guide gives you an idea the costs sellers incur when sending an item to the buyer.So why do some buyers moan about postage costs?They see on the envelope or package the price of the postage service the seller has used. They may not realise or do not want to know that the seller has other costs to consider besides postage fee charged by the courier.The seller has to pay the following costs when posting an item to a buyer:Postage fee charged by the courier (dependent on size and weight)Materials used for packaging. This can be:EnvelopesJiffy bagsTapePolystyrene foamOthersInsurance (optional in most cases)TravelAlso the seller has to pay eBay and Paypal (or any other payment provider) fees.Are the sellers trying to make extra profit from postage? In some cases, it is true. For example, I saw a listing forsome RBS
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HOW TO FIND OUT WHAT A PARCEL COSTS TO SEND
THIS GUIDE SHOWS YOU HOW MUCH IT COSTS TO SEND ANYTHING VIA ROYAL MAIL, THANKS FOR LOOKING!The following link below can be Copy and pasted into your address bar above. Theaddress belowtakes you striaght to the Royal Mail Price Finder. Simply type in the weight of your parcel and it will give you all the options and prices for every service royal mail offer.I HOPE THIS HELPS AND SAVES YOU VALUABLE TIME, YOU CAN OBVIOUSLY BOOKMARK THIS AFTERWARDS AND USE AS MANY TIMES AS YOU LIKE.http://sg.royalmail.com/portal/rm/PriceFinder?catId=23500532
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Pitfalls of a cautious novice selling a mobile phone
So mad after trying to sell a mobile phone this week, I would like to think that after selling for some months on E-Bay (and finding all I've dealt with honest and fair) I was doing OK. I had read some horror stories onthe community members notice board especially about phone scammers but conveniently forgot some of the advice thiswhen I came to sell my phone.I purposely stated only Paypal or cheque and yes, I blocked buyers from outside the UK and with 2 unpaid strikes against them, and with less than 1 feedback, but lo and behold, the 2 bidders had no history and one had even joined the last day of my auction! Being concerned I sentboth a polite e-mail voicing these concerns and of coursethey never answered, I then sentone persistant biddera message saying even if he had won I would not post it..e-Bay now tell me if I refuse a winnning bidder, whoever he is, I can get negative feedback. Am I bovvered? I would rather get 1 negative (as if a scammer would do that, he would just move on to the next sucker) than be scammed. E-bay also saysI should have stated Paypal account holders only, but hey, there are also horror stories of people being paid through Paypal, sending off the item and then having Paypal freeze the funds because of a supected fraudulent account, i.e, someone's account being hijacked.Like some other sellers I am curious to know what a similar item selling at the same time as mine will fetch, and so had a watch on several similar phones, afternoticing a phone sell to a bidder with no history, in the U.S. I contacted the seller to be cautious as it was also happening to me. Too late, and guess what, she had stated UK postage only but had not blocked the bid, She eventually sold to the underbidder, but this was the second time it had happened to her. There's one lady who will never sell another phone on e-Bay.Anyway I have sold my phone (paying by cheque) and the buyer seems genuine, but I am totally exhausted and still furiousfrom last night. What a palaver, will stick to selling clothes and material, not many scammers out there for a yard of Laura Ashley, are there?The other side of this bidding war,is yes, it can raise the bids, but the genuine bidder may end up paying more by these false bids and the seller can lose out, or like me spend 2 hours furiously sendng messages instead of enjoying the summer evening in the garden..Just had to tell someone and I'm sure the Samaritans won't be too interested.Am now thinking of changing my user name to Paranoid Pauline
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Buying a mobile phone on eBay
Thinking of buying a mobile on eBay? Our review will tell you a few things based on our experience of both buying and selling. First of all eBay can be a great marketplace for connecting those selling with those buying and give each a good deal. Declaring an interest, we have sold phones via eBay for many years and still do, we specialise in sim free phones (that is selling just the phones without sim cards, contracts or network tie-ins) these tend to be the most expensive type of phone but also give you the most flexibility for the future potentially. We're often asked why our phones are so expensive and sadly it's not because we have a large profit margin, so it's worth seeing the explanations of why there are many listings offering seemingly identical phones often substantially cheaper. Network stockIn fact it costs networks or suppliers money to add network branding or locks to phones but generally this makes them worth less when you are looking to buy or sell the phone, the fact it says "O2" when you switch the phone on or has an "Orange" badge on the back of the phone can be just annoying or pointless if you're not using that network at the time, but locking the phone can stop you using it at all on other networks unless someone can unlock it for you. We often get told a high-street retailer is doing a phone cheaper for "just the phone" but what they mean is a pay as you go phone, this may mean it has been network branded or locked but even if that isn't the case the network have offering a subsidy to the retailer to make the phone cheaper on the bassis that they wil make the money back when the user uses the sim card, of course not everyone will use the sim card and most networks will claw back that subsidy from the retailer if the sim card never gets topped off but if you're a major chain these are a small propotion so you can absorb them. Very often you may see box breakers as they are called selling on eBay where they sell the phone for something more than the subsidies price but less than its true value. ImportsAs a UK seller we buy from UK suppliers and therefore sell UK stock (although we do end up selling to customers all over the world) but sometimes the UK is not the cheapest place for mobile phone models, in the UK manufacturers may spend a lot of money on marketing which other countries do not therefore supply is cheaper in the other countries of essentially the same phone. Many UK companies import stock and swap the chargers and these are known as UK converts, these are usually a bit cheaper than genuine UK stock but you can be reliant on the supplier for any warranty rather than having the manufactuer warranty in the UK. In addition eBay still permits sellers to pretend they are in the UK when they are in fact in Asia therefore shipping costs can be very high, take a long time and sometimes elabarote scams are constructed to collect money from buyers, use this to go on a spending spree so that by the time the buyers complain they haven't had their goods they have spent the money getting goods from other sellers who then also end up losing out so be very careful of low feedback users from abroad offering high value mobile phones at incredibly low prices, they may well be cheaper in China but not that much cheaper to still be genuine.UsedThere are many used phones, or "unwanted upgrades" get on to eBay. As networks tend to throw new phones at users to keep them tied in to a contract if you are happy with the phone you had before this can be a chance to realise some money for the phone and for buyers to get phones much cheaper than they otherwise could, sellers probably only want to get back some of the cost of the contract so aren't expecting the true value of the phone. Be aware of network issues already mentioned but also buying from a private seller is of course an even more "buyer beware" process so tread carefully, look out for original photos, full descriptions and go for users with feedback if possible and try and go for payment methods that offer some protection.Unbelievable dealsWe reserve this final category for those that magically have lots of new phones to sell at knock down prices, whilst not wishing to cast aspersions these might be compared to the trader standing on a street corner really - you don't ask too many questions, fallen off the back of a lorry etc. scenarious best fit this category or regrettably still many scammers trying to grab buyers money and then disappear.To some extenet you get what you pay for, buy from a genuine tax-registered business seller like ourselves and you know you get a genuine sim free phone with full warranty, VAT receipt etc. and we'll still be here next week when you have a problem or need another phone. On the other hand, eBay will allow you to potentially connect with other sources and basically you pays your money and takes your pick. Key things to observer about listings:Seller reputationFeedback score - high 90s positive ideallyOther items sold or selling - does the item fit in with their profileEasy to contact - try asking a question before bidding/purchasingDescription - does it sound like they actually have the phoneSource - are you comfortable from where the phone appears to come from (see above categories)What comeback do you have?Payment protectionDevice warrantyHopefully this review will help some buyers, eBay is not the exclusive reserve of rip-off merchants, thieves and con artists there are many legitimate private individuals and businesses selling on eBay so please take the time to make sure you are comfortable with your purchase bearing in mind what we've said and good luck with your purchase and of course you ever need a phone hopefully you will consider us!
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What is O.E.M. Misleading product information. NOKIA
OEMs are manufacturers who resell another company's product under their own name and branding. It refers specifically to the act of a company rebranding a product to its own name and offering its own warranty and licensing of the product. The term is really a misnomer because OEMs are not the original manufacturers; they are the customizers.Originally OEM was an adjective used to describe a company that produced hardware to be marketed under another company's brand. Mitsumi, for example, produced CD-ROM drives that dozens of companies would label as their own. It's often now used as a verb, as in this sentence: "This CD-ROM drive is OEM'd by Mitsumi." NOKIA covers are not components and it is therefore incorrect to describe them in this way. OEM relates to sub components of an end product.NOKIA products are manufactured in the Far East. As with a multitude of other products, someone sells the mould or pattern, and another manufacturer copies it.They then manufacture theproductmore cheaplyand in larger quantities, using far inferior materials. They then sell the copy at a greatly reduced price.The item may have NOKIA stamped on it, but that doesn't make it GENUINE. NOKIA products are high quality items, that cannot possibly be sold for the ridiculous prices coming out of the Far East and appearing on eBay.All genuine Nokia parts have model numbers, so if in doubt, ask the seller. LCD screens are relatively easy to identify, as they have the codes on the reverse, and should be visible in the listing photo.Many of the accessories, such as keypads, have Nokia logo on the edge or reverse. Remember, covers etc are copied very well, and so is the packaging!! Look carefully and compare with those found on the Nokia web site, or in your localmobile shops. True quality is never cheap!There are a lot of sellers who are listing their products as produced in "GENUINE OEM factories". What does this mean? Ask them! It certainly doesn't mean that the item is endorsed by, or has any connection with Nokia.See our other guide on finding GENUINE NOKIA products.
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Don't fall for the Nokia N91 scam on eBay
With the Nokia N91 so hard to get hold of the perfect place to look for one is eBay.However, while browsing the Nokia N91 listings I noticed an alarming amount of auctions simply selling a web link to enter into a pyramid/matrix scheme. The worst thing was some of these items were being sold on a
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Fake Nokia 8800 Sirocco gold
I wrote a brief guide previously detailing a purchase of a fake Nokia 8800 Sirocco. I must stress that on eBay I have recently seen many listings inwhich the seller is trying to convince bidders that their gold Sirocco is genuine by typing in *#0000# to give a reading of Nokia 8800 Sirocco 3.51 RM-165. This does not necessarily mean the phone is genuine. Furthermore, it is desirable to have a software version of 3.93 or above because of the many problems when the Sirocco phones first came out. I believe there is now a 4.10 version.A number of authorities state that one can not buy a gold Sirocco that is genuine for
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NOKIA 6300 MOBILE PHONE
Having tried and strayed so many times, I have returned to Nokia.My latest addition to my collection is the Nokia 6300.A fabulous phone. Sleek, good natured, easy to use, looks great, feels great, can't find any flaws yet!Super sophisitcation quite unexpected really.Having read several reviews and many mentioned poor battery life, I'm on day 3 now with a quarter battery life left so no problems there.Very sturdy for such a slim article with a wondeerful stainless steel case.It's got all you need and lots that you won't need too!I would highly recommend investing in this one!
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SAMSUNG SGH-U600 3.2 MEGA PIXEL CAMERA MOBILE PHONE
great mobile phoneThe Samsung U600 mobile phone is one of the handsets that launched Samsung's "Ultra Edition II" range. It's intended to be one of the slimmest, most powerful and best looking mobiles around... and it delivers on all three counts.At less than 11mm deep, this is certainly a slim phone. But as you'd expect from Samsung, there's plenty going on inside the slide-open casing. The U600 is equipped with a 3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera that has a flash for night-time photos. It'll also record long videos, with 60MB of built-in storage and an expansion slot for adding more memory. Thanks to ICEpower Technology by Bang
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CHINESE WHOLESALE SCAMMERS !!!
Dear Readers,This is yet another guide about the many crooks out there on ebay. This time it isn't a gripe about Nigerian's who want to purchase an item and send it to their sick mum back home it is about Chinese wholesalers. I'm sure anyone who has sold any form of electrical item or electrical ebook of sorts will have had an email at one time or another asking you to visit a website and buy extremely cheap products from them.My advise to you is to report these ASAP and ensure they cannot spam other people. It is an illegal ebay activity and the people who email you are 99% of the time likely to be fraudulent. I have bought an item like this before. I was shown a website and was given a price list and yet never received an item nor did I ever get a response from the seller. However, if the details are scrutinised correctly you will notice that they are showing you another website. If you email the actual company the chances are they wouldn't have even heard of the person trying to sell to you. Also, if they insist it is their own company then insist on receiving goods first and payment later - this will quickly get rid of them. How hard is it to create a website anyway ?? It can be done in a couple of hours !The cost of living in China is very low and hence when you convert dollars or sterling into renmimbi it will go a lot further and hence if they even get money from 2 or 3 people it is an excellent weeks work !Basically get these scammers off ebay and don't encourage them at all. They are crooks and you will lose your money !!!!Okay i've had my moan now !!!Please give me a positive rating for this guide and have a look in my ebay store for many superb bargains -CLICK HERE TO VIEW HUNDREDS OF BARGAINS !!!Kind Regards
Orignal From: CHINESE WHOLESALE SCAMMERS !!!
Orignal From: CHINESE WHOLESALE SCAMMERS !!!
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