Possible scam HP 41CX

[Maximilian Hohmann]

Hello!

(09-25-2022 02:45 PM)rprosperi Wrote:  ...but the scope of listings here is what makes me wonder... and if scamming, why include the low-cost items, just for optics, to make it look legit?

Really strange. During the last year I have ordered several items, mostly electronics/DIY stuff and telescope acessories in the price range between 10 and 100 Euros, from variuos suppliers in China. Either through eBay, Aliexpress or directly from a Chinese online shop. All these items had in common that they were offered at 1/3 to maximum 2/3 of the usual price. All items from known Chinese brands, e.g. "Svbony" for the telescope accessories, that everybody else sells at more or less the same price.
Everything paid with PayPal. Nothing of that stuff ever arrived, either the seller cancelled the transaction within a few days by himself or I complained when the items were not delivered after a month. I was reimbursed every time. I still wonder what the purpose of these offers may be. Collect addresses and PayPal accounts of people with known interests? Maybe these datasets are worth money to someone.

Regards
Max