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I see both detectors sold at auction. You really have to wonder at Trade Me and why they let the auctions proceed after receiving so much notification about the scam.

It would be interesting to have them weigh the unit and compare it to a known good one.

Just received a fixed price offer from the Scammer. $2200 and you too could own a rip off.

Someone needs to alert the media about Trademe's stance on this. Its f**kn disgusting. I'm so mad that they have let this happen!
There must have been a heap of community watch reports and the questions being unanswered spoke for themselves. How could they ignore this?

If anyone is interested, here is a copy of 1) my notification, 2) their reply, 3) my further query.

I wonder if they will tell me what their appropriate action was?



Hi Svend,

As far as I can see, the items sold at auction for $2430 and $2550
respectively.

If that is correct, then please enlighten me as to what was the appropriate
action that was taken.

Gary

----- Original Message -----
From: "Trade Me Support" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 12:24 PM
Subject: Your Trade Me enquiry (ID# 002-101-995)


> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
> Hi Gary,
>
> Thank you for alerting us to these listings. I have looked into this
> matter and can see the appropriate action has already been taken.
>
> If you come across any other listings you have concerns about, please
> report them to us via the "Community Watch" link at the bottom of the
> page. This will bring them to the attention of our policing team who will
> investigate the complaint and take the appropriate action.
>
> If there’s anything else we can help with Gary, please reply and we will
> answer your email as soon as possible. Alternatively you can call us on
> 0900 TRADE (0900 87233). We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
> Please be aware that calls cost $1.99 + GST per minute.
>
> All the best!
>
> Regards,
>
> Svend
>
> Trade Me Support
> http://www.trademe.co.nz
>
> **************************************************
>
> Our conversation so far:
>
>
> Listing #: 641275311
> Listing #: 641262840
> deals__online (5 ) Address Verified Apr 2013
>
> A number of traders have reported these listings and this seller. The
> items listed are fakes. The matters were reported in good faith but
> TradeMe still allowed the auctions to proceed. What further information
> did you need to be provided to stop purchasers being ripped off?
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

why dosent someone contact minelab? im sure they could do something about trademe assisting the sale of counterfeit goods. or at least failing to act on it once they've been notified hundreds of times.

Thanks Gavzilla.Yep i just got offered the two Minelabs $22000 after they closed.That meade1 is a trader on Trademe.Not sure if his an Authorized Minelab dealer,but he had a couple of GPX 5000's for sale some time ago but i don't see them listed anymore.I asked him via one of his Eureka Golds that he has listed if he still has any Minelab GPX 5000 Yes how many do you want??????He sells Meade Telescopes for for Mega Bucks. I wonder if that Eureka Gold's any good?

Cheers
goldigger

Hi gary.Spent $50 in phone calls with no joy so I demanded to speak to someone of their Community Watch .Got to voice my concerns.The Guy Was Arrogant,no it all.I asked him if he would like someone to sell him a fake product as the real thing.He told me i was speculating and if i wasn't happy,I should move on. He was happy to keep the auctions.They still up For offer after close of auction This goes against all their TradeMe Terms and Condition.I always wonder if there's insider trading taking place where by their buddies get preferential treatment and backhands to allow this.I asked him if he would liked to be paid FAKE money for wages.No reply.All we can do is take all information and contact Campbellive or FairGo to set up a meeting with Trademe's CEO
Cheers
goldigger

Hi there Chris.I was so Upset about this whole episode but had to keep my cool when i got to speak to one of TradeMe's Team leaders. Arrogant no it all,don't you tell me i'm in charge attitude.I asked him why the seller was reluctant to post the serial no.s for verification"which mysteriously faded on not 1 but 2 machines.He told me they had done all their research and were satisfied and happy to keep the auctions up.That's their Policing Department for you.This person had no people skills and really undermined my intelligence.Told me if i not happy i should move on .I got the impression that he knew more than he was letting on,or just plain naive to the facts.Told him they were fakes to which he responded that i'm speculating.As i've mentioned on other post is that everybody interested should try and get this on Campbellive or Fairgo to weed out this counterfeits.
Cheers
goldigger

So here is the reply from Trade me telling me of the appropriate action they have taken.
Reminds me of those Tui adverts


Hi Gary,

Thanks for getting back to me.

I'm afraid I cannot advise you of any action we have taken against another members account.

While you may not be able to see a change in their account, there are many behind the scenes actions that we can take. These can include warnings being sent, banned from selling, restricting them from buying or using the Q&A etc. So please rest assured that we have taken the appropriate action.

If there’s anything else we can help with Gary, please reply and we will answer your email as soon as possible. Alternatively you can call us on 0900 TRADE (0900 87233). We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please be aware that calls cost $1.99 + GST per minute.

Have a great week!

Regards,

Svend

Trade Me Support
http://www.trademe.co.nz

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Our conversation so far:

Hi Svend,

As far as I can see, the items sold at auction for $2430 and $2550
respectively.

If that is correct, then please enlighten me as to what was the appropriate
action that was taken.

Gary



----- Original Message -----
From: "Trade Me Support" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 12:24 PM
Subject: Your Trade Me enquiry (ID# 002-101-995)
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