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    Just been browsing and found something intriguing...

    All these sellers (all selling mostly gems and jewellery) have almost identical shipping descriptions? Isn't it a bit tricky to copy each others shipping info?? Or maybe they are all buddies, since they are all based in the greater Jo'burg area...

    Items for sale from 2ndStreet on bidorbuy.co.za
    Please note that no parcels are sent ordinary mail to ensure non-breakages of products. Shipping is R40.00 for "registered mail", R95.00 for "counter to counter" overnight and R140.00 for "Courier to Door" nationally. Additional products up to 10 items combined free of charge with shipment. Please note that all items must be paid within 72 hours after close of auction UNLESS prior arrangement has been made. Please note that your goods will be shipped after payment reflects in my account. If out of South Africa please check rates with seller.

    Items for sale from PrincessLou on bidorbuy.co.za
    Please note that no parcels are sent ordinary mail to ensure non-breakages of products. Shipping is R40.00 for "registered mail", R95.00 for "counter to counter" overnight and R140.00 for "Courier to Door" nationally. Please contact me should you require a shipping fee for international destinations. Additional products up to 10 items combined free of charge with shipment. Please note that all items must be paid within 72 hours after close of auction UNLESS prior arrangement has been made. Please note that your goods will be shipped after payment reflects in my account.

    Items for sale from MeToYou Collections on bidorbuy.co.za
    Please note that no parcels are sent ordinary mail to ensure non-breakages of products. Shipping is R40.00 for "registered mail", R95.00 for "counter to counter" overnight and R140.00 for "Courier to Door" nationally. Please contact me should you require a shipping fee for international destinations. Additional products up to 10 items combined free of charge with shipment. Please note that all items must be paid within 72 hours after close of auction UNLESS prior arrangement has been made. Please note that your goods will be shipped after payment reflects in my account.

    Items for sale from Natalia Creations on bidorbuy.co.za
    Please note that no parcels are sent ordinary mail to ensure non-breakages of products. Shipping is R40.00 for "registered mail", R95.00 for "counter to counter" overnight and R140.00 for "Courier to Door" nationally. Please contact me should you require a shipping fee for international destinations. Additional products up to 10 items combined free of charge with shipment. Please note that all items must be paid within 72 hours after close of auction UNLESS prior arrangement has been made. Please note that your goods will be shipped after payment reflects in my account.

    Items for sale from Melbon on bidorbuy.co.za
    Please note that no parcels are sent ordinary mail to ensure non-breakages of products. Shipping is R40.00 for "registered mail", R95.00 for "counter to counter" overnight and R140.00 for "Courier to Door" nationally. Additional items up to 0.750g combined free of charge with shipment. Please note that combined shipping is allowed up to 14 days after the 1st auction is won for regular buyers. First time buyers please ensure items are paid within 72 hours after close of auction UNLESS prior arrangement has been made. Please note that your goods will be shipped after payment reflects in my account.

    Fascinating!!
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    Interesting, MsPlod. You have been busy? lol
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    Not just the shipping descriptions ....the auction descriptions of Melbon, 2nd Street, Princess Lou and MeToYou Collections are all the same too

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    I'm going to have my head bitten off for saying the next thing, but LKG is in the "group" too... BoB is aware of it all, but can prove "nothing"...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Miss Jewels View Post
    Not just the shipping descriptions ....the auction descriptions of Melbon, 2nd Street, Princess Lou and MeToYou Collections are all the same too
    Now you come to mention it...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cali Craft and Gems View Post
    I'm going to have my head bitten off for saying the next thing, but LKG is in the "group" too... BoB is aware of it all, but can prove "nothing"...
    You are quite right, hadn't spotted them! Goodness! What a strange set of circumstances, wonder why none of them complain about the copyright issues. They MUST be buddies! Wish that these discreet auctions would stop. Really irritate me. Would love to know who is bidding on whom... Wonder whether they bid on each other's stuff?
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    This is a very, very interesting thread. Are we missing something here? It is very interesting that no-one is complaining of auctions being copied...

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    In my personal opinion, discreet listings should only be for high-end gems where the buyer is a jeweller or retailer. All other listings should not be discreet at all - the BoB public can not see who is shill-bidding if the listing is discreet! (and some of the sellers' mentioned have apparently been rapped over the knuckles before for doing "wrong").

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    I list all my gold and diamond rings on discreet because it's high priced items and often many buyers prefer others not to see what they are purchasing. I've also found that with it being discreet, it sells easier. But again, only for high priced items as a rule.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Miss Jewels View Post
    I list all my gold and diamond rings on discreet because it's high priced items and often many buyers prefer others not to see what they are purchasing. I've also found that with it being discreet, it sells easier. But again, only for high priced items as a rule.
    Oi, I list one or two naughty adult items that are not high-priced persay, but lots of buyer choose to buy them discreetly too
    Just thought I'd make mention of that, please don't attack me...looks like it's a blue Friday for lots of regulars here on the forum today

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    Brands dear, completely understand discretion being necessary on "naughty" items. Must say that simply do not understand low end items - i.e. under R500 or thereabouts - being discreet for any purpose other than to potentially defraud buyers.

    Anyhow, back to the shipping descriptions, not only are these descriptions variations of the same thing, but the use of the capitalised "UNLESS" just made me chuckle.

    Have a lovely, naughty, purple Friday...
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    Brands, to list "naughty" items under discreet, is "discreet" and "good manners" Well Done! LOL

    Quote Originally Posted by brands online View Post
    Oi, I list one or two naughty adult items that are not high-priced persay, but lots of buyer choose to buy them discreetly too
    Just thought I'd make mention of that, please don't attack me...looks like it's a blue Friday for lots of regulars here on the forum today

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    Thats amazing, its almost like some sort of syndicate the've got going.......
    Well spotted Lee.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kyle2 View Post
    Thats amazing, its almost like some sort of syndicate the've got going.......
    Well spotted Lee.
    That's why you were so sorely missed MsPlod!

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    Please note, shill bidding is monitored and we can monitor discreet listings. From what I can see these accounts are run by different individuals who are linked in some way, and have received warnings for their indiscretions. Most shill bidding is picked up on our side on a regular basis.
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