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Title: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Tosh on November 12, 2009, 04:18:36 pm
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WINDOW-CLEANING-BUSINESS-PACKAGE-DEAL_W0QQitemZ200402035291QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_B_I_Business_for_Sale_CV?hash=item2ea8e4625b

This one made me laugh!
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Andy@w.c.s on November 12, 2009, 04:26:20 pm
A fool and his money comes to mind  :D
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Scrimble on November 12, 2009, 04:27:39 pm
hahaha what a joke
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: david thomas on November 12, 2009, 04:28:38 pm
Lived in America for 20 years most of my american friends coment on the fact that you brits love ripping each other off this is a prime example, this is as bad as Franchising.  
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: jeff1 on November 12, 2009, 04:31:21 pm
And you can have all that with No customers  ::)
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: daz1977 on November 12, 2009, 04:32:53 pm
what a bargain, pay 4300 grand for a business with no custys

 
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Tosh on November 12, 2009, 04:34:04 pm
We ought to 'Troll' the seller; ask him loads of bone questions and stuff!  ;)
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Helen on November 12, 2009, 04:35:32 pm
All this for just £4,300 ;D

1) 8' REA-C-H Telescopic Pole
2) Scrapemaster Scraper and replacement blades (pack of 10)
3) Stainless Steel Channels 10", 12", 14" and 18"
4) Ettore Rubbers 10", 12", 14" and 18"
5) Stainless Steel Quick Release Handle Super System Handle
6) 14" Golden Glove Scrubber Sturdy
7) Nylon reinforced carrying case
8) Ladder, buckets, brushes
9) Cleaning chemicals
10) Cloths, sponges, carry trays

With the number of references to carpet cleaning in the add would you really trust this guy to knock up an accurate website?
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: jeff1 on November 12, 2009, 04:38:24 pm
 1 Days carpet cleaning training if needed but you can teach your self how to clean windows  ;D
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: wezzy32 on November 12, 2009, 04:39:46 pm
iv asked how big r the ladders
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Helen on November 12, 2009, 04:40:05 pm
he also sells all these businesses ;D
http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/dogman-01/
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: cozy on November 12, 2009, 04:41:58 pm
What's wrong with it? I bought my business off this geezer in febuary this year. Got 4 custies so far. ??? Lost one last week though :(
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: jeff1 on November 12, 2009, 04:47:34 pm
he also sells all these businesses ;D
http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/dogman-01/
The guy is full of it  (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k23/jeffo_01/756671.gif)
he sells....Doggy Waste Pick Up Kit Poo Bags And Holder
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: cozy on November 12, 2009, 04:48:27 pm
I bought that too ;D
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: david thomas on November 12, 2009, 04:52:35 pm
Why do Ebay allow this to go on
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: jeff1 on November 12, 2009, 04:54:57 pm
I bought that too ;D

(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k23/jeffo_01/312712.gif)(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k23/jeffo_01/756671.gif)

Why do you need to collect poo??? if I need any I get it from my custy's gardens (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k23/jeffo_01/756671.gif)
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Tosh on November 12, 2009, 04:56:49 pm
Why do Ebay allow this to go on

It's not against the law.  If I wanted to sell you a bic pen for £20K and you were prepared to give me the money for it, then what's wrong with that?
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: jeff1 on November 12, 2009, 04:57:51 pm
Plus ebay get a nice little earner out of it  ::)
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: ftp on November 12, 2009, 04:59:08 pm
Why do Ebay allow this to go on

What's the difference?


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GutterVac-Paving-Facade-Cladding-Cleaning-Business_W0QQitemZ180423935977QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_B_I_Business_for_Sale_CV?hash=item2a021ac7e9
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: cozy on November 12, 2009, 05:00:37 pm
Fleabay is just the platform. It's the same as selling anywhere. They just provide the vertual shop/market stall. I used to sell football betting systems at between 14 and 17 quid a pop. Sold about 4 or 5 a day for quite awhile. That was only a file. Cost nothing to send as a PDF. Around 95% profit after fleabay costs.
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Andy@w.c.s on November 12, 2009, 05:03:50 pm
Can i buy that pen Tosh :P
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Tosh on November 12, 2009, 05:09:38 pm
Can i buy that pen Tosh :P

Since it's you, Andy, I'll reduce the price to £15K.
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Helen on November 12, 2009, 05:23:10 pm
Just received this reply when I asked him why it seemed expensive for just some trad kit ;D

if you can find all what we offer for a cheaper price ill match it, you wont find anywhere that does it cheaper at the quality we do it for,you get what you pay for and we do a professional service not your diy crap and we have plenty of customers who are satisfied.
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Tosh on November 12, 2009, 05:25:59 pm
Just received this reply when I asked him why it seemed expensive for just some trad kit ;D

if you can find all what we offer for a cheaper price ill match it, you wont find anywhere that does it cheaper at the quality we do it for,you get what you pay for and we do a professional service not your diy crap and we have plenty of customers who are satisfied.

 ;D  I like it.
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Helen on November 12, 2009, 05:28:59 pm
So does anyone want to put a price on the trad kit plus the items below.
Let's go worse case scenario and say that the one day course is at Ionics (that should push the price up a bit) ;D

2) FREE TRAINING COURSE
3) PROFESSIONALLY DESIGNED WEBSITE AND SUPPORT
4) YOUR OWN DOMAIN NAME
5) YOUR OWN FREEPHONE NUMBER
6) 1ST YEAR HOSTING FREE
7) A LISTING ON YELL.COM - FREE FOR THE FIRST YEAR
8) F0R A LIMITED TIME A SPECIAL BONUS OF 250 COLOUR BUSINESS CARDS
9) FREE PERSONAL TELEPHONE SUPPORT FOR THE 1ST YEAR - WE WANT YOU TO SUCCEED
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Gleaming windows on November 12, 2009, 05:30:25 pm
Just received this reply when I asked him why it seemed expensive for just some trad kit ;D

if you can find all what we offer for a cheaper price ill match it, you wont find anywhere that does it cheaper at the quality we do it for,you get what you pay for and we do a professional service not your diy crap and we have plenty of customers who are satisfied.

Helen if he's so sure about his product ask to see 3 of his punters websites.
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Pole 2 Pole on November 12, 2009, 05:34:04 pm
I've just asked him if he'd accept £150 cash...........and not a penny more  ;D I'll keep you posted  ;)
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Helen on November 12, 2009, 05:52:44 pm
Helen if he's so sure about his product ask to see 3 of his punters websites.

He's clearly just a chancer with all the other businesses he is selling.
This is purely a case of you give him x thousand pounds, then he goes shopping to buy the items and pass them onto you.
Window cleaning, carpet cleaning, car valleting, cake making, massage, jewelery the list seems endless ;D But the adverts are identical other than to change what the 'profession' is
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Ian Lancaster on November 12, 2009, 06:20:07 pm
Notice in the text it says you will get a 'Top of the Range' carpet cleaning machine. 

Lower down it says when you pay your 50% deposit your Window Cleaning equipment will be despatched.

No further mention of the carpet machine ??? >:( >:(

If this package actually included everything as described then it may be value for money, depending on what the carpet machine is, but I wouldn't touch it with a bargepole ;D
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: leapstallbuildings on November 12, 2009, 06:27:22 pm
Notice in the text it says you will get a 'Top of the Range' carpet cleaning machine. 

Lower down it says when you pay your 50% deposit your Window Cleaning equipment will be despatched.

No further mention of the carpet machine ??? >:( >:(

If this package actually included everything as described then it may be value for money, depending on what the carpet machine is, but I wouldn't touch it with a bargepole ;D

He probably sells bargepoles too.
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Pole 2 Pole on November 12, 2009, 06:39:26 pm
He aint got back to me yet....Maybe he thinks i was takin the proverbial p*** Moi??? Mais non  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Murdie window cleaning on November 12, 2009, 07:24:04 pm
Just received this reply when I asked him why it seemed expensive for just some trad kit ;D

if you can find all what we offer for a cheaper price ill match it, you wont find anywhere that does it cheaper at the quality we do it for,you get what you pay for and we do a professional service not your diy crap and we have plenty of customers who are satisfied.



Helen if he's so sure about his product ask to see 3 of his punters websites.

That is a realy good point, if he has a number of satisfied customers then he should be able to give a few web sites to contact the mug eh window cleaners
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Gleaming windows on November 12, 2009, 08:12:55 pm
Ive emailed him asking to see a few of the sites.
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Mike_G on November 12, 2009, 08:35:11 pm
Oh dear! And whats with the top of the range carpet cleaner ?
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: david thomas on November 12, 2009, 09:35:04 pm
its probably a stolen rug doctor from back of a lorry leaving Liverpool
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: poleman on November 12, 2009, 09:55:02 pm
JUST HAD A REPLY!!

I said...really think this is a rip off for what your offering! do your sleep well at night!!!

He said... rip off!! maybe!! but i sleep very well thanks knowing i got a bank full of money

what a tosser! he knows its a rip off  >:(
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Pole 2 Pole on November 12, 2009, 09:55:31 pm
He's got back to me  ;D He asked me if i was havin a laugh?????? What do ya think i oughta say?  ;D
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Pole 2 Pole on November 12, 2009, 09:59:57 pm
every one ask him a question. Summet like....are you an arsehole? Under the context mods...........give me a break  ;)
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: South Coast Cleaning Services on November 12, 2009, 10:03:28 pm
why doesnt everyone ask him the same question at the same time as each other  ;D
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Pole 2 Pole on November 12, 2009, 10:06:06 pm
Poleman..do ya think ebay might be interested in that reply????? Report the(bites tongue) gentleman.
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: matt on November 12, 2009, 10:10:09 pm
the bit i dont get ( well i do, as its just a cust and paste and he has forgotten to change it )

1) THE TOP OF THE RANGE CARPET CLEANER AND I MEAN TOP OF THE RANGE NOT YOUR CHEAP DIY EQUIPMENT, ALSO INCLUDED YOU WILL GET A FREE DAYS TRAINING COURSE IF NEEDED

for a window cleaning round
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: poleman on November 12, 2009, 10:10:36 pm
sadly I dont think we can do much about it  :(

Why do Ebay allow this to go on

It's not against the law.  If I wanted to sell you a bic pen for £20K and you were prepared to give me the money for it, then what's wrong with that?
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: matt on November 12, 2009, 10:11:13 pm
Why do Ebay allow this to go on

What's the difference?


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GutterVac-Paving-Facade-Cladding-Cleaning-Business_W0QQitemZ180423935977QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_B_I_Business_for_Sale_CV?hash=item2a021ac7e9

where is glyn ? ? ? ? its not like him to see a worm dangling and to not take a nibble on it
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Pole 2 Pole on November 12, 2009, 10:15:29 pm
As much as i loath people getting ripped off from scum like this.........ultimately, if someone is daft enough to buy it..............for that kinda money.......well.you know what i mean.........wallys  ::)
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Gleaming windows on November 12, 2009, 10:16:34 pm
This is what he listed as sites he has done

http://www.goldplating.co.uk/

www.earthly-origins.co.uk

www.hantsmc.co.uk

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hi matt take a look at goldplating.co.uk, www.earthly-origins.co.uk and hantsmc.co.uk these are good examples of websites we have done.the window cleaning sites are nearly ready as we had such a good response we had to work overtime to get them up and running but wont be long
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Murdie window cleaning on November 12, 2009, 10:18:06 pm
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These boys mean business. Each week on Watchdog, Matt Allwright and Dan Penteado will be going undercover to track down more Rogue Traders conning the unsuspecting public out of their hard-earned cash.

These guys would sort that scrote out

Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Pole 2 Pole on November 12, 2009, 10:19:45 pm
This is what he listed as sites he has done

http://www.goldplating.co.uk/

www.earthly-origins.co.uk

www.hantsmc.co.uk

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hi matt take a look at goldplating.co.uk, www.earthly-origins.co.uk and hantsmc.co.uk these are good examples of websites we have done.the window cleaning sites are nearly ready as we had such a good response we had to work overtime to get them up and running but wont be long
Do ya reckon he's got a brother called Rodney? Ya gotta admit.........whatever the hell he does............he's got initiative.
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Pole 2 Pole on November 12, 2009, 10:21:03 pm
Rogue ebayers  ;D It'd need it's own tv channel  ;D
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Post by: Andy@w.c.s on November 12, 2009, 10:46:55 pm
He's even got a link over to the dragons den
the guy that was gold plateing the ipods
can't see any of those guys being in any sort of business with him can you ?
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Xline Systems on November 13, 2009, 04:18:06 pm
bargain ive orderd ten
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: josh on November 13, 2009, 10:32:59 pm
they will be on watchdog next week,.......them prices are nearly as bad as Ionic
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: macmac on November 13, 2009, 11:10:11 pm
I've messaged him.

Q-Hi, do you have a window cleaning business package left for sale?


A- Hi, yes we have four left for this month.


Me- Yeah, I'm not supprised at that ***ing price either!! ;D
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Andy@w.c.s on November 14, 2009, 12:52:36 am
I've messaged him.

Q-Hi, do you have a window cleaning business package left for sale?


A- Hi, yes we have four left for this month.


Me- Yeah, I'm not supprised at that ***ing price either!! ;D

lol  :) :) :)
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: krave on November 14, 2009, 01:00:43 am
This is what he listed as sites he has done

http://www.goldplating.co.uk/

www.earthly-origins.co.uk

www.hantsmc.co.uk

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hi matt take a look at goldplating.co.uk, www.earthly-origins.co.uk and hantsmc.co.uk these are good examples of websites we have done.the window cleaning sites are nearly ready as we had such a good response we had to work overtime to get them up and running but wont be long

Lol on the motorcyle one, it says 20% discount on servicing, and nest to it in the coupon style box it says 25%....


And....


"We like to help local charities so most of our profits will go to local charities to help animals, children or cancer research."
Title: Re: What a rip off 'Business for Sale' on e-bay!
Post by: Craig 72 on November 14, 2009, 08:04:48 am
I bet there's people out there looking to start up their own business who actually go for things like this.There's probably people who think that because it is so expensive it must be great.If it cost no more than it was worth (couple of hundred quid?) people wouldn't believe a successful business could be started for that.Anyone who parts with thousands of pounds without doing plenty of research on the subject deserves what he gets though frankly.The blokes taking the utter pee though.