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Old 07 February 2010, 09:47   #1
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Any one know this seller? Watch out?

http://www.etec-ltd.co.cc/ribs2.html

I looked on boats and outboards, got an email saying send 175 for delivery.

The email said the Zodiac boat had low hours but in the original advert had no engine fitted?

It looks really cheap, and say pay up front for delivery?

The ribs look really cheap, perhaps inported from the USA? The photos look like the US in the backgroun, the Zodiac looks like its on a US trailer?

ANy commment, too good to be true?

Whats out if it is?
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Old 07 February 2010, 11:28   #2
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http://www.etec-ltd.co.cc/ribs2.html

I looked on boats and outboards, got an email saying send 175 for delivery.

The email said the Zodiac boat had low hours but in the original advert had no engine fitted?

It looks really cheap, and say pay up front for delivery?

The ribs look really cheap, perhaps inported from the USA? The photos look like the US in the backgroun, the Zodiac looks like its on a US trailer?

ANy commment, too good to be true?

Whats out if it is?
It's a chinese scam website. Somehow I doubt the BRP solicitors would allow a company to be called Etec ltd.
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Old 07 February 2010, 11:46   #3
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This is a scam.

They have Sunriders boat listed for sale. This company just grabs listings from other people on the internet and says they are theirs. DONT SEND THEM ANY MONEY!
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Old 07 February 2010, 13:26   #4
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http://www.etec-ltd.co.cc/ribs2.html

i looked on boats and outboards, got an email saying send 175 for delivery.

The email said the zodiac boat had low hours but in the original advert had no engine fitted?

It looks really cheap, and say pay up front for delivery?

The ribs look really cheap, perhaps inported from the usa? The photos look like the us in the backgroun, the zodiac looks like its on a us trailer?

Any commment, too good to be true?

Whats out if it is?
pm sent.!
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Old 07 February 2010, 13:33   #5
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They have Sunriders boat listed for sale. This company just grabs listings from other people on the internet and says they are theirs. DONT SEND THEM ANY MONEY!
This person has been thrown off the same website a number of times But changes his name and gets back on again.

The way I understand it works is this


Charged for delivery..
then charged again for the boat..
Then another surprise charge an import tax...

Then again for a ce cert..
Then another charge for customs ..
Then a charge for his arrangement fee'

You would NOT get the vessel until the total amount is paid.


I have also noted the yellow rib is the same boat he had for sale 2 years ago.

Once you have started paying you will lose all your money till you have paid in full WELL over the top.

He Also used to sell NEW 115 hp outboard engines for approx £1,200. With the same procedure

I would like to say he is a con man but the onlything I can think about it is the fact he is not saying what the Total cost's will be
when advertising..
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Old 07 February 2010, 16:16   #6
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The laws in this country are far too lax when it comes to this sort of thing. Where is this address anyway? Does it exist or is it ficticious?

Registered company address: 94 WEST END, HADDENHAM, ELY, CAMBS CB6 3TE

I've seen the Zodiac advertised before - currently on Boats and Outboards here: http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F222118
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Old 07 February 2010, 16:22   #7
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Though as much

Thanks for the message, I tought it was too good to be true.

I wasnt quite ready to send him a cheque but it just goes to show...

Why dont we all email him just from fun.................
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Old 07 February 2010, 16:30   #8
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The laws in this country are far too lax when it comes to this sort of thing. Where is this address anyway? Does it exist or is it ficticious?

Registered company address: 94 WEST END, HADDENHAM, ELY, CAMBS CB6 3TE

I've seen the Zodiac advertised before - currently on Boats and Outboards here: http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F222118
Yep it's the same address but i understood from other stuff i have seen about him is a domestic house.

Beware keep away ..
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Old 07 February 2010, 16:34   #9
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Thanks for the message, I tought it was too good to be true.

I wasnt quite ready to send him a cheque but it just goes to show...

Why dont we all email him just from fun.................
He has been AGAIN reported to boatsandoutboards.
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Old 08 February 2010, 05:56   #10
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Yep it's the same address but i understood from other stuff i have seen about him is a domestic house.

Beware keep away ..
Yes it is a house but that in itself does not mean he's a fraudster.
He is a scammer in this case but the point I am trying to make is not all boat brokers etc have commercial premises.
Just my 2p worth...
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