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Hmmm, sounds like a reputable seller/trader so could be a genuine problem. Did he state where he got it from, he could be someone a bit like me who buys damaged/faulty phones then sells them on, could be that it was whoever owned the phone before him (unless this trader you got it off bought it new) pulling a fast one. I'd try to clarify whether he has had the phone from new, or if he's gotten it from someone else, i.e. in your possession the phone is now 'third-hand'.

I'd be tempted to say take him up on that offer, have you a link to his feedback profile? Could well be someone I've dealt with before!
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Posted: 2006-10-26 12:59:54
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Cheers Sammy - well that's what I'm thinking - I mean this *could* be legit, but I'm not inclined to trust twice, considering this one 'appears' to have been nicked.

anyway this is the guy:

http://feedback.ebay.co.uk/ws[....]9&ssPageName=VIP:feedback:2:uk

Does anyone know him?
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Posted: 2006-10-26 13:10:31
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Not dealt with him but you'd hopefully be OK, with that feedback he'b be wanting to avoid his 1st neg i bet!
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Posted: 2006-10-26 13:33:40
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Hi Tetsugaku-San

Firstly by the look of this guys feedback and the fact you have had the phone for 6 weeks i would imagine it came as of much as a surprise to him as it was for you.

Can you prove that you have had this phone for 6 weeks and have made and received calls on it, are you contract or PAYG customer? Whoever has now reported it lost or stolen is committing fraud whilst thinking they are being clever. Personally if the seller wants the phone back just insist that once received he will send you a new one as it is not your fault someone has reported it lost or stolen and had it blocked and as you bought the phone from him he must sort it out not you. Good luck and i hope it all gets sorted quickly.

Marc
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Posted: 2006-10-26 15:32:31
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I'm in exactly the same position with a P990 (Voda) ... have sent back to seller (different guy from above posts) - replacement fone expected today !
Suspect that both of these are a genuine mistake rather than the seller trying to defraud (generally you wouldnt get good coms and them to have excellent feedback) .... if it all goes pear shaped at least I have Paypal 'warranty' to call back on (which works - I've used this b4).

Think EMEI blocked phones work outside the UK ? ... can seel on Ebay international as a last resort (altho I've sent my fone back to the seller now !)

good luck
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Posted: 2006-10-27 09:25:34
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i dont know thsi guy but it could have been a 'found' phone which was assumed un-blocked... judging by his responses and feedback id send it back especially if you get an address etc..

And you can change the IMEI number on phones but its illegal.... and i dont know how to do it before i get a PM
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Posted: 2006-10-27 10:55:21
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Thanks for all your help everyone

Yep I am going to send back this one, and just cross my fingers I suppose . . .. Thing is I was so angry the day I found out that I bought another one off ebay that should be arriving in a mo....

... just arrived as I typed - the silly postman left it on the doorstep with no signiture!!!! bloody fool


Anyway I'll keep you guys informed when (if) I get the other phone back, if I end up with a spare, my mum is getting a better christmas present than I planned . . . . .
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Posted: 2006-10-27 11:57:44
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did you try flashing the k800i with the latest firmware ? sounds stupid but just wondered lol
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Posted: 2006-10-27 18:57:40
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Firmware flashing sadly doesn't fix a blocked phone!
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Posted: 2006-10-27 19:06:49
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oh well
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Posted: 2006-10-27 19:33:46
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