Stolen laptop

[technomage]

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Its things like this below that make me wonder just how much of the equipment 
I bid on via ebay is actually legit.

I've recently come across some deals via ebay for a replacement compaq 
presario 1255 notebook (need a replacement as mine has bought the farm). 
sure, I keep getting outbid, but the prices seem almost too good to be true).

I am really wondering if there is any way to determine if a pirce of equipment 
is stolen or not BEFORE you ever get hold of it.

Technomage


On Sunday 06 April 2003 09:05 am, Thomas Cameron wrote:
> Howdy from Austin, Texas...
>
> I am an Austin LUG member, and I need some help from someone in the
> Phoenix/Scottsdale area...  I bought a Dell Inspiron on eBay from a guy
> with over 200 positive feedbacks.  The CDRW drive was flaky so I called
> Dell.  I found out the laptop was bought from Dell with a stolen check. 
> Without telling the seller I knoew it was stolen, I asked to return the
> laptop for a refund because of the drive.  He agreed, and I sent the laptop
> back. Surprise, surprise, he keeps saying he "will send the refund next
> week."
>
> Here's where I need help...  All I have on the guy is the name "Eric" and
> the address 6702 E. Dreyfus in Scottsdale.  I am trying to get the guy's
> full name.  A friend of mine who is a detective here in Austin said that a
> license plate or something like that would really help.  Alternatively, if
> anyone knows how to check the ownership or utility records of a house in
> that area, I would be really greatful.
>
> Thanks,
> Thomas Cameron
>
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