Despite the Rise in Fuel Prices .....

... I'm glad that we managed to keep our prices low, in my opinion, even lower for the really classy labels. How to absorb the "handling" charges? Just walk more to the post office, that's how =)

Stocks Arrived ~ WebStore Updated!

Stocks have arrived! This time it only took 14 days. Lucky, indeed. Items are checked thoroughly and listings checked for accuracy too.

Cyberpartygal's WebStore is now updated and will take in orders from the public.

Returning buyers were given the priviledge to book the orders BEFORE their arrival but now, it's free-for-all :-p

So, see you there!

Communication Is THE Key ....

....... to success in any relationship, be it in a marriage, frienship, business partnership or anywhere where people come into contact with each other.

This holds true as well in a Buyer-Seller relationship. To conclude a deal successfully, it is important for the Buyer and Seller to keep in constant touch with each other either through e-mail, SMS or phone call, from the point of placing an order, payment, delivery, up till receipt of package in good condition.

Happy trading and remember to keep the communication lines opened ;-)

We're NOW Open for Prebooking!

Once again, we're happy to announce that Cyberpartygal's WebStore is ready to receive prebookings of upcoming products.

This priviledge is only available to those who have bought from us before.

As usual, payment is only expected latest three days upon confirmation of order and confirmation of order will only be done when stocks are checked thoroughly.

Measurement and fiber will only be available when stocks are at hand.

Thank you very much for your patronage!

Preview of Upcoming Items :-)

51 lingerie items plus a pair of terry slippers, fancy necklace and soft toy!

"You're Funny Looking"

"You're Funny Looking"

By Jim Benton

"It Worries Me How Dumb You Are"

"It Worries Me How Dumb You Are"

By Jim Benton

"It's Cute How You Think I'm Listening"

"It's Cute How You Think I'm Listening"
By Jim Benton

Maintaining a "Shit List"

What is a "Shit List"?
It's a compilation of joybuyers' information.

What's in a "Shit List"?
The following data are recorded:
Trading platform, ID, and if available: name, address and contact number(s).

Why keep a "Shit List"?
It's important for traders to keep track of joybuyers, especially those who encounter more than ten joybuyers a month.

Payment grace period: -
Returning buyers - 3 days or more
First timer buyers - maximum 3 days
People in "Shit List" - maximum 2 days
People who WERE in the "Shit List" - maximum 3 days

Important Info: Reporting to the Authorities

The following information was compiled by my buddy, Alan Cheah.

I feel this is very helpful to any internet fraud victim, therefore, I've taken the liberty to share it with readers here.

Steps to be taken:
1) File a report with Consumer Claims Tribunal first.
If you submit the report online, you still need to go personally to process your claim in their office, so that they will proceed with investigation for you.

- Print out the report page 1-3 online when u fill up in Tribunal Website. If not, you must fill up the form again at Tribunal Claims Office.
- Print or photocopy all the document you need to submit to them, i.e, Bank in slip, auction/sales page, correspondence & etc...
- Make FOUR (4) copies of all supporting documents
- If you have already lodged a police report, you may also attach the copy of the police report to Borang 1 to substantiate your claim, as advised by a Tribunal officer.

Working Hours:
Monday -Thursday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. 2 p.m to 5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 12.15 p.m., 12.15 p.m. to 2.45 p.m., 2.45 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Consumer Claims Tribunal
TINGKAT 16, PUTRA PLACE,
100 JALAN PUTRA,
50622 KUALA LUMPUR,
Kuala Lumpur.
TEL: 03-40493058
FAX: 03-40424259

Branches of Consumer Claims Tribunal.


2) Make a police report, if possible, go to Bukit Aman, where there is a special Internet Crime Investigation Unit

- According to a police officer, the report should be forwarded to Bukit Aman, and action would be taken, if more reports were received from the victims.
- After filing a police report at your nearby police station, you can also fax a copy of that police report with the report number to the following fax no: 03-26930595 in Bukit Aman, attention to Supt. Khalil Azlan and he will take action once he gathers all reports.

3) Go to MCA's Headquarters to complain.-
Go in a group and take along all relevant reports and documents

* Remember to keep all documents which you have made and keep all transaction details between you and the fraudster.


The original write-up was posted here.

Stocks Shipped Out!

Great news!

New lingerie stocks have been shipped out from the USA on 14th March, 2006. New items should be arriving by 28th Mach, 2006, +/- 2 days.

New labels to look out for:

Barely There
Betsy Johnson
Nicole Miller
Wonderbra
Hue
Olga
Playtex
VanMar
Ziggy and friends


Labels making a reappearance:

Calvin Klein
DKNY
Donna L'Oren
Maidenform
Victoria's Secret


AND more items from these labels:
Delicates
JLo Lingerie
Oscar de la Renta
Cabernet
Eyeshadow
Lady Princess
Native Intimates
Rampage
Rene Rofe Lingerie
St. Eve

AND many more ..................... :-)

To ALL Victims of Skyhobby @ Lelong

Much have been discussed about Skyhobby in the Forum of Lelong. Clearly, one can see that this whole debacle was a well engineered con job.

Lelong is looking at this as a failed business venture by Skyhobby. That's because, from the beginning, Skyhobby has been trading successfully selling remote control helicopters and such gadgets ...... AND then (unfortunately?) ventured into selling mp3 players from China.

Selling with goods on hand is one thing, but like Skyhobby, selling something that is still with the supplier in China and requiring 45 days to deliver is quite another story. (It's actually not allowed in Lelong to sell something non-existent... this constitutes high-rolling with buyer's money.)

Naturally, with such a huge time gap between payment and delivery, problems are bound to arise and then what happens? THE BUYER LOSES HIS MONEY!

As far as can be seen, Skyhobby has once too often given lame excuses in late (or non) delivery of item OR giving a refund. One of Skyhobby's many excuses were that the goods were stuck at Customs AND YET Skyhobby did not accepted any help from a fellow Lelong trader who has solid connections with the Customs in both China and Malaysia.

Another excuse was that, there were too many faulty units in the consignment.

One would imagine, if someone is being cornered, surely he'll just about grab onto any lifeline offered to him.... but Skyhobby has avoided replying the questions of this good samaritan.

At the last count, the amount lost by victims to Skyhobby totalled approximately MYR400,000. YET, this user ID is still very much actively trading in Lelong, still listing mp3 players (I thought no stock??) and recently can be seen listing .... tada ..... mobile phones! (big money mah!)

Despite getting numerous complains from victims regarding Skyhobby, this user ID is STILL allowed to trade, all is needed is to pay a fine of MYR25 to reactivate an account! Is this sufficient? This policy, with respect of Skyhobby, has been questioned, and according to Lelong administrators, Skyhobby is active to allow access to trading records... BUT THEN, why allow TRADING?? To get more victims? To net more money from this new batch of victims to refund the 1st group of victims?

I don't see the logic of Lelong's policy here. It's not wrong to allow access to the trading records (so that refund can be initiated) BUT, bloody hell, STOP listing more items for sale!

As can be seen from all the fraud cases that's been happening, no trading platform is capable of handling fraud and when such a case happens, the victims are basically on their own.

Granted, Lelong's administrators flew to Labuan for a meeting with Skyhobby, but so far, there has been no update on what transpired there. Perhaps Lelong "touch door nail"? hehehe

If you are a victim, what are you waiting for? Why dont you take some action (preferably in a group) instead of waiting for your item which may never be delivered or payment which may never be refunded? (Even the quantum of refund is not the standard one set by Lelong. Why is Lelong giving so much leeway here?)

Skyhobby is a user ID in Lelong shared by a Malay couple based in Labuan, Malaysia.

Great News for Ipoh e-traders!

Just found out the new operating hours for the Post Office Tesco Ipoh branch.

Monday - Sunday - 10am - 9pm
Closed on 1st Saturday of the month and Public Holidays

Full services provided here, including payment of all bills, Poslaju, Pos Ekspres, sale of postal supplies, etc.

Thumbs up to Pos Malaysia Berhad!

Addendum ~ 15th March, 2006
Was at this Post Office last night to get some Surat Akuan Mengepos... oh my, they didn't have any, instead asked me to go to the Ipoh Garden Post Office. I wanted to ask them, "Is the Ipoh Garden Post Office open now?" hehehe

Please take note that pick up of mail (normal, ekspres, laju and what-not), is 3pm daily, so be early :p

[Nigerian] Scam 419

Be alert, if you are an e-trader.

"Nigerians" like to target big priced items, for example mobile phones, LCD screens, laptops, electronic/electrical items, jewellery, branded apparel and even expensive livestock like race horses!

In their desperateness, they offer to pay up to twice your asking price and request for express overnight shipping by FedEx or DHL. Naturally, they are ever so willing to pay for the shipping as they have an "account" with these reputable courier companies.

Oft times, these scammers will tell the seller that they want the item FAST (overnight shipping) as so-and-so's birthday, graduation, wedding and what-not is coming up soon.

And payment will be made via any of the online payment facilitators like Moneygram, Western Union or Paypal or they will even send you an International Money Order by airmail.

Well, well, well, if you agree to use Moneygram, Western Union, Paypal or the likes, you will very quickly receive payment notification seemingly from these above-mentioned online payment facilitators.

Take note that legitimate email from these companies will address you by your NAME registered with them, and will definitely NOT address you as "SELLER".

If you agree to accept International Money Order, yes, you will receive it via airmail, BUT sorry to say that, you will not be able to cash it, as it's a fake Money Order. It looks exactly like a genuine one, though, as they do make use of real printers to print such documents.

Anyway, always BE ALERT and do NOT be greedy.

Knowledge is POWER so read more on Nigerian Scam 419, which is readily available on the internet.

Happy Trading!

13 Flags to Warn a Bidder of a Fraudulent Transaction on eBay

(Adapted from the post by jenny_lake on the eBay International Trading Discussion Board post Bidders - Red Flags Warning of Fraudulent Transaction.)

Most people who are defrauded are victims of their own greed. When a transaction appears to be too good to be true, it likely is. If three or more of the following relate to your transaction, applying common sense can preserve your money.

1. An expensive item is usually involved.
* Often an electronics item, a computer, a camera, fitness equipment, event tickets, a car, motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile, or other automobile, and other big-ticket items.
* Often, it is listed at auction at a significant discount off fair market value. Multiples may be offered in fixed price format.

2. Western Union or Moneygram Instant cash wire transfers are the only accepted payment methods.
* Western Union and Moneygram Instant cash wire transfers are not to be confused with bank wire transfer, which is the preferred payment method in most of Europe.
* W.U.-style cash wire transfer was created for sending money to someone you know and trust.
* Money wire transfer is untraceable and unrecoverable after the thief picks up the money, which is typically very soon after it is sent.
* In an attempt to provide the illusion of safety, the prospective buyer is often told to send the money to a fake name or to use a secret password, which the buyer will change only after receiving the item.
* Report fraud involving a Western Union money transfer to W.U. Customer Service at 1 (800) 634-1311 or customerservice@WesternUnion.com.
* Also avoid any auction which requires payment by e-gold. No legitimate seller would pay the exorbitant e-gold fees.

3. The item is no longer listed on eBay, so the deal will be an "off-eBay" transaction. A buyer who transacts "off-eBay" forfeits all fraud protection offered by eBay.
* Often, the auction is removed by eBay after being identified as fraudulent or if the seller is guilty of an infraction. Inability to locate the auction by searching for the item number indicates that eBay deleted the listing and purged the auction from the eBay database.
* At other times, such as when the seller uses a hijacked account, once a buyer indicates serious interest, the hijacker may end the auction early in order to reduce the opportunity for the authentic account holder to detect the fraud and notify eBay.

4. The bidder was an unsuccessful bidder on an expensive item and subsequently receives an emailed offer, customarily from a person in a country thousands of miles away, offering to sell an identical or similar item off-eBay for a huge discount.
* Often, tickets to US sporting events and concerts are offered in this manner. Stop and think—why would a person in a far distant European or Asian country have tickets to a Disney park, NASCAR race, NFL or NCAA football game, World Series baseball game, etc?

5. The bidder is required to be pre-approved. When pre-approval is sought, seller offers instant sale (usually off-eBay) at significantly less than true value. Also, some "private" auctions are fraudulent. After placing a bid on a private auction, the bidder receives an emailed offer to sell the item "off-eBay."

6. A bidder/buyer who is doubtful and undecided receives email, typically containing poor or unusual grammar, appearing to originate from eBay.
* The email vouches for the seller and the security of the transaction, advising the buyer to complete the transaction.
* Recent variations of such emails assert that the buyer is fully protected by the Square Trade buyer protection program. Square Trade is not a division of eBay, and Square Trade does not initiate emails to prospective buyers.
* The introduction of genuine Square Trade buyer protection spawned a remarkable number of fraudulent Square Trade look-alike sites. Apparently, buyers are told to look under the buyer protection section and enter the seller ID and auction number. The fraudulent sites indicate that auctions listed by this seller are covered for a more than sufficient amount, and the buyer is advised that Square Trade sanctions a wire transfer to the seller.* Genuine Square Trade buyer protection is limited to specific auctions and amounts, usually up to $250 in addition to eBay buyer protection.
* Other variations have claimed that purchase protection is guaranteed by the eBay "Safety Board," "Trade Secure Division," "eBay Transactions," or similar non-existent division.
* The email may assert that the seller has placed a security deposit of thousands of dollars with eBay.
* Some further claim that the item will be shipped from the eBay warehouse in San Jose, CA, although various other locations have been claimed.
* If an email appearing to originate from eBay has any of these traits, it is a forgery. eBay is not a traditional "auctioneer," only a venue. eBay doesn't hold security deposits, and it doesn't confirm or guarantee the safety of transactions. Since eBay doesn't ship merchandise, it doesn't own any warehouses in which merchandise is stored.

7. An item is listed on a hijacked account. Some characteristics of hijacked accounts:
* Seller has excellent feedback acquired solely from buying or from selling items unrelated to the expensive item being offered.
* A long-dormant account is suddenly listing expensive items.
* The seller is registered in the US, UK, or Canada, but the item is shown as located in a different city or country. The location city and country may be bizarre, such as Bucharest, Canada, or Madrid, USA.
* Prominent mention on the auction page that email contact through the conventional eBay "Ask seller a question" link is unavailable (various excuses are used), consequently you must email the seller by using an unconventional "email me" hyperlink embedded in the auction. They may claim that they have already reached their email limit. The real reason is that a hijacker doesn't want the account owner to be tipped off by receiving an email about an auction the owner didn't list.
* There is no authentic "Buy It Now" button, but the auction terms state, "Please email me for the Buy It Now price," or there is a phony Buy It Now button embedded in the auction.
* Payment terms for an auction listed from a US location include the customary PayPal, money orders, and checks. But when the seller contacts the auction winner, the seller claims to be in a country thousands of miles away on a business trip, vacation, or some other excuse, and wire money transfer suddenly becomes the only accepted means of payment. (Sure. Most sellers take along a few plasma TVs when traveling to Europe on vacation, don't they?)

8. The seller offers free shipping from distant countries, often premium (e.g. very expensive) shipping such as FedEx Overnight. Imagine the cost of overnight shipping for a horse trailer from Romania, a tractor from Greece, or a motorcycle from Spain, to the US.

9. The auction has no actual photo, or a generic photo or illustration of the item is taken from a catalog or website.
* This is inconclusive in the absence of other red flags.

10. The auction is a one-day or three-day auction, often ending on a weekend.
* This is inconclusive in the absence of other red flags.

11. An email, supposedly from eBay, contains uncharacteristically poor or unusual grammar and/or spelling, indicating that English isn't the user's primary language.
* This is inconclusive in the absence of other red flags.

12. The seller recommends an escrow service other than escrow.com.
* Escrow.com is eBay's only approved US escrow site.
* Fraudulent escrow sites are created daily by thieves for the purpose of attempting to defraud unsuspecting users.
* How to spot a fraudulent escrow site: https://www.escrow.com/fic/ficspot.asp

13. Second Chance Offers (SCO):
A legitimate Second Chance Offer will arrive as an email containing a link to a new, different auction page offering an option to Buy It Now (BIN). The item number will be different from that of the original auction.
The introduction of Second Chance Offers has provided criminals with a different approach to defrauding buyers. The following are characteristics of fraudulent second chance offers:
* The email address of the sender is someone other than personaloffer@ebay.com, although even that could be spoofed.
* The seller's ID is different from the seller's ID on the original auction.
* The email offering the SCO fails to provide a link to a BIN auction page, or the email provides a link to the original auction.
* The payment options differ from those listed on the original auction.
* After completing a SCO, the transaction fails to appear on your "My eBay" page.

If you receive an offer from a "seller" to transact off the eBay site, please report it by using the embedded link in this eBay help page: http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/seller-solicitation.html

Please report a fraudulent second chance offer by using the embedded "Contact eBay to report an off-site email offer from a seller" link on this page: http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/rfe-spam-non-ebay-sale.html