“A Skip Frye Swallow Tail was advertised on ebay and I was bidding for it. It was then canceled off ebay (Aug/Sept 08) and I contacted the seller Alex directly to ask him if it was still for sale. He said it was and that I could buy it for £750.00 inc postage and delivery. He said that he would prefer to “work through ebay” and that they would contact me with details of the sale. I received an email from “e-bay” asking me to pay via MoneyGram that the “seller” could not use Paypal at the moment. I thought this suspicious even though it was very legal looking document!! Anyway I sent it on to e-bay who advised me that it was a “spoof”, and not to part with a penny. Anyway, this guy who goes by the name Alex who says he is from Durham in the UK. Be aware, do not part with your money – PLEASE BE CAREFUL”

Bottom line, respect the internet and tread with caution. Surf Merchant surfboards are payment on delivery, subject to your inspection and approval. There’s no clause & no deposit on orders made on our minimal and fish surfboards in stock. Just one less thing to worry about