04-06-2011, 10:56 PM | #1 |
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Problem with UBV bulbs (Sold Normal light bulb)
Just to let you all know I ordered some UVB bulbs from an ebay vendor and was sent ordinary fluorescent lights instead.
Apparently the seller had read an old article about UV emissions from low energy lighting and decided to buy some ordinary bulbs and make a massive profit on the basis that they give off UV light. It seems that this used to happen before the manufacturers were fully coating the tubes. I hope no-one else falls for this scam. Only buy proper bulbs where the exact amount of UVB light is stated.
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a dodgy dealer. will they still keep selling them to unsuspecting buyers though?
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Gosh, normaly champpion ebay but clearly not all sellers are as honest as I am.
Good tip thanks!
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The seller assures me that they have been using these for their tortoises for many years
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Have you reported it to ebay? Surely this is a misleading advert.
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