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@matthewn5
That's not a particularly cheap deal, those Ribbles were always inexpensive and that one is a couple of years old and has a low spec with scratches etc. It's also a fairly leggy frame and crap photos. He probably got it for less than the RRP during one of Ribble's many sales.
The top tube scratch happens when someone steps over the top tube with cleats on, I've seen it loads of times in noob bikes for sale. Shimano shifters are notoriously easily damaged by parking up against brick walls, and they're made of soft plastic or carbon, so damage like that is really common.
If you like the bike, why not ask if you can have a look? You'll get a good idea of the seller at the same time. They've been a member of Ebay since 2017 so it's not a burner listing.