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I happen to run across this post on a boating web site recently and thought I'd post it here.
So I've been half heartedly looking for an old 'vette as a toy. I was searching around last night and found a beautiful '65 Convertible..for $4800. I emailed to see if teh price was correct (I was thinking they left a zero off), and I get a reply back today from an MSN address:
Hello,
My 1965 Chevrolet Corvette conv. is in great shape ( 8 cyl, 4spds Manual). The car has no electrical or mechanical problems, damages or hidden defects. Hasn't been involved in any accident. My husband and I divorced last year, after the divorce I own this car, I don't need it and that's why I'm selling it so cheap. The car has a clear title. It has 69,700 miles. The total price is $4,800 including shipping and handling. The car is located in Wilmington, NC. I recently moved here with my job.
We will use eBay protection program for our safety and for payment I prefer to use a eBay's buyer protection plan. The financial part will be managed by them. Which means that you will have 5 days inspection period before committing to buy the vehicle, a refund policy is included. I just need your full name and address so I can open a case. You'll receive important guidelines and payment instructions from them. The deal will go strictly according to eBay rules and policy.
Thanks
Susan
Being the skeptical kind, I immediately smelled a rat. Let me start with I didn't see it on Ebay; I saw it on a Corvettes for sale type web site. I think it was listed as being in California.
So I thought I might have some fun with this, so I replied:
I'm not far from Wilmington; can i come take a look at it? I'm assuming you have a clear title?
So I get a reply back a few minutes later:
I have a clean title in my name. The car is already at the shipping company in Wilmington ready for the shipping. I have a contract with eBay so this deal must go through them. I'm very busy with my job and I'm out of the town so I can't meet in person with you so this is the reason why I chose to sell my car over the internet. The shipping cost is included in the price.
Here is how it will work:
1.First of all I will need the following details from you:
- Full Name
- Full Shipping Address
2. After I will receive the details from you, I will forward them to eBay.
3. After they will process your info, they will send you the invoice and the details on how to make the refundable payment.
4. eBay will contact me and I will ship the car to you. After you receive the car you will have 5 days to test, verify and do whatever you need to the car. If you will buy, then eBay will release the money to me.
5. If you will decide that not buy the car, eBay will refund you the money and I will have the shipping company come pick up my car. If you wish to make the transaction, please send me the necessary info so that we can proceed. I look forward to hear from you.
Thank you
So I continued:
When do you get back in town? I can't buy a car I can't see. I'll drive in to Wilmington and take a look at the car. If it is everything you say it is, I'll give you cash then in exchange for the title. I can work around your schedule. A friend told me about the car; I didn't see it on Ebay. Can you tell me the item number?
Surprisingly..I haven't gotten any answers yet. If the thing ends up being real (lol)..I'll post some pics of my $4800 near perfect '65 Corvette.