I've asked a few questions about delivery cost, NOVA, why its in Lithuania etc, and his answers seem honest, not presently on Nova, but will come
with duty paid invoice, let down by a buyer...
He's after a £500 deposit, which I'd pay by paypal, and the remainder when its in my possession for some comeback if it goes t*ts up.
I'm tempted, but want to be as sure as I can it isn't a scam, any suggestions on more questions to ask? I'm really in two minds,
progress it or runaway and delete all thoughts and links to it.
I was thinking of asking for any other customers he has imported for, but could still 'lie' and get a mate to pose....
So any probing questions would be appreciated...
Cheers.
Pete.
loggyboy - 3/2/16 at 10:08 AM
I'd be concerned with the cars history - my instant assumption is stolen from states, imported to a country where no one cares then brought
here.
Even if the transaction went smoothly and you got the car, I would always be expecting a visit from HMRC with the car disappearing with them into
sunset.
Whats the saying? If there is any doubt then there is no doubt.
Charlie_Zetec - 3/2/16 at 10:56 AM
quote:Originally posted by r1_pete
He's after a £500 deposit, which I'd pay by paypal, and the remainder when its in my possession for some comeback if it goes t*ts up.
Paypal doesn't cover payments for vehicles, even if it's sent as payment for goods/services. Has seller asked you to "gift" him
the money to avoid fees? That's another classic scam, as it can't be reversed as well. Sorry to sound negative, jut read too much on the
forums about eBay and car scams of recent....
nick205 - 3/2/16 at 11:33 AM
Personally I'd walk away, if there's any concern leave it alone.
Something seems odd and the worry of having it taken away at a later date would weigh heavy on my mind.
anthony1 - 3/2/16 at 11:40 AM
It would be all too easy to send the guy £500 deposit..........by paypal........but after you have waited for weeks for it to be delivered , or it is
not what you want , when and if you saw it.......how would you get your £500 back , as others have said , I would leave well alone!!
02GF74 - 3/2/16 at 02:07 PM
Send me £ 100 by paypal gift and I'll tell you it it's a scam
motorcycle_mayhem - 3/2/16 at 05:20 PM
I would normally walk away from anything with 'Awsum Breaks', but as he only has to check the breaks it all looks good... :-)
Why on Earth you'd want to risk this, or even thinking about doing so, is beyond me. Walk away.
r1_pete - 3/2/16 at 05:34 PM
Walking away guys thanks.
Ill keep an eye on the white one, but thats a body off job before MOT to weld the rot, too close to the fibreglass for my liking.
Unwatched, messages deleted, moved on....
Cheers All
Canada EH! - 3/2/16 at 06:18 PM
I would run not walk away from this Corvette, The key slot above the licence area is to set the alarm as these were the most stolen version of the
Corvette. My brother had one and his wife was always setting the alarm off as she reached over the door through the open t-top to get something from
the interior.
Not a good version of the C3, low horsepower pollution engine, Purdue College sticker in the rear window indicates US ownership possibly by college
student.
The 70 C 3 is a much better choice, high compression engine.
