Buyer Beware

[budpins]

I just wanted to ask how common scams are on EBAY. I have been looking at a couple diferent cars and one in particular, 1968 Camaro RS/SS with a buy it now price of $9,600. The mind boggling part is that the pictures show a car that is fully restored. I don't know how to post a link to the sale but the color is green. It seems waaaaaay to good to be true.

Has anyone else noticed potential scams like this?

[baz67]

I just wanted to ask how common scams are on EBAY. I have been looking at a couple diferent cars and one in particular, 1968 Camaro RS/SS with a buy it now price of $9,600. The mind boggling part is that the pictures show a car that is fully restored. I don't know how to post a link to the sale but the color is green. It seems waaaaaay to good to be true.

Has anyone else noticed potential scams like this?

You answered your question.

[nancejd]

Real people selling stuff on e-bay aren't stupid. They know what they are selling is worth. In fact, it's more likely that they screwed some local yokel, and are reselling something they bought for a song at a swap meet or wrecking yard.

If it seems to good to be true, it is. That's not to say that you can't find a deal, but if the price is way off, it's going to be a scam 9 times out of 10.

[vanzuuk1]

Do not even think about it,its a scam.

[budpins]

Thanks. Sometimes I have to hear myself say it, or type it, to make sense of it.

[twosaturns]

scams usually give themselves away by requesting money transfers, like western union. ebay has tutorials on how to avoid getting ripped off. I only bought a car once on ebay (GMC safari from a dealer) but my wife and I have an ebay store and are familiar w/ the dangers/benefits. if you can set up a visit w/ the seller, where you can see the title and verify his ownership, you should be able to tell if its real or not.

[twosaturns]

you didn't show the listing # but I went looking for it and couldn't find it. so, it either got bought, or taken down. them '68s are expensive, huh?:doh:

[budpins]

I just received another email from the seller of another '68 which says he wants a win win sale, of course. He did want a third party to facilitate the transaction, for my safety of course. He also mentioned there are over 1 kilo in receipts. Seems as most of these are based out of the US.

[69charged]

i found the same thing about a hemi charger. only wanted 10,000 including shipping from italy. i emailed the guy and he said that all i had to do was western union the guy the money, send a designated person of my choice to go there and get the money and verify the car was legit. i phoned western union to ask about all this and they said that once the seller knows that the money is there, they can make a fake i.d. with my name on it and get the money no problem. they are not a bank. only for transfers. the second that money is in there it can be picked up by anyone with thier photo id and your name.
believe me its a scam. i almost fell for it.
clarence

[kennyd]

a good friend bought a harley,ebay , was told it was being shipped by a transport , so he sent the money western union . the money was recieved ,the "transport co " was to get the money and pick up the bike ...... wrong .the transport co was the same as the seller . money =gone !

i got ripped on epay ,i bought a " rust free , new top , not a tear in the seats " 66 chevelle drop top . photos looked good , transport showed up with a free rust , new top installed with a desk stapler , duck tape seats spray painted . 8k lost because i did not use paypal i money wired him the money , the frame was rusted in 2 pieces under the seat and let the door fold over the 1/4 panels . i have got to use the roof ,top 2 in of the windshield post and the section arround the rear glass . thats it . i called the guy back he said " you should have looked closer , click" .
i bought a hard top and made it a drop top and it sits behind my office so i have to see it everyday !

[CliffS]

here you got another one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Pontiac-Firebird-Pro-Touring-1967-Pontiac-Firebird-Pro-Touring-G-Machine_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6420QQihZ020QQi temZ300040356584QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[Restomod]

Just because you use PayPal does NOT always mean you will get you money back......trust me I found that out the hard way on a Ducati engine.

[6'9"Witha69]

From the ad Cliff posted:

Please email me prior bidding and wait my permision (for bidding), because I want to be sure that you are serious and are really intersted to buy my unit!
I am going to leave that one alone.

But it does give you a clue about the nature of his sale. SCAM.

[CliffS]

ha ha Ebay already removed the item.

[BuddyP]

bid all you want, just don't send ANY money

[Ralph LoGrasso]

If it seems to good to be true, it is.

[philbay]

I agree with this e bay scam. Look up e bay motors, pass. vehicles,Camaro..... There are several 67-69 s one nicer than the other, all for less than 8000.00 american dollars, Whats the scam? I cant figure it out.. Look at them, its just unbelievable... I know its too good to be true, ...