Did anyone else here on the forum buy this 1967 vert on ebay
11-03-2010, 08:13 AM
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I also have to tell you that Ebays buyers protection agent also has talked with the seller and believes the sellers story.
He says it has to be true nobody could think up a story that far fetched.
Ebay will cover my 25k but not the shipping money if this all turns out to be bogus.
Believe it or not Ebays buyers protection insurance company step right up to pump and made sure this deal went right. They assured me I would get my money back because the purchase was made thru Ebay. Not off site like alot of buyers and sellers do.
I will let you all know what happens today
He says it has to be true nobody could think up a story that far fetched.
Ebay will cover my 25k but not the shipping money if this all turns out to be bogus.
Believe it or not Ebays buyers protection insurance company step right up to pump and made sure this deal went right. They assured me I would get my money back because the purchase was made thru Ebay. Not off site like alot of buyers and sellers do.
I will let you all know what happens today
11-03-2010, 08:59 AM
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I'm having fun reading this story and how it unfolded. The sad thing is that the seller is making it all up. All BS! Who sells a '67 Corvette for
25K with 3 photos and no description. (Sorry, "...has been converted to small block 4 cyl...")
69-Z28, you need to open your eyes and think about all clues that point to a scam or fraud. The car is now 5 minutes away, but you can see it until you pay for the shipping... o.k. Transportation companies don't ship anything or leave anything until they are paid. Who originally the shipping company? How much did it cost to transport the car from CA to NY? How long did it take?
Get your 25k from eBay and walk away. I would take the title to the police or to your motor vehicle dept. and have them look it over and check into the VIN. I bet it is fake or stolen.
If this deal is for real, someone will be calling you wanting the title. (The seller, or the other buyer. You know, the other guy with the same name in your town, looking to buy the same car from across the country!!!)
Keep us posted, we all are wanting to hear how this ends.
25K with 3 photos and no description. (Sorry, "...has been converted to small block 4 cyl...")
69-Z28, you need to open your eyes and think about all clues that point to a scam or fraud. The car is now 5 minutes away, but you can see it until you pay for the shipping... o.k. Transportation companies don't ship anything or leave anything until they are paid. Who originally the shipping company? How much did it cost to transport the car from CA to NY? How long did it take?
Get your 25k from eBay and walk away. I would take the title to the police or to your motor vehicle dept. and have them look it over and check into the VIN. I bet it is fake or stolen.
If this deal is for real, someone will be calling you wanting the title. (The seller, or the other buyer. You know, the other guy with the same name in your town, looking to buy the same car from across the country!!!)
Keep us posted, we all are wanting to hear how this ends.
11-03-2010, 09:34 AM
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Ken's67 This is not the first car I have ever bought. I called and talked with the seller for sometime and got all my questions answered before I bought the car. Then I did a lot of checking on him and his business before I sent payment.
I cant tell you how many times I have pulled the trigger on a great deal while a lot of the other guys are standing there and thinking about all the things that can be wrong with the car and if its sounds to good to be true it usually is. BLA BLA BLA
I have bought a lot of great cars this way. This is the first time something like this has happened.
It now looks like things might work out.
How many of you out there passed up a great deal because you thought it was to good to be true. I'm not talking about those scams where a completely restored car is selling for $3995. I'm talking a real honest to goodness deal
I do my home work and actually pull the trigger. When I see a deal and don't usually regret it when I do.
Think about it how many of you guys have passed on a car when you knew it was a deal and still regret it today.
I cant tell you how many times I have pulled the trigger on a great deal while a lot of the other guys are standing there and thinking about all the things that can be wrong with the car and if its sounds to good to be true it usually is. BLA BLA BLA
I have bought a lot of great cars this way. This is the first time something like this has happened.
It now looks like things might work out.
How many of you out there passed up a great deal because you thought it was to good to be true. I'm not talking about those scams where a completely restored car is selling for $3995. I'm talking a real honest to goodness deal
I do my home work and actually pull the trigger. When I see a deal and don't usually regret it when I do.
Think about it how many of you guys have passed on a car when you knew it was a deal and still regret it today.
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11-03-2010, 10:56 AM
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It sounds like you know what you are doing then. Myself and the other forum members where just trying to help. Good luck. I would go ahead and pay for the cost of shipping and any other items the seller is requesting. Never mind all the "BLA BLA BLA" we are all saying. Please post some pictures of the car when you get it. We only seen three on the eBay auction.
11-03-2010, 11:24 AM
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This will be hard for all of you to believe. The car is now at the other buyers house.
He lives 5 minutes from me.
His name is also Dave. The seller claims he thought we were both the same person .
He found out about the problem when my trucking company showed up to pick up the car and he had already released it.
Now I am told If I want the car all I have to do is pay the shipping and go get the car.
I have to pay the shipping first before I see the car.
Or I give them the title back and I get a full refund.
He lives 5 minutes from me.
His name is also Dave. The seller claims he thought we were both the same person .
He found out about the problem when my trucking company showed up to pick up the car and he had already released it.
Now I am told If I want the car all I have to do is pay the shipping and go get the car.
I have to pay the shipping first before I see the car.
Or I give them the title back and I get a full refund.
11-03-2010, 11:33 AM
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I would be as skeptical as ever if I had to pay ANYTHING before seeing this car that is purported to be 5 minutes away. No, after all this trouble I would be furious at someone! You are dealing with it much more calmly than I think many of us would, and I'm watching earnestly for you to get it resolved. Best of luck
11-03-2010, 03:04 PM
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Sounds like you have it under control. I would assume the other purchaser paid to ship the car so I'm not sure why they wouldn't let you go over there with the cash and pick up the car. It's fair for you to pay shipping if the other purchaser already paid it and is trying to do the right thing and have it go to you. Pretty crazy odds that he's five minutes away though. Do you know who he is?
KEN
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11-03-2010, 03:40 PM
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Slightly different circumstances in your case, but kudos to the flea and the buyer protection plan.
11-03-2010, 03:44 PM
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I might add... when I shipped my '67 to the islands, the shipping company wouldn't take possession of the car without me PROVING ownership. I wonder how they shipped the car without having the pink? Could it have shipped before you received the pink slip?
11-03-2010, 05:23 PM
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Let me get this straight, you have already paid for a car that you have not yet seen. Now the seller wants you to pay more more money before you actually look at the car, which his now 5 minutes away from you.
Go to the other person's house and put your eyes on the car before you do anything else. Verify that the VIN number on the car actually matches your paperwork.
Go to the other person's house and put your eyes on the car before you do anything else. Verify that the VIN number on the car actually matches your paperwork.
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11-03-2010, 09:28 PM
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If this is really all a big mistake, you might want to question why the other buyer is giving up his claim of ownership so easily. Yes, you might have a better claim, but he has possession. Maybe he looked it over and realized its not the car he thought it was and would be happy to get his money back. Go look at the car. No reasonable person trying to resolve this would deny you that right. If they do, I would get my money back and walk away. Good luck.
11-04-2010, 12:47 AM
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Talked with the seller a few times today. He says that their waiting for funds to clear the other buyers account before he will release the car. This should happen on Thursday.
I to have thought why is this guy giving the car up. The seller says that he explained what happened and the other buyer didn't want any problems and said give me my money back and come get the car.
With the prices that 67 verts are bringing these days The car has to be really really bad for it not to be worth 25K
I also talked again with the Ebay insurance guy. I asked questions like what if the cars vin doesn't match the title. Or what happens if it missing the vin tag. Or it ends up to be a stolen car. He said in all of these cases I would be covered under the Ebay buyer protection plan and I would get my money back.
So my saga goes on. I really do appreciate all the advise and concern from you guys.
Oh well tomorrow is another day I will keep you all informed.
AND YES I STILL IN THE BACK OF MY MIND HAVE A FEELING THAT THE SELLER IS FULL OF S@?T AND JUST STRINGING ME ALONG.
I to have thought why is this guy giving the car up. The seller says that he explained what happened and the other buyer didn't want any problems and said give me my money back and come get the car.
With the prices that 67 verts are bringing these days The car has to be really really bad for it not to be worth 25K
I also talked again with the Ebay insurance guy. I asked questions like what if the cars vin doesn't match the title. Or what happens if it missing the vin tag. Or it ends up to be a stolen car. He said in all of these cases I would be covered under the Ebay buyer protection plan and I would get my money back.
So my saga goes on. I really do appreciate all the advise and concern from you guys.
Oh well tomorrow is another day I will keep you all informed.
AND YES I STILL IN THE BACK OF MY MIND HAVE A FEELING THAT THE SELLER IS FULL OF S@?T AND JUST STRINGING ME ALONG.
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11-04-2010, 06:03 AM
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Im glad you have ebay on your side. I am sure a guy wouldnt let a car leave before funds cleared so its BS there. Wires take 10 minutes. Its a good thing you did it from ebay.
11-04-2010, 10:40 AM
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Ken's67 This is not the first car I have ever bought. I called and talked with the seller for sometime and got all my questions answered before I bought the car. Then I did a lot of checking on him and his business before I sent payment.
I cant tell you how many times I have pulled the trigger on a great deal while a lot of the other guys are standing there and thinking about all the things that can be wrong with the car and if its sounds to good to be true it usually is. BLA BLA BLA
I have bought a lot of great cars this way. This is the first time something like this has happened.
It now looks like things might work out.
How many of you out there passed up a great deal because you thought it was to good to be true. I'm not talking about those scams where a completely restored car is selling for $3995. I'm talking a real honest to goodness deal
I do my home work and actually pull the trigger. When I see a deal and don't usually regret it when I do.
Think about it how many of you guys have passed on a car when you knew it was a deal and still regret it today.
I cant tell you how many times I have pulled the trigger on a great deal while a lot of the other guys are standing there and thinking about all the things that can be wrong with the car and if its sounds to good to be true it usually is. BLA BLA BLA
I have bought a lot of great cars this way. This is the first time something like this has happened.
It now looks like things might work out.
How many of you out there passed up a great deal because you thought it was to good to be true. I'm not talking about those scams where a completely restored car is selling for $3995. I'm talking a real honest to goodness deal
I do my home work and actually pull the trigger. When I see a deal and don't usually regret it when I do.
Think about it how many of you guys have passed on a car when you knew it was a deal and still regret it today.
I can tell you that I have never lost any money on something I did not buy..
Scott
11-04-2010, 12:25 PM
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The number 1 rule quoted over and over again on this forum is "Go look at the car or have someone knowledgable do it for you". You may think that a 67 vert for $25K is a good deal, but do not fool yourself, without seeing the car, you do not know what you are getting. Car could have been cut in half, one piece front, a bent frame etc. It is 43 years old, and a $ magnet for scammers.
Most of the time sellers tend to make an item they are selling out to be better than it is. I no longer buy used stuff on ebay for this reason. Most often it is not as nice as described.
Good luck anyway.
Most of the time sellers tend to make an item they are selling out to be better than it is. I no longer buy used stuff on ebay for this reason. Most often it is not as nice as described.
Good luck anyway.
11-04-2010, 06:47 PM
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If this is really all a big mistake, you might want to question why the other buyer is giving up his claim of ownership so easily. Yes, you might have a better claim, but he has possession. Maybe he looked it over and realized its not the car he thought it was and would be happy to get his money back. Go look at the car. No reasonable person trying to resolve this would deny you that right. If they do, I would get my money back and walk away. Good luck.
11-04-2010, 07:24 PM
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Report it stolen with the Sherriff's office, then I would take "my" pink slip and a law enforcement officer to the address and take "my" car.
Screw these guys! It's your car. You have proof through Paypal that you bought it legally and you have the title.
Go get your car.
Don't let them string you along.
Screw these guys! It's your car. You have proof through Paypal that you bought it legally and you have the title.
Go get your car.
Don't let them string you along.
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11-04-2010, 09:24 PM
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I am a long distance, over the road, trucker. Guys that haul cars/trucks, ect..have proof of ownership of EVERY car on that truck. DOT, in darn near every state, pulls these guys over..checking vins, paperwork , ect. Paperwork doesnt match with whats on that truck...there is a whole bunch of trouble..and time, spent untill things get straightend out. The cops/DOT will not let the truck mopve till all gets straightend out. think about it. I would not risk my 110 thousand dollaR truck, my lively hood, ect, trying to transport anything that could not be documented.
11-04-2010, 10:30 PM
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I am a long distance, over the road, trucker. Guys that haul cars/trucks, ect..have proof of ownership of EVERY car on that truck. DOT, in darn near every state, pulls these guys over..checking vins, paperwork , ect. Paperwork doesnt match with whats on that truck...there is a whole bunch of trouble..and time, spent untill things get straightend out. The cops/DOT will not let the truck mopve till all gets straightend out. think about it. I would not risk my 110 thousand dollaR truck, my lively hood, ect, trying to transport anything that could not be documented.
