Another EBay scam?

keith5 · 03-13-2006, 09:22 AM

I've seen several EBay scams on C6's in the last few months. They are usually pulled or disappear very quickly. However, there appears to be one that is still lingereing this AM that showed up last week.
It's a '05 convertible, 6 spd, F55, 7K miles. Buy It Now for $9,000.00

Has anybody else seen it??

The Garage Master · 03-13-2006, 12:18 PM

I just wanted who is stupid enough to believe it.

keith5 · 03-13-2006, 06:39 PM

Still there...Here's the link...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...QQcmdZViewItem

chargedsol · 03-13-2006, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple Black C6

I just wanted who is stupid enough to believe it.

The Garage Master · 03-13-2006, 09:29 PM

3 suckers have bid to this point.

keith5 · 03-13-2006, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple Black C6

3 suckers have bid to this point.

Last Friday it had 46 bids - all identical (indentity masked) placed one minute apart from each other. Over the weekend that was "reset" to 32. Once again all identical , identity blocked. Now, if you click on the bids , it shows a long list of cancellations and retractions. Clearly some horses a55 is jerking people around looking for a nice big fool with cash..

Rbil2h · 03-15-2006, 02:36 AM

Yes. I went to the link. Whenever I see a ebayer with a zero I do nothing. I believe someone is generating fake accounts and Ebay goes after those people once there tech people catch. I find it very sad. And a little humorous. Thanks for bringing this to the corvette communities attention. Russ

keith5 · 03-15-2006, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rbil2h

Yes. I went to the link. Whenever I see a ebayer with a zero I do nothing. I believe someone is generating fake accounts and Ebay goes after those people once there tech people catch. I find it very sad. And a little humorous. Thanks for bringing this to the corvette communities attention. Russ

Thanks Russ, I checked this AM and it is still there. I am starting to think that this is a real deal it is just being managed by a total jerk.
He has cancelled all bids with the explanantion "PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR THE BUY_IT_NOW PRICE". Guy is probably a former Enron executive.

keith5 · 03-15-2006, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by keith5

Still there...Here's the link...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...QQcmdZViewItem

It's gone! No explanation.

jabez · 03-15-2006, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by keith5

It's gone! No explanation.

I reported them last nite.

snakeman56 · 03-15-2006, 08:37 PM

Just to see what kind of response I would get, I went ahead and sent an email telling him I was interested, here is his response.

undefined This was his response to my email
From: "James" <im3@juno.com>
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To: snakeman56@gmail.com
Subject: Re: 2005 Chevrolet Corvette LS2 Convertible
Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 7:47:29 AM [View Source]

Hello Tom,

Thank you for your interest. First of all you should know that the car has a clear title, it's in excellent condition, like new, mechanically and aesthetically intact, no damages, no hidden defects. This 2005 Chevrolet Corvette LS2 Convertible with has only 6,995 original miles. It is in pristine condition with full factory warranty. In addition this Corvette has been adult owned, driven and always garage kept. It's a US machine with US specs (mph). The six speed transmission is wonderful, crisp, smooth, and solid feeling. Overall interior is pristine throughout, no rips, tears, burns, stains or worn spots anywhere. It has never been smoked in.
Although my ebay account was initiated in US, I'm located in Europe, Spain for the moment. I spend a lot of the time in US with business but I have my family here in Spain. I took the car with me here a few weeks ago. I'm willing to ship it from here through Lufthansa Air Cargo and cover the shipping and insurance fees to your location in US. The total price is $9,000 shipping included. I thought selling my Vette through eBay would be a good idea, giving the fact that I need some fast cash to build a new house here.
I would like our transaction to be supervised by eBay Motors and SafeHarbor center. In case we have a deal I will notify eBay Motors transactions department so they can inform you about my reliability and how we can proceed with this transaction in a 100% safe way.
Please let me know your position,

James

-- "Thomas Sierra" <snakeman56@gmail.com> wrote:

undefined This was my email asking him about the vette

Hi I am interested in the car!! Where is the car located? and are you still taking the BIN for $9000.00?

Thank you!!
Tom

jabez · 03-15-2006, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by snakeman56

Hi I am interested in the car!! Where is the car located? and are you still taking the BIN for $9000.00?

Thank you!!
Tom

AM [View Source]

I think he said Spain.

snakeman56 · 03-15-2006, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jabez

I think he said Spain.

This was the email I sent him first and the other one is his response, it goes bottom up.

Vet Interested · 03-16-2006, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by keith5

I've seen several EBay scams on C6's in the last few months. They are usually pulled or disappear very quickly. However, there appears to be one that is still lingereing this AM that showed up last week.
It's a '05 convertible, 6 spd, F55, 7K miles. Buy It Now for $9,000.00

Has anybody else seen it??

I bought it!!! Not!!!!