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Old 12-23-2008, 01:51 AM
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So I found the truck of my dreams has just about everything I am looking for with just a few little things needed that I want. So I sent the seller a email because he didnt list the mileage.

here is the reply that I got..

Hi,
This is a charity sale, I will donate money to a children's
foundation so that business will be done through eBay,
because they organize a lot of work to this end. Right now I'm in a
business trip and can not meet to show you the car, but I can send
you more pictures and details. I hope it's good for you. I can arrange
the delivery on my expense. If you want to buy the car send me your
full name and address of delivery and eBay will contact you with all
the details of this transaction (invoices and payment details). If you
agree with my price and terms I'm ready to reserve the car for you.
The vehicle has a clean title and is not under leasing or bank
liabilities. The paint is in perfect shape. There are no dings, scratches,
damage or rust on the body. This vehicle has been very well maintained
and kept both smoke and accident free.
I will expect your e-mail.
Thank you
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Old 12-23-2008, 01:58 AM
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Id NEVER buy a car or truck sight unseen there are too many doushe bags out there that will get your money and you'll never see the product you just shelled out the cash for...so i would say no and either run a way or wait til he can meet you in person to show you the truck
 
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Old 12-23-2008, 02:02 AM
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I wouldnt send money like that. I agree. I was gonna arrange a friend to go look at it and see if it for real. Then deliver cash. COD like it should be.. I am starting to think its too good to be true.. Especially when he wouldnt give the mileage..
 
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Old 12-23-2008, 04:18 AM
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Sure is a long *** explanation, but nothing towards on why he didn't list the mileage on said vehicle.
 
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Old 12-23-2008, 05:59 AM
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HI HOTMOPR, This sounds like a craigslist scam !!! Don't send any money cause it's a scam, call e-bay and they will tell you it's a scam !! DON'T FALL FOR THIS SCAM !!!
 

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What's said above and anyone shipping cars for free is a scam!!!
I see these deals all the time on Craig list and eBay they are trying to sell a 30k dollar car for $4,500 and ship it to you for free, if it's too good to be true it usually is. When I was looking for a truck I was searching a large area and almost every major area had the same 06 dodge ram for sale for $12,500 less than half of what other similar trucks were going for. Good luck finding your dream truck I ended up going to Nashville to get mine, but I got what I wanted for what I wanted to spend
 

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Old 12-23-2008, 06:52 AM
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A buddie of mines brother got caught up in one of these...he now makes payments on 12k for a imaginary truck...DON'T Fall For IT!!!!!!
 
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Old 12-23-2008, 08:03 AM
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I have responded to adds before asking to see it and they always want money first.....................
 
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Old 12-23-2008, 10:21 AM
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It's a scam... Di Di Mau!
 
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Old 12-23-2008, 10:46 AM
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I should have known it was too good... $27,540

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