uh, I just went over to autotrader.com and they don't seem to have
anything older than 1981.
...that appeared to have lost a digit?
I finally got an email from the
"seller."
"Hi,
First of all I want to thank you for your interest for my
car.The car is in excellent
working condition, no scratches, flaws or any kind of damage,
slightly used in 100% working with a clear title.
From the begining you have to know that for the payment I
request only secure pay, I
prefer the payment to be made using Autotrader services.
We will use a safe payment method because I am affiliated at
Autotrader .
The final price that I want for this car is $2000
including shipping and handling costs.
If you are interested in buying it please provide me your full
name and address so I can
initiate the deal through Autotrader .
I will wait your answer(if you are interested to buy) very
soon.
Thanks"
I emailed him asking to speak
via phone. This is the answer I got:
"Hello ,
The car is already at the shipping company sealed and ready
for the
shipping. I have a contract with Autotrader so this deal
must go through them. I'm very
busy with my job and I'm left out of the town so I can't
meet in person with you so this is
the reason why I chose to sell my car over the internet.
According with the Autotrader you
have 5 days from the time you receive the car to inspect it
and decide if you want to keep
it or not.
Here is how it will work:
1.First of all I will need the following details from you:
- Full Name
- Full Shipping Address
2. After I will receive the details from you, I will forward
them to Autotrader
3. After they will process your info, they will send us both
invoices. The invoice will
send you the details on how to make a refundable payment.
4. Autotrader will contact me and I will ship the car to
you. After you receive the car
you will have 5 days to test, verify and do whatever you
need to the car. If you will buy,
then
I will receive the payment details from Autotrader so that I
can pick up the money.
5. If you will decide that you will not buy the car,
Autotrader will refund the money and
I will have the shipping company come pick up my car. If you
wish to make the transaction,
please send me the necessary info so that we can proceed. I
look forward to hear from you.
Thank you"
So I checked Autotrader. The
car is no longer listed. Hmmm...tried calling
Autotrader, but only ended up in "conversant hell."
I'll try again on Monday. I think "scam" would be
appropriate. I guess I was wrong about an honest
mistake.
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