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My car on eBay?!

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  1. cptndon

    cptndon Formula Junior

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    I just saw my car on eBay! Which is interesting because I didn't realize I was selling my car! And when did I move to Wisconsin?

    So, should I go ahead and report this fraud to ebay, or should I enlist the brilliant, nefarious minds here to torture the bastard who listed my car?

    I look forward to your input.
     
    cptndon, Nov 5, 2010
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  2. Simon^2

    Simon^2 F1 World Champ

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    Ask questions. Bid on it. And win.
     
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  3. enzo thecat

    enzo thecat F1 Veteran Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    HELLO!!!! You need to provide us with a link!!!!! Don't leave us hangin'!
     
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  4. Simon^2

    Simon^2 F1 World Champ

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  5. of2worlds

    of2worlds F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Some crafty types have put up pictures of the actual car they claim to be selling including a picture of the serial number on ebay. They have taken deposits on the car which they never actually owned and then vanished with the money...
    This happened on a number of 'muscle' cars. Lately owners at car shows have been covering the serial number on the dash of their car for this very reason.
    CH
     
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  6. mcimino

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    I wouldn't try to contact the 'seller' ...these things are usually some kind if fishing scam. I check the F-listing every morning on ebay and some lowlife has been posting vintage Ferraris all week at no reserve. Ebay's been pulling them off by the end of each day.
     
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  7. cptndon

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  8. atomicskiracer

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    I like this option.
     
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  9. Robz328

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    Great price so far...I'll buy it and sell it to you for 10% more than I get it. :D:D:D

    Selling point:
    1. very rare vehicle in excellent condition.
    2. undergoing a new restoration (how can it look newer?).

    Ask the seller for more pics...just be sure to copy me on your emails...:D



    (BTW, since this is interstate commerce combined with fraud, you should be able to forward his/her info to the FBI; this person could be dealing in more shadier practices)
     
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  10. cptndon

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    Reported to eBay. We'll see what happens.
     
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  11. Simon^2

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    Well I'm the leading bidder. I expect the car... ;)
     
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  12. AceMaster

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    Bid $200,000 on it and see what happens
     
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  13. Brian420

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    It's down now.
     
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  14. zippyslug31

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    LOL :D
     
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  15. finnerty

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    YES. If you really want to nail the guy, do this.....If you win the car, call the Attorney General's office for Wisconsin, and turn it over to them ---- If the price is over $10K, it's a felony fraud case, and very bad things will happen to the "seller"... IF they can find him (and IF he is a US citizen.....).
     
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  16. Il Vecchio

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    I agree.

    Contact FBI pronto, beefore the auction closes (as it's an interstate crime)- they will be interested due to the amount of money in play. Bust his a** !!!
     
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  17. carguy

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    This happened to me a few years ago, saw my fcar on ebay for sale. I emailed the ebay authorities and they pulled the auction within a couple of hours. I like the idea of bidding on it, and turning it over the to FBI or similar.....

    Unfortunately we are always going to have scumbags in this world....
     
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  18. venusone

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    Links not working so I guess ad was retracted...
     
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  19. f308jack

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    Same thing happened to me. They lifted pics and description from the web, and advertised the car of less than 10% of the actual value, with the seller being on another continent and the car not available for inspection.

    I reported it to both the site and the authorities, the ad was taken down, but I wonder how many actually were freedy enough to transfer cash to the poor divorced woman strapped for cash, hoping to get a Ferrari delivered 3 days later:)
     
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  20. F430addict

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    Oh my. That sucks.
     
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