Real Deal Or Scam
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Real Deal Or Scam
Hi got onto 59 panhead a few weeks ago through craigs list usa, sent email to seller he got back to me a few days later bike was in italy not usa he said he would pay for shipping to australia where i live, once i receive bike i have 2 days to inspect it before i have to pay for it , sounds to good to be true, your thoughts would be appreciated
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Re: Real Deal Or Scam
That does sound very suspicious-though I am not sure what;s in it for the seller.....
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Re: Real Deal Or Scam
Bike has been for sale for some 3 months or so it was 12,600 now has dropped to 7800 usd ,rego in italy is to dear to pay he told me, bike has been restored
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Re: Real Deal Or Scam
TOTAL SCAM! tell him you have a friend or relative in whatever location he may say the bike is at and that you want that friend or relative to go check the bike out. Their response will be something to the affect like it's at customs waiting for shipment or crated in the shipping warehouse or some other bs reason the bike cannot be inspected. About a year ago I was looking for a particular piece of construction equipment.went on craigslist and found the equipment for a ridiculously low price.when I inquired about checking it out , the response was that it was in Washington state at a warehouse and could not be viewed.they gauranteed satisfaction with the purchase or 100 % refund. They asked that I set up an account with some off the wall credit company. Of course I didn't do it. It was obvious they were after personal info like ss #s.remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it's most likely not true.
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Re: Real Deal Or Scam
Thanks guys like i said i thought it was to good to be true but do appriechate your comments, happens i have some contacts overthere will let you know what happens
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Re: Real Deal Or Scam
If ya don't have to put any money up front have him send it to ya to inspect. What have got to loose? More than likely a scam but if it doesn't cost anything why not go along for the ride. You may learn something. Personally, I enjoy scammin scammers....bosheff
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Re: Real Deal Or Scam
guys,
if you enjoy pissing scammers off check out this site http://www.ebolamonkeyman.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
scroll down and click on the "peter aka" link, it takes a while to read all of it but it is friggin hilarious!
john
if you enjoy pissing scammers off check out this site http://www.ebolamonkeyman.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
scroll down and click on the "peter aka" link, it takes a while to read all of it but it is friggin hilarious!
john
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Re: Real Deal Or Scam
john, i came across that site a few years ago and laughed so hard my wife was worried id pass out. those nigerians are classic scammers.