Is this for real???? Another ebay listing....

[Waughy]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HSV-VN-SS-Group-A-Immaculate-VERY-LOW-PRICE_W0QQitemZ270147353385QQihZ017QQcategoryZ1022 42QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Either these things are pretty worthless and I didn't realise, this one has some major flawes, or the seller stuffed up the listing.

Comments?


P.S.
Idid a search and didn't find any related posts, apologies if there are and I missed them.

[LS1TOY]

i dont know about that? it says make an offer so i dont think that it means its for sale for 5 grand! if it was id be over there tonight to check it out!!!! if you got it for 5 grand you could sell just the engine for that much id think! might keep an eye on it!
Jake,

[DONKR8]

sent offer see what he says:nyuk::nyuk::nyuk:

[Waughy]

It does say classified price of $5,000.

[bermudablue]

No way....

[Lokky]

No way!

No previous sales. No feedback.

Tread carefully! You might lose it all

[vyssls1]

even look at the pics, the overflow bottle isnt even discoloured, something suss going on here, even the way its all worded.

Its one of those, will take your money and run.

[Rad Kane]

He states: "Make an offer", it does not mean that he has to sell it.

Its not a regular auction thus the $5000 is an appetiser to get some offers rolling.

[RAWKUS]

It's a hijacked scammer ad.
Saw the same car on another site for over 60 grand from memory.
Definitely B.S.

Steer clear....about to report it to Ebay now.

[vyssls1]

These words are the biggest worry in my opinion.



"and its condition is a credit to its current and former owner"

[ACT_Cross8]

I just sent a question asking for the VIN to verify the car with Holden. I got this reply within about 2 minutes. Make up your own minds...



Hi !
My name is Will Dott, I'm an US citizen. I was employeed in Australia for a few months but currently I moved back in United States. This has no negative effect on you because shipping is included in the buy it now price and will cost you nothing more.

I must tell you that I`m selling this beautiful car not because I want to but because I have to.
When I moved back to US I didn't realised that the taxes for registering a Australian car in US are very, very high. Also I didn't knew that driving a right-handed car in US (US streets are for left-handed cars) is going to be so hard :)

So I have for sale a remarkable car for those who like to drive and drive. It’s very well maintained. The car has a clear title. No damages, scratches or hidden defects and I have to tell you that the motor runs great !!!

Holden Special Vehicles VN SS Group A buy it now AU $5000

Shipping will be done with DAS insured and will take 3 to 5 days to reach your address. I will pay all shipping and delivery costs (they are included in the buy it now price).

I prefer that our deal to be supervised by eBay. eBay will assign an agent that will receive a AU $2500 deposit and will place it in a trust account until they have confirmation that you accept the car. After you have received and tested the car and then approved the deal they will release the funds to me.

Please send me your eBay id so I will let eBay know that you are interested in the car.

You will receive an email from them instructing you about how to make the payment. They'll release the funds to me only after you receive and inspect the car.

I think that this is a fair way to make business and I hope that you will agree. I don’t touch your money until you receive and inspect the goods.

I really hope that I have kept your attention and your interest is still on, I look forward for any questions that you might have regarding the car.

Regards,
Will

[alexs]

IF you buy through "ebay square trade" your safe.

[ACT_Cross8]

IF you buy through "ebay square trade" your safe.

Want to go halves in the car then? You pay the $2500 deposit and I'll pay the rest when the car arrives :rofl:

[vyssls1]

He seems to know a little bit about the rarity of the car, ask him exactly how many km's it cant be 70,000km's exactly, also power output it made, and if its a 6 speed manual.

A quick way to make 5k in my opinion.

[the big fist]

It's a rort.
Including the freight in the $5K ?
BAH, A container would cost more than $5K from the US.

Whats that saying...if it's too good to be true... :)

[ACT_Cross8]

It's a well known, well reported scam. Anybody who falls for it deserves to lose their money. You will pay a deposit to what looks like a legitimate Ebay "trust" account and you will never see your money or hear from the seller again.

Today Tonight stuff guys, come on, please. I've got some tins of striped paint here if you want to buy one..... :soap:

[Gen3Man]

Definetly a rort.

Just a way for these scammers to make money the easy way.

Or at the other end of the table, accumulate email address's from car enthuisiasts, that they can sell to Motoring organisations and the likes, or even for their own spamming purposes.

Or an attempt to get your login details, with a fake email from ebay, to your primary ebay registered email address. etc.

Do not message this guy, unless you choose keep your email private tick box.

SCAM SCAM SCAM

[vyssls1]

It's a well known, well reported scam. Anybody who falls for it deserves to lose their money. You will pay a deposit to what looks like a legitimate Ebay "trust" account and you will never see your money or hear from the seller again.

Today Tonight stuff guys, come on, please. I've got some tins of striped paint here if you want to buy one..... :soap:

You still want to go halves......:rofl:


I've got some tins of striped paint here if you want to buy one..... :soap:

For sale, very rare can of welding sparks, send funds to LS1.com.au trust account (im sure they would appreaciate the payments), shipping from america, U will never see product in its current form, so get in quick only 1 tin available...........

[EpOcH]

Ive seen soooooo many of these ... re-assigned to europe so that 5k 3 series BMW you wanted will be shipped in a container ... YAH RIGHT ...

Pull the other one it plays jingle bells....

its definitly a scam

[C4B]

This scam has been going on since Adam was a boy.....

[-Jay-]

it cost $3,000 to freight my rx7 up to darwin from melbourne.

so theres no way he'd be making any profit if he sold this for 5k

id you end up getting the vin number?

[C4B]

it cost $3,000 to freight my rx7 up to darwin from melbourne.

so theres no way he'd be making any profit if he sold this for 5k


Since he doesn't actually own a car to sell and he's going to keep your $2500 deposit, it's all profit......

[Ryzz]

Its bleeding obvious its a scam.

1: He says he is a US Citizen and will ship it from the US free of charge. The ad says "Location: Burwood, Victoria, Australia".

2: If it IS in the US then how does the following statement apply "any inspection is welcome. Please no dreamers, test pilots or stupid offers." Now how are we going to inspect it when its in the US??

3: If he did ship the car back with him to the US, you would (assuming here) have to apply for a permit to import the car ($$$) then you would have to ship it (even more $$$$), the Redbook even values the car @ $16-21k. Now there is no way your going to sell it for $5000 including shipping and even start to think about breaking even on cost!!!

[Vulture]

It's a well known, well reported scam. Anybody who falls for it deserves to lose their money. You will pay a deposit to what looks like a legitimate Ebay "trust" account and you will never see your money or hear from the seller again.

Today Tonight stuff guys, come on, please. I've got some tins of striped paint here if you want to buy one..... :soap:

Spot on, surely none of you guys believe that this is a genuine sale? Please tell me you wouldn't fall for this? :rofl::confused:

[BLQWN]

Tell him he's dreamin, poxy old VN's not worth 5K...hehe

[HARMSY]

Why do we keep entertaining these morons, we all know it's not the real deal.....as everyone keeps pointing out, if it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is!!!!

Why don't we start a new thread section dedicated to phony classified, ebay and other car sites......i bet we would fill it in no time

[WalksGTO]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200125598128

This was the actual ad for that car it sold last week for $47K...

Bloody scammers!!!!

[davomcd]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200125598128

This was the actual ad for that car it sold last week for $47K...

Bloody scammers!!!!

Good find Walks ...

These scams aren't limited to eBay either, I've seen them on CARSguide as well.

With one I've seen previously, VZ SS for $10,000 - owner in UK. I thought it was a scam so I shot off an email to see what would happen and got a similar response to the one in an earlier post, in about 2 mins flat!

It's obviously BS but I do wonder how may ppl have been scammed...?

[ACT_Cross8]

Another one perhaps? (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220133523773)

[HSV Listy]

Simple if it is over seas and they will freight it for free it is crap. Dont even go there. Just ignor any overseas people trying to sell aus car.

[OzExcalibur]

Talking of dodgy things on ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VT-HSV-CLUBSPORT-R8-BUILD-PLATE_W0QQitemZ260141332037QQihZ016QQcategoryZ1023 58QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

[HARMSY]

Talking of dodgy things on ebay

Unfortunatly someone will buy that and stick it on their mock-up and later down the track some poor sucker will by it thinking it's something that it's not!!!!

I knew of someone who was flogging off a H series (not sure which one) GTS monaro build plate, got good money for it......

[ACT_Cross8]

Talking of dodgy things on ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VT-HSV-CLUBSPORT-R8-BUILD-PLATE_W0QQitemZ260141332037QQihZ016QQcategoryZ1023 58QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Located in Mount Druitt. Take your asbestos gloves if you are going to pick it up :hide: :confused:

[ACT_Cross8]

Another one perhaps? (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220133523773)

Hm, thought as much!


Item: 1970 HT GTS Monaro (220133523773)
This message was sent while the listing was active.
kylleward is the seller.



Hello,
I have received your email regarding my car 1970 HT GTS Monaro.
The car is in perfect condition,with no scratches on it,no damage. It have all the papers and documents and is registered in AU!
The price for the car is AU$9,800.00 !!!

The car was my husband`s as he loved it very much, but he did not enjoy it as he died in a IRAQ 3 month ago. It brings very bad memories to me, I want to get rid of it.
The buyer will receive the car with all papers and receipts that he needs to register it to his name.

The car is located in AU but i am in BERLIN,GERMANY and I will ship it from there.
Car is in absolutelly perfect condition both mechanically(drives great) and cosmetically. No damage,no scratches or dents, no hidden defects, and it is as advertised. I am looking for a cash buyer and also for a fast sell since the car is already at the shipping company crated and ready for shipping and they charge a daily fee for storage. I'm a serious seller,and i will close this deal only in a secure way through Ebay so we can both be protected so I will contact them and they will send you all the informations you need to move forward with this deal. All you have to do if you really want to buy this car is to send me this infomations to initiate the deal through Ebay:

your ebay user id
your full name
your shipping address

The car will be deliverd by DAS and it will arrive to your home door in about 2-3 business days. The car will be insured and if something happens you will receive the insurance from the delivery service.After the car arrives, you will have 5 days for inspection. If the car is different than the way i've described it, you will be fully refunded and the car will be shipped back on my expence. Anyways, i don't think it will be necesary, you'll love this car from the first moment you'll see it.
Best Regards!
Kyle
PLEASE E-MAIL ME BACK ONLY AT: removed

[Waughy]

Good find on the original ad for the VN, good luck to the bloke who got it at that price, seems good to me anyway. I thought the other ad stunk from when I found it, that's why I put it on here, give it some publicity so people know to steer clear of it. Good idea to report it too, if I'd seen the original auction I'd have done the same.
As stated, if it seems too good.........