Does this sound like a scam?

[preddy08]

Scam!  I've gotten the same thing before.  He will not meet you since he'll say that the bike is in ebay's custody.....one minor problem....ebay doesn't do that. 

If the price sounds too good to be true....it probably is.

The price sound good, but not out of the question. Most bikes of that type will go for 2500-3500. It is an 8 year old bike. I e-mailed him and said I have cash in hand and want to meet up.

[socalrappy700]

Make sure to post up his response.

[preddy08]

Make sure to post up his response.

What an asshat, SCAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm going to FERK with him, what should I say.

"Hi again,

The bike is already at the shipping company in San Jose,CA ,sealed and ready for the shipping. I have a contract with eBay 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,this is the reason why I chose to sell my bike over the internet. According with the eBay you have 5 days from the time you receive the bike 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 eBay.
3. After they will process your info, they will send us both invoices. The invoice will show you the details on how to make a refundable payment.
4. eBay will contact me and I will ship the bike to you. After you receive the bike you will have 5 days to test, verify and do whatever you need to the bike. If you will buy, then I will receive the payment details from eBay so that I can pick up the money.
5. If you will decide that you will not buy the bike, eBay will refund the money and I will have the shipping company come pick up my bike.Please get back to me asap if you decide to buy, and include in your e-mail your full name and address where you want it shipped so I can start the deal with eBay. You will receive all the transaction payment and shipping details from them.
Best Regards,

IRWIN L."

[Peelz]

tell him to expect payment. Try and paypal him a penny. Then ask when you can come get it.

[socalrappy700]

He'll want western union.  He'll think of some reason he can't do paypal.

[Krandall]

He'll want western union.  He'll think of some reason he can't do paypal.

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I'd respond back saying your bank would like to cut his bank a check. Ask for his checking acct number and routing number. 

[preddy08]

He'll want western union.  He'll think of some reason he can't do paypal.

+1


I'd respond back saying your bank would like to cut his bank a check. Ask for his checking acct number and routing number. 

Done and done!!!!LOLOLOL

[Peelz]

He'll want western union.  He'll think of some reason he can't do paypal.

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I'd respond back saying your bank would like to cut his bank a check. Ask for his checking acct number and routing number. 

 tel him you want to be paid in francs.

There was a guy trying to scam my mom once ona honda rancher. The same deal. Send money here, get machine elsewhere. She figured it out and sent him an email telling him to send the title to xxxxxxx police dept. She works for local police. Dead silence, listing removed.

[preddy08]

He'll want western union.  He'll think of some reason he can't do paypal.

+1


I'd respond back saying your bank would like to cut his bank a check. Ask for his checking acct number and routing number. 

 tel him you want to be paid in francs.

There was a guy trying to scam my mom once ona honda rancher. The same deal. Send money here, get machine elsewhere. She figured it out and sent him an email telling him to send the title to xxxxxxx police dept. She works for local police. Dead silence, listing removed.

Just sent him this.

"LOL small world I have a bunch of family in San Jose, Ca. that would be willing to aid in our transaction. They could just pick it up and hold it for me till I'm out there next spring when I fly out. I spoke with my bank this morning and they said they are ready and willing to transfer the money. All they need is your acct number and routing number. Where at in San Jose is the bike located?"

[Krandall]

 

[Peelz]

   get em' preddy!   I love it when scammers get some $hit.

San Jose is my hometown

[socalrappy700]

wow, I can't wait to see what he thinks of to come back at that.

[preddy08]

wow, I can't wait to see what he thinks of to come back at that.

One could make quite a past time for himself F'ing with scamers. Could be pretty fun!

[preddy08]

Just got an email back from the scamer.

"Hello again,
I'm glad that you are interested in my bike ...please provide me the requested details (complete shipping address) and you will be informed by eBay during the next hours with details about your purchase.You will find 90% of answers in that notification from them.
I will cover the shipping cost!
   Thank you"

[Peelz]

Just got an email back from the scamer.

"Hello again,
I'm glad that you are interested in my bike ...please provide me the requested details (complete shipping address) and you will be informed by eBay during the next hours with details about your purchase.You will find 90% of answers in that notification from them.
I will cover the shipping cost!
   Thank you"

reply: Good, payment sent via pony express. Expect delivery next Christmas. :grin_nod: