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Whitekryptonit3 · 11-23-2009, 12:25 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...#ht_500wt_1182

This is what I got from the "lady" in email. Since you can't bid on it, the process it's considered a direct sale.

Quote:

This 2000 Honda Prelude is in perfect working condition.
This vehicle engine runs very, very smooth. No electrical or mechanical problems on this beauty. This detailed vehicle makes the exterior looks like it just came off the assembly line. The asking price for it is $2,900.00
Because of my divorce settlement,i own this car and as a woman without driver`s license i don`t need it so i`m trying to get rid of it as soon as possible(that`s why i`m selling it so cheap) so the first one came is the first one served.
The thing is i`m very busy and i don`t have time to stay and meet with all my potential buyers, that is why i gave to a shipping company that will ship it to the next owner(on my cost), so i'm trying to sell it online under eBay`s protection.
I will only deal through eBay for our own protection so they act as a neutral third party. They will hold and insure your money until receipt of the car in good conditon.
You will be gived a 15 days inspection period before releasing the payment. If you wish to purchase it please provide me your full name and address so I can initiate the deal through eBay.
I look forward to hearing from you.

So is this an eBay scam or what?!

BigWhiteTodd · 11-23-2009, 12:30 AM

well the i see its from ny well were is the inspection sticker? also the truck down the driveway dont have a front plate either idk.

The Captain · 11-23-2009, 12:37 AM

Hmmmm, being that it's in NY, i'd demand to come see the car or pick it up in person. Dont deal through just the internet. I also wouldnt trust Ebay to protect you in any way.

Be smart, protect yourself.

"If it seems like too good of a deal, it probably is"

99blazer · 11-23-2009, 12:38 AM

Scam. Ask for more pictures and ask detailed questions.

evomike · 11-23-2009, 12:43 AM

2000 Honda Prélude Prelude
00 SUPER CHARGED MODIFIED CAR
need I say more

mcperson2k · 11-23-2009, 12:44 AM

That is DEFINITELY a scam. They try to pull that **** day after day. That's the common line for the car scammers.

The Captain · 11-23-2009, 12:48 AM

hahah Per Ebay Ad RIGHT under the price.

Quote:

Buy Safely:

1. This is a classified ad listing, intended for an in-person transaction and is not covered by eBay's Vehicle Purchase Protection program or the eBay Buyer Protection Program.
2. NEVER place a deposit on a classified vehicle that you haven't inspected in person.
3. NEVER pay with instant cash transfer, such as Western Union or Moneygram.

15psi88 · 11-23-2009, 12:49 AM

I don't know how it works but I got the exact same line from a "woman" selling a MINT 12k mile Evo for $7,000. It was her husbands, they got divorced, yada yada. I never replied, and I don't think you should either.

SvicksTc · 11-23-2009, 12:50 AM

SCAM!!!.....I would never trust an escrow (Spelling?) service like that...definitly a scam

3rdGenMr2Girl · 11-23-2009, 02:38 AM

scam. no doubt.

ndubz · 11-23-2009, 03:05 AM

Either a scam, or its a stolen car. dont do it.

BlackBulletTSi · 11-23-2009, 03:30 AM

^^^ What they said

VvStingervV · 11-24-2009, 04:52 AM

Definite Scam, they always seem to ask for $2900, thats a dead giveaway, I believe it has something to do with the levels of prosecution.

Proven · 11-24-2009, 05:17 AM

Clearly a SCAM, I also got the same ol story before "I got the car in my divorce, just want it gone, etc". I asked if I can come pay in person / inspect the car and "she" responded with "I'm out of town on business and wont be home till next month, My friend will be shipping the car or you can go pick it up but I need payment first"

Watch out for craigslist also. You know, the 93+ supra's for $4984 that's in Philly but has palm trees in the pictures.

jcr557 · 11-24-2009, 01:24 PM

SCAM, when did NY look that nice? also agreed with no tag on the truck,

law in NY is tag in front and back.
ad says: Sells to: Local pick-up only, but she wants to ship it?

ask for a specific address to come look at the car or a phone number so you can talk with someone. if no one replies, forget it. but by the looks, i would say its a scam and stay away.

KEVN257 · 11-24-2009, 02:10 PM

if you look at the history of the car it shows last registered in ohio, not definative but would raise questions

cupofnoodles · 11-24-2009, 05:58 PM

idk but that back lip needs to go if you get it

doug · 11-24-2009, 06:09 PM

id bait them some more.. have some fun with it.

Bender · 11-24-2009, 09:11 PM

100% Scam

///M · 11-24-2009, 09:21 PM

One of the members on bimmerforums contacted her and was given the divorce saga. IT IS A SCAM! Run away, fast.

11-23-2009, 12:37 AM	#3
The Captain Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Philly - FBG$ Member #3369 My Ride: Prelude iTrader: (2)	Hmmmm, being that it's in NY, i'd demand to come see the car or pick it up in person. Dont deal through just the internet. I also wouldnt trust Ebay to protect you in any way. Be smart, protect yourself. "If it seems like too good of a deal, it probably is" __________________ Thank you for flying Air force Airlines. Oh me? They call me The Captain. - "America is all about speed - hot, nasty bad-ass speed." Eleanor Roosevelt (1965)

11-23-2009, 12:50 AM	#9
SvicksTc Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Spoolin a Snail Member #7395 My Ride: Nike 6.0 iTrader: (1)	SCAM!!!.....I would never trust an escrow (Spelling?) service like that...definitly a scam __________________ Why V-tec When there is To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. ? \|Nikon\| Twitter: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-23-2009, 03:30 AM	#12
BlackBulletTSi Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: L~Town Member #224 My Ride: 99 Eclipse GSX iTrader: (3)	^^^ What they said __________________ Check my music out at To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Recently joined record label Strike Division, new tracks to come soon. New DJ community being built, To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. COMING SOON!!

11-24-2009, 04:52 AM	#13
VvStingervV Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croydon, PA Member #7398 My Ride: 91 Stealth TT iTrader: (0)	Definite Scam, they always seem to ask for $2900, thats a dead giveaway, I believe it has something to do with the levels of prosecution. __________________ 1991 Mystichrome Stealth R/T Twin Turbo Installed Mods: K&N, Gutted Precats, Downpipe w/Test Pipe, Borla Catback, MSD Wires, NGK Platinums, Solid Shifter Bushings, HKS SSQV, Stage 3 Clutch, 18" Moda R6's

11-24-2009, 05:17 AM	#14
Proven Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Member #1547 My Ride: 99 RS-WRX iTrader: (0)	Clearly a SCAM, I also got the same ol story before "I got the car in my divorce, just want it gone, etc". I asked if I can come pay in person / inspect the car and "she" responded with "I'm out of town on business and wont be home till next month, My friend will be shipping the car or you can go pick it up but I need payment first" Watch out for craigslist also. You know, the 93+ supra's for $4984 that's in Philly but has palm trees in the pictures. __________________ If they don't make it... Build it!

11-23-2009, 12:30 AM	#2
BigWhiteTodd Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Wales Member #8795 My Ride: 01 camaro iTrader: (0)	well the i see its from ny well were is the inspection sticker? also the truck down the driveway dont have a front plate either idk.

11-23-2009, 12:38 AM	#4
99blazer Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Shamong nj Member #6952 My Ride: 99 blazer iTrader: (0)	Scam. Ask for more pictures and ask detailed questions.

11-23-2009, 12:43 AM	#5
evomike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Member #2578 My Ride: 03 duramax and a 04 evo iTrader: (3)	2000 Honda Prélude Prelude 00 SUPER CHARGED MODIFIED CAR need I say more

11-23-2009, 12:44 AM	#6
mcperson2k Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2009 Member #13471 My Ride: ██▓▒░ iTrader: (0)	That is DEFINITELY a scam. They try to pull that **** day after day. That's the common line for the car scammers.

11-23-2009, 12:49 AM	#8
15psi88 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Member #5625 My Ride: Is always a project. iTrader: (0)	I don't know how it works but I got the exact same line from a "woman" selling a MINT 12k mile Evo for $7,000. It was her husbands, they got divorced, yada yada. I never replied, and I don't think you should either.

11-23-2009, 03:05 AM	#11
ndubz Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: tristate area Member #6107 iTrader: (1)	Either a scam, or its a stolen car. dont do it.

11-24-2009, 01:24 PM	#15
jcr557 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philly Member #7777 My Ride: Fiesta ST, Subaru WRX iTrader: (0)	SCAM, when did NY look that nice? also agreed with no tag on the truck, law in NY is tag in front and back. ad says: Sells to: Local pick-up only, but she wants to ship it? ask for a specific address to come look at the car or a phone number so you can talk with someone. if no one replies, forget it. but by the looks, i would say its a scam and stay away. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-24-2009, 02:10 PM	#16
KEVN257 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bethlehem, PA Member #9922 My Ride: 04 Fozz XT, 97 Legacy Gt wagon sold, 92 Plymouth Laser sold :( iTrader: (1)	if you look at the history of the car it shows last registered in ohio, not definative but would raise questions

11-24-2009, 05:58 PM	#17
cupofnoodles Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philadelphia Member #14330 My Ride: is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious iTrader: (1)	idk but that back lip needs to go if you get it

11-24-2009, 06:09 PM	#18
doug Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: Springfield, PA Member #450 My Ride: 2007 WRX STi Limited, 1969 Z/28 Camaro iTrader: (1)	id bait them some more.. have some fun with it.

11-24-2009, 09:11 PM	#19
Bender Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Doylestown Member #5308 My Ride: 2002 Volvo S60 T5 - FWD Monster iTrader: (0)	100% Scam __________________ 2010 GTI - Four Door, Candy White To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Full Service Security Consultation.

11-24-2009, 09:21 PM	#20
///M Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jun 2009 Member #14057 My Ride: '00 M roady, '98 M3, '96 1.9 Z3 roady iTrader: (0)	One of the members on bimmerforums contacted her and was given the divorce saga. IT IS A SCAM! Run away, fast.

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