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  1. 03-25-2010, 04:28 AM #1
    fryardds
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    Fraud alert!

    This is an eBay scam. I know this car very well. It is not for sale by this person so if you are bidding on this retract your bid.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...id=p2759.l1259
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  2. 03-25-2010, 05:30 AM #2
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    That one sold a while ago. http://www.2-shores-classics.com/gar...id=104&lang=us

    A DIGIMARC watermark might make it possible to track a user. Bandwidth goes up BUT it does allow for tracking.

    He needs a "wood shampoo". (Police term aka a nightstick to the head)

    Good eyes.

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  3. 03-25-2010, 05:37 AM #3
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    thanks Brian for warning the community!
    This car has been sold by us to a client in Europe and is already on the ocean.
    I contacted Ebay and they actually wrote me back about 3 hours ago that they would delete it. Right now it is still on and has bids over 9k.
    I agree with sithot and the wood shampoo treatment for those scammers

    Quote Originally Posted by fryardds View Post
    This is an eBay scam. I know this car very well. It is not for sale by this person so if you are bidding on this retract your bid.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...id=p2759.l1259
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  4. 03-25-2010, 06:51 AM #4
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    To make matters worse, the car was featured in an email from Sports Car Market that went out this morning (the Collector Car Price Tracker)!
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  5. 03-25-2010, 09:55 AM #5
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    Unusual

    May well be a scam but an unusual one in that there is no email in the body to contact, no buy it now price, etc. Strange?

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  6. 03-25-2010, 10:03 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by fryardds View Post
    This is an eBay scam. I know this car very well. It is not for sale by this person so if you are bidding on this retract your bid.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...id=p2759.l1259
    Brian, have you reported the auction to eBay yet? Since you know the car it would help; have the current owner notify them to remove this ad.

    Amazing. Picked a handful of photos from the earlier sale. 14 bidders so far.
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  7. 03-25-2010, 10:20 AM #7
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    I sent a question to the seller via eBay. It will be interesting if I get a reply. Also, noted that a $200,000 bid was retracted.
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  8. 03-25-2010, 10:23 AM #8
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    If

    If you bid (even $200k) you can get the eBay sellers info, including a name and phone number.

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  9. 03-25-2010, 11:20 AM #9
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    3:20. It's gone now.
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  10. 03-25-2010, 04:12 PM #10
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    The scammer was pretty detailed. Here's an e-mail I got:

    From: Joseph Roberts (joseph.roberts1958@yahoo.com)

    Sent: Thu 3/25/10 3:23 PM
    To: xxxxxxxx

    Hi

    Thank you for your interest in my 1972 Porsche 911E. The car is located in Staffordsville KY 41256. It has all the documents (complete). The reason why I am selling this car is that I was involved in an accident 6 months ago and due to my injuries I will not be able to drive it anymore. I want this transaction to be smooth as I am caught in the middle of some very important events and I don't have much time at my disposal. The car is in perfect condition, no scratches, no special marks, no need for additional repairs what so ever, no leaks, rust free. Complete owners and service history. Rustfree body in original paint (bahia red) shows still gorgeous. No accidents and perfect gaps and shut lines throughout. The roof and drivers door have been repainted many years ago, the rest of the car is original and in remarkably good condition. Engine and transmission as well as the suspension have just been professionally rebuilt and are carefully broken in. All receipts available. This car combines the best of both worlds, a true and untouched car with a rebuilt engine and transmission. Of course this is a fully matching numbers 911E. 62,000 original miles. A great car ready to be yours. It has a clear title.
    The price is $12,000 including shipping costs anywhere in the continental US. There are no other costs regarding this transaction. Regarding payment I am aware of the eBay's rules and we will use Vehicle Purchase Protection Program which will hold the payment until you receive the car. If you are interested please provide me the following information necessary to make a decision:
    -full name
    -any negative feedback and if so .... for what reason .
    If I receive the requested information you will be informed by eBay during the next hours with details about your purchase.

    Thank you,
    Joseph Roberts

    PS: Here are additional photos:

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