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Clean '88 on eBay -- SCAM !!!



HS. Its pics of some other guys car.



Julie Macfarlane
"Its not just a car! Its an adventure!"
DSM4 entry: "Masochism: See Scirocco"
1981 MKI 2L 16v w 2Y
1985 MKII 1.8L 8v w 9A Wolfsburg
Amsterdam NY





>From: Don Walter <dswalterwi@gmail.com>
>To: Nate Mellom <doubt@inwave.com>
>CC: Scirocco list <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
>Subject: Re: Clean '88 on eBay -- SCAM !!!
>Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2006 21:02:18 -0600
>
>You all should know that something is seriously wrong with this deal.  The
>pictures are not his car as reproted on Vortex:
>http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2385799
>
>
>I contacted him and his response was very suspisous.  Here is what he
>responded with:
>Dear Sir,
>  I'm really sorry for this late reply but I have been very busy lately and
>away from a computer. The car is located in Berkeley, CA. It has all the
>papers (complete) as well as the servicebook.
>I want this transaction to be smooth enough as I am caught in the middle of
>some very  important events and have very few time at my disposal. I need 
>to
>pay fast a bank loan so I will cancel all the bids and I will choose my
>buyer, so if you are still interested just let me know.  The car is in
>perfect condition, no scratches, no special marks, no need for additional
>repairs  what so ever. It has no accident or any engine problem.
>  The price is $2,200 including shipping costs anywhere in the continental
>US. Now, in order to  be able to buy it please let me know if you have any
>negative feedback and, if this is the case,  for what reason. I apologize
>for asking for asking for such information but I need to be sure.
>Please also provide me with the following details necessary to take a
>decision:
>-your full name and address for shipping
>-your ph#
>Regarding the payment I am aware of the buyer's protection and we will use
>eBay Motors secure  payments which will hold the payment until the buyer
>receives the car. To complete the payment  you must have cash available.
>If I receive the requested information I will make all the necessary
>arrangements with eBay and  they will send you the invoice for our
>transaction.
>Thank you, Robert Price
>
>BIDDER BEWARE!
>
>
>
>
>On 1/12/06, Nate Mellom <doubt@inwave.com> wrote:
> >
> > <http://tinyurl.com/95ucr>
> > Not mine, newbie seller.  Hope he gets what he wants out of the car, he
> > neglected to put a reserve on it.
> > Nate
> >
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>--
>Don Walter - Waukesha, WI
>1984 8V Audi 4000s (lastest addition)
>1986 2.0L 16V TEC 2 Black Scirocco (see progress at
>http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/708939)
>1986 2L 16V Toronado Red Scirocco (Ben's Car)
>1988 1.8 16V Toronado Red Scirocco (sold on 3/29/04)
>1984 1.8 8V Pewter Scirocco (sold years ago)
>1971 Karman Ghia (sold)
>1969 Karman Ghia (sold)
>1969 Beetle (sold)
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