Guys/Gals:

Just found this listing this evening -- Buy it now of $5,000, LOL.

Just a clear warning not to bid in this auction. This person didn't even list the color correctly!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...14832&rd=1


Cheers,
-Justyn

 

lol yeah he said indi blue but its electric blue

 

those are also nice black mirrors and and a nice black roof!!! haaa

 

Maybe I should be selling that swamp land in Florida on e-bay... haha.

 

What a crock........................mgg

 

Plus he shows the car with 2 different sets of stock rims on it. Huh?

 

Something's definitely amiss there with those inaccuracies. I doubt if it's even the seller's car.
Hmm.....10 bids? Think some people need to look a little closer at what they're bidding on. The seller seems to have a clear record on Ebay in regards to positive feedback. But as Elmer Fudd would say "There's sumting scquweee going on heah"

 

>>Something's definitely amiss there with those inaccuracies. I doubt if it's even the seller's car.
>>Hmm.....10 bids? Think some people need to look a little closer at what they're bidding on. The seller seems to have a clear record on Ebay in regards to positive feedback. But as Elmer Fudd would say "There's sumting scquweee going on heah"
>>


Most of these people end up using someone else's eBay ID to make it look like they are legit. You can see this happen all the time on eBay with high-end electronics, laptops, etc. :smile:

Cheers,
-J

 

Just found another -- so sad this is happening..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=31861

 

NOT fully loaded...no MFSW!

AND...pictures appear to be taken at two different locations (not that it should matter, but while we're bashing...). Two different cars in pics, and a third car described in the text? Uh oh.

Marty

 

I emailed the seller pointing out the errors. Apparently he does not know what he is doing when it comes to email either, since he sent *me* this reply intended for someone else:

Hello, [name withheld to protect the foolish]
Thanks for emailing me regarding the Mini I'm having for sale. Some things about how the deal will be handled: The car will be either picked up or delivered from London, UK. If pickup is your option, I will be glad to take cash. Will help with
pickup. Please let me know if interested in pick up the car so that we can set a specific date to meet. If delivered, I will use SAMSKIP (www.samskip.com). The car will be shipped via waterfright and delivered to the nearest port from your location and by there trucked to your exact address. I am responsible for all storage and/or shipping costs. The car will be insured during transportation for a higher value that the one I am asking for it right now, so in case of damage you will get your money back.
The car is in immaculate condition, never been involved in any accident, kept in garage all the time. Never been raced. The odometer is in miles.You will get the car along with all the papers and documents that you need in order to register it to your name. You will receive the title, keys, owner's manual...everything that comes with it.There'll be no problem to get clearances/approvals for use.The car has a Clear title! It is made for US market and in approval with EPA and DOT regulation. I brought the car in Europe with the intention of driving it here but due to the very high import taxes it hasn't been registered/driven here. I am selling because I have 4 vehicles.
I am investing in property and I need money fast. I don't need the xtra expense of 4 vehicles right now, so I'm selling them all, and whatever is the last to sell, is what I'll keep & drive. If the car is going to be delivered, full payment must be received before the car is delivered to the shipping company. The shipping is fully insured and will be made the same day the deposit is received and verified.You have a 10 days trial period, meaning that after you will receive the car(after making the deposit) within 10 days if you don’t like it or don't want to keep it for any reason you can ship it back on our expenses for a FULL DEPOSIT REFUND. I am
sure this won't happen because this is a really STATE OF ART looking and running Mini Cooper.
Deposit will be made through western union money order. I have been using western union for a long time and have been very satisfied with them. So this would be my preferred payment method. As soon as I have a payment confirmation I will make the shipping immediately and email you the tracking numbers afterwards.
This is a fast sale !!
Please hurry back with an answer if interested!



... So what is this US spec car doing in London?


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Ian C. Gloucester, MA
<A href="http://www.gbmini.net">"GBMINI"</a>...uot;</a>

Indi Blue / Lapis Blue MCS ... body color exterior trim, chrome grille, painted roof Union Jack, Euro shelf, working rear fogs and JCW kit!

 

David,

Pretty much the same response I've gotten from all of these guys.

-J

 

well i made a note to ebay of this activity and will hope they take action !!!!!

 

WELL UPDATE

told ebay about it and both are now gone, ebay thanked me and told me of what has been happining.

so if ya see a fraud just email ebay and save a freind a couple thou.:smile:

 

Well done. Bad guys are foiled again. And just some poor defenseless MINI caught up in the middle of it all. Or was there EVEN one there to begin with?
Cheers,

 

I just received this e-mail this evening, what a complete load of rubbish. A clear hint is that almost all of these people have no grammatical skills, as they almost always are from outside the US.

"If you are still interested in buying my 2002 Mini Cooper S please email me back... I still want $9,800.00 for it. I closed the auction for someone, but that person didn't want it anymore because the bank didn't approved his loan.
The car is located in Hollywood, FL and it looks like new. It is in perfect condition and I have clear title.
If you will buy it, I will assure you free shipping for it.
About the paying method I will accept only an escrow service because I am an Area Sales Representative and I'm away all the time that's why I only can ship the car.

I have attached 2 pictures of my Mini Cooper in this email.

Miles: 18700
Color: Silver
VIN Number: WMWRE33402TD52196

Please reply if you are interested so we can talk.. and I can explain you how the escrow service works if you like.


Cheers,
Boyd Sanders"

 

e-mail him back that you have a few friends who carry badges and guns in Hollywood FL and that they are willing to inspect the car before you buy it. How soon can they come out?

 

>>e-mail him back that you have a few friends who carry badges and guns in Hollywood FL and that they are willing to inspect the car before you buy it. How soon can they come out?

 

looks like e-bay has already taken action on both of those accounts.