Clean '88 on eBay -- SCAM !!!

[fahrvergnugen at cox.net (David Utley)]

It's also been removed now...

David
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julie Macfarlane" <juliemac57@hotmail.com>
To: <dswalterwi@gmail.com>; <doubt@inwave.com>
Cc: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 10:19 PM
Subject: Re: Clean '88 on eBay -- SCAM !!!


> HS. Its pics of some other guys car.
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> 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
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> >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
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> >
> >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!
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> >
> >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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