Hi,
If you suspect a scam but really are interested in the item for sale
there is a simple proecess to weed out most scammers.
First, do your homework. Check the seller's feedback, what they
bought/sold recently, etc. Scammers like to steal pics and
discriptions from successful auctions.
Second, use the phone. If you aren't close enough to see the item in
person, get the seller on the horn and grill them about the item. You
should be able to tell if the seller is fishy. I've dealt with buyers
on ebay who wouldn't send the smallest payment until they spoke with
me on the phone.
Third, use the wisdom of The List. If there is a $15,000 Bugeye in
the country chances are that someone on the list either knows the car
or is close enough to check it out for you. Listers can pick apart
improper restorations in a heartbeat.
Last, if it seems to good to be true, it probably is. Don't be a sucker.
Cheers,
Derf
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