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Old 08-09-2010, 04:58 PM
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I have E-Mailed this guy about 1:00 PM today and have yet to get a reply, but if it is a real add it will be a great deal for anyone living near south central Va to look at.

2005 ATV Polaris Sportsman 700cc 4x4 BEST PRICE EVER

I will post back If he responds, it looks to good to be true.
 
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Old 08-09-2010, 05:06 PM
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It's a scam. I've seen this guys ads up here in New England. Always too good to be true.
 
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Old 08-09-2010, 05:11 PM
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That is what I thought but it was worth looking in to. I figured that if it was a scam someone one here would have seen it and give a heads up. Thanks
 
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Old 08-10-2010, 01:26 PM
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Yeah, you're welcome. This guy has ads for 2008 Sportsman XP 850s for $2700 and stuff like that. I'd like to find people like him and wring their necks sometimes.
 
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Old 08-10-2010, 01:45 PM
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Make sure you always flag these guys. When i see them I search for the add on craiglook across the country. Sometimes if I have time I will flag it in 50 different markets. The I send an emaila nd tell the guy thanks for posting in our local area and I flagged all 50 of his ads.

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My first guess is the email you get back is gonna be "I'm being deployed to (insert country here) and can't take it with me".

They may have an out of state phone number, or a Gmail account as their contact. One thing I've noticed down here is if they do have pictures posted, it looks nothing like the area you live.
 
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My first guess is the email you get back is gonna be "I'm being deployed to (insert country here) and can't take it with me".

They may have an out of state phone number, or a Gmail account as their contact. One thing I've noticed down here is if they do have pictures posted, it looks nothing like the area you live.
and don't forget that the bike in a shipping company ready to sent put and he'll pay ythe shipping . ya right
 
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Knew it wouldn't take long to get a reply on this 2005 Cadillac for 3500 bucks.




First of all I want to thank you for your interest for my car,2005 Cadillac DeVille DTS.Mileage 38,000 . VIN 1G6KF57995U222029,I sell it at this price($3,300.00 ) because I have been divorced recently. Now the car is in my property and as a woman i don't need it. This car is in excellent working conditions, no scratches, flaws or any kind of damage, slightly used in 100% working and looking conditions and comes with a clear title.
From the beginning you have to know that for the payment I request only secure pay, I prefer the payment to be done using eBay services. We will use a safe payment method because I am affiliated at eBay and I have a purchase protection account for $6,800.00. The final price that I want for this car is $3,300.00 including shipping and handling.
If you are interested in buying it please provide me your full name and address so I can initiate the deal through eBay.
I will wait your answer very soon.
Sincerely
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Old 08-10-2010, 07:15 PM
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LOL to be honest the guy didn't even bother to e-mail me back. I guess he didn't like it when I put in that I would go wherever it was with cash in hand and load it up and bring it home if all checked out with the ATV. Seems that they get the idea that you wont be fooled into paying for a pig in a poke when you tell them you will have to inspect it before anything else happens.
 
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Old 08-10-2010, 07:36 PM
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Another sign of a scammer is how well they speak English. I've also noticed ads for things in NY state that show palm trees. It's pretty comical if it didn't hurt people.
 


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