[Ricer X]

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/acc/1790637940.html

There's a 0 missing off the end! LOL!

The Chicago guys have been having some fun with this scammer.

[Verbiage]

LOL. He better fix that!

[sickem]

I'll give 'em $3K but that's my final offer!!! LOL

[Chriztofor]

I posted the same exact thing yesterday and the entire thread was deleted in 5 minutes.

[BTM]

OMGG he haz 2 sell for $3k now

Minor typo, nothing to see here

[BTM]

Originally Posted by AFV335i

The Chicago guys have been having some fun with this scammer.

Doubt he's a scammer, they usually won't post their personal email in the add. Just a mistake

[Ricer X]

That would be why I didn't see it. Sorry, don't mean to steal your thunder. Haven't seen you on the Chicagoland Chat thread...you should stop by. However, much like drinking in excess you will likely lose brain cells.

[Ricer X]

The story is too convoluted. Here is the first response (for the record - more than one of us has received the same response verbatim):

Thank you for being interested in buying my 2006 BMW M3 Convertible, automatic transmission, 37 000 miles, VIN : WBSBR93436PK12093. It is in EXCELLENT condition; the body and paint are great, no scratches and no dents; the interior is clean; it has never been involved in an accident; the title is clear.

I just got divorced and I decided to move closer to my parents. Right now I'm located in Clayton, NC. The car was awarded to me in our divorce. Being a single mother and not having a driver's license i decided to sell the car. As I'm unable to travel in the near future and I don't have anyone to help me with the sale I decided to make this transaction through eBay. I believe this protects both buyer and seller and it's the right way to do this.
The final price is $5,980 including shipping and delivery to your home address. So if you decide to buy this car or need further information please get back to me as soon as possible.

Thank you,
Rochelle

[BTM]

Originally Posted by AFV335i

However, much like drinking in excess you will likely lose brain cells.

[Ricer X]

I replied with this:

Hmmm, given that the car is out of state, that adds a wrinkle to the scenario.

In IL, most dealerships are willing to act as a “broker” in these situations. Basically they inspect the car and act as the middle man for a fee to be paid whether the deal is consummated or not. Leith BMW in Raleigh is 16 miles away from Clayton. Would you be willing in moving forward if Leith will agree to be the broker? I am hedging as the dealerships in NC may not be as willing as the dealerships in IL.

Basically, I would cover the cost of the inspection and their fee. You would still get your asking price ($2980 per the ad) and I will give you some more for your trouble of adding this hurdle if the report comes back from the dealership that the car is truly in good shape. I would then likely fly down and drive the car back, so there would be no need for the shipping.

[Ricer X]

Then I got this:

The car will be shipped from California. The shipping arrangements have already been made before moving here. The car is at the shipping company, ready to go anywhere in the United States. It will arrive with all the papers and documents required for registration and the keys. The clear title and the bill of sale will be already signed by me.

The final price you will have to pay is $5,980. I believe my price is somewhere about 50% of the price of the car. I prefer to sell it cheap but as soon as possible because it's costing me money to keep it in storage. The payment will be done through eBay. They will act as a third party in this transaction. You will send the money to eBay and as soon as the payment is confirmed they will notify me to proceed with the shipping. I will ship the car, you will receive it and will have 3 days for inspection, both the car and the paperwork. During all this time eBay will hold the money. If you are satisfied with the car and decide to keep it you inform eBay about this and they will release the money to me. If the car is not as advertised and decide not to keep it eBay will refund you the money, no questions asked, and shipping back the car will be my concern. I think this is more than fair for the both of us.Please take into consideration that I will get paid only after you receive the car and make sure everything is as agreed.

If you agree with these terms and you have the money, send me your full name and the address where you want the car to be delivered and I will initiate the transaction with eBay. You will receive all the transaction details from them.

I will appreciate an answer as soon as possible. Also, feel free to ask me any question you may have.

Thank you,
Rochelle

[Ricer X]

Originally Posted by BTM

So you've been there then....LOL.

[Verbiage]

$6K? LOL.


She obviously doesn't want you to see the car.

[Marcumac]

"Half the price of the car"...dumb bitch.

[diverdave]

It's listed in city of chicago-jobs-accounting/finance jobs

[positiveions]

scam!. move on

[GunKata]

Originally Posted by BTM

Doubt he's a scammer, they usually won't post their personal email in the add. Just a mistake

are you serious?? smells like a scam a mile away after seeing the emails. I emailed the person too, got the same exact one back.

[mkPOTO]

i offered him 10, lets see what he say lol

[Alexander]

What a retard. I hate scammers, but obviously people fall for them after yesterdays thread.

[ragingclue]

Originally Posted by Aonarch

What a retard. I hate scammers, but obviously people fall for them after yesterdays thread.

? Yesterday's thread?

What did I miss?

[djkrajzi]

glad to see alot of chicago guys on here

[UdubBadger]

Originally Posted by mkPOTO

i offered him 10, lets see what he say lol

its a "her" and get lost cuz I emailed her my $12k offer already