A Word of Advice
07-22-2018, 10:14 PM
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...His eBay seller name is "classicappraisals" and he sells a lot on eBay, Based in Washington, oh yeah I forgot I'm out the $1500 transport fee also (gag). His business name is Auto Appraisals, says he is a licensed appraiser for old cars and such, another reason I trusted him...NSF
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07-22-2018, 10:31 PM
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I think it's a good idea to ask how recent the photos or videos are. A friend went to look at a classic car he saw on eBay. The car looked much more worn than in the pictures. Turns out that the photos posted on eBay were about 10 years old. I wonder if there's a special place in hell for people who would decieve like that?
07-22-2018, 11:02 PM
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I bought a motorcycle fender on eBay. It was suppose to be in perfect condition. There were pictures of the side of the fender, but not of the opposite side. When I got the fender, the mounting tabs were broken. He tried to scam me. I reported the deception and got my money back, but it took 4-5 weeks. Had I gone outside of eBay, I would had been out of my cash. Not sure how this guy thought he was going to get away with this.
07-22-2018, 11:10 PM
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Oh what the hell, why should I care about him
His eBay seller name is "classicappraisals" and he sells a lot on eBay, Based in Washington, oh yeah I forgot I'm out the $1500 transport fee also (gag). His business name is Auto Appraisals, says he is a licensed appraiser for old cars and such, another reason I trusted him
NSF
His eBay seller name is "classicappraisals" and he sells a lot on eBay, Based in Washington, oh yeah I forgot I'm out the $1500 transport fee also (gag). His business name is Auto Appraisals, says he is a licensed appraiser for old cars and such, another reason I trusted him
NSF
Most sellers will hold a car with a minimal non-refundable deposit for a specified time. Maybe something like $100 and three days. A one-way flight for 1,000 miles is about $300 + a cab/uber to be able to test drive a vehicle, still leaves a big chunk to drive it back home leisurely. If it turns out it's a POS, you've only lost less than $1000 and/or had a chance to negotiate a better price.
Another alternate is to post a request on the forum, for someone to look at the vehicle for you. If they believe if fits your requirements, then spend for the flight to confirm it matches your desire.
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07-22-2018, 11:33 PM
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Bobby, that really sucks. I have bought quite a few cars on ebay, unseen, and been very lucky. I did some research, and think I found it. Did the seller's id end in "it"? It's a good-looking truck in the pics, too bad not so in person. However, I think you can flip it pretty easily and not get totally creamed. Might even think about selling it at the next Mecum auction in Phoenix, or LV. Trucks are bring bucks at their auctions, and you can list with a reserve. Give it some thought, and good luck with it.
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07-22-2018, 11:41 PM
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I have purchased 4 cars and 2 bikes off of Ebay, I have been very satisfied with each one. I did inspect each one before the transaction was completed. There have been several cars that I would have bought, but they were just too far away to inspect in person.
07-22-2018, 11:52 PM
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You sound like a good guy, NSF. The seller may not be as lucky someday. I know someone who shoved the business end of a revolver in a guys mouth over something a lot less serious. Needless to say he got his money back. I'm not suggesting you do that, however.
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07-23-2018, 12:00 AM
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NSF, thanks for sharing. It should go as a warning to anyone considering buying a classic car sight unseen.
07-23-2018, 01:38 AM
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Oh what the hell, why should I care about him
His eBay seller name is "classicappraisals" and he sells a lot on eBay, Based in Washington, oh yeah I forgot I'm out the $1500 transport fee also (gag). His business name is Auto Appraisals, says he is a licensed appraiser for old cars and such, another reason I trusted him
Uh, you think I'm not kicking my own *** for not doing it thru them
That's why I posted this because we all need from time to time be reminded of crooks and liars that are out there just lurking
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His eBay seller name is "classicappraisals" and he sells a lot on eBay, Based in Washington, oh yeah I forgot I'm out the $1500 transport fee also (gag). His business name is Auto Appraisals, says he is a licensed appraiser for old cars and such, another reason I trusted him
Uh, you think I'm not kicking my own *** for not doing it thru them
That's why I posted this because we all need from time to time be reminded of crooks and liars that are out there just lurkingNSF
07-23-2018, 09:01 AM
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This would pertain to any vehicles or Corvettes IMHO. I recently bought a vehicle that was on EBay, paid cash for it by wire had it shipped and boy did I step in it. Plus being the dumb *** I am I did it directly with the seller, HUGE MISTAKE, HUGE!!!!!!!!!!!! So I get the vehicle and it was so misrepresented that I couldn't believe it, the seller F***ed me, I F***d up and now I have to live with my demons as there is no recourse except involving lawyers which I doubt I could win any way and it would cost me more money and anguish. I am sick to my stomach over this, plus getting screwed and knowing this ***** MF'er will get away with it really galls me. If you think there aren't crooks out there then I've got a nice 72 C10 I would sell you cheap.
Rant over but the lesson boys and girls is ****************************
Do not buy a car sight unseen and if you do it thru eBay then do it thru eBay, not directly with the seller. If I had done it thru eBay I would be protected but now I am bent over and it hurts big time. I knew better but I researched the seller who had 26 pages of 5 star ratings, been a seller since 2005, he showed a video of the vehicle and a thorough description, ALL F*****ING LIES and now he tells he to F+++ OFF
I will sell the vehicle for a sizeable loss, but I will tell the buyer EXACTLY WHAT IT NEEDS because I'm honest, but not everyone is, take that to the bank !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NSF
Rant over but the lesson boys and girls is ****************************
Do not buy a car sight unseen and if you do it thru eBay then do it thru eBay, not directly with the seller. If I had done it thru eBay I would be protected but now I am bent over and it hurts big time. I knew better but I researched the seller who had 26 pages of 5 star ratings, been a seller since 2005, he showed a video of the vehicle and a thorough description, ALL F*****ING LIES and now he tells he to F+++ OFF
I will sell the vehicle for a sizeable loss, but I will tell the buyer EXACTLY WHAT IT NEEDS because I'm honest, but not everyone is, take that to the bank !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NSF
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07-23-2018, 09:51 AM
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07-23-2018, 11:04 AM
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I feel your pain. I bought an 82 Vette from a former forum member back in 2010. I had him send me close to 100 pics. Car looked good and I was able to document the mileage (27K). I wired the money and flew to NJ to pick it up. The car in the garage was not as pretty as the one in the photos. It was the same car but grossly misrepresented. I should have went on instinct and flew up with a return ticket and money in hand. That was the first and last time I will buy a used car sight unseen. It took me 3 months to get it presentable. Fortunately I was able to do all of the labour and got parts at a reasonable cost. I sold it a year later at a small profit. The new owner got a near new 1982 Vette and was very happy.
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07-23-2018, 11:07 AM
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Sorry to hear this Bobby, but thanks for posting this info to make us all more attentive to these kinds of douche bags.
Karma will pay him a visit one day.....
Karma will pay him a visit one day.....
07-23-2018, 11:15 AM
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Apparently this clown has multiple handles on eBay, I was scanning thru ebay and noticed a picture in the lead in to a video on 2 trucks he has for sale that are in the video about the truck I bought but the video is by "Toyota Man'", his handle for our deal was "classicappraisals", THIS SELLER SEEMS TO BE PRETTY SLICK AT COVERING HIS BUTT, the video is supposed to be on a 72 4X4 Chevy that was parked in the corner because it shows the 4X4 as the truck he's selling, which I recognized during the video on the C10 truck that I bought. I click on it and its the video that was done for the truck I bought. WTF 
WOW I must admit this guy is slick and probably has it down to a "T" on how this works to cover his butt, that's all I can figure, GOD how I wish I had gone thru eBay.
Now I have to live with my stupidity for ever.
Does this post make sense, I know its hard to follow, I don't relay things to well but its hard to when I see what's being done here. And to boot his feedback if great on 26 pages of sales, so I guess I'm the one dummy that he gets to screw Lesson learned !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! now I'll go throw up again
NSF
Now I have to live with my stupidity for ever.
Does this post make sense, I know its hard to follow, I don't relay things to well but its hard to when I see what's being done here. And to boot his feedback if great on 26 pages of sales, so I guess I'm the one dummy that he gets to screw
Lesson learned !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! now I'll go throw up againNSF
07-23-2018, 11:38 AM
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Sooo...the maroon truck is the first 2/3 of the video, then a completely different black truck being built, then the maroon tuck on the road in the Wenatchee area (?). The maroon truck certainly looks nice in the videos but there are no "truck on the rack, here's the underneath" shots.
What a POS.
What a POS.
07-23-2018, 11:58 AM
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How anyone could buy a vehicle without actually seeing it in person is beyond me. I guess, overall in life, you get what you deserve. 
07-23-2018, 12:06 PM
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And, I got what I deserve. Great cars.
But, thanks for chiming in with your words of encouragement.
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