Don't fall for crazy deals

[WamegoRob]

I know it should go without saying, at least among most of us here, but here are some reminders to keep your guard up.

Wow, Ohio's not too far and it's in my budget!
http://ohio.freehondashopper.com/honda/2000-honda-valkyrie-1500.html

Wait a minute.. same bike in Indiana?  What are the odds?
http://www.stumblehere.com/a/jmsclt927/

And do you think the seller "James C." could possibly be the same James Colt as this next one?
He must be a collector 

This one in Florida looks super nice:
http://florida.freehondashopper.com/honda/1997-honda-valkyrie-hoj.html

Of course it happens to also be this one in Nebraska:
http://nebraska.freehondashopper.com/honda/1997-honda-valkyrie-26mkv.html

And for your reference, here's a sample reply email on that last one.
If it resembles anything you're currently working, be safe; just hit delete and move along:

Hello and thanks for your interest,

the bike is still for sale and in excellent condition. I have the title in hand so I'm ready for a quick deal. I have dropped my price to $2,585 (purchase price), since this is an Urgent Sale! All documents, including owner’s manual, clear title and a bill of sale on your name will be provided along with the bike. I'm forced to sell it a.s.a.p. because I work on a cruise ship now and I'm offshore most of the time.
 The bike is in Homestead, FL but if you are serious about buying, I will ship it for no extra cost and would like to close the deal through eBay's Vehicle Protection Program because it offers protection for both of us.
 Unfortunately I can't use my cell at work but I will check my email several times a day.
 
 I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you,
James Colt.


I couldn't help myself and sent him a message stating that if he listed a Buy-It-Now for $2,585 on eBay, so that the protection plan would actually be in effect, I'd be sure to snatch it right up.

... I haven't heard back  :'(

[Ice]

Hey Give the guy a break, he's on a cruise ship and they get around, and from the classifieds, his ship even docked in Nebraska, I forgot the name of the deep water port there 

[Thespian]

 He's OK, I bought six air filters from him for my carb, covers for $200. He even included the double back tape used to install them. 

[BIG--T]

He's OK, I bought six air filters from him for my carb, covers for $200. He even included the double back tape used to install them. 

Maybe that's why Paxton only paid $180 for his- no double sided tape!!   

[Jess Tolbirt]

ok guys thats hitting a little below the belt dont ya think?

i also sent that dude an email...

[WamegoRob]

So he's removed a couple of his ads now, one of each of his duplicates.
It's a start, at least. 

And no, Jess, making fun of a scammer is not below the belt... it's fun.

[Jess Tolbirt]

So he's removed a couple of his ads now, one of each of his duplicates.
It's a start, at least. 

And no, Jess, making fun of a scammer is not below the belt... it's fun.

actually i was referring to Big - T's post about Paxton,,,
Paxton just had a lesson in life but is taking it all in stride!!! we have all been there..

[cookiedough]

Here is one also local to good to be true.  If it wasn't white, I'd actually want to buy it if it was real.

http://madison.craigslist.org/mcd/3023461004.html

I got an email reply and it was from miranda lambert @ msn.com   who is a country singer and she replied back to my email stating she must sell before May 30th reason price so cheap since she will be leaving for Afghanastan in June. 

[R J]

All those adss have been pulled.

Does that tell ya anything?