Is this for real?

Bob_Skurka · Mar 3, 2004

Well driving "only 20 minutes to " the guys farm does not really match up with the pictures he posted. In fact the pictures he posted look to have the tractor at a dealership in a pretty busy suburban setting with a Wendy's restaurant across the street. Somehow, I don't think that is a farm. And given the other posts where the tractor is located at a Cat equipment dealership, I think that also rules out the whole concept of the "20 minutes to my farm" comment.

I can't prove it, but I still belive this is an ebay fraud.

All the trademarks of one too. New sell, no feedback. Hidden bidders. Send money via Western Union. Etc. . .

BillG_in_TX · Mar 3, 2004

Bob,

That was a "wink" at the end of my post.
How many farms are within 20 minutes of that address? /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Hambone · Mar 3, 2004

Okay, called my local Cat dealer. Gave him the catalog number off the Catused website were the other set of pics are.
He is going to call me back as soon as he finds something out.
I would think it wouldn't be long. They just delivered a brand new D6 here last week. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Gatorboy · Mar 3, 2004

I sent him this email:

How about Saturday morning? Can you please send me the address where the tractor is located so I can determine how long it will take me to get there?

I can't wait to see it.

I'm waiting on a response.

Gatorboy · Mar 3, 2004

He sent me an email back..however it really didn't address the email I sent him:

 hello
yes the tractor is here.we will drive only 20 minutes to my farm. as
you can see in my payment terms, i will sell it to the first person who
will send me the 20%. i need cash fast so that's why i want to do this
method. so i am not sure that till you will arrive, the tractor will be
still for sale. so what i propose you is to send first the 20%, after
that you will come for inspection, or i can come directly to your
location to inspect it at your place and if is ok you will pay me the other
80% or if not i will return your 10% back cash. in that way you will be
sure that the tractor will be your if you will accept it after
inspection. so after i will receive payment confirmation from you i will
cancel my auction and cancel the deal with the other buyers and make the
deal with you.again i tell you that the tractor is in excellent condition,
with no problems on it and it can be put on work right now.
so i am waiting your email asap.
Lucio


So, I responded back with:

 What kind of dibble are you telling me? I will meet you on Saturday with cash
in hand.

Please send me the address of where the tractor is located and what time is good
for you on Saturday, or Sunday if Saturday is not good for you.

California · Mar 3, 2004

Bob_Skurka check your private mail.

Hambone · Mar 3, 2004

That is close to what he e-mailed me. Now though, he only wants to give back 10%.
Did Lucio give you a phone number?
I would guess, the address he sent me is at a Mailbox Plus or something, cell phone number that was a prepay thing. No trace there either.
5 Days left on auction with over 1100 views, still only 2 bids.
Personally I am a touchy feely guy when it comes to buying anything.

Inspector507 · Mar 3, 2004

I sold a tractor on eBay once.....kinda suprised I sold it to a guy in TN sight unseen, same with a motorcycle once, to a guy in NJ.

Gatorboy · Mar 3, 2004

The English Major has sent me another response:

 hello,
i am telling that if you will not send the advance to me, till saturday, the tractor will be sold 

I have responded with:

 Well, then are you free this evening? 

Can't wait to hear the next excuse.

Bob_Skurka · Mar 3, 2004

OK guys here is some additional information.

The tractor is supposed to be in Chicago. As in Illinois, as in in the middle of the U.S.A.

The phone number for a phone in Arlington, Virginia. Last time I checked, Arlington is a suburb of Washinton, D.C. which is pretty darn close to the Atlantic Ocean, and no where near the middle of the country.

Now if Lucio wants to drive 20 minutes to his farm, that will be one fast automobile that he will be driving to get from Chicago to Virginia.

As for my police officer/employee. He says he can't really follow up on this as it is not really in his jurisdiction, and he says his buddies in the county and state departments, while they would love to thump this guy, probably would not even try becuase there is really no telling WHERE he is and whose jurisdiction he is in.