eBay/Craigslist Looks like a whale of a deal on a Nortrac at Ebay

Jim_in_Omaha · Apr 19, 2004

For what its worth theres this on ebay for the moment. Has a buy it now of $8000 for 254, GB loader and backhoe with 2xx hours.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=26193&item=3810932304&rd=1

Bob_Skurka · Apr 19, 2004

I wonder if it is a scam? There are lots of tractor scams on Ebay, I've help shut down several scams on Kubotas & Deers, but I've also seen grey market scams, never a Nortrac/Jinma scam (yet).

This one certainly looks legitimate in many ways, BUT the fact that the lady selling this tractor runs a dress boutique on Ebay that features womens dresses and cosmetics makes me wonder.

BillG_in_TX · Apr 19, 2004

That does look legitimate. The area code is right, but I haven't called the phone number to see what they say. the BIN price is 50% off the new price from Northern Tool. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

edit: I e-mailed the seller and she responded:
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Yes, I can assure you that we do in fact have a tractor for sale! I normally sell clothing items for the most part, but my husband is offering his tractor for sale. So don't be surprised if you see a few tools thrown in among the dresses!

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armyof1 · Apr 19, 2004

I don't know about that because I run into the same problem 2 month back. They send you a e-mail and get your password and user name and list thing at a lower rate. Before biding I check with e-bay first. Sam

BillG_in_TX · Apr 19, 2004

I recognize that if the scam artist hijacked her ID, he would also have switched her e-mail address. But she just finished an auction for a nail gun that ended without meeting the reserve. Maybe she does have a husband with a tractor to sell. By the way, it's now up to $3250, with a BuyItNow price of $8000 and a (disclosed) reserve price of $7500.

I vote Legit. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif