Price Check Too Good to be True?
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The usual scam has an unbelievably low price but this one is just realistic enough to make you pause for a moment and speculate that it might be legit. Either a very smart scammer, a unit that's really been trashed or someone's dumping assets prior to a divorce. 
Might even be a set up of some kind. There's an outside chance it's someone who just doesn't know the real value of what they are selling, but I wouldn't bet on it. I'm thinking anyone should exercise caution if they choose to look into it.
Might even be a set up of some kind. There's an outside chance it's someone who just doesn't know the real value of what they are selling, but I wouldn't bet on it. I'm thinking anyone should exercise caution if they choose to look into it.
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It is way low - normal price would be double that or better. If there is no craigslist e-mail link or phone number, and if the whole ad is nested in a big photo, it's bogus. Otherwise, I'd call on it. The scam postings are usually for really stupid numbers like $5k. Dust don't be disappointed if it is bogus.
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Usually when one asks if it's "too good to be true", the answer is usually "yes".
These CL scams abound.
taborekle
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Can you meet the seller and the tractor for a inspection? Scammers operate by anonymity. Also, really, no spammers operate in the US. They usually operate from overseas locations where the long arm of the FBI can't reach. You'll quickly find all sorts of excuses offered when you try to set up a meeting.
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For kicks... I will sometimes take a look on Craigslist for Kubotas... at least a third of the listings I report as spam...
Seems there is no shortage of tractor scam artists out there.
Also, remember to watch out for stolen equipment.
Seems there is no shortage of tractor scam artists out there.
Also, remember to watch out for stolen equipment.
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While searching other sources for a kubota, i have seen legit ads with contact info, realistic prices and photos. THEN, i have seen the exact same photos used in a cragslist post with a unbeleivable price, clearly the scammers heist legit photos (easy to do) and descriptions and repost on cragslist.
Caveat empor, buyer beware
Caveat empor, buyer beware
lzicc
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Most good deals like that on CL are a scam. Best thing to do is tell the person that you want to see it. If they give you the run around, or tell you that it is in storage like one CL person did to me, it's definitely a scam. They'll say something like their husband died and they just want rid of it. I kept harassing the one person via email cause I knew it was a scam. I would ask them where it is in storage at, the company that is storing it, contact numbers, the whole thing. Another thing to note, most legit people selling something for that amount of money will usually only have a phone number listed as a contact instead of an email. Just my experiences. Be careful dealing with CL posters.
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It's a shame people have to ruin a good thing...
Had a truck for sale once on Craigslist... it was like putting out the welcome mat for crooks and scam artists...
The first person that came by to look at it bought it... same day as I posted it.
Had so many people wanting to wire money for me to hold it on a $2500 truck...
Sad comment on the times... but it is reality.
Early on I followed up on a Deere for sale about 30 minutes from here... the guy said he was in the service and had it stored half way across the country... told him too bad because I had the cash in hand and would buy it on the spot... just to yank his chain.
Had a truck for sale once on Craigslist... it was like putting out the welcome mat for crooks and scam artists...
The first person that came by to look at it bought it... same day as I posted it.
Had so many people wanting to wire money for me to hold it on a $2500 truck...
Sad comment on the times... but it is reality.
Early on I followed up on a Deere for sale about 30 minutes from here... the guy said he was in the service and had it stored half way across the country... told him too bad because I had the cash in hand and would buy it on the spot... just to yank his chain.
lzicc
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Ain't that the truth. Craigslist could be an awesome place to buy and sale stuff if idiot spammers wouldn't ruin it for everyone. If CL would just monitor it better and make people register to weed out the spammers, it would be great tool to use. They make it too easy for spammers to do their thing. I've emailed CL support to report a spammer. Nothing was done. I didn't even get a response back. It's a shame.
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Thanks for all the feedback. I sent an email to the address included in the CL ad asking what was wrong with the tractor at that price. Got a reply saying it was in great shape, but that the owner had moved to London and couldn't afford to ship it (like he's got a farm in England or something). Said it was in "the custody of the shipping company..." in Bar Harbor, Maine ready to ship to a new owner. Must have picked the town farthest from Texas and still in the lower 48. Yeah, right!
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Had one like that a couple of years ago... told the guy I couldn't believe my luck... my Grandparents farm is in Bar Harbor and I will be there the day after tomorrow for a week and can check it out and pay cash on the spot...
Never heard another word...
ITHINKICAN
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X2 - sounds bogus
ITHINKICAN
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I've done the same thing - told them a relative lives nearby and will inspect before handing over $100 bills - never heard back.
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Someone flagged an ad I had on CL and they pulled it as a scam. It was completely legit. I'm still trying to sell it.
I'm a couple hours from Bar Harbor and could check it out but as far as I know there are no shipping companies in Bar Harbor.
I'm a couple hours from Bar Harbor and could check it out but as far as I know there are no shipping companies in Bar Harbor.
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Is it still for sale? What is it? How much is it? It isn't by chance stored in a warehouse in Dallas is it?
ITHINKICAN
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Is it still for sale? What is it? How much is it? It isn't by chance stored in a warehouse in Dallas is it?
Hi,
i am read all your adverts and i am interest in what you are sailings. i will like to confirm the price for my buyer. i will make the cheque in your name but for now my buyer is not around. but immediately when he come back to my country i will told him to send it to you and i will also let you know when is about to send it to you. but don't forget about the balance. i told you that you will send to my shipping company for the pickup not cheque but CASH because i have already to him i will pay him by cash dinars so be expecting the cheque as soon as possible.
Hope to hear from you soon. Bye. :laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing:
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Have they ever heard of SpellCheck:laughing::laughing:
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