Re: [BaadAssGremlins] possibly fraud/spoof auction

[Onree <onree@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm visiting friends close to Albuquerque. I didn't bid, but sent him an
ebay question asking for an address and phone # so I could see the car
before I leave for home on Wednesday. We'll see if I get any reply.
Onree


on 9/5/05 12:13 AM, eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx at
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx did write:

> I sent this to the amc-list but thought I would also post it on Bart's site.
> This is the second AMC auction I have ever seen like this, it appears they
> are baiting. Chances are a fraud auction where if you are 'approved' and
> 'win' they will demand X amount into their paypal account and then
> disappear. Note they have been a member since today. Lotsa questions on this
> one. Maybe many of us should start bidding on it starting at $100, simply
> because they say in the auction they will remove them, and ebay don't take
> lightly to sellers removing people's bids and will shut it downa dn they
> will be out $50 listing fee.......
> 
> I'm not sure if this is a bait auction, or a spoof auction, there was
> another almost similiar like this on ebay recently and ebay quickly shut it
> down. I guess my questions would be why do they want to pre approve anyone,
> and then put $4500 in the auction, when a auction is whatever market value
> is, the car looks like a vehicle that shuold be well worth more than $4500,
> at least by the few photos and limited description. Note the seller has only
> been a member since today. If this auction suddenly disappears, ebay removed
> it for fraud. If it stays up, maybe someone can answer some of the
> questions.
> Eddie Stakes'
> Planet Houston AMX
> 713.464.8825
> eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> www.planethoustonamx.com
> email volume is currently
> light; 4-7 day reply time;
> call if important
> ----- Original Message -----
> eBay item: AMC : AMX (#4573385257)
> View this Item on eBay at
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4573385257&ssPag
> eName=ADME:B:EF:US:1
> 
> -----------------------------------------------------------------
> AMC : AMX
> Item number: 4573385257
> -----------------------------------------------------------------
> Seller: helend7823(0)
> 
> Member since Sep-04-05 in United States
> Starting bid: US $100.00
> -----------------------------------------------------------------
> Time left: 6 days 13 hours
> 7-day listing
> Ends Sep-11-0510:54:26 PDT
> Item location: ALBUQUERQUE, NM
> United States
> Ships to: United States
> -----------------------------------------------------------------
> Summary
> Vehicle Description
> YOU ARE BIDDING ON A BEAUTIFULL AMC AMX 1969. I AM THE FIRST OWNER OF THIS
> CAR SO I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A SERIOUS BUYER FOR THE IT. PLEASE CONTACT ME
> BEFORE PLACING YOUR BID OR I WILL HAVE TO CANCEL IT.THE CAR IS IN EXCELENT
> CONDITION. THE EXTERIOR IS FLAWLESS, NO DINGS, NO DENTS, NU SCRATCHES. THE
> PAINT IS SHINING.THE INTERIOR LOOKS LIKE NEW WITH GOREGEOUS LEATHER.THE
> ENGINE RUNS, SOUNDS AND FEELS LIKE NEW. I DID ALL THE REPAIRS AT CERTIFIED
> DEALERS. OIL CHANGED EVERY 2K MILES. I WILL PROVIDE THE BUYER WITH ALL
> SERVICE REPORTS.THERE IS NO NEED FOR ANY REPAIRS ON THIS CAR. IT JUST NEEDS
> A NEW DRIVED TO TAKE CARE OF IT.PLEASE DO NOT BID UNLESS YOU CONTACT ME, ALL
> BIDDS MADE WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE WILL BE CANCELLED.I MIGHT CONSIDER SELLING
> IT FOR $4,500 IF I FIIND THE RIGHT BUYER.
>  
> 
> Eddie Stakes'
> Planet Houston AMX
> 713.464.8825
> eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> www.planethoustonamx.com
> email volume is currently
> light; 4-7 day reply time;
> call if important
> 
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