Purchasing Fiero over internet (Page 3/3)
Patrick MAR 01, 04:53 PM
I don't feel that all these successful eBay purchases being mentioned have any relevance whatsoever to what the OP has brought to our attention. The Fiero that's caught his interest is not an eBay listing.

Seriously, what vendor is their right mind would ship a vehicle to a potential buyer and then give them ten days to "reject" the vehicle... at no expense to the potential buyer? That would be absolutely ludicrous!

Plain and simple, this is a scam.


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Originally posted by Cajun:

I am attempting to purchase a 88 Fiero over the internet thru a brokerage/shipping firm by the name of "Apex Freight Division" out of Colorado.

Oh, if I reject the car no money changes hand. I have 10 days to reject the car.



I've got a nice couple of bridges in my neighborhood that I'm willing to sell cheap.

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Cajun MAR 01, 05:00 PM
Not to worry............ found out it was a major scam!! Had the BBB check them out. Not good.

So much for that idea.

Thanks for all the comment and feed back.
Patrick MAR 01, 05:03 PM

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Originally posted by Cajun:

So much for that idea.



Glad to hear you weren't sucked in!
Notorio MAR 02, 11:47 PM

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Originally posted by Cajun:

Not to worry............ found out it was a major scam!! Had the BBB check them out. Not good.

So much for that idea.

Thanks for all the comment and feed back.



Can you please explain how the BBB process worked? I'm amazed they did anything for you.
Cajun MAR 03, 11:24 AM
Notorio,

The BBC did not help me personally but rather their web site. You do a search for a business by name and by address by city.

In addition, checked with the local Chamber of commerce and City Hall. Neither could provide any information on the company in question and further stated the company did not exist.

I also did a background check (cost a couple of dollars). That ended up telling the tail of the individuals I was communicating with.

I have filled a complaint with the BBB.

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RWDPLZ MAR 03, 11:53 AM
What website was the car listed on, Craigslist? How did you find it? VIN?

Typically the way this scam works, is the seller tells you to send money to an escrow company that holds the funds until you OK the car. In reality the escrow website is the scammer's site, and the car is perpetually 'in transit'
Notorio MAR 03, 11:29 PM

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Originally posted by Cajun:

Notorio,

The BBC did not help me personally but rather their web site. You do a search for a business by name and by address by city.

In addition, checked with the local Chamber of commerce and City Hall. Neither could provide any information on the company in question and further stated the company did not exist.

I also did a background check (cost a couple of dollars). That ended up telling the tail of the individuals I was communicating with.

I have filled a complaint with the BBB.




Thanks for explaining that. This is what I'll do next time I'm in that boat ... last time I just had them take some specific pictures but it wasn't a good feeling until the car finally arrived.
cvxjet MAR 04, 01:39 AM

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Originally posted by Patrick:
I've got a nice couple of bridges in my neighborhood that I'm willing to sell cheap.






Hey, Patrick...I'm interested in a bridge......How much?
Australian MAR 04, 06:48 AM
I have bought a car unseen before but i have also been the eyes doing the appraisals for wholesalers and been barked at when miss marks or problems. I wouldn't advise doing it but all depends what is on offer.

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Patrick MAR 04, 08:12 PM

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Originally posted by cvxjet:

Hey, Patrick...I'm interested in a bridge......How much?



For you my friend, the bridge is absolutely free! All that's required is just a not so small shipping and handling fee!




And the best part... is that you've got 10 full days to try 'er out, at absolutely no cost or obligation. All monies will held at Patty's Escrow Service® until you make your final decision.

What are you waiting for... this is the opportunity of a lifetime. Operators are standing by!