Wasted Trip For Parts Blazer - Ranting

[rsavage]

Found a Craig's list ad for a 72 GMC Jimmy for parts a couple weeks ago in Michigan (about 300 miles from me going across Canada). Called on it, asked if it had a title (was told yes) asked about what was there etc. and decided that I'd buy it. Sent a postal MO deposit and made arrangements to go today. Rented a uhaul auto transport and headed out. After about a six hour drive (and 2 border crossings) I arrive only to be told that the owner can't find the title. Obviously, I am not going to attempt to take a vehicle across the border and back into the states with no paperwork, so I got my deposit back and went back home. 600 miles total. Can't believe someone would tell you they had a title and then a week later they can't find it. The A hole knew I was coming as I had spoken with him on the phone Saturday to insure that Wednesday would be good for pickup. And to top it off, it was sitting on 4 flat tires with beads rolled off the rims. Great prep. Maybe in the end it was a good thing. Photos ands description were much better than the real deal. An absolute total rot box with the only usable metal being the windshield frame (I think). Okay - done with my rant.