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Blazer1970 · 10-16-2007, 05:41 PM

I live in Traverse City, so maybe I will see if I can go take a look at this "truck".

I just e-mailed the seller through Ebay and got this message:
"Note: The user you are contacting is registered on another eBay site and may speak a different language. Your message will be sent exactly as typed below."

Do ya think that auction is legit???

ChevLoRay · 10-16-2007, 09:25 PM

I just clicked on the links and the one in MI is still there, the other one is closed.

xshadow · 10-16-2007, 09:44 PM

yes, the person who appears to be the real owner said that he was cancelling and relisting the auction in order to help clear up things.

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

I just clicked on the links and the one in MI is still there, the other one is closed.

chip46wis · 10-17-2007, 03:38 PM

Thanks for catching this and reporting it!

DavesRide · 10-16-2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

The same truck listed twice. One listing in MI the other in CA. What's up with that??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-...QQcmdZViewItem

Hey check this out, I personally called Eddie, from the phone number listed. The add with the phone numbers is legit and the other is scamming. I told him about our conversation here at the this site and he thanked me and said that he has contacted fleabay and they have done nothing about his pics being pirated from another site he had posted it at. Call him yourself. He may just sell it to you. Note that the incorrect listing states it is a c-10. No such thing as a c-10 gmc and especially a 3/4 ton GMC. Let's help real seller out. David

ytnsimi · 10-16-2007, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DavesRide

Hey check this out, I personally called Eddie, from the phone number listed. The add with the phone numbers is legit and the other is scamming. I told him about our conversation here at the this site and he thanked me and said that he has contacted fleabay and they have done nothing about his pics being pirated from another site he had posted it at. Call him yourself. He may just sell it to you. Note that the incorrect listing states it is a c-10. No such thing as a c-10 gmc and especially a 3/4 ton GMC. Let's help real seller out. David

Thanks DavesRide, Saved me a trip

xshadow · 10-16-2007, 08:29 PM

I asked about it in the post with the phone numbers this is the reply " Yeah, I've been tipped off by like 10 other buyers. I listed on cars.com as well and the guy copied my listing and stole the pictures off of the site where I did the listing. IF you look at the truck he has listed its not what hes saying it is. Hes advertising it as a C-10, and I think hes just trying to screw some people out of there money. He also doesnt have a VIN listed for the truck, I do. I've reported him to ebay, If you'd like to do the same feel free: ) Thanks for the heads up. My listing is the real one and I can prove it. You have to bid on the one I have in california or you might be bidding on one that doesnt exist. Good luck man, sorry about the confusion "

xshadow · 10-16-2007, 08:44 PM

someone should bid something crazy like $200,000...so no one gets ripped off...hey anyone want to see how high we can get the price of the fake post?....when you post something for sale on ebay how does ebay charge you? how much are the fees for a truck posting?

DPG2007 · 10-16-2007, 08:53 PM

Ebay charges a percentage of what it sells for, regardless if the seller gets paid ebay gets their fees. I had a non-payment of some taillights and ebay didn't care they still got paid the fees for sale and listing.

So if you bid $200,000 he would have to pay a percentage, but most likely he will not follow through and ebay will just ban him, he will get a new id and be back at it again.

The real seller should report it to the police....

Brock · 10-16-2007, 08:58 PM

Hey David Why don't you talk him into paying the $25 on here and sell it to a member? Seems as though his chances of selling it on Ebay have gone down hill with the "competition twin".

DavesRide · 10-16-2007, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

Hey David Why don't you talk him into paying the $25 on here and sell it to a member? Seems as though his chances of selling it on Ebay have gone down hill with the "competition twin".

I don't guess it is on me. I was just follow'n up on the that crazy double flea bay sale. Remember, buyer BEWARE. Scam sellers won't tell you this but you have to slow down ask questions and be AWARE. I handed my seller 375 bucks and bought mine. I don't really like to play online money games. Don't get me wrong. I have made some honest trransactions paid in full very fast. Yes I did sell a slot car for 125 bucks. I recieved a perfect score. That is what I am talking about. PM the gentleman that posted pics in live time and get that poor truck to the body shop and post some crazy pics of how youfixed it up and..................................

DPG2007 · 10-16-2007, 09:13 PM

Here is his ad on Cars.com

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...eadExists=true

xshadow · 10-16-2007, 09:17 PM

I already suggested that he post on here, and that they contact the police or at least threaten the other person that they would....
They seem like good people. Too bad the scammer is hurting his sale on this...I was kidding about the 200,000 bid...but it would stop him from scaming someone on the deal. I just don't want to be the person to bid the 200,000

**WorkinLonghorn** · 10-17-2007, 03:05 PM

I notice the one in Simi Ca. ended early with no explanation.I called and the line is "busy".

71tahoe · 10-17-2007, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by WorkinLonghorn

I notice the one in Simi Ca. ended early with no explanation.I called and the line is "busy".

see post 43

another member verified the truck is really in simi valley.

68alltheway · 10-17-2007, 03:08 PM

looks to be that someone bought the truck from california and is trying to resell it in michigan. i see it all the time but its usually the other way around.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 10-17-2007, 03:10 PM

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looks to be that someone bought the truck from california and is trying to resell it in michigan. i see it all the time but its usually the other way around

But both adds where running at the same time there.

68alltheway · 10-17-2007, 03:18 PM

people will start a bid on an item and put it up for auction themselves. what ever gets bidded on their auction; they will bid the same or under. so if the win then they have already sold it for more than they bought it. most of the times they do it on smaller items(not vehicles) but I guess they thought they could get away with it.

**michael bustamante** · 10-17-2007, 03:36 PM

the CA guy has a second listing for the same truck and on it is a paragraph stating the first guy stole his pic`s and explained the 2 different area codes on his auction phone #`s. I told him to report the stealer of pic`s auction as a scam. but the scam guy wants cash in person? weird.

AH619 · 10-17-2007, 04:19 PM

IF IN QUESTION SEND AN EMAIL TO SPOOF@EBAY.COM THEY ARE ACTUALLY VERY PROMPT AT SHUTTING DOWN THESE KIND OF DEALS. BUT SOMEONE LIKE US HAS TOO POINT IT OUT.

xshadow · 10-17-2007, 04:59 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GMC-C...spagenameZWDVW

edster · 10-17-2007, 08:46 PM

Hey guys this is Eddie. I'm the lister of the GMC in simi valley, CA. I've been watching the message board since Dave called me and have just been waiting to be allowed to post. Thanks to those of you who went out of your way to verify some of the info. To the rest of you... well I don't have much to say. It's real easy to speculate and talk crap but only one of you actually called the numbers I posted and only a couple actually e-mailed me. At any rate, I'd be glad to provide any amount of proof that the truck is mine. I have notified eBay on numerous occasions as well as the other seller and have received no responses from either. If any of you have any more questions or comments please feel free to contact me personally. Oh, and on a side note... I painted the big block blue because i felt like it. Thanks for asking.

67_C-30 · 10-17-2007, 09:10 PM

I also contacted Ebay about it, and have got no response. I was browsing around looking at trucks and found that the same truck was listed on 2 auctions. It is unfortunate that this happened to you. We've seen a member's truck on here get listed in a scam auction also. It's a shame that someone would do something that like.I am glad someone here verified that the truck was your's, and I meant nothing personal against you posting this here. I was simply trying to protect my fellow board members from a fraudulent transaction.

edster · 10-17-2007, 09:24 PM

It's cool. It's good that you guys look out for each other.

herb101 · 10-17-2007, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by edster

It's cool. It's good that you guys look out for each other.

That is exactly what goes on here - it's like having a bunch of big brothers keeping an eye out for you. And again, truck or no, you're welcoem to hang around.

Herb

BTW - good luck on the sale. I hope the scam doesn't muck it up for you.

10-16-2007, 05:41 PM	#1
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,510	Re: Check this out - SCAM??? I live in Traverse City, so maybe I will see if I can go take a look at this "truck". I just e-mailed the seller through Ebay and got this message: "Note: The user you are contacting is registered on another eBay site and may speak a different language. Your message will be sent exactly as typed below." Do ya think that auction is legit??? __________________ Tim Last edited by Blazer1970; 10-16-2007 at 05:56 PM.

10-16-2007, 09:25 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Check this out - SCAM??? I just clicked on the links and the one in MI is still there, the other one is closed. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-17-2007, 03:38 PM	#4
chip46wis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 1,317	Re: Check this out - SCAM??? Thanks for catching this and reporting it!

10-16-2007, 08:29 PM	#7
xshadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Posts: 553	Re: Check this out - SCAM??? I asked about it in the post with the phone numbers this is the reply " Yeah, I've been tipped off by like 10 other buyers. I listed on cars.com as well and the guy copied my listing and stole the pictures off of the site where I did the listing. IF you look at the truck he has listed its not what hes saying it is. Hes advertising it as a C-10, and I think hes just trying to screw some people out of there money. He also doesnt have a VIN listed for the truck, I do. I've reported him to ebay, If you'd like to do the same feel free: ) Thanks for the heads up. My listing is the real one and I can prove it. You have to bid on the one I have in california or you might be bidding on one that doesnt exist. Good luck man, sorry about the confusion "

10-16-2007, 08:44 PM	#8
xshadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Posts: 553	Re: Check this out - SCAM??? someone should bid something crazy like $200,000...so no one gets ripped off...hey anyone want to see how high we can get the price of the fake post?....when you post something for sale on ebay how does ebay charge you? how much are the fees for a truck posting?

10-16-2007, 08:53 PM	#9
DPG2007 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 9	Re: Check this out - SCAM??? Ebay charges a percentage of what it sells for, regardless if the seller gets paid ebay gets their fees. I had a non-payment of some taillights and ebay didn't care they still got paid the fees for sale and listing. So if you bid $200,000 he would have to pay a percentage, but most likely he will not follow through and ebay will just ban him, he will get a new id and be back at it again. The real seller should report it to the police....

10-16-2007, 08:58 PM	#10
Brock upgrading to an older model Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento, KY Posts: 346	Re: Check this out - SCAM??? Hey David Why don't you talk him into paying the $25 on here and sell it to a member? Seems as though his chances of selling it on Ebay have gone down hill with the "competition twin". __________________ 68 stepside, short-box, multi-colored (for now)

10-16-2007, 09:13 PM	#12
DPG2007 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 9	Re: Check this out - SCAM??? Here is his ad on Cars.com http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...eadExists=true

10-16-2007, 09:17 PM	#13
xshadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Posts: 553	Re: Check this out - SCAM??? I already suggested that he post on here, and that they contact the police or at least threaten the other person that they would.... They seem like good people. Too bad the scammer is hurting his sale on this...I was kidding about the 200,000 bid...but it would stop him from scaming someone on the deal. I just don't want to be the person to bid the 200,000 Last edited by xshadow; 10-16-2007 at 09:20 PM.

10-17-2007, 03:05 PM	#14
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,861	Re: Check this out - SCAM??? I notice the one in Simi Ca. ended early with no explanation.I called and the line is "busy". __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.

10-17-2007, 03:08 PM	#16
68alltheway drive it till it dies Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Larose, LA Posts: 274	Re: Check this out - SCAM??? looks to be that someone bought the truck from california and is trying to resell it in michigan. i see it all the time but its usually the other way around.

10-17-2007, 03:18 PM	#18
68alltheway drive it till it dies Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Larose, LA Posts: 274	Re: Check this out - SCAM??? people will start a bid on an item and put it up for auction themselves. what ever gets bidded on their auction; they will bid the same or under. so if the win then they have already sold it for more than they bought it. most of the times they do it on smaller items(not vehicles) but I guess they thought they could get away with it.

10-17-2007, 03:36 PM	#19
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,848	Re: Check this out - SCAM??? the CA guy has a second listing for the same truck and on it is a paragraph stating the first guy stole his pic`s and explained the 2 different area codes on his auction phone #`s. I told him to report the stealer of pic`s auction as a scam. but the scam guy wants cash in person? weird. __________________ 1967custom

10-17-2007, 04:19 PM	#20
AH619 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: HARRISON AR. Posts: 309	Re: Check this out - SCAM??? IF IN QUESTION SEND AN EMAIL TO SPOOF@EBAY.COM THEY ARE ACTUALLY VERY PROMPT AT SHUTTING DOWN THESE KIND OF DEALS. BUT SOMEONE LIKE US HAS TOO POINT IT OUT. __________________ 72 2wd lwb cheyenne super youngest son.green/white 72 2wd lwb cheyenne super oldest son.green/white 71 4wd 3/4 cheyenne super frame off manderin copper / white 4 inch lift. FINALLY DONE / SOLD 72 4WD SWB CHEYENNE BLUE/WHITE 388 AUTO REMEMBER THE COPS NEVER THINK ITS AS FUNNY AS YOU DO. NORWOOD SURVIVOR COPPERTONE BUILD THREAD/ http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259856

10-17-2007, 04:59 PM	#21
xshadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Posts: 553	Re: Check this out - SCAM??? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GMC-C...spagenameZWDVW



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10-17-2007, 08:46 PM	#22
edster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 4	Re: Check this out - SCAM??? Hey guys this is Eddie. I'm the lister of the GMC in simi valley, CA. I've been watching the message board since Dave called me and have just been waiting to be allowed to post. Thanks to those of you who went out of your way to verify some of the info. To the rest of you... well I don't have much to say. It's real easy to speculate and talk crap but only one of you actually called the numbers I posted and only a couple actually e-mailed me. At any rate, I'd be glad to provide any amount of proof that the truck is mine. I have notified eBay on numerous occasions as well as the other seller and have received no responses from either. If any of you have any more questions or comments please feel free to contact me personally. Oh, and on a side note... I painted the big block blue because i felt like it. Thanks for asking.

10-17-2007, 09:10 PM	#23
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10-17-2007, 09:24 PM	#24
edster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 4	Re: Check this out - SCAM??? It's cool. It's good that you guys look out for each other.

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