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gotchevys? · 10-16-2007, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GMCBubba

and can someone please explain to me why the listed bidders have usernames like t***r and y***7? that also seems odd

Ebay started doing this to mask the identiy of bidders to the public to help fight scamming. The seller can still see the correct names. I believe they only do this to the higher priced items.

GMCBubba · 10-16-2007, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gotchevys?

Ebay started doing this to mask the identiy of bidders to the public to help fight scamming. The seller can still see the correct names. I believe they only do this to the higher priced items.

thanks. was confusing me

71tahoe · 10-16-2007, 07:02 PM

These are definitely the same truck. The engine pics look a little different. The pics for the MI truck may have been snagged from a much earlier auction but were taken prior to the ones in CA. Master cylinder has "patina" and the alternator belt looks to have been replaced in the CA pics.

caminokid · 10-16-2007, 07:26 PM

How many people do you know that would use blue paint on a big block?

brianthelion02 · 10-16-2007, 07:44 PM

Be interesting to see what happens!!!!!!!!

ytnsimi · 10-16-2007, 07:49 PM

I live in Simi Valley and I thought that I recognized the area that the pics were taken, so I drove by there while I was out and snapped a few pics for myself. It is the truck in question for sure. Nobody around at the time, but I will be heading that way later and see if anybody is there.

Here are the pictures taken about 15 minutes ago.

Robznob11 · 10-16-2007, 07:52 PM

notice also one has a cup holder on the dash and one has one laying in the front seat and the rust spot in front of the antenna is the same too and also the cowl to hood seal gives it away

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".

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

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..................................

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.

RyanG · 10-16-2007, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JHART

I thought 480 was Tempe? 623 is Phoenix i beleive ... at least thats the area code for my mother's house.

Either way i hope this guy gets screwed .... to many honest people get taken for their money.

Yes you are technically correct...I was just saying the general area. Now with cell phones you can have that area code and live in Peoria.

**70cst** · 10-17-2007, 08:10 AM

It's still for sell. [B]

gotchevys? · 10-17-2007, 09:35 AM

I was just thinking, mabye the auction is still up because they are conducting and investigation and don't want the scammer to know they are on to his scam.

Orange · 10-17-2007, 09:45 AM

Hope so - he's got 6 bids.

DLB

**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".

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.

10-16-2007, 07:02 PM	#28
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: Check this out - SCAM??? These are definitely the same truck. The engine pics look a little different. The pics for the MI truck may have been snagged from a much earlier auction but were taken prior to the ones in CA. Master cylinder has "patina" and the alternator belt looks to have been replaced in the CA pics.

10-16-2007, 07:26 PM	#29
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Check this out - SCAM??? How many people do you know that would use blue paint on a big block? __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

10-16-2007, 07:44 PM	#30
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10-16-2007, 07:49 PM	#31
ytnsimi Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Simi Valley, Ca. Posts: 7	Re: Check this out - SCAM??? I live in Simi Valley and I thought that I recognized the area that the pics were taken, so I drove by there while I was out and snapped a few pics for myself. It is the truck in question for sure. Nobody around at the time, but I will be heading that way later and see if anybody is there. Here are the pictures taken about 15 minutes ago. Attached Images

10-16-2007, 07:52 PM	#32
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10-16-2007, 08:29 PM	#35
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	#36
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	#37
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	#38
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	#39
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	#40
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.

10-16-2007, 09:25 PM	#42
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, 08:10 AM	#45
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Check this out - SCAM??? It's still for sell. [B] __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 10-17-2007 at 08:13 AM.

10-17-2007, 09:35 AM	#46
gotchevys? Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 118	Re: Check this out - SCAM??? I was just thinking, mabye the auction is still up because they are conducting and investigation and don't want the scammer to know they are on to his scam. __________________ www.fatdaddieshotrods.com

10-17-2007, 09:45 AM	#47
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10-17-2007, 03:05 PM	#48
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,883	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, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

10-17-2007, 03:08 PM	#49
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.

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