Gee....I wonder if this is a scam????

[RWilson2526]

So on Craigslist North Jersey Fri night theres an advertisement for Wellcraft V-20, 1990 newer outboard...pics look good for $2,099 I'd post the ad but it was gone Sunday morrning.....so figuring the price is too good to be true unless something is really wrong, I send an email asking some general questions about the condition such as soft spots and stuff....figured maybe on the outside chance someone didnt know what the have and were giving it away......so today I get this email

Hi,

Thank you for the interest shown in my boatI hope it is what you are looking for.
I sell it because I can not care for her, anymore. I recently moved to France with my job and left the boat stored in a rented storage.

If the boat is really what you are looking for, we can close this sale in 2 ways:
1. Face to face (as we should) but I can not leave France for every person who wants to see the boatso I will require a fully refundable deposit.


2. Through Moneybookers. They have the title and the power of attorney therefor this sale can be completed without me.
I have used their system before and I know how it works, it is very safe and reliable.

Before we can discuss any further about the boat, you have to acknowledge and agree with one of the methods above.

For more details and pics about the boat, send me an email!

I wish you a wonderful day and god bless!

Kevin Bogdansky
Construction Engineer


I think I'll send hime the money tonight!!!!

 

[RWilson2526]

Re: Gee....I wonder if this is a scam????

just sent this email....lets see how much time of his I can waste???

Hi, thanks for the information.. ...I wish you were in this country but maybe we could work something out. I have been looking and looking for a V-20 for 2 years now so I hope we can get something going to both our satisfaction..What about the questions about the registartion and condition of the boat????

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Gee....I wonder if this is a scam????

Email him and explain you want to meet in France face to face. Tell him that your buyers will meet his sellers in the USA.

 

[jay_merrill]

Re: Gee....I wonder if this is a scam????

Send him another email stating that you would be glad to fly over to France to meet him face to face but you require a 100% refundable deposit for the full price of the airfare, taxi fare to the airport, hotel expenses, food, new luggage, and a nice pair of slippers for that long flight across the pond. Tell him that you use the well know Bank of Jay Merrill (I only charge a 73% kick ba ... I mean, commission), and that only certified funds will be acceptable.

 

[thefairlaneman]

Re: Gee....I wonder if this is a scam????

I would want to see and check the boat out first. Then arrange payment..simple I wouldnt pay a dime up front for anything.