Buyers and Sellers - PLEASE READ!

[Peter Gariepy]

Buy/Sell Forums

IMPORTANT: Put either FS for "For Sale" or WTB for "Want to Buy" in the subject line along with the year, make and model.

EXAMPLE: FS - 1950 Plymouth Business Coupe


Please include the following information in the body of your post:

Year
Make
Model
Price
Description
Location (City, State, Country)
Contact Information (Name, Email and Phone)
EBAY URL if also listed on EBAY



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[Peter Gariepy]

There are many scam stories.

Common sense applies.

• "TALK" with the potential buyer or seller
• Inspect the vehicle before money changes hands (yourself or a trusted 3rd party)
• If the buyer/seller doesnt honestly discuss the the car (condition, history, etc.) - its a scam.
• Insist the buy/seller calls you from a line not blocked. If they refuse it's a scam.
• If he provides a number but its a fax machine or the buyer never answers it's a scam.
• If the seller wants you to pay for anything BEFORE funds are secured - its a scam. (shipping charges, etc.)
• If payment issues are more complicated than a check, money order, certified check, wire transfer or cash - it's a scam
• ALWAYS wait for funds to be confirmed as valid by the bank (not just a deposit slip) before allowing the car or title to leave your possession - NEVER assume the funds good - even a money order or certified check.
• DON'T engage with an obvious scammer - simply delete the emails.
• Law enforcement cant do anything until a crime has been committed - dont let it get to that point.
• And finally - if it seems to good to be true, it is.

Peter