Guest my3buicks Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) http://www.ebay.com/itm/171802830292?forcerRptr=true&item=171802830292&viewitem= My former Flame Orange Centurion has been on ebay recently - I want all to be warned that 3 of the pictures on the listing were taken by me prior to the fire that ruined the car. There is no mention of the car having been in a fire. I note that the tires that were in the fire are still on the car even. I find the listing to be close to fraud. Edited May 26, 2015 by my3buicks (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBulldogMiller55Buick Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I asked him this question; Has this vehicle been wrecked or in flood or otherwise damaged? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Yeah, that auction is very misleading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWS Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I asked if this was the Buick that had been burned, he replied that the car had not burned, it had some slight cosmetic damage and all had been replaced. Hmmmmm As it is, the car is well enough known, that there is no reason to lie or try and cover this up. Tell the information about the car and any damage related to it as it should be, and he may be able to someday sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I would be the first to say the car was not destroyed in the fire, and that I drove it after the fire and he drove it back to the Carolina's - and that with a good restoration it would be as good as it was prior if not better (if done properly). I personally would not be afraid to own the car again (if done correctly) but I would want to be made aware of it's known history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBulldogMiller55Buick Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 here's the thread of my correspondence with the seller Dear lincoln537william, Thank you for that information.- bhambulldogjames From: lincoln537williamTo: bhambulldogjamesSubject: Re: Other: bhambulldogjames sent a message about Buick : Other 455 Centurian #171802830292Sent Date: May-26-15 05:09:46 PDT Dear bhambulldogjames, Thank you -this is not a damaged or flood car it was singed --paint in a light garage fire but no real damage that was not restored - lincoln537william From: bhambulldogjamesTo: lincoln537williamSubject: Other: bhambulldogjames sent a message about Buick : Other 455 Centurian #171802830292Sent Date: May-25-15 19:33:12 PDT Dear lincoln537william, Has this vehicle been wrecked or in flood or otherwise damaged?- bhambulldogjames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 LMAO "Singed" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBulldogMiller55Buick Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 LMAO "Singed"yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 "COLLACTABLE AUTOMABLE" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 $25,000 starting bid and a reserve, what's the issue? The seller has no feedback as a seller, left none as a buyer, and has been buying pet supplies. Imagine if the guy said the car came from Mars! Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Conley Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 "COLLACTABLE AUTOMABLE"Well, at least he spelled "Centurion" correctly... :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I wrote to the Ebay seller too. He should know thathe must be honest, that he can't evade the facts,and that people are aware: "Is this the Buick that was burned in a fire?Especially because of its unusual color, this caris well known among Buick enthusiasts. If it is thatcar, you should let people know in your listing!If properly presented--and you describe all the work that was done to fix it afterward--such honestywill not hurt you." We'll see if he replies. That will be an indicator of hisintegrity. And if he truly is honest, he would edit hisEbay listing to describe the car's history to a potential buyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 He is calling the color "Fire Orange" which is true in a way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBulldogMiller55Buick Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 He is calling the color "Fire Orange" which is true in a way. Burnt orange might be as descriptive 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 The proper color name is appropriate as well Flame orange. What's sad is he has the original window sticker and build sheets with the proper color listed and he still can't get it right 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 A week has gone by since my probing questionto the seller (see Posting #12), and I've receivedno response. I wonder what he's thinking now.If he has a conscience, he's not using it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 http://www.ebay.com/itm/171802830292?forcerRptr=true&item=171802830292&viewitem= My former Flame Orange Centurion has been on ebay recently - I want all to be warned that 3 of the pictures on the listing were taken by me prior to the fire that ruined the car. There is no mention of the car having been in a fire. I note that the tires that were in the fire are still on the car even. I find the listing to be close to fraud. A week has gone by since my probing questionto the seller (see Posting #12), and I've receivedno response. I wonder what he's thinking now.If he has a conscience, he's not using it!The buying public has not given him a bid which clearly shows him that they know better.Why didn't anyone report the listing to ebay warning them it was fraudulent as there is evidence this car is being misrepresented and the seller is avoiding questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I think the bids didn't show up, because that seems like an ending number, rather than a starting bid price. Especially in this "buyers" market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 This post is a loud and clear message to all that you can never be too cautious when buying on the internet/ebay. This just happens to be one example where we know the cars history and its black and white for us. Just think how many other cars there are on ebay that are the same and worse. A few years ago I ran into a similar situation when my old 71 Riv GS showed up on ebay with many false statements, some intentional and some unintentional. Its a real eye opener. I think most who frequent this board have been well educated at the importance of doing homework and vetting a potential car buy but be sure to caution others you may know of this example that's probably more common than we think. I have seen countless situations over the years both personal experience and from others where a seller was politely informed of listing errors and they could care less. These characters are often easy to spot for some but for the more trusting and less informed they can get sucked in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I am just amused that the forum software (based on the number of replies) indicated that this is a "HOT" topic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I noticed that a while back as well and had a good chuckle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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