R Walling Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 [h=2] Rolls Royce Silver Shadow Parts or whole car - $1[/h]<section class="userbody" style="margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; padding: 0px 0px 0.5em; border: 0px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: medium; vertical-align: baseline;"><figure class="iw" style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: top; width: 602px; max-width: 602px; float: left;"></figure>© craigslist - Map data © OpenStreetMap<small style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">(google map) (yahoo map)</small><section id="postingbody" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; clear: left;">Parting out 1969 Silver Shadow, car can be completed, it all there 774 696 0235 no voicemail, text me or callGrille $2500 with Flying Lady as seen in pictureIf interested in any other parts let me know and make me an offer, I want it gone. 774 696 0235 no voicemail, text me or callCheck ebay for parts pricingwindshield alone is worth over $2000fenders $200 (x 2)door panels $100 (x 4)engine (ebay @ $2900)Starter $200bumpers (ebay $1000)trunk lid $250If you want the whole car AS IS with CLEAN TITLE I am willing to let it go for $3900 non negotiable, bring cash and a trailer, I'll bring the title 774 696 0235 no voicemail, text me or callI have registered this vehicle and driven it city and highway. My plan was to use it in a limousine business as a brides antique vehicle... then the economy tanked and one thing led to anotherLOST INTEREST / LOST GARAGE It did run and drive...It currently does not have a battery and I am not interested in getting it running. 774 696 0235 no voicemail, text me or call</section>do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers</section> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow Parts or whole car - $1<section class="userbody" style="margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; padding: 0px 0px 0.5em; border: 0px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: medium; vertical-align: baseline;"><figure class="iw" style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: top; width: 602px; max-width: 602px; float: left;"></figure>© craigslist - Map data © OpenStreetMap<small style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">(google map) (yahoo map)</small><section id="postingbody" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; clear: left;">Parting out 1969 Silver Shadow, car can be completed, it all there 774 696 0235 no voicemail, text me or callGrille $2500 with Flying Lady as seen in pictureIf interested in any other parts let me know and make me an offer, I want it gone. 774 696 0235 no voicemail, text me or callCheck ebay for parts pricingwindshield alone is worth over $2000fenders $200 (x 2)door panels $100 (x 4)engine (ebay @ $2900)Starter $200bumpers (ebay $1000)trunk lid $250If you want the whole car AS IS with CLEAN TITLE I am willing to let it go for $3900 non negotiable, bring cash and a trailer, I'll bring the title 774 696 0235 no voicemail, text me or callI have registered this vehicle and driven it city and highway. My plan was to use it in a limousine business as a brides antique vehicle... then the economy tanked and one thing led to anotherLOST INTEREST / LOST GARAGE It did run and drive...It currently does not have a battery and I am not interested in getting it running. 774 696 0235 no voicemail, text me or call</section>do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers </section>Momma says, "Stupid is as stupid does" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Sounds like he is trying to cut his losses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlLaFong Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I fail to see the scam????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Wrench Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I guess I'm stupider than the scammer, 'cause I don't see it either?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Me neither, but I see that the original post has been flagged for removal. ?????What gave you the idea it's a scam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 That car would be perfect for, say, the grand opening of a community swimming pool.Because it's the worst car... in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 NOTHING can cost more than a cheap Rolls-Royce. I would recommend a friend, Smith, and Wesson all be present when you show up with the cash.Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skyking Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 That car would be perfect for, say, the grand opening of a community swimming pool.Because it's the worst car... in the world. "LIKE" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 NOTHING can cost more than a cheap Rolls-Royce. I would recommend a friend, Smith, and Wesson all be present when you show up with the cash.BernieI still don't see what is wrong with this ad, or why ya'll are so skeptical/paranoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I'm with West --- sometimes things are actually what they appear to be."TRUST, BUT VERIFY" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 The pics show a car with British plates and an English map. Ad reads as though written by an American. If we knew where the ad appeared, or where the phone #774 696 0235 is from it might help to get the joke.My guess is Roger Walling spotted the ad in some American city, figured it was a scam based on the British plates and map, but forgot to tell us the punch line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 In England, titles are not issued, if my memory is not totally shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv Turner Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Looks ligit to me. http://www.blissfulmeadows.com/printpage.asp?id=670&page=37376 just scroll down the page to limo services. Marv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 The pics show a car with British plates and an English map. Ad reads as though written by an American. If we knew where the ad appeared, or where the phone #774 696 0235 is from it might help to get the joke.My guess is Roger Walling spotted the ad in some American city, figured it was a scam based on the British plates and map, but forgot to tell us the punch line.That's actually a Massachusetts map.... and the phone number is from Massachusetts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Wrench Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Sorry to be so slow, but I need this one spelled out for me.The guy's phone number matches the limo service. The address for the limo service matches the Google Maps address (Oxford, MA) in the ad. The car may not be something everyone wants, but someone obviously wanted it at one point. If you need the windshield or grille then those prices probably are not too far off. I get that it probably takes a lot of money to make this car but then don't buy it. I guess I don't see the scam which, obviously, kinda worries me as I thought I was pretty good at catching them. Guess not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Walling Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 My reason to think that is a scam… 1 The listing states $1 sale price2 It is a complete car that is listed in NADA for a min of $9000 to $20,000 3 He wants it gone cause he lost his garage, but will part out (which will take a long time).4 "It did run and drive" but needs a battery and he doesn't want to bother to get it running in order to sell it. 5 Incorrect grammar. 6 Will only respond to a phone call. (Looks like he is looking for phone #'s for another scam. 5 The parts that he has listed come up to over $9500 . It may be an legitimate deal, but it contains too many details used in a typical scam for me to believe. If he is in a legitimate business the term "lost my garage" is Mickey Mouse and a businessman knows that it is worth $75 for a battery to enable him to say "it starts and runs". If I am wrong, I apologize to the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I think the add is legitimate. It is just the ideal of showing up at a strangers home with $4,000 in one of your pockets. I would like that relationship cultivated or have option #2 in the other pocket. Besides, a British car in Massachusetts. I'm taking more than a teabag to that party!Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 The $1 price in the heading is often used when there are several different prices within the ad. I'm sure NADA would lower their prices if they were forced to buy cars at what they print.It's quite possible that it needs a lot more than just a batteryIt's not the same type of incorrect grammar that scammers useMost scams, if not all, do not provide phone numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahartley Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I've played a scammer or two myself but I don't see any scam going on here.The phone number belongs to "A Limo Affair" - Brad @ 774-696-0235 as a vendor for http://www.blissfulmeadows.com/printpage.asp?id=670&page=37376Nothing in a google search turns up with a scammer.......and google is REAL good that.I know the feeling of just wanting to GET RID of something.......in fact I'm in the process as I type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV Puleo Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 What is odd about a British Car in Massachusetts? I live next door in RI and they aren't all that strange... RRs included. Also, for a time, beginning in 1977, Mass only issued one plate and if you have one you can continue using it so its quite possible this car never had an American front plate. This sounds to me like someone who is sick of the whole business and wants to quit and cut his losses... truth to tell, I've done the same thing myself in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Wrench Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Thanks for the blow by blow Roger. I see you point on the pricing and the 'just need it gone' but willing to part it out. Some of the rest of the story seems to check out but that reminds me of a recent scam here in Atlanta. A scammer was listing cars on Craigslist that were located at a Honda used car lot. He met people there and 'sold' the cars and took a 'deposit'. When they came back with the balance he wasn't there. He managed to 'sell' several cars before everyone figured things out. Unfortunately for him, the security cameras on the lot documented every step of the scam. Oops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Besides the giving of a valid phone # he isn't asking for a moneygram as most scammers are wont to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermontboy Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 The longer you have something you don't want the lower the price. I carted around a very heavy box with 3 generators in it to flea markets all summer back in the 70's. Towards the end of the day at the last show of the year a guy picked up one of the generators and said "How much?". I said $10. He asked if I could do better - I said "Sure, take all 3 and they are yours for $5". Show parking was a very long walk but he had a buddy with him. He said "No deal - how about $7.50 for the one I want". The thought of taking that box home was overwhelming - I said - "How about all 3 for free - you want one it's $10). He took the hint and the box .. I almost would have given him a couple of bucks to take the thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capngrog Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 The longer you have something you don't want the lower the price. I carted around a very heavy box with 3 generators in it to flea markets all summer back in the 70's. Towards the end of the day at the last show of the year a guy picked up one of the generators and said "How much?". I said $10. He asked if I could do better - I said "Sure, take all 3 and they are yours for $5". Show parking was a very long walk but he had a buddy with him. He said "No deal - how about $7.50 for the one I want". The thought of taking that box home was overwhelming - I said - "How about all 3 for free - you want one it's $10). He took the hint and the box .. I almost would have given him a couple of bucks to take the thing."I don't care who you are, that there's funny" - Larry the Cable Guy I've been there and know the feeling. I held a barn sale last year, and one of the things I was getting rid of was a bunch of old VHS video tapes. A lady asked me how much per tape, and I said $0.25, but I'll sell you all of them (4 boxes of around 120 tapes) for a $buck. She said: "I'll take 'em". I helped her load the tapes and forgot to collect the dollar. I figured it was a good deal for me too.Cheers,Grog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 "I don't care who you are, that there's funny" - Larry the Cable Guy I've been there and know the feeling. I held a barn sale last year, and one of the things I was getting rid of was a bunch of old VHS video tapes. A lady asked me how much per tape, and I said $0.25, but I'll sell you all of them (4 boxes of around 120 tapes) for a $buck. She said: "I'll take 'em". I helped her load the tapes and forgot to collect the dollar. I figured it was a good deal for me too.Cheers,GrogAnd she was snickering to herself thinking that she got one over on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I would have to call you but I am deaf that is why I do text so pls consider my situation so get back to me with your name and address and bank info.. This is the crap i got the last two days....I know people around the county. It not hard to make a phone call... to check some one out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 That car would be perfect for, say, the grand opening of a community swimming pool.Because it's the worst car... in the world.A friend had one for several years (A 1957 Slver Cloud) A real pretty white car with a red leather interior. It was just a fun car, but he sold it after only two years of repair plagued ownership. In the end he said it cost him $5.00 a mile to own it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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