The Ford Barn

denis4x4 · 05-20-2016, 09:10 AM

I had a six figure car for sale and someone with a middle east sounding name contacted me. I sent a snarky reply that included several insults. Turned out to be a legit buyer that showed up with 20% cash and a wire transfer to my brokerage account. I was damn lucky that I didn't blow the deal!

700rpm · 05-20-2016, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by denis4x4

I had a six figure car for sale and someone with a middle east sounding name contacted me. I sent a snarky reply that included several insults. Turned out to be a legit buyer that showed up with 20% cash and a wire transfer to my brokerage account. I was damn lucky that I didn't blow the deal!

I hope you learned a lesson.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 05-20-2016, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Charlie Stephens

If someone accused me of being a scammer I would just go away and I am not a scammer. I don't need a transaction that starts out with that attitude. I don't make enough money selling parts to make it worth the hassle. Just ask in a nice way for a picture with something unique included (like the front page of todays paper) that they couldn't find in an EBAY picture.

Charlie Stephens

No one would suspect you of being a scammer, Charlie, you're a NICE GUY
Bill W.

Mitch//pa · 05-21-2016, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

When you suspect a SCAMMER, just E-Mail back, "YOU ARE A SCAMMER" & they almost always GO AWAY.
Bill W.

Is a scammer and a con artist the same thing

SAsooonoout

wrndln · 05-21-2016, 01:48 PM

I just noticed that Ron Gage (Rowdy ID) has BANNED under his name. Does anyone know what happened? He is/was a long time poster here with many helpful contributions to the board. I have dealt with him a number of times and never had any problems.
Rusty Nelson

ronn · 05-21-2016, 02:11 PM

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Colonel,

Barners Selling Parts Beware

If someone is legitimately purchasing a car from a distance, and if cashier's checks and USPS money orders have been known to be forged, how does one complete the transaction? One could use a wire transfer, but that would entail divulging your bank account info to the supposed buyer.

the way to handle this, is to go to your bank, open up a new acct and put a dollar in it. you then use this acct for just such occasions. I have done it several times, and this protects your daily acct.
My bank has no fee for this, so it keeps thing legit, especially when money is wired from overseas. I have sold a few cars this way and always no problem.

Another option is letting the buyer use Paypal and having them pay the additional fees. This way, they are protected as well.

ronn · 05-21-2016, 02:15 PM

to be clear with the numbers Dean-

W. Bush 101%
Obama 56%

Bush gave us 5 trillion of debt and Obamma doubled
that by spending 10 trillion.

statistics can always be "presented"................

msmaron · 05-21-2016, 03:28 PM

that is why i always use pay pal for everything i can.

Step-down · 05-21-2016, 05:14 PM

How about bank wire transfer, Can that back fire ?

05-20-2016, 09:10 AM	#41
denis4x4 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Durango CO Posts: 1,314	Re: Barners Selling Parts Beware I had a six figure car for sale and someone with a middle east sounding name contacted me. I sent a snarky reply that included several insults. Turned out to be a legit buyer that showed up with 20% cash and a wire transfer to my brokerage account. I was damn lucky that I didn't blow the deal! __________________ No restorable Model A's were harmed in the building of this truck!

05-21-2016, 01:48 PM	#45
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,181	Re: Barners Selling Parts Beware I just noticed that Ron Gage (Rowdy ID) has BANNED under his name. Does anyone know what happened? He is/was a long time poster here with many helpful contributions to the board. I have dealt with him a number of times and never had any problems. Rusty Nelson

05-21-2016, 02:11 PM	#46
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,849	Re: Barners Selling Parts Beware Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Colonel, Barners Selling Parts Beware If someone is legitimately purchasing a car from a distance, and if cashier's checks and USPS money orders have been known to be forged, how does one complete the transaction? One could use a wire transfer, but that would entail divulging your bank account info to the supposed buyer. the way to handle this, is to go to your bank, open up a new acct and put a dollar in it. you then use this acct for just such occasions. I have done it several times, and this protects your daily acct. My bank has no fee for this, so it keeps thing legit, especially when money is wired from overseas. I have sold a few cars this way and always no problem. Another option is letting the buyer use Paypal and having them pay the additional fees. This way, they are protected as well.

05-21-2016, 02:15 PM	#47
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,849	Re: Barners Selling Parts Beware to be clear with the numbers Dean- W. Bush 101% Obama 56% Bush gave us 5 trillion of debt and Obamma doubled that by spending 10 trillion. statistics can always be "presented"................

05-21-2016, 03:28 PM	#48
msmaron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 3,600	Re: Barners Selling Parts Beware that is why i always use pay pal for everything i can. __________________ Mark Maron Ill., Region MARC & MAFCA MARC JSC Member MAFFI Trustee National Facebook Admin. https://www.facebook.com/groups/MARC.group/ A7191-Sport Coupe 29 Roadster 29-Town Sedan 29-Original Special Coupe

05-21-2016, 05:14 PM	#49
Step-down Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hat City (Danbury CT) Posts: 647	Re: Barners Selling Parts Beware How about bank wire transfer, Can that back fire ? __________________ "I can't cry as long as I know the Lord has risen "