The Ford Barn

1930-Pickup · 02-26-2018, 09:25 PM

$9,950 BIN, Restorted '31 roadster.

No feedback history
No location, but local pick up only
Almost no details/description.

Sure looks like a scam to me. What do you think?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1931-Ford-O...lalEWR&vxp=mtr

Tinbasher · 02-26-2018, 09:28 PM

Looks to good to be true!!

CWPASADENA · 02-26-2018, 09:39 PM

Looks like a very nice car.

I wonder what the deal is.

Chris W.

J Franklin · 02-26-2018, 09:46 PM

Curious? Contact the seller. It looks like a novice seller---or a scam.

vulture · 02-26-2018, 09:54 PM

I went to buy it now and transaction blocked came up. So it maybe a error in the listing as well . Looks like a nice car

160B · 02-26-2018, 10:15 PM

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Sold $9,950!!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1931-Ford-O...p2047675.l2557

1930-Pickup · 02-26-2018, 11:03 PM

I wonder if the buyer will actually get the car?

daveymc29 · 02-26-2018, 11:17 PM

It is marked Sold, so maybe the truth will come out.

mleder · 02-26-2018, 11:23 PM

Looked at the ad after it was sold and the sale site says local pick up only, aren't they required to state where the local pick state is??. Or did I miss something?

holdover · 02-26-2018, 11:29 PM

too many flags on this one. May have been legit, but to not have location ...

1930-Pickup · 02-26-2018, 11:42 PM

Who buys a car with a written description like that? ...in an unknown location? ...with no payment terms?

Wiat 'till the price of Nigeria finds this buyer!

3.6rs · 02-27-2018, 12:19 AM

What I can see is that the "bidding is closed". This doesn't mean that the car is sold. The seller ended the listing.

160B · 02-27-2018, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3.6rs

What I can see is that the "bidding is closed". This doesn't mean that the car is sold. The seller ended the listing.

use this link, it shows as "SOLD"

https://www.ebay.com/itm/222857538660?rmvSB=true

Randy in ca · 02-27-2018, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3.6rs

What I can see is that the "bidding is closed". This doesn't mean that the car is sold. The seller ended the listing.

-
Listing says "Sold for $9,950" on this side of the ocean.

Hoop · 02-27-2018, 12:48 AM

https://www.myclassicgarage.com/vehi...1-ford-model-a

1930-Pickup · 02-27-2018, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoop

https://www.myclassicgarage.com/vehi...1-ford-model-a

This must be the site that the eBay photos were taken from.
Or did the seller list on this site and eBay?

No date on the page, or when it was marked sold.

3.6rs · 02-27-2018, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 160B

use this link, it shows as "SOLD"

https://www.ebay.com/itm/222857538660?rmvSB=true

No. When I use this or the first link, the same for me. I come on the Ebay.be site. Not sold but bidding has ended.
Mysteries of the space wide web.

1930-Pickup · 02-27-2018, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3.6rs

No. When I use this or the first link, the same for me. I come on the Ebay.be site. Not sold but bidding has ended.
Mysteries of the space wide web.

When I click on the link, I see a photo of the car with a diagonal banner across it that says SOLD. There is also a yellow stripe along the top of the page that says "This listing has ended".

updraught · 02-27-2018, 03:33 AM

This listing has ended.

From the Australian site:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/222857538660?rmvSB=true

From ebay.com

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1931-Ford-O...lalEWR&vxp=mtr

But above the sold sticker it says:
This listing has ended.

Take your pick ...

3.6rs · 02-27-2018, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1930-Pickup

When I click on the link, I see a photo of the car with a diagonal banner across it that says SOLD. There is also a yellow stripe along the top of the page that says "This listing has ended".

Not me. This is what I see (took screenshot) ;

40 Deluxe · 02-27-2018, 03:42 AM

I think post #15 pretty well proves that this ebay listing was a scam.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 02-27-2018, 08:52 AM

Chief sed, "Believe 90% of what you SEE & 10% of what you READ/HEAR"!!!
Bill Cautious

Arcieri · 02-27-2018, 10:31 AM

Lots of "fine point" detailing on that car. Looks like it was a Marc of Excellence winner at one of the past National Meets.
Always have to be careful buying on E-Bay.
Ray

Randy in ca · 02-27-2018, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 40 Deluxe

I think post #15 pretty well proves that this ebay listing was a scam.

I don't think there was ever much doubt about it. For laughs I sent a message to the seller last night thru eBay asking for a few more details, location, etc.. This morning I got the following reply (not sent thru eBay) to my email address:

Hello ,
This car is a pristine , Fully restored to the highest standards, super nice! Always garaged, Excellent condition ,Looks & drives great . Very clean interior and exterior, very Well maintained. The Car comes with 2 keys,and a clean/clear Washington state title ready for transfer to new owner .

Thank you

F.M. · 02-27-2018, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy in ca

I don't think there was ever much doubt about it. For laughs I sent a message to the seller last night thru eBay asking for a few more details, location, etc.. This morning I got the following reply (not sent thru eBay) to my email address:

Hello ,
This car is a pristine , Fully restored to the highest standards, super nice! Always garaged, Excellent condition ,Looks & drives great . Very clean interior and exterior, very Well maintained. The Car comes with 2 keys,and a clean/clear Washington state title ready for transfer to new owner .

Thank you

How did the seller get your E-Mail Address ?

40 Deluxe · 02-27-2018, 12:29 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by F.M.

How did the seller get your E-Mail Address ?

I also replied to him on ebay and got an email from him with the exact same message! He added that he can ship the car to Flagstaff, AZ (where I used to live).
So he not only knows our email address but also our physical address.

1930-Pickup · 02-27-2018, 01:45 PM

"...comes with 2 keys."

F.M. · 02-27-2018, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 40 Deluxe

I also replied to him on ebay and got an email from him with the exact same message! He added that he can ship the car to Flagstaff, AZ (where I used to live).
So he not only knows our email address but also our physical address.

Again, How ??

Synchro909 · 02-27-2018, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F.M.

Again, How ??

There is no anonymity or privacy any more - not since the internet and social media took off. You'd be surprised what info is out there about you.

Fullraceflathead · 03-01-2018, 02:25 PM

If you have a Ebay account your email and address is available.

02-26-2018, 09:28 PM	#2
Tinbasher Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Innisfil, Ontario Canada Posts: 1,174	Re: 31 Roadster on eBay...Looks like a scam to me Looks to good to be true!!

02-26-2018, 09:39 PM	#3
CWPASADENA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PASADENA, CA Posts: 1,882	Re: 31 Roadster on eBay...Looks like a scam to me Looks like a very nice car. I wonder what the deal is. Chris W.

02-26-2018, 09:46 PM	#4
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,958	Re: 31 Roadster on eBay...Looks like a scam to me Curious? Contact the seller. It looks like a novice seller---or a scam.

02-26-2018, 09:54 PM	#5
vulture Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: In the shop Posts: 359	Re: 31 Roadster on eBay...Looks like a scam to me I went to buy it now and transaction blocked came up. So it maybe a error in the listing as well . Looks like a nice car __________________ Wanted Roadster Pick up thank you COLOR]

02-26-2018, 10:15 PM	#6
160B Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,498	Re: 31 Roadster on eBay...Looks like a scam to me Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Sold $9,950!! https://www.ebay.com/itm/1931-Ford-O...p2047675.l2557 __________________ 1931 160B & 1931 68B If you don't have time to do it right the 1st time, how do you have time to do it the 2nd time?

02-26-2018, 09:25 PM	#1
1930-Pickup Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: southern California Posts: 725	31 Roadster on eBay...Looks like a scam to me $9,950 BIN, Restorted '31 roadster. No feedback history No location, but local pick up only Almost no details/description. Sure looks like a scam to me. What do you think? https://www.ebay.com/itm/1931-Ford-O...lalEWR&vxp=mtr __________________ *"That's my wild unsubstantiated guess, and I'm sticking to it regardless of the facts!"*

02-26-2018, 11:03 PM	#7
1930-Pickup Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: southern California Posts: 725	Re: 31 Roadster on eBay...Looks like a scam to me I wonder if the buyer will actually get the car? __________________ *"That's my wild unsubstantiated guess, and I'm sticking to it regardless of the facts!"*

02-26-2018, 11:17 PM	#8
daveymc29 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,553	Re: 31 Roadster on eBay...Looks like a scam to me It is marked Sold, so maybe the truth will come out.

02-26-2018, 11:23 PM	#9
mleder Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 178	Re: 31 Roadster on eBay...Looks like a scam to me Looked at the ad after it was sold and the sale site says local pick up only, aren't they required to state where the local pick state is??. Or did I miss something?

02-26-2018, 11:29 PM	#10
holdover Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SW Virginia near the Blue ridge Parkway Posts: 674	Re: 31 Roadster on eBay...Looks like a scam to me too many flags on this one. May have been legit, but to not have location ...

02-26-2018, 11:42 PM	#11
1930-Pickup Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: southern California Posts: 725	Re: 31 Roadster on eBay...Looks like a scam to me Who buys a car with a written description like that? ...in an unknown location? ...with no payment terms? Wiat 'till the price of Nigeria finds this buyer! __________________ *"That's my wild unsubstantiated guess, and I'm sticking to it regardless of the facts!"*

02-27-2018, 12:19 AM	#12
3.6rs Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Belgistan (formerly known as Belgium) Posts: 573	Re: 31 Roadster on eBay...Looks like a scam to me What I can see is that the "bidding is closed". This doesn't mean that the car is sold. The seller ended the listing.

02-27-2018, 12:48 AM	#15
Hoop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,137	Re: 31 Roadster on eBay...Looks like a scam to me https://www.myclassicgarage.com/vehi...1-ford-model-a __________________ "Remember that when it comes to intelligence, half of all of us are below average."

02-27-2018, 03:33 AM	#19
updraught Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 1,969	Re: 31 Roadster on eBay...Looks like a scam to me This listing has ended. From the Australian site: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/222857538660?rmvSB=true From ebay.com https://www.ebay.com/itm/1931-Ford-O...lalEWR&vxp=mtr But above the sold sticker it says: This listing has ended. Take your pick ...

02-27-2018, 03:42 AM	#21
40 Deluxe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: now Kuna, Idaho Posts: 3,778	Re: 31 Roadster on eBay...Looks like a scam to me I think post #15 pretty well proves that this ebay listing was a scam.

02-27-2018, 08:52 AM	#22
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: 31 Roadster on eBay...Looks like a scam to me Chief sed, "Believe 90% of what you SEE & 10% of what you READ/HEAR"!!! Bill Cautious __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

02-27-2018, 10:31 AM	#23
Arcieri Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakewood, Colorado Posts: 158	Re: 31 Roadster on eBay...Looks like a scam to me Lots of "fine point" detailing on that car. Looks like it was a Marc of Excellence winner at one of the past National Meets. Always have to be careful buying on E-Bay. Ray

02-27-2018, 01:45 PM	#27
1930-Pickup Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: southern California Posts: 725	Re: 31 Roadster on eBay...Looks like a scam to me "...comes with 2 keys." __________________ *"That's my wild unsubstantiated guess, and I'm sticking to it regardless of the facts!"*

03-01-2018, 02:25 PM	#30
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