StrangerWitCandy

IVE DECIDED IM NOT GOING TO BUY THE BIKE, THE GUY IS OBVIOUSLY A SCAMMER
but heres what the topic was anyways...


So i found a good deal on a CBR929 in britain... but how can i make sure i dont scammed? ive discussed the bike with the seller via email, they have provided me with 15 or so detailed pictures, and i have expressed my concern for making sure we have a secure transaction. the seller proposed that they send the bike, then provide me with proof of shipping, then i send them half of the cash, then i inspect the bike when it gets here, and if its fine, i send them the other half.

is there any more secure way to make this kind of a trade? or any contract or paperwork i could use?

thanks for the help guys!


Modified by StrangerWitCandy at 12:31 AM 9/5/2005

Matty.

Don't do it, unless you have someone overseas verify that the bike and the seller are legit homie.

smokee

dont do it. if you are really gonna do it, the only company i would use for something like that is http://www.escrow.com

lshybrid195

its a scam dont buy overseas, you could find good deals here in the state you just gotta keep looking

integrator43

if you want a great deal on a great 929 you could buy mine. track prepped with spares- body work and wheels and tires and and and.......
not to mention there are a few people on here that can vouch for the bike.

you must have been getting a "smokin deal" if you were willing to ship over the drink!

MSchu

Why would you even consider buying a normal bike from another country? Even if you like the paint scheme, you can just get he body work.this is a waste of time for all but the most rare bikes

Matty.

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not to mention there are a few people on here that can vouch for the bike.

you must have been getting a "smokin deal" if you were willing to ship over the drink!</TD></TR></TABLE>

I can vouch for those magnesium wheels and Traxxion Dynamics tuned suspension y0!

Odiedogcx

it's a scam . dont do it .

StrangerWitCandy

thanks for the tips guys... and integrator, this is actually my first bike, a 929 is pushing it already, a race prepped one would be WAY over my head

b_ack51

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If its your first bike, look for something smaller. I'd say tops 600cc.

Be safe, wear gear, and take MSF.

Newkdog

Take a trip to Britain and go look at it yourself.

ngng

good luck registering that bike here

StrangerWitCandy

supposedly its a US bike that they brought to UK with them, then found out they couldent register it and are now selling it... but that doesnt matter cause im not buying it anyways.

Ohh, and i already took the MSF, and plan on wearing a riding jacket, gloves, helmet, jeans, and sneakers at the minimum.

and i really can only afford anything over a 600 anyways, i was just looking at this one cause it was cheap. i plan on getting a late 90's CBR600

Vtec44

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That's a classic line....

Veritas-Aequitas

I was sure this was going to be a joke thread when I clicked on it.

I loose.

ladius

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Next time, tell them that by coincidence, you'll be flying into the UK (or wherever) and to give you their address and phone number so you could go by and take a look/pick it up yourself. You'll never from hear from them again.

chitownrida

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Next time, tell them that by coincidence, you'll be flying into the UK (or wherever) and to give you their address and phone number so you could go by and take a look/pick it up yourself. You'll never from hear from them again.</TD></TR></TABLE>




make that scammer eat ****

O3ASEVO

This happened to me when I was looking for a bike. It was advertised in cali but when I contacted the guy he said he had just moved to UK for business. I thought it was a little strange so i started asking more about the bike. He then told me that he would cover the shipping charge. Right then i knew it was no good.

Walk away man, if I dont see the bike with my own eyes its a no go.

detaude

Don't do it. Actually, get his number and post it up here.

StrangerWitCandy

i already said... im not going to do it, but i may use that "i happen to be going to the UK" line just for the fun of it, since i havent told him no yet