eBay/Craigslist NEW HOLLAND TC48A ON EBAY
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JayC
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I haven't seen it, but if it is for sale for only $2900, it has to be a scam. Also, does it ship worldwide with free shipping? Those are also tell-tale signs of a fraudulant item.
ptfarmermd
Member
It is a scam. Do not get involved with it. Probably what will happen if the person responses is one of two things. If you e-mailed the account holder, they will say they are not selling it, that someone hijacked the site. If you e-mailed another address located in the body of the ad, the person will remove the tractor from e-bay, say that for some reason another person was to buy it but the deal fell through, and they will sell it to you for the same price. Just do a wire transfer to them, and they will ship it. Fat chance!
Avoid this and do not respond back to them. I am a member of e-bay and I almost fell for it. As others have said, "if it is too good to be true, it is".
Avoid this and do not respond back to them. I am a member of e-bay and I almost fell for it. As others have said, "if it is too good to be true, it is".
Bob_Skurka
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<font color="blue"> ANYONE SEE THAT NEW HOLLAND ON EBAY WITH A BUY IT NOW OF $2900.00? 04 MODEL W/ 60 HRS? TRIED MAILING THE GUY BUT NO RESPONSE. THINK MABEY A SCAM, THAT TRACTOR HAS TO BE WORTH CLOSE TO 10 TIMES THAT. </font>
I saw it the other day. It is a scam. On Ebay there are lots of scams for equipment. Be very wary of tractors, 4 wheelers, etc. But there are some signs to look for that are sure bets to scams.
Free shipping.
Worldwide shipping.
Ultra low "buy it now" prices.
Restricted bid auctions.
Also look for pictures where the background terrain doesn't match the terrain of the location the tractor is located in. Like mountains in the picture but the tractor is located in Kansas.
Also look for body text that is different than the picture.
Also look for body text that gives a location that is different than the item location listed on auction location.
Also look for body text that says to email questions to someone other than the lister of the auction.
Also, check the other items for sale, quite often the scams hijack a legitimate user's ID and if you see a tractor for sale from someone who is obviously selling doll clothes on a daily basis that is a red flag of a scam.
I saw it the other day. It is a scam. On Ebay there are lots of scams for equipment. Be very wary of tractors, 4 wheelers, etc. But there are some signs to look for that are sure bets to scams.
Free shipping.
Worldwide shipping.
Ultra low "buy it now" prices.
Restricted bid auctions.
Also look for pictures where the background terrain doesn't match the terrain of the location the tractor is located in. Like mountains in the picture but the tractor is located in Kansas.
Also look for body text that is different than the picture.
Also look for body text that gives a location that is different than the item location listed on auction location.
Also look for body text that says to email questions to someone other than the lister of the auction.
Also, check the other items for sale, quite often the scams hijack a legitimate user's ID and if you see a tractor for sale from someone who is obviously selling doll clothes on a daily basis that is a red flag of a scam.
Here is an informative thread on how to ID the scams, how the scam works, and how to report the scams to ebay. The scammers have been on ebay for a long time, but recently they have gotten really agressive through soliciting people's ebay and paypal account info via spoofed websites.
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tillboy2001
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Maybe he forgot a zero and accidentally listed it without the extra zero, so it became 2,900 instead of 29,000? Don't know
halfpint
New member
I have been emailing this guy and almost got caught up in the scam. Thanks to the net and this site , I have been enlightened as to this scammer. Here is some of the information he has sent me, which conforms exactly with the "Classic Scammer".
"Subject: RE: Question about shipping for item #5326761461 - 2004 New Holland TC48A 4wd Tractor w/18LA Loader! NR!!
<Start of Copy n Paste>
Hello,
I know there are many offers on eBay and I appreciate your intention to buy
my tractor.
My name is Tray Disbrow and I have to tell you that my location is WARSZAWA,
POLAND and the tractor it's
here too.
The shipping will be done via ocean freight, then once the tractor will
arrive in the US, it will be truck forwarded to your location.
The shipping takes 14-18 days, depending on departure days of the boat.
The tractor is american model and I'm interested to close the deal
with a fair price for both sides.
The price includes shipping to your location and it's as follows:
2004 New Holland TC48A 4wd Tractor w/18LA Loader , 48 HP, 62 Hours -----
2900 US Dollars
The tractor has been kept in a heated garage. Both the tractor and the
loader are in excellent condition
These are exceptionally stuff, heavy built, compact tractor, easy to
operate, and made for demanding work.
The machine is in great condition and have no leacks of any kind
and are in perferct working shape.
Before shipping takes place you have to make a deposit for the entire
amount.
Please note that I will not ship until the deposit is made.
The idea is that I don't require a payment in advance, only a payment
proof that you have the money and you intend to buy it." <End of Copy n Paste>
This guys email address is tray_disbrow@msn.com which should be put on the "Watch Out" list.
We should all remember the old addage, "If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is."
Thank you all..............½pt.
"Subject: RE: Question about shipping for item #5326761461 - 2004 New Holland TC48A 4wd Tractor w/18LA Loader! NR!!
<Start of Copy n Paste>
Hello,
I know there are many offers on eBay and I appreciate your intention to buy
my tractor.
My name is Tray Disbrow and I have to tell you that my location is WARSZAWA,
POLAND and the tractor it's
here too.
The shipping will be done via ocean freight, then once the tractor will
arrive in the US, it will be truck forwarded to your location.
The shipping takes 14-18 days, depending on departure days of the boat.
The tractor is american model and I'm interested to close the deal
with a fair price for both sides.
The price includes shipping to your location and it's as follows:
2004 New Holland TC48A 4wd Tractor w/18LA Loader , 48 HP, 62 Hours -----
2900 US Dollars
The tractor has been kept in a heated garage. Both the tractor and the
loader are in excellent condition
These are exceptionally stuff, heavy built, compact tractor, easy to
operate, and made for demanding work.
The machine is in great condition and have no leacks of any kind
and are in perferct working shape.
Before shipping takes place you have to make a deposit for the entire
amount.
Please note that I will not ship until the deposit is made.
The idea is that I don't require a payment in advance, only a payment
proof that you have the money and you intend to buy it." <End of Copy n Paste>
This guys email address is tray_disbrow@msn.com which should be put on the "Watch Out" list.
We should all remember the old addage, "If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is."
Thank you all..............½pt.
