Is this a scam? Scam?

[swines]

The tractor is already at a shipping company in Las Vegas, NV. I took the tractor to them to be able to ship it to a potential buyer whilst I'm out of town.

Whilst? Hmmmm....been all over Nevada and to Las Vegas at least 100 times in the past 30 years - and in all that time I've never heard anyone use the word "whilst."


England - yes. Nevada - no.

 

[careyo63]

Sorry Bird, If I seemed to make the impression that just TBN. was giving a bad rap of CL.I agree though the word of mouth is the best way to combat these indviduals.

 

[AndyMA]

The same jerk moved his add to another Ga. city.The good thing it was flaged immediatly.I have bought items off CL. with a couple really good deals from honest induviduals.I just hate CL. getting a bad rap just because of a couple of dishonest people.

I totally agree with you . I have made many purchases from both eBay and Craigs list and NEVER been ripped off. They bot do millions of transactions and are bound to have a few bad ones. I'm not sure why folks on this list like to bad mouth both servitude.

Andy

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

the sad thing is people fall for this all the time. I don't think a week goes by that someone does not come in and claim they can buy XYZ tractor for $3800 online. We had one guy who actually sent money out despite our warnings.

 

[kthompson]

the sad thing is people fall for this all the time. I don't think a week goes by that someone does not come in and claim they can buy XYZ tractor for $3800 online. We had one guy who actually sent money out despite our warnings.

As a local business owner will tell you it is not just on ebay or craigslist or just tractors; they are everywhere in all industry, even the medical field. You normally can spot the ones in an industry you know unless you get greedy yourself. The idea of a great or special deal is how they hook most they do.

 

[/pine]

Whilst? Hmmmm....been all over Nevada and to Las Vegas at least 100 times in the past 30 years - and in all that time I've never heard anyone use the word "whilst."

I thought the same thing when I read it...also this was "supposed" to be someone in Pasco Co. FL which is about as far away from those that speak the queen's english as you can get...
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I did see another similar scam on the Atlanta CL...this time it was a Kubota... now I realize many of these (scam) ads are getting flagged imediately for being questionable...but it only has to be there for a few minutes to work for them...
I also now realize that I had seen several other "scam" ads on CL...always just passed them off as eing too good to be true that someone else got...(unfortunately)

 

[dex3361]

I saw one of these great deals on Craigs list a few weeks ago and it sounded fishy. The angry devorced wife sort of thing. I did not imediately point out where I was from and I just so happened to have lived close to the stated city. I then acted interested and got the same "it is already crated and waiting for shipping" story. I then told the suspected scammer that my BIL works in the shipping buisness and that would work out great and I would bring my own truck and cash just name the date and time. It was at that point that all of the E-mails stopped.Remember if it sound to good to be true it probably is. Always ask for a bill of sale, a theif will balk at giving you one of those. This sorta weeds out the thieves.

 

[/pine]

here is another:

New Holland TC33D Compact Tractor Woods 72 mower (Sacramento) - $4200 (Sacramento)

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Reply to: sale-ets6k-1064641245@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-03-07, 11:15AM PST



Fuel: Diesel
Model: TC 33D
Engine Cylinders: 3
Model Year: 1999
Engine HP: 33
Hours: 890
Transmission Type: Hydrostatic
Drive: 4WD
Condition: Used
Serial Number: YL307155

1999 New Holland TC33D 33 H.P., 4WD, Compact Tractor w/ Super Steer & 3 spd. Hydrostatic transmission. NH 7308 Front End Loader w/ tooth bar & 2 year old Woods RD7200 72 Rear discharge finish mower w/ chain guard. Options include R4 industrial tires, 2 sets remote hydraulic valves, folding ROPS w/ white sun shade, arm rests, rear work light, asst. step, engine block heater, suitcase weights on the front and rear wheel weights, all manuals, only 890 hrs., excellent condition. Used almost exclusively to mow grass. Stored in a garage.

I Googled the given serial # and found the the exact same tractor for sale in Ocala, FL that is listed in Sacramento, CA

New Holland TC33D Compact Tractor Woods 72 mower (Ocala) - $4200 (Ocala)

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Reply to: sale-g2ruz-1064681837@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-03-07, 2:41PM EST



Fuel: Diesel
Model: TC 33D
Engine Cylinders: 3
Model Year: 1999
Engine HP: 33
Hours: 890
Transmission Type: Hydrostatic
Drive: 4WD
Condition: Used
Serial Number: YL307155

1999 New Holland TC33D 33 H.P., 4WD, Compact Tractor w/ Super Steer & 3 spd. Hydrostatic transmission. NH 7308 Front End Loader w/ tooth bar & 2 year old Woods RD7200 72 Rear discharge finish mower w/ chain guard. Options include R4 industrial tires, 2 sets remote hydraulic valves, folding ROPS w/ white sun shade, arm rests, rear work light, asst. step, engine block heater, suitcase weights on the front and rear wheel weights, all manuals, only 890 hrs., excellent condition. Used almost exclusively to mow grass. Stored in a garage.

 

[rut3556]

>>I've never heard anyone use the word "whilst."<<

Not in this country, but quite popular amongst the Brits. Could be coming from that side of the pond.

 

[garnet]

Bird what is crispiest? I am new to the net, and the computer, my first web site is tractor. com. really finding it fascinating . I see all over the site wish I could talk to everyone in person ,(typing sucks) .