Scam?

[Fuddy1952]

Looks like it was used less than an hour a year

 

[5030]

Of course it is a scam! 31hp engine in a BX?

Turbo charged and shimmed to the max.....lol

If it's too good to be true, most times it isn't.

 

[radios1]

Who is going to sell such a tractor with a FEL and BH for $1000? Come on ....

old widows that just want to get rid of something quickly, it DOES happen!.. I know someone that got a tractor with a FEL and backhoe from Connecticut for $1000!. it DOES happen, just make sure you bring cash with a trailer to transport it.. no tractor, no cash!..

 

[Industrial Toys]

IF such things happen, the next question is, who does the machine really belong to? We had low life, never do well renters here many years ago, who when finally leaving for not paying rent, tried (we heard later) to sell our tractor to neighbors.

 

[SDT]

Local Craigslist. Must be a scam...right?
56 hours, 2013,$1KView attachment 660616

Many, many such scams being posted on CL everywhere in the country.

I flag all of them all in my area.

SDT

 

[Jstpssng]

When I’m on Craigslist and I see something I can afford I know right away it’s a scam.

I know the feeling.
:laughing:
A former coworker was looking a a John Deere down in Texas for an exceptionally low price... he was going to have his BIL go pick it up. Supposedly it belonged to her ex boyfriend, and she wanted to sell before he got back in town... which was why she was trying to sell it out of state. I don’t remember if it was real or what came out of it, but he didn’t end up buying it.

 

[Fuddy1952]

I sent a text to that Vermont #
Here it is, me...him...etc.
Why does he want my email address? Anyone know?!? :::::

I'm interested in kubota tractor. Still have it?

Hi, Thanks for interested in my Tractor . To get more info and pic, leave me your email.

Where is it located? I'm interested but pictures, description please post here. $1,000 cash? I need to know more about it. Thanks

Hi, If you are interested in my "2013 Kubota BX-25D Tractor" with only 15.6 hrs clear title, priced at $1000, text me with your email address, and I will email you as soon as I get off work with all the specs and pics. Thanks

 

[RjCorazza]

I suspect your email will be added to a list of potential "clients" for all manner of future scams and spam.
It's entirely possible that these ads are simply collecting email addresses.

 

[PILOON]

Was once offered a BX c/w FEL and backhoe for $7, K (Can). Currently going average $20 K)
The crook was somewhat honest (?) in that he had claimed Toyota insurance saying it was stolen.
While tempting I turned it down. (I like to sleep at night)

 

[ray66v]

The fact that they are always asking $1000 or so, for a pristine tractor which any tractor dealer would be very happy buy, for many times that amount, should be a clear indication to everyone that it isn't legitimate.

Sadly, it's not. :confused3:

 

[Richard]

I say flag it & move on....don't try to toy with them. I THOUGHT I was going to do that once (saw a brand new, never out of box except to take the pictures) Lincoln MIG welder (something like $1,500) for $700.... brought it up HERE in fact.....everyone here, everyone here (at home) said JUMP ON IT!!!

Reached out, was ready to buy it that day.... never heard back. Tried again, never heard back. Interestingly, I did a wider search, saw same exact thing in different cities, all "only out of brand new box to take this picture" description....

I think they're trying to collect phone numbers or email addresses (but freely admit I don't know that)

 

[SDT]

I say flag it & move on....don't try to toy with them. I THOUGHT I was going to do that once (saw a brand new, never out of box except to take the pictures) Lincoln MIG welder (something like $1,500) for $700.... brought it up HERE in fact.....everyone here, everyone here (at home) said JUMP ON IT!!!

Reached out, was ready to buy it that day.... never heard back. Tried again, never heard back. Interestingly, I did a wider search, saw same exact thing in different cities, all "only out of brand new box to take this picture" description....

I think they're trying to collect phone numbers or email addresses (but freely admit I don't know that)

Bingo.

Phishing scams.

SDT

 

[kthompson]

I think they like email for they can use gmail or such using a vpn setup and not trackable. A phone number even a prepaid phone does give you an area code.

I have played with them some, sellers and buyers. Can be fun just don't get emotionally into so they can play with you. The one I liked was the caring father who wanted my four row JD planters for his son who needed them. He gave me the son's address, one of the islands on North Carolina Coast. Yard was not large enough for the planters, much less a tractor.

If you don't have an email address for just such as this you ought to get one. I use one address for any such even with some companies who I think may resell it.

 

[radios1]

The fact that they are always asking $1000 or so, for a pristine tractor which any tractor dealer would be very happy buy, for many times that amount, should be a clear indication to everyone that it isn't legitimate.

Sadly, it's not. :confused3:

Except sometimes it IS legitimate.. some people are not tech savvy, and others just want to quickly get rid of memories.. it happens..

 

[ray66v]

Except sometimes it IS legitimate.. some people are not tech savvy, and others just want to quickly get rid of memories.. it happens..

Yes, and sometimes that phone call from the Nigerian Lottery Commission IS legitimate! You just don't know! :laughing:

Of course, people do sometimes sell things cheaper than they should. However, these ads are ridiculous. They cannot withstand any level of scrutiny. Clearly, some people can not, or do not want to see all the red flags.

Again, no one is going to sell a pristine $15,000 tractor on Craigs list, for $1,000. Okay, maybe they would, if they just stole it, and the cops are on the way there.

You say, perhaps they are not tech savvy? In that case, would it not be less technical, much faster, and easier, to just make a phone call, and sell it to a dealer for $8,000? I bet they are there to pick it up as soon as you hang up the phone! That would a pretty fast riddance.

Then again, perhaps they are Amish, and they don't have a phone?

Anyone who can't see this ad for what it is, should probably get a second opinion when they make financial decisions. Especially, if it involves winning the Nigerian Lottery. :thumbsup:

 

[JJZ 109]

Well, here's a fine BX with no ABS light, airbag or engine lights on for only $1090. Wish they had a couple at that price!
I used a throw away email service and made them a $4000 offer and also stated that I would pay them to ship it to me.

 

[Industrial Toys]

The Mennonites I know have a SMART PHONE in each hand. lol

 

[von-mil]

Currently for sale in my area (probably yours too)


Has invisible cab, HP, and a Quickee loader with 7 ft bucket.




This one has both high and low beam lights as well as blinkers and flashers.

 

[Fuddy1952]

Well, here's a fine BX with no ABS light, airbag or engine lights on for only $1090. Wish they had a couple at that price!
I used a throw away email service and made them a $4000 offer and also stated that I would pay them to ship it to me.

View attachment 661213

What the heck is an "air baghandbag*light", unless they mean the airbag light stays on and it has the optional handbag light?

 

[Fuddy1952]

One today! 15.6 hours, "Sam" works every day! Says it's in Michigan (I'm in Virginia).View attachment 661247