I recently posted my CBR600RR bike on the internet. I received three different emails about the bike from people who said they wanted to buy it. All three of these emails had the equivalent of 9th grade level writing abilities. I mean, it was hard to understand what they were saying. I have a lady who wants my home number, cell number, address and all that so she can make a check out for the bike. I have a gut instinct saying they are trying to find out where the bike is and jack it. Any ideas of what I could say to extract more information from them? If anyone wants to read what the emails said you can email me at YZFRydn@aim.com, it is just a junk email thing I use so people don't use my real one but I will check it just in case. Thank you.
2007-07-27 20:58:47 · 6 answers · asked by Michael 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Offer to meet them at a specific time in a public place, like a gas station, or a bank.
Tell them you only take cash. In fact, the bank is better, have it checked to see if it's counterfeit.
Don't bother with anyone who lives on another continent, if they can't show up in person, everyone, (especially you), is waisting their time
Luck
2007-07-27 21:01:48 · answer #1 · answered by spam_free_he_he 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like some scammers are trying to get their hands on your bike. It's a common ploy these days. Sell to someone who can come to you and put cash in your hand. That's the safest way to sell.
If someone wishes to give you a check, especially a cashier's check, verify that the check is genuine with the issuing bank. Insist that it be drawn on a bank with a branch in your local area so that you can cash it without recourse. If you do decide to accept a check, insist on a 30 day hold to allow it to clear with the issuing bank.
They're probably trying to jack the bike by giving you a worthless cashier's check or bank draft from a distant bank. It will take 2 - 3 weeks for the check to bounce and the bike will be history by then, and you'll have to reimburse your bank for the worthless check.
I would NOT accept a wire transfer as another user suggested. Once you give out your banking details, a scam artist can clean out your bank account before you know what's happening.
BTW, 9th grade writing should be easily readable and error-free. Most newspapers and magazines are written at an 8th or 9th grade level in the US.
2007-07-27 23:29:56 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's the risk of doing business online.
Do you think those who can communicate well are the ones credible enough for you to transact with?
Particularly here in the US, I know a lot of rich people who could not even construct/write a straight/perfect sentence.
If you're not strong enough to bear the risk, then choose another method of selling your bike. Try posting an as in your local newspaper. At least your prospective customers reside from within your area. Their more accessible, should there be any problem pertaining to payments.
2007-07-27 21:06:40 · answer #3 · answered by Solomon Grundy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi.....whoever emails you, just reply this.......this is the price, and i only accept a wire transfer of money directly to my bank, or cash in person. I have 2 cars for sale on the net right now, and i have had 3 offers, all people wanting to send me a cashiers check for more than i am asking, so i can pay the shipper or something. No sorry.........i will only accept a wire transfer of your money to my bank or cash in person. otherwise...eff off!!
2007-07-27 21:30:13 · answer #4 · answered by Happy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BUY A BMX
2007-07-27 21:00:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
THIS IS CALLED "FRAUD"
2007-07-30 04:11:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋