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nmhuntr · 07-01-2009, 07:02 AM

Is this a scam or what? Sounds to good to be true to me.
Opinions please...

Here is the responce to the add I recieved.
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If you are interested in my 1975 27ft Airstream Overlander, it is in perfect condition, no scratches, dings, special marks whatsoever. It has a clear title ready to be signed and notarized on your name.

It has a dry weight of approx. 4575 lbs according to factory specs and a hitch weight of 515 lbs. length: 27 feet, water capacity: 40 gallons, sleeping capacity: 4, A/C , No shoes, no pets, and no smokers!

I have the pictures hosted on the net and you can see them at :
http://s591.photobucket.com/albums/ss360/75Airstream/?start=all

The camper is located Charlotte, NC and the shipping is my responsibility.

The price is $2,580 and there are no other costs regarding this transaction. I am selling the camper because I am in the army and my unit will be deployed to Afghanistan next month..

The transaction will be closed only through a 3rd party and this way we will both be protected. My time is limited due to my job in the army so I decided to use a service from ClickandBuy. To begin the transaction I'll need your full name and shipping address, I will forward the details of our transaction to ClickandBuy and then you will receive an invoice from them. The camper will be shipped insured to your location with DAS and you will have 5 days for inspection.

Thank you,
Glen Perkins

sovereignrwe · 07-01-2009, 07:08 AM

Very high probability that it is a scam.

Mikethefixit · 07-01-2009, 07:11 AM

Unless you can reach out and touch it. Walk away. Give up no important info. NO CLICK AND BUY.
Looks to nice for $2500 bucks
Just my opinion. NICE TRAILER

Inland RV Center, In · 07-01-2009, 07:11 AM

[QUOTE=nmhuntr;716381]Is this a scam or what? Sounds to good to be true to me.

Granted, the trailer does look good, except for possible rear end separation.

But the price, scares me, in that it is "way to cheap."

The price is not consistant with it's condition.

Andy

DEITZ645 · 07-01-2009, 07:16 AM

Glen,
It does sound a little fishy, but the price is on the high side of for an "as found" Airstream for a '75 27' Overlander.

Price vs. Condition - Airstream Values

If you have a WBCCI membership book you could do some research on the membnership numbers "17314". I would look them up, but I am at work right now.

Also the stars next to the WBCCI numbers denote 5 years of membership / star, so this is a 20 year member.

Just remember, if it sounds too good too be true, it probably is. I would have to say pass on this one unless you can verify all this information and physically inspect the trailer,

ts8501 · 07-01-2009, 07:17 AM

When it looks and feels too good to be true, it is. SCAM!

snake · 07-01-2009, 07:17 AM

The 2500 bucks would barely the shipping, it's gotta be a scam

p.s. The scammer probably "borrowed" the photos too.

Silvertwinkie · 07-01-2009, 07:21 AM

I vote scam...ask if you can pick it up tomorrow and pay cash. If the seller says yes, it might not be, but folks are right, shipping is going to be about 1/2 of his asking price.....

**moosetags** · 07-01-2009, 07:24 AM

Ask the seller exactly where the unit is located, and that you have a friend in North Carolina, who will come and take a look at it for you. You will probably hear no more.

Sounds like a Nigerian. What the hell does "notarized on your name" mean??? Also, no photos of the interior is highly suspicious.

Brian

Ganglin · 07-01-2009, 07:31 AM

Same trailer listed here on Craigslist until it was taken down. At that time it was listed as being here in Columbus - then when he responded to the email I sent asking to see it - suddenly it was in Michigan I believe......

Silverwanabe · 07-01-2009, 07:44 AM

It sounds like a scam.

Was the VIN listed?

Buyer beware!!!!!!!

adonh · 07-01-2009, 07:45 AM

Can you track down the person WBCCI 17314 was assigned to?

Don

85MH325 · 07-01-2009, 07:53 AM

There are several key words that fairly scream "SCAM"... shipping, third party, out of the country. Ask for an in-person inspection. See what happens.

Roger

richinny · 07-01-2009, 08:04 AM

ask for a copy of the title.

bob34787 · 07-01-2009, 08:07 AM

same ad was flagged on craigslist in orlando yesterday.

tphan · 07-01-2009, 08:11 AM

This is NOT a scam, and I happen to be an authorized payment alternative to clickandbuy. I am being deployed to North Korea soon, so please wire me US$2580 (pm me for details) and I will then send you your camper, via UPS overnight.

Come on, folks- use your heads.

purman · 07-01-2009, 08:21 AM

Quote:

It has a clear title ready to be signed and notarized on your name.The transaction will be closed only through a 3rd party and this way we will both be protected. My time is limited due to my job in the army so I decided to use a service from ClickandBuy. To begin the transaction I'll need your full name and shipping address,

These statements are all dead give a way's that this is a total SCAM>>>>

kevin242 · 07-01-2009, 08:54 AM

"...and you will have 5 days for inspection." So let me get this straight - he's willing to pay shipping costs to get the trailer to you and then gives you time to inspect it before closing the deal? Not likely.

I think it's either a way to get your personal information and/or your $2580.00. There was an identical scam about 2 months ago on the www.buysell.com website in Canada with a 2000 Safari for $6k being offered in Montana - same type of scam with third party, military connections, shipping included, etc... For fun I sent an e-mail back (also, these scammers don't give phone numbers) saying I have a friend in Great Falls who can look at it for me. He never emailed back. In fact, I googled the 2000 Safari and found the same trailer was on ebay from a Texas dealership! Same right down to the hail dings and pictures! I advised the dealership and they were going to call the police. Never did hear the outcome.

Too good to be true, not logical, too low a price, free shipping, too perfect condition, no phone number, third party seller = SCAM!

easyride · 07-01-2009, 09:03 AM

It`s a scam,but sometimes it fun to play with them,letting them think they have a sucker.
Dave

memgrove2000 · 07-01-2009, 09:07 AM

DONT DO IT!!! I just went through this same type of "deal" on a segway from craigs list. Price is too good, shipping too, third party, cannot have a phone # of the seller, or home info, I too told them I had a local friend to look and pay cash and then was told the price covered shipping and then the Segway was in Mesa, AZ. What a coincidence I have a friend there too give me the address and I will have them stop buy at your time and have a look. After that there was no response! SCAM there same thing here!!! SCAM DO NOT DO IT!!
Mike