Well this vehicle has come up for sale again.
It is on ebay again and is now searching for its 4th owner of just 2009.
The first owner was at Tamborine and itwas sold on ebay for $1500.
The buyer from Redcliffe then listed it on ebay again and sold it for $4305.
The current and third owner from Brown Plains has it listed on ebay for the Buy It Now price of $9800. ........ with a rather slick ad.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170300555677
There are two offers pending on this vehicle ........ WTF!
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Where is the integrity and honesty of the seller?
At the moment some people are buying this vehicle and finding a few "surprises" then putting it up for sale very quickly.
Some buyers are finding the project is beyond their capability then try to recoup what they paid for it and pass it on to the next buyer who is usually buying with their heart rather than with their head.
The guy at Tamborine was hoping for $1500 but would have taken anything over $1200. That's what he told the person making the enquiry ( amember of several VW Forums and a good mate of mine)
Probably the best thing we can do is to post the known factual history of this vehicle so that any potential buyer is aware of what is in front of them and then they can decide whether they wish to hand over the money the seller is asking for.
I am sure the Mods are sick of posting "Buyer Beware" as so many people purchase through their heart ignoring advice. Then it is only the Buyer's fault.
As for the issue of "Flippers" and 'flipping' vehicles on ....... well that is an entirely different issue which raises the question of ethics and human decency in passing on a vehicle at a higher price knowing that there are indeed major problems.
I personally could not do it ....... as many other friends I have made in this close VW community.
Just remember the VW community is small and inter-connected through the many different forums that bring people together at shows and other events.
People talk and Flippers and suspect Vehicles amongst other things are often the topics of conversation, especially if people feel that an injustice has been committed.
The VW community rely on the honesty and integrity of others and frown upon people who don't show the same level of honesty and integrity.
Just some food for thought!