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 Hebfan
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 posted on September 2nd, 2013 at 12:42 PM |
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when it looks too good to be true it probably is
What do you folks reckon.. ??? a scam 
Thank you for inquiring about my 1959 Volkswagen Kombi. I canceled the advert due to the high number of inquiries. The car has been well taken care
of, always kept in the garage and it has only 140,000 km. It has no damage, no scratches or dents, no finance. It have all the papers and documents
and it is in immaculate condition, meticulously maintained and hasn't been involved in any accident.
The price is AU $8,300 including the shipping to your home address. The car is registered (and located) in Australia. I bought it when i was serving
in RAAF Melville Island, NT but i was promoted and transferred to RAF United Kingdom for a 5 years period, therefore I need a fast and reliable buyer.
The car is already at our Military Logistic Department from RAAF Melville Island, AU Army, crated and ready to go, I've arranged the shipping and the
papers transfer anywhere in Australia and the delivery will take approx 1 to 3 working days (with 7 days return policy). The shipping will be free of
charge for you because I will transport it using the internal logistic department.
The sale will be managed only through eBay since they offer the highest rate of safety and reliability during online transactions, and only after you
will receive the car, I will receive the payment; this way we are both 100% protected.
To start the transaction I just need a firm decision if you want to buy this or not and your complete name and shipping address. After that you will
receive an invoice from eBay Motors that will tell you all the details you need to know about our transaction and also will give you the choice to
proceed or not with the deal.
Kind Regards,
Lt. Tayler Carraway
PS: Here is a photo album of the car:
http://s1272.photobucket.com/user/kombi59/library/1959%20Volkswagen%20Kombi
(If the above link does not work copy and paste it into a new web browser window.)
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I am presuming this IS NOT actually from our AVD member HEBFAN
and this has been taken from ebay??
ebay actually says "if it looks too good to be true it usually is.."
I can see why He is being bombarded with enquiries.. lol
Good One.. You can't see it until it arrives.. YIKES... LEE
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| posted on September 2nd, 2013 at 01:12 PM |
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anyone know anyone on Melville island and in the military...?? lol
LEE
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| posted on September 2nd, 2013 at 01:16 PM |
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100% BS. I saw that last night on carsaales.com, this being the second time I have seen same vehicle in about 6-12 months. The first time from
memory the vehicle was in Vic and now they say it's NSW. The first time I saw it, I rang the phone number but it was disconnected. I reported it
last night as being a scam.
Yes, if it is to good to be true, stay right away 
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| posted on September 2nd, 2013 at 01:19 PM |
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For a start you cant "transfer" rego within Australia at least not to different states, each state has its own system and you actually need to
cancel and set up new rego if you move interstate, so that is sus to start with.
Second, the price......dead giveaway. Got to be a scam or he's been in cryogenic suspension since 1970 and is trying to rip us off!
Smells like a scam to me. Ebay offers no protection for purchases of cars, even if you do pay with paypal, no coverage is given to any vehicle related
items except for parts etc. So conducting through them is no different to private sales.
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| posted on September 2nd, 2013 at 02:55 PM |
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A 15 window like that surely someone on here must recognise it.
| Quote: | The car is
registered (and located) in Australia.
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Not in NSW like the photos show it's not.
Another sign its probably a scam
That bus hasn't been registered for nearly 9 months
details stay current even with new plates
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| posted on September 2nd, 2013 at 03:30 PM |
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yep , they always talking bout scams on the Kombi club.com
http://forums.kombiclub.com/showthread.php?45777-Is-this-to-good-to-be-true
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| posted on September 2nd, 2013 at 04:40 PM |
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Offer them COD and see if they take it?
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| posted on September 2nd, 2013 at 06:48 PM |
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Or ask them to send it to RAAF base williamtown, i'll tell you if it shows up
Quit calling rust patina
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| posted on September 2nd, 2013 at 06:55 PM |
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He must have been lonely on Melville Island as the last RAAF base there was in WW2.
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| posted on September 2nd, 2013 at 07:00 PM |
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Bwaaaahhhhhaaaaahaaaa..... RAAF Melville Island NT sure sure, Norforce are there but there sure as shit ain't no airforce base there.
2ndly, 1-3 days shipping anywhere in Oz, How? C17 Globemaster? That's the only way they could get it down south in a day.
Maybe email him and tell him to f*#k off , get a job and earn his money like everybody else.
Arsehole scammers
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| posted on September 2nd, 2013 at 08:36 PM |
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| Quote: | delivery will take
approx 1 to 3 working days (with 7 days return policy). The shipping will be free of charge for you because I will transport it using the internal
logistic department.
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He's in the military, he can borrow the work chopper to fly it down.
| Quote: | Kind Regards,
Lt. Tayler Carraway
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After you pay, he'll drive your Carraway.
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| posted on September 2nd, 2013 at 10:44 PM |
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clearly a scam but I was surprised when I read about one of these in the uk and quite a few had paid the deposit for the same van and were not likely
to get monies or a van anytime soon. this is so far away from the norm that it has to be a scam
WANTED kombi drivers side rear corner for a early bay! found after six years lol
WANTED engine lid for early kombi 71
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| posted on September 2nd, 2013 at 11:24 PM |
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Heh heh, love it... do people really get drawn in by this stuff ???
- Far as I know there's no RAAF'ies on Melville.
- No such thing as a Lt in the RAAF (that's an Army rank... and even that's LT, and no way would an LT sign himself Lt)
- Army don't ship stuff around for RAAF, especially in planes (well JMCO might... but def not Army, cos it's RAAF that has the planes !!!)
- Military people just don't write like that - stuff is "properly maintained", but never "meticulously" etc.
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| posted on September 3rd, 2013 at 01:03 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Sides
Heh heh, love it... do people really get drawn in by this stuff ???
- Far as I know there's no RAAF'ies on Melville.
- No such thing as a Lt in the RAAF (that's an Army rank... and even that's LT, and no way would an LT sign himself Lt)
- Army don't ship stuff around for RAAF, especially in planes (well JMCO might... but def not Army, cos it's RAAF that has the planes !!!)
- Military people just don't write like that - stuff is "properly maintained", but never "meticulously" etc.
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Excellent answers Dave..
I didn't know any of that stuff.. lol
I should have known that there wasn't an RAAF base on Melville Island.. and OK on the Lt..
I didn't notice that one as My initials are LTN and My signature is LtN
I think people just see the low price and ........ think its a bargain..
which it would have been.. lol
cheers
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| posted on September 3rd, 2013 at 01:13 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Camo
100% BS. I saw that last night on carsaales.com, this being the second time I have seen same vehicle in about 6-12 months. The first time from
memory the vehicle was in Vic and now they say it's NSW. The first time I saw it, I rang the phone number but it was disconnected. I reported it
last night as being a scam.
Yes, if it is to good to be true, stay right away
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Hi Kev,
Well if its on Melville Island , its a long way to NSW.. lol..
even by helicopter.. or Hercules ... lol
its a wonder someone doesn't recognise it, if it IS in Australia as quoted
as there aren't too many of those about....
It seems to be real as the info Joel has posted...
but whether its still in Australia???
OK on the ebay/paypal car sales..
LEE
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| posted on September 3rd, 2013 at 07:57 AM |
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Fact: They did not cancel the ad, it was deleted when i reported it on Carsales as this is in fact the bus of someone whom i know and these scumbags
have used the photo's from the original sales ad well over a year ago! They are trying this on ebay, carpoint, carsales etc...
This happens all too regularly with old advertisements from Carsales and eBay. Another friend had the exact same thing happen with her bus, photos and
all.
I received an email reply to the message i sent them reporting the ad
Dear Ashleigh,
Thank you for contacting the Carsales Network.
We have investigated the advertisement you refer to and believe it is suspicious. The advert is no longer live on the website
If you think you have seen a scam or have been scammed by a buyer or seller you can contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Affairs
Commission:
•by phone on 1300 302 502; or
•by an online report by following the links on http://www.scamwatch.gov.au.
Our Safer Buying & Selling section also contains information regarding scams: http://helpcentre.carsales.com.au/
Please do not hesitate to call the Carsales Customer Care Team on 13 SALE (13 72 53), Mon–Fri 8:00am to 10:00pm (AEST) or Sat-Sun 8:00am to 7:00pm
(AEST) if you have any concerns or would like further information.
If you need to contact us at any other time, please email us directly on customercare@carsales.com.au.
Regards,
Lindsay
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| posted on September 3rd, 2013 at 09:00 PM |
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Scam. You don't speak like that in the military . Especially as a commissioned officer, it runs off on your ever day life......
And it will be logistic support.
To many errors.
Watto.
P.S. google some key words and its also on a 4x4 website
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| posted on September 4th, 2013 at 12:41 PM |
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I had fun with one of these scams a little while ago. There was a Jag XK120 advertised for $12,000 in northern aceh (indonesia), expats old car blah
blah. Bargin of the century if it was true. Emailed him and talked to him for a week or so sounding very interested. He kept asking for a deposit, so
when I was in Banda Aceh 2 weeks later, rang him and said I am here, with the money, and can we meet, I will drive it away........ the phone went
silent very very quickly
I have no sympathy for my car, only the wallet that pays for it!
Go hard or go home!!!!
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| posted on November 14th, 2013 at 06:49 PM |
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AMFREE was in the qt this week for 12k in toowoomba, pretty sure it's still owned by browns plains mechanical?
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STIDUB - yep its still a work in progress
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| posted on November 14th, 2013 at 07:37 PM |
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Just never ends.
another scam going on this one too by the looks.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1965-VOLKSWAGEN-KOMBI-TRANSPORTER-/261329268765?ro...
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| posted on November 15th, 2013 at 02:10 PM |
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Bugger its gone allready. - gee you gotta be quick
You got nothing I want - COLD CHISEL 
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