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 rearengine
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| posted on May 5th, 2005 at 04:18 PM |
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I'm still planning on buying this car on the 14th when I'm in Sydney 
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Then bid dude and pick it up on the 14th! stop tyre kicking.
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Purple Martin
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| posted on May 6th, 2005 at 08:19 AM |
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Tyre kicking? Interesting choice of words. Would you commit thousands for something you'd only seen a low resolution pic of? In my book actually
seeing it in person (and kicking it's tyres, and giving it a good look all over) is the sensible thing to do. So no I won't bid, I'll hope and
pray that noone else bids, and then I WILL go and see it for myself. If I could have got there to look by now then I would have already done so.
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| posted on May 6th, 2005 at 07:25 PM |
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Yeah purple Martin sorry dude but someone has bid. So looks like it is going to a new home. I know you are very keen but I can't take the chance that
you won't buy later when someone else is prepared too now. I also realise that potentially you may have paid more than it eventually sells for but
that's my loss. I need it gone to pay off some debt. Unfortunately i have had this for sale for a while and now there is heaps of interest in it.
Time must be right I'd say. I do understand the whole seeing a car before buying it though.
Cheers mate.
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Purple Martin
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| posted on May 7th, 2005 at 09:57 AM |
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Hi type_one, yes someone has bid so you are guaranteed of a sale, which is good, I'm pleased for you.
Now I have to think very carefully about whether I will bit without having seen it... tough decision.
Anyway, congrats on the sale, whoever gets it
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| posted on May 7th, 2005 at 01:18 PM |
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Mate honestly if you have doubts about bidding then there is your answer. I'd rather you not bid and be upset you didn't get it than upset you won
and it didn't meet your standards. In saying that it is a nice car. I am an honest seller and would rather you be happy with the purchase than me
make heaps of money. I have actually talked a lot of 14-15 year old girls out of this car purely because i personally think they had no idea what they
were getting into. They were going for the whole cute factor rather than the retro old car that of course is going to need regular standard
maintenance if it is to stay on the road.
In saying all the the wife, myself and most importantly the bloody BANK would love you to bid. All proceed are going to American Express. What a
fantastic charity to give too. :thumb
[Edited on 7-5-2005 by type_one]
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| posted on May 9th, 2005 at 09:10 PM |
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are so i wont see it any more,,,it will be missed :party:thumb |
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Purple Martin
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| posted on May 10th, 2005 at 04:34 PM |
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Well I decided to bid, and I won! (It was the kombi in one of the photos that swung it for me: proof that he's a serious dubber). I'm trying to
call him to arrange pickup but his phone's engaged.
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type_one
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| posted on May 10th, 2005 at 06:05 PM |
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Mate i can assure you I have done heaps to this car. It is so sweet to drive. I would love to dearly keep it but my van is more practical for me with
the stuff i am always moving and something had to go to pay off the Amex. An agreement i made before my wedding which has come and gone and the car is
still here.
I am sure you will love the car.
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| posted on May 10th, 2005 at 07:20 PM |
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what price did it go for?
too lzy to search e-shmay
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| posted on May 10th, 2005 at 09:56 PM |
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you are one lucky man, i loove that car, been watching it since day 1, suprised it took this long to sell actually. and as for a serious dubber, i
think you may just be right about that...
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Purple Martin
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| posted on May 11th, 2005 at 09:20 AM |
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I'm absolutely stoked to have won the eBay auction, and I can't wait to pick it up on Saturday! My gf is also very pleased, she says it looks great
in the pics, and as always she's right 
See you on Saturday mate! And I've sent you a U2U asking for the VIN and engine number please.
kkk, the final price is $5655
[Edited on 11/5/2005 by Purple Martin]
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| posted on May 11th, 2005 at 04:05 PM |
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Backed out of it huh ?
How come?
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Purple Martin
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| posted on May 11th, 2005 at 04:11 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Untermensch
Backed out of it huh ?
How come?
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I don't understand what you're talking about???
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Untermensch
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| posted on May 11th, 2005 at 04:17 PM |
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I bid on it too.
Now I'm getting emails from ebay asking me if I want it as a second
chance deal because the winning bidder backed out?
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type_one
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| posted on May 11th, 2005 at 06:25 PM |
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Hey Untermensch. Haven't heard of that name for ages. Means sub human in German right. Well that's what i was told.
Anyway.
Mate i am the seller and definitely haven't sent you any second chance offers. Be careful mate sounds like you are being scammed.
Purple Martin don't panic mate it still yours. Either Untermensch is being scammed by someone and if he is he should report it or he is trying on a
scam.
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| posted on May 11th, 2005 at 06:31 PM |
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Possibly, I did receive an identical email from ebay regarding something else
I missed out on. Looked genuine. But so do some of the scam ones I get asking me to verify credit card details etc.
Check it out, could be sus:
Dear veedubdealer,
You expressed interest in an item titled " 1958 VW beetle restored " (Item 7153194283) by bidding, however the auction has ended with another member
as the high bidder. In compliance with eBay policy, the seller of that item is making this Second Chance Offer to you at your bid price of AU
$5,555.00. The seller has issued this Second Chance Offer because either the winning bidder was unable to complete the transaction or has duplicate
items for sale. If you accept this offer just contact the seller at Michaelsilverson@cs.com. Do not use the Respond Now Button through eBay because
the seller will not be able to respond in due time, just copy and send this text to Michaelsilverson@cs.com for a faster response which will increase
your chances to purchase this item.If this isn't the first second chance offer you've received contact directly the seller at:
Michaelsilverson@cs.com.
Thank you,
joegress
It's a scam alright, the same email address appeared on the other item I missed. Gotta be careful huh?
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Purple Martin
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| posted on May 12th, 2005 at 08:34 AM |
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I also got an email just after the auction ended that looked like it was from eBay, it told me that another eBayer had contacted me wanting to buy my
new item from me. The email said that I should beware that the other eBayer might be committing fraud. The email then gave me a link to follow to
update my eBay details. Since I'd had no contact from another eBayer I assumed the email was a trick and deleted it. Gotta be VERY careful!
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Buggyboy
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| posted on May 12th, 2005 at 10:35 AM |
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Report it
Both matters should be referred to ebay, as yes they are a scam and ebay have dedicated staff investigating and prosecuting same. If no-one reports it
then the matter cant be rectified and people cant be alerted that this is happening.
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| posted on May 12th, 2005 at 06:42 PM |
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Report it for sure. You just forward the email to the fraud email box. They can sometimes track the dickheads down.
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Purple Martin
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| posted on May 12th, 2005 at 10:05 PM |
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I wish I had reported it now, but I just deleted it without thinking. Next time I'll report it for sure.
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Purple Martin
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| posted on May 15th, 2005 at 07:44 PM |
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Car is now in Canberra
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