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Recently negotiated the purchase price on an Alfa sight unseen.
I asked the seller for the following information:
1. Picture of the VIN plate;
2. Copy of the title front and back;
3. Wiring instructions for the money.
I've bought or sold four vehicles on eBay, and this is how I've always done it. First the VIN number allows title search and confirmation of the vehicle's identity. Second, the VIN number had better match the number on the title, and the title better reflect the seller owns it, and that there are no liens. Finally, as for wiring instructions... I can wire for free and you get the money in your account the same day.
My seller is a little gun shy, because apparently he's *almost* been the victim of an online scam through someone on the AlfaBB. It's been three days now, and none of the foregoing information is forthcoming.
Am I being unreasonable? As I said, I have *always* done it this way, and this is the first time I've had someone say they won't provide this basic information. Seems strange, since you can't even list a vehicle on eBay without a VIN number. I don't doubt the fellow's honesty, he's active in AROC and attended the national convention, but I just can't see wiring a chunk of change without reviewing this first.
Your thoughts or comments?
I asked the seller for the following information:
1. Picture of the VIN plate;
2. Copy of the title front and back;
3. Wiring instructions for the money.
I've bought or sold four vehicles on eBay, and this is how I've always done it. First the VIN number allows title search and confirmation of the vehicle's identity. Second, the VIN number had better match the number on the title, and the title better reflect the seller owns it, and that there are no liens. Finally, as for wiring instructions... I can wire for free and you get the money in your account the same day.
My seller is a little gun shy, because apparently he's *almost* been the victim of an online scam through someone on the AlfaBB. It's been three days now, and none of the foregoing information is forthcoming.
Am I being unreasonable? As I said, I have *always* done it this way, and this is the first time I've had someone say they won't provide this basic information. Seems strange, since you can't even list a vehicle on eBay without a VIN number. I don't doubt the fellow's honesty, he's active in AROC and attended the national convention, but I just can't see wiring a chunk of change without reviewing this first.
Your thoughts or comments?