Re: [CR]Scams on the web for your classic bike

(Example: Framebuilding:Paint)

From: "Wspokes" <wspokes@penn.com>
To: "Peter Naiman" <hetchinspete1@yahoo.com>, "classicrendezvous" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <20050815145342.63385.qmail@web53503.mail.yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Scams on the web for your classic bike
Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2005 11:13:55 -0400
reply-type=original

This is common in every hobby now...I have a new friend in Pa here that is quickly becoming a classic enthusiast....he also is a big watch buff and collects newer and older watches which is how I came to know him, He deals on ebay as well and has run into the same thing over and over again on the watch deals. They occasionally seem to get a little better and better at the scamming or come up with a slightly different angle but the story remains the same every time. Hopefully they will stay DUMB as most appear and continue the same mistakes.

Walter Skrzypek
Falls Creek, Pa


----- Original Message -----
From: Peter Naiman
To: classicrendezvous
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 10:53 AM
Subject: [CR]Scams on the web for your classic bike



>I know this is nothing new, but it just keep on
> coming. I posted a few frames to Craigslist, and keep
> getting atleast two offers a day from overseas to
> purchase my frames.
>
> All these offers share the same things;
>
> Offers are from overseas.
> They all want my best and final price.
> Always pay in overseas Bank Check or money order.
> Will be picked up by thier agent.
> Want to know if I'm the owner, etc etc, etc.
>
> Below is a sample letter. To us veterans of list, this
> letter is old news so I'm directing more torwards the
> newbies in our hobby to be careful. Sad to say as good
> as Craigslist has been, I only get these letter when I
> adverize on Craigslist.
>
> Peter Naiman
> Glendale, WI
> ......................................................
> i come across your
> (items you place for sell. )on
> your link which i am interested in,and i am ready to
> purchase it
> immediately.But i would like to know the present
> status and it's Final price
> so that I can proceed further on this,meanwhile my
> client will pay you on my
> behalf, with US Money Order or cashier check , for
> the shippment I have a
> reputable shipping agent that will come and pick it
> up from your place as
> soon as the payment is sent to you. the pics will be
> needed to see.
> Thanks hope to read from you ASAP.