Liam
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Registered: 19th Jan 06
Location: Stafford
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I noticed Stoke-on-Trent mentioned, is that where you went for the BMW?
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Tiger
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Registered: 12th Jun 01
Location: Leicestershire Drives:Astra VXR
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quote: Originally posted by Liam
I noticed Stoke-on-Trent mentioned, is that where you went for the BMW?
Its in Burton.
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~willow~
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Registered: 9th Feb 09
Location: kidderminster
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quote: Originally posted by big eck
I hope you dont mind tiger but as you've posted about it on here and everyone knows i'll just say
I found it for sale on another forum but it was posted the same day the PH ad was done so it ties in there. The only bit I hope is ok is that the guy said on the first of january that the car was still for sale. I just hope tigers deal was done after this or on the same day at a later time lol.
cant you msg this user and ask them if its still for sale and see what their reply is?
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jamied
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Registered: 27th Oct 03
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any news mate?
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Fro
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Registered: 20th Jun 06
Location: Rainham, Essex Drives: A3 2.0TDi Sport
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quote: Originally posted by Tiger
i'm not saying this is dodgy in itself because the seller gave his brother his sim card to call me. But at least now I have another contact number for the brother for the police if it goes that far.
[Edited on 03-01-2010 by Tiger]
He remembered to do that but not to leave the keys Sounds like they want to pull out of the sale tbh.
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Tom
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Location: Wirral, Merseyside
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I hope you realise that sending moneys to dodgy people without having keys is not a good idea now, i'd say at least 10 times sillier than carrying 8k cash on your person.
I hope you get it back, it sounds like there is hope but make sure he knows that you are serious about getting your money back on the date agreed. TBH the whole think is laughable and I hope you've learnt a lesson!
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big eck
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Registered: 20th Apr 03
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quote: Originally posted by ~willow~
quote: Originally posted by big eck
I hope you dont mind tiger but as you've posted about it on here and everyone knows i'll just say
I found it for sale on another forum but it was posted the same day the PH ad was done so it ties in there. The only bit I hope is ok is that the guy said on the first of january that the car was still for sale. I just hope tigers deal was done after this or on the same day at a later time lol.
cant you msg this user and ask them if its still for sale and see what their reply is?
Already done pal
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Tiger
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Registered: 12th Jun 01
Location: Leicestershire Drives:Astra VXR
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Hi Everyone, I spoke to the guy again this morning who said he was going to sort the money out at around 2pm, I left him an answerphone msg about 15 mins ago to see what happened.
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tom130691
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Registered: 13th Sep 08
Location: Daventry
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i recon he has somone else with a higher price
or hes done this to lots of people to make a bit of intrest?
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Tiger
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quote: Originally posted by saxo_tom
i recon he has somone else with a higher price
or hes done this to lots of people to make a bit of intrest?
I think this could also be the case. He did say he has had offers higher than the sale price.
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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No definite news yet? How soon till the bank can 'see' it?
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j10E W
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Registered: 30th Sep 04
Location: maidstone
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if he had a higher price why not just be straight with you and say?
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Tiger
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quote: Originally posted by j10E W
if he had a higher price why not just be straight with you and say?
I dunno mate to be fair, its only speculation.
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jmacd
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Registered: 24th Jan 04
Location: Gloucester
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any news
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M2RTY
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Registered: 25th May 01
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only way to sell/buy a car private is to go into the buyers bank, do a transfer there and then or get a bankers draft done...go to sellers bank and check money has gone in/pay in bankers draft
carrying cash is a bit risky
sending money is stupidity
hope it turns out to be ok
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Tiger
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Registered: 12th Jun 01
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I called the guy again a bit a go, he'd checked and said the money hadnt gone in yet, which is a possibility. He is checking again tomorrow morning and letting me know if its gone in, in which case he'll transfer it back.
I've told him to do an express transfer anyways and I told him the money needs to be actually in my bank account by friday else i'll give the police his details and car reg number and let them deal with it.
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1_Litre_Porsche_Beater
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Registered: 9th Apr 02
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Doubt the po po would do much tbh, its your own fault transferring that kind of cash to someone you've met once. Hope it all gets sorted for you though pal.
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jmacd
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Registered: 24th Jan 04
Location: Gloucester
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update?
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Fad
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Registered: 1st Feb 01
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Gutted for you Tiger really hope it works out.
If the HPI checks out and the V% is registered to the address you visited I would say it should work out.
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Tiger
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Registered: 12th Jun 01
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Well, after speaking to him again today:
The money is now back in my account.
Moral of the story is: Dont do a bank transfer without a guarantee.
Yes i've learned my lesson and won't be doing any bank transfers without keys/v5/substantial guarantee
Thank you everyone for your concern and/or help.
I know I can rely on you guys for support and I thank you for that.
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Chris x
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Registered: 11th Sep 08
Location: Bexhill
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Wooohooo!
You now have the fun of buying another car now!
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Fad
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Registered: 1st Feb 01
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Well done mate glad its worked out.
Remember Bankers drafts are great!
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Edd
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Registered: 8th Nov 04
Location: Glasgow
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woooooooooooo
massive sigh of relief i bet
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Tiger
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quote: Originally posted by Fad
Remember Bankers drafts are great!
I'm not opposed to Bankers Drafts, after there were a lot of fakes going round, people are more reluctant to take them without being with you when you get it from the bank...
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R Lee
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Its a SIGN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
M3, Baby
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