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Re: Buy off e-bay? was Re: funny auction for 80 'B LE

To: BarrMark262@aol.com
Subject: Re: Buy off e-bay? was Re: funny auction for 80 'B LE
From: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
Date: Wed, 04 Feb 2004 07:18:04 -0500
You're saying that HE said "have not tried to start it, no fuel pump, 
ignition or battery, full of dust and dirt up to the instruments, I know it 
was in a flood".

What was it about that car that was disappointing given that warning?  With 
that warning and maybe some pictures I can't imagine you were expecting much.


At 11:00 PM 2/3/04, BarrMark262@aol.com wrote:
>My two cents: I bought my current 74B restoration project from a very
>dishonest person on eBay. He advertises all the time with glowing 
>paragraphs about
>his cars. Wonderful and beautiful and rare. (You can't miss his ads!) Lots 
>and
>lots of pictures
>He said about mine: "Hard to find one like this; have not tried to start it"
>(No fuel pump, ignition or battery!) Full of dust and dirt up to the
>instruments. I know it was in a flood.
>
>Almost a complete pig !!!!!
>
>Anyway, I was so angry when the car arrived, I threatened to sue him and I
>asked for and received half of my money back. Almost made it a good deal, 
>but I
>have not forgotten about this experience.
>
>The ONLY car I have ever purchased without seeing it in the flesh. Buyer be
>careful. Have the car inspected first.
>
>Dennis





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