by cbal
Fri Jul 26, 2013 5:13 pm
The same thing happened to me I was trying to sell my scooter on kijiji and I got emailed the same thing. I got a text from this guy saying he was offering me $700 over the asking price and my reply was why are you offer $700 over the asking price? Seem too good to be true.
This was his email reply to me.
steve messi ([email protected])
My Reply
Hi Steve,
Mechanically the scooter is good. At 850 km there was a problem with the clutch and it was still under warranty so it was totally replaced. The only thing that I really had a problem with was the trunk. I had the bike for about a week and as I was going down the road the top part flew off. The dealership replaced it but then a little while later I had a similar problem so I just took the trunk off and didn't replace it because I didn't really use it anyway, I always used a backpack anyways. Oil change was done at 300 km and then again when the clutch was changed. It will need another oil change within the next little while just because it hasn't been run very much in the last 6 to 8 months.
The helmet that I have for this scooter is suitable because it fits in the storage space under the seat so your brother wouldn't have to carry it when he parks the bike. It was actually my spare helmet so it's only been worn once. I also have a cable lock that has an alarm on it as well. For these I would like $100 dollars a piece. I you don't want them that's ok I'll just keep them.
Payment - I will not accept personal cheques. Certified cheque is fine. I'd say cash but I'm thinking that might not be feasible for you at this time. The original $2000 I think is fair so that's the price we can stick with.
I won't be available to bring the bike anywhere until after the weekend.
Anymore questions just ask.
Thanks,
C
Second email.
Things got shifted around in my house so I couldn't find the keys for a while. (Thank GOD)
I and then I came across this site today glad I didn't get sucked in!!!
This was his email reply to me.
steve messi ([email protected])
Hi Mate
just thinking you might have had some buyer's interested in buying your Vehicle and i think the best way to outbid them is by offering you additional 700 to your asking price on the ad, Well am actually purchasing it for my Brother at home to have something to move around with when am not available but i won't be available to come for the inspection my self due to where i am presently . I do have a pick-up agent that will be contacting you on where and when the pick-up will take place after have completed the payment my self .
If you don't mind can you please tell me a little bit more about the present mechanical condition,how often you do the servicing and the history ? I will be waiting for your response then if we come to an agreement i will proceed with the payment immediately.
Steve
My Reply
Hi Steve,
Mechanically the scooter is good. At 850 km there was a problem with the clutch and it was still under warranty so it was totally replaced. The only thing that I really had a problem with was the trunk. I had the bike for about a week and as I was going down the road the top part flew off. The dealership replaced it but then a little while later I had a similar problem so I just took the trunk off and didn't replace it because I didn't really use it anyway, I always used a backpack anyways. Oil change was done at 300 km and then again when the clutch was changed. It will need another oil change within the next little while just because it hasn't been run very much in the last 6 to 8 months.
The helmet that I have for this scooter is suitable because it fits in the storage space under the seat so your brother wouldn't have to carry it when he parks the bike. It was actually my spare helmet so it's only been worn once. I also have a cable lock that has an alarm on it as well. For these I would like $100 dollars a piece. I you don't want them that's ok I'll just keep them.
Payment - I will not accept personal cheques. Certified cheque is fine. I'd say cash but I'm thinking that might not be feasible for you at this time. The original $2000 I think is fair so that's the price we can stick with.
I won't be available to bring the bike anywhere until after the weekend.
Anymore questions just ask.
Thanks,
C
Second email.
Good to hear from you again
Thank you for this details, Well in regards to the Bike am very much interested in buying it and paying for it right away so you don't have to look around for any other buyer for it. I'm actually buying it for my Brother at home in Ontario as a surprise, But before i can send it to him i have to make sure the Bike is in a good condition . I hope you understand my point that there is no way i come to do the inspection of the Bike my self as have said earlier besides the Bike will be picked up and transported to Ontario where my Parents stays, So whatever you tell me about the good and the bad aspect of the Bike is what i will believe and also inform the Pick-up agent that will be coming over to pick the Bike
After have completed the payment the agent will contact you about where and when the pick up will take place and they will also be of assistance to do the change of ownership when they get there. but before i proceed with the Payment is there is any problem which you're yet to mention that i should know , please let me know now meanwhile can you please please take the add off online now till we complete the transaction and please send me your PayPal email and i will make the Payment right now
Regards
Steve
Things got shifted around in my house so I couldn't find the keys for a while. (Thank GOD)
I and then I came across this site today glad I didn't get sucked in!!!
Last edited by Bryon Williams on Sat Jul 27, 2013 12:24 am, edited 1 time in total.
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