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| siverson |
 Jul 14 2021, 01:24 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,458 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California 
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Porsche-914-/...1-127632-2357-0
I was watching this auction and was a bit surprised it didnt go for more. A bit of an impulse buy but I won at the end. Yay me. It 90% seems legit but there are some strange red flags and communication issues with the seller that make me concerned its a scam. If it is someone is going through a lot of work for a $500 deposit. I had facetimed with the seller and saw the car and title, but that call also got abruptly cut off. Anyways - I’ll keep everyone posted here. If it is legit and the car is as advertised I hope to do a minor refurbishment and drive it! powdercoat wheels, new 165 tires, new bushings/shocks/springs/struts/tierods, calipers, hoses, new dash, and whatever else pops up. -Steve |
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| mepstein |
Jul 21 2021, 01:51 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,954 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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As a seller, it's not sold until you get the cash.
I "sold" a 911 roller on ebay yesterday. The ad is only two sentences and one says it's a roller without engine and trans. Guy "buys' it and then asks me if I will include the engine and trans for the same price. I said no and he cancels the "sale". |
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| Unobtanium-inc |
Jul 21 2021, 03:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,332 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Jul 21 2021, 11:51 AM)  As a seller, it's not sold until you get the cash. I "sold" a 911 roller on ebay yesterday. The ad is only two sentences and one says it's a roller without engine and trans. Guy "buys' it and then asks me if I will include the engine and trans for the same price. I said no and he cancels the "sale". People also don't read, or look at pictures, I routinely have people ask if they can fly in and drive a car home, a car like this...I tell them it better be downhill, the whole way home. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| 930cabman |
Jul 21 2021, 04:07 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,168 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(Unobtanium-inc @ Jul 21 2021, 03:46 PM) QUOTE(mepstein @ Jul 21 2021, 11:51 AM) As a seller, it's not sold until you get the cash. I "sold" a 911 roller on ebay yesterday. The ad is only two sentences and one says it's a roller without engine and trans. Guy "buys' it and then asks me if I will include the engine and trans for the same price. I said no and he cancels the "sale". People also don't read, or look at pictures, I routinely have people ask if they can fly in and drive a car home, a car like this...I tell them it better be downhill, the whole way home. Might not buff out! but these days even this poor 356 will bring crazy $$. OP sounds as though he is not a rookie. Make the trip to see the car with a check in your pocket. Either buy the car or walk |
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siverson won eBay auction for 1970 914 Jul 14 2021, 01:24 PM
siverson 914 Jul 14 2021, 01:26 PM ValcoOscar Best of Luck Steve :beer2:
:popcorn: :idea: ... Jul 14 2021, 01:33 PM Cairo94507 Hi Steve - I wish you good luck too. A few red fl... Jul 14 2021, 01:53 PM roblav1 An odd color for 1970. Seller doesn't write i... Jul 14 2021, 01:56 PM dr914@autoatlanta.com the car is not really a deal, early 914s do not se... Jul 14 2021, 02:10 PM
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the car is not really a deal, early 914s do not s... Jul 14 2021, 02:54 PM 76-914
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Porsche-914-/...1-1... Jul 14 2021, 02:40 PM mrholland2
[quote name='siverson' post='2930687' date='Jul 1... Jul 14 2021, 02:57 PM Unobtanium-inc I agree, if you're worried about it, go pick u... Jul 14 2021, 02:53 PM 930cabman
I agree, if you're worried about it, go pick ... Jul 14 2021, 03:02 PM Cairo94507 @siverson - Hey I am only about 25 minutes south ... Jul 14 2021, 03:02 PM JeffBowlsby Pleasant Hill is in in NorCal, area code typically... Jul 14 2021, 03:02 PM mrholland2
Pleasant Hill is in in NorCal, area code typicall... Jul 14 2021, 03:04 PM rjames Looks like a respray on the outside?
Fingers cros... Jul 14 2021, 03:02 PM roblav1 Given info here, no way I'd send any money... ... Jul 14 2021, 04:48 PM MCShack There is a Pleasant Hill, CA near Oakland. The bi... Jul 14 2021, 04:48 PM Cairo94507 Listen, I live about 25 minutes from Pleasant Hill... Jul 14 2021, 05:09 PM forrestkhaag If you don't take up michael on an in-person c... Jul 14 2021, 05:21 PM jim_hoyland It’s ( 4702910009 ) in the VIN database,
Descrip... Jul 14 2021, 05:55 PM euro911 With '0' feedback, and all the other sketc... Jul 14 2021, 07:35 PM MCShack
It’s ( 4702910009 ) in the VIN database,
Descri... Jul 15 2021, 09:04 AM Long_ago The same EBay ad ran 2 weeks before - and sold for... Jul 15 2021, 11:08 AM siverson Hi all,
Thanks for the input - yes, the plan is t... Jul 15 2021, 11:40 AM Chris914n6 completed listings.
Lots of reasons cars get reli... Jul 15 2021, 01:03 PM 930cabman Good luck with the purchase and welcome aboard Jul 15 2021, 06:31 PM KELTY360
Good luck with the purchase and welcome aboard
... Jul 15 2021, 10:32 PM mepstein
Good luck with the purchase and welcome aboard
... Jul 16 2021, 05:36 AM Wyvern I'm in Concord ... the city next to Pleasant H... Jul 15 2021, 07:04 PM BuddyV We have plenty of local members..... all willing t... Jul 15 2021, 09:56 PM ConeDodger That area is surrounded with teeners. As for its w... Jul 16 2021, 09:48 AM siverson > Uh, he’s a long time member. Built, raced, ... Jul 16 2021, 09:57 AM KELTY360
> Uh, he’s a long time member. Built, raced,... Jul 16 2021, 01:53 PM MCShack
My orange 3.6 six was originally a 1974 2.0. The... Jul 19 2021, 01:51 PM Root_Werks Steve, keep us all posted, this could be a good sc... Jul 16 2021, 10:15 AM mepstein The early ones have a special charm to them. Jul 16 2021, 08:43 PM KELTY360 :agree: Jul 16 2021, 08:46 PM Freezin 914 I know a lot of people are not in love with EBay, ... Jul 16 2021, 09:06 PM siverson hi all - michael checked out the car for me on fri... Jul 18 2021, 11:48 PM wonkipop
hi all - michael checked out the car for me on fr... Jul 19 2021, 02:48 AM euro911 I'm still not sure if the car was worth the pr... Jul 19 2021, 02:19 AM Arno914 Looks like an unmolested original car with great p... Jul 19 2021, 05:46 AM 76-914 Then it appears that the seller is a good guy and ... Jul 19 2021, 08:51 AM Rusty I have hopes for this one.
Original owner? Assum... Jul 19 2021, 02:57 PM caraddict this is in craigslst SF Bay Area https://sfbay... Jul 19 2021, 04:38 PM MCShack
this is in craigslst SF Bay Area https://sfba... Jul 20 2021, 04:26 AM yellowporky well here it is locally. It was in a friends shop ... Jul 20 2021, 08:58 AM MCShack
well here it is locally. It was in a friends shop... Jul 20 2021, 09:47 AM Cairo94507 I have no idea about the owner of the car other th... Jul 20 2021, 09:57 AM Root_Werks Hoping Steve lets us know if he buys or passes on ... Jul 21 2021, 08:46 AM MCShack It looks like jaeph-84 (the seller) is no longer a... Jul 21 2021, 09:28 AM 914e Does this guy even remember he has already sold th... Jul 21 2021, 01:16 PM rmital
Does this guy even remember he has already sold t... Jul 21 2021, 01:24 PM SirAndy I "sold" a 911 roller on ebay yesterday.... Jul 21 2021, 02:56 PM 914_teener I don't think 12K is too much to ask for sure ... Jul 21 2021, 04:15 PM siverson Hi everyone,
Not a very exciting or great update ... Jul 22 2021, 12:23 AM Cairo94507 Darn. Sorry to hear that. He seemed fine when I ... Jul 22 2021, 06:48 AM Tdskip Craigslist ad is gone. Jul 22 2021, 08:47 AM aturboman Sketchy and missing paperwork is a real nightmare ... Jul 22 2021, 09:20 AM Root_Werks Steve, bummed it didn't work out. Have a soft... Jul 22 2021, 10:04 AM |
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