Scam in progress, Funny!

papawattz · 10-22-2012, 12:51 PM

I was just on Grand rapids, Michigan craigslist and came across this
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, Runs/drives good - $2200 (Hudsonville)

Really, this might have been believable 25 years ago when people didn't have google or the ability to research anything on the internet

Nice try! Sorry I just had to share this, are there really people this dumb out there?

CamaroSkooter · 10-22-2012, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by papawattz

...are there really people this dumb out there?

Yes.

=Stephens= · 10-22-2012, 12:56 PM

What does this have to do with Camaros?

mattsfirstSS · 10-22-2012, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by papawattz

I was just on Grand rapids, Michigan craigslist and came across this
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, Runs/drives good - $2200 (Hudsonville)

Really, this might have been believable 25 years ago when people didn't have google or the ability to research anything on the internet

Nice try! Sorry I just had to share this, are there really people this dumb out there?

I dont actually know what the problem is here but I havent googled and I dont know Ferraris so...explain?

SPARTAN sui · 10-22-2012, 01:03 PM

Doing a quick search, looks like there was 36 total cars produced in '62 & '63. If you wanted one, you had to be personally approved by Enzo Ferrari. So yeah, lol

It's a trap!

mattsfirstSS · 10-22-2012, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SPARTAN sui

Doing a quick search, looks like there was 36 total cars produced in '62 & '63. If you wanted one, you had to be personally approved by Enzo Ferrari. So yeah, lol

It's a trap!

just way to cheap unless its a serious piece of scrap and probably still worth more than that lol

papawattz · 10-22-2012, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SPARTAN sui

Doing a quick search, looks like there was 36 total cars produced in '62 & '63. If you wanted one, you had to be personally approved by Enzo Ferrari. So yeah, lol

It's a trap!

Plus all 36 cars are spoken for, with documentation!

justinxxvii · 10-22-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mattsfirstSS

just way to cheap unless its a serious piece of scrap and probably still worth more than that lol

This is probably one of those "I'm out of the country, so just wire me some "intent money" to secure the car, and I'll ship it to you!" things.

Don't get caught up in the hype!

papawattz · 10-22-2012, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by =Stephens=

What does this have to do with Camaros?

But to a Car guy like myself this sticks out like a sore thumb

I think I'm just getting punchy at work, just thought this was funny,need to go home

papawattz · 10-22-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by justinxxvii

This is probably one of those "I'm out of the country, so just wire me some "intent money" to secure the car, and I'll ship it to you!" things.

Don't get caught up in the hype!

Yup, was what I was thinking. If you have ever watched "Chasing classic cars" you would see how much a basket case would run, let alone a running car! 2200.00 RIGHT!!!!!! for 1 wheel maybe!

CWI · 10-22-2012, 01:23 PM

Something like this happened to a guy I was working with last winter. They wanted him to send money until he said he had to come see the car. The deal was suddenly off and they wouldn't answer is calls.

AirManFL · 10-22-2012, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by papawattz

But to a Car guy like myself this sticks out like a sore thumb

I think I'm just getting punchy at work, just thought this was funny,need to go home

I think he was trying to point out that it doesn't belong in the General Discussion Section. Someone will probably move it to off-topic in case you're looking for it later.

Rob

mattsfirstSS · 10-22-2012, 01:32 PM

Someone on craiglist offered to deliver a car to my parents even from like 800 miles away. Seemed like a scam then I read craiglist said this is a warning sign of a scam. Any way my folks told him i lived nearby (which I did) and that I would take a look and pick it up for them, he never followed up...I dont see how ads that offer to deliver the car are scams but I sure wouldnt want anyone off craiglist to know where I lived for one...

naSSty1 · 10-22-2012, 01:44 PM

HAHAH, $2,200.00 for the most expensive car ever.... Last one to sell went for $35 Million. I hope this is a kit car that they are trying to sell.

10-22-2012, 12:51 PM	#1
papawattz Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS +2014 El Tigre Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South West Michigan Posts: 344 View My Garage	Scam in progress, Funny! I was just on Grand rapids, Michigan craigslist and came across this 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, Runs/drives good - $2200 (Hudsonville) Really, this might have been believable 25 years ago when people didn't have google or the ability to research anything on the internet Nice try! Sorry I just had to share this, are there really people this dumb out there?

10-22-2012, 01:03 PM	#5
SPARTAN sui PC Technician Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,161	Doing a quick search, looks like there was 36 total cars produced in '62 & '63. If you wanted one, you had to be personally approved by Enzo Ferrari. So yeah, lol It's a trap! __________________

10-22-2012, 01:23 PM	#11
CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,836 View My Garage	Something like this happened to a guy I was working with last winter. They wanted him to send money until he said he had to come see the car. The deal was suddenly off and they wouldn't answer is calls. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

10-22-2012, 12:56 PM	#3
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,544 View My Garage	What does this have to do with Camaros?

10-22-2012, 01:32 PM	#13
mattsfirstSS Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Wilmington. NC Posts: 794 View My Garage	Someone on craiglist offered to deliver a car to my parents even from like 800 miles away. Seemed like a scam then I read craiglist said this is a warning sign of a scam. Any way my folks told him i lived nearby (which I did) and that I would take a look and pick it up for them, he never followed up...I dont see how ads that offer to deliver the car are scams but I sure wouldnt want anyone off craiglist to know where I lived for one...

10-22-2012, 01:44 PM	#14
naSSty1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 278	HAHAH, $2,200.00 for the most expensive car ever.... Last one to sell went for $35 Million. I hope this is a kit car that they are trying to sell.