I wonder why I still haven't heard back?

"Decay buys too many beaters" (decay)
10/24/2019 at 19:05 • Filed to: None

DISCUSSION (17)

Nibby > Decay buys too many beaters
10/24/2019 at 19:12

shop-teacher > Decay buys too many beaters
10/24/2019 at 19:19

I will have to remember that response, next time I sell a vehicle.

MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) > Decay buys too many beaters
10/24/2019 at 19:26

How does the scam work?

Decay buys too many beaters > MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick)
10/24/2019 at 19:29

They insist you get a report from a very specific history report site, one they either own, or get kick backs from. In the best case, you overpay for a carfax without any useful data and the buyer ghosts you. In the worst case your payment info is stolen.

Doesn’t matter in my case , I as the seller, do not pay for history reports on principal.

MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) > Decay buys too many beaters
10/24/2019 at 19:36

That’s a good principle. Only time I had someone ask for one he came to look at the car, and then said he needed (insisted) that he needed the Carfax for insurance. Sounded weird but whatever, I wanted that POS gone and 30$ wasn’t bad. Turns out his insurance just wanted to know if the car had a salvage title, which is disclosed on the paperwork the gov makes you get in order to register the car, and which I already had already shown the owner....

Decay buys too many beaters > MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick)
10/24/2019 at 19:44

Yeah, It’s my stance that, if it’s important to the buyer, I’ll provide the VIN and they can feel free to run a report.

That said, I don’t send them off with nothing. I generally do provide full service history as far back as I am able in excel format, as well as another table with fuel economy of every fillup over my entire ownership of the vehicle. If that’s not enough for them they generally aren’t a serious buyer anyway lol.

dogisbadob > Decay buys too many beaters
10/24/2019 at 19:49

are you the buyer or the seller?

Decay buys too many beaters > dogisbadob
10/24/2019 at 19:51

Seller. On principal I do not supply history reports. If it’s important to the buyer, I’ll provide the VIN and they can feel free to run a report.

dogisbadob > Decay buys too many beaters
10/24/2019 at 19:55

yeah, that would’ve been my response. J ust give him the VIN

Decay buys too many beaters > dogisbadob
10/24/2019 at 19:56

This scam is pretty common. They ask you to get a report from a very specific site, then ghost you. I think they usually get kick backs from the sites for driving traffic.

MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) > Decay buys too many beaters
10/24/2019 at 20:05

Same, especially after that one and only time. I have the service records I have, and I can give you any info/send any photos within reason. Outside of that it’s the buyer’s problem.

Chariotoflove > Decay buys too many beaters
10/24/2019 at 20:08

R ight. PPE is the buyer’s responsibility. A VIN to run a check is reasonable though.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Decay buys too many beaters
10/25/2019 at 01:06

Wait are you selling the Triumph?

Decay buys too many beaters > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
10/25/2019 at 01:26

Well, everything is for sale lol.

But I just don’ t see the T riumph getting ridden much next year. The Africa exceeded my expectations in terms of fun in twisties. Between the husky for short distance stuff, and the africa for long distance stuff, the triumph will likely sit quite a bit.

Bylan - Hoarder of LS400's > Decay buys too many beaters
10/25/2019 at 12:35

I’ ve had “buyers” attempt the same scam multiple times on me. Why the hell would I pay for a history report that YOU want? I’ m not a dealership. If YOU want a history report, YOU can pay for it. Dingleberries

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Decay buys too many beaters
10/25/2019 at 14:40

I can see that. Have you ridden the Triumph again, like a real good ride, since getting the Honda?

Decay buys too many beaters > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
10/25/2019 at 15:38

Actually no, lol. But it was already playing second seat to the supermoto for a most of my purely enjoyment riding.