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why do they even bother?

Captain Slow IRL · 2007-08-31 16:45:13

I wonder if anyone actually falls for this crap - http://cgi.ebay.ie/2004-VOLVO-XC90-2-4-D5-SE-5dr-Geartronic_W0QQitemZ270160159650QQihZ017QQcategoryZ9872QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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31-08-2007 5:45pm

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Captain Slow IRL

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I wonder if anyone actually falls for this crap - http://cgi.ebay.ie/2004-VOLVO-XC90-2-4-D5-SE-5dr-Geartronic_W0QQitemZ270160159650QQihZ017QQcategoryZ9872QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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#2 31-08-2007 5:56pm
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Of course they do - never underestimate greed.

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#3 31-08-2007 6:14pm
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It could be some disgruntled spouse, selling their partners car for revenge!!!:D

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#4 31-08-2007 6:38pm
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Looks legit, now where did I put my credit card details....

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#5 31-08-2007 6:43pm
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you're too late - I sent them a western union transfer, they said they'll drop it into me tonight!

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#6 31-08-2007 6:52pm
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I wonder how much VRT the buyer would have to pay?

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#7 31-08-2007 7:01pm
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I've no sympathy for someone who falls for it as they're just being greedy

"You can't cheat an honest man"

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#8 31-08-2007 7:13pm
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micmclo wrote:

"You can't cheat an honest man"

We're not exactly swamped with them though, are we?

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#9 31-08-2007 7:22pm
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land9 wrote:

you're too late - I sent them a western union transfer, they said they'll drop it into me tonight!

Well I sent my carrier pigeon off with the money for the car!

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