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Old 04-01-2014, 11:16 AM
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2013 E550...$9700.??? Scam or no Scam?

2013 Mercedes E550 -- Want to sell today

The ad looks legit; but I am hesitant to call.
I price seems ridiculously low, and I don't want to get sucked into the abyss.
The car is nearby; but I dont trust even "legit" quick deals; such a wall of worry.

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Old 04-01-2014, 11:22 AM
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Number is real but the ad smells like a scam. No one sells their car for 1/5th its value. He could walk in off the street and get $45,000 from a dealer for it.

Also him having a reason for selling does not scream "legit" to me. I legitimately sell lots of cars and I rarely have a "reason" for it.
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Old 04-01-2014, 11:23 AM
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Of course it's a scam. A 2013 E550 is worth ~$50K on the open market. It could be sold to the dealer or CarMax for $45K easy. Don't waste your time even calling.
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Old 04-01-2014, 11:38 AM
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Call him up and ask him if they put the fire out yet.
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Old 04-01-2014, 11:41 AM
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"can provide clear title" as if that is sort of optional Call him with your burner phone
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Old 04-01-2014, 11:43 AM
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That's not a MO plate on that vehicle either. MO Plates are feathered White (at top) to a blue/green at bottom

However the phone number comes back to a MO Relator mobile.
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Old 04-01-2014, 12:03 PM
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Today is the first of April. I checked my local craigs list in the free section and you should see the amazing things available right now if you hurry
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Old 04-01-2014, 12:04 PM
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2013 Mercedes E550 -- Want to sell today

The ad looks legit; but I am hesitant to call.
I price seems ridiculously low, and I don't want to get sucked into the abyss.
The car is nearby; but I dont trust even "legit" quick deals; such a wall of worry.
I have to think the car is very mispriced, or it's a typo.

Do I really need a non-economical car like that, or anything I don't need or want - is how I base most all of my purchases.

If you're wanting to flip the car? Now, that's a fine avenue of thinking.
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Old 04-01-2014, 12:10 PM
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I bet some co-workers or friends are pranking this guy by posting an ad for his beloved car.
I think an American indoctrination of April Fools day to a 'Foreigner'.
I forgot; Ive seen this prank before on April first.
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Old 04-01-2014, 01:14 PM
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Its a typical scam. The scam part comes in after you call or email where they pressure you for personal info or money.

Let me guess without reading the add, they are leaving the country today on "urgent" business.
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Old 04-01-2014, 01:39 PM
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I bet some co-workers or friends are pranking this guy by posting an ad for his beloved car.
I think an American indoctrination of April Fools day to a 'Foreigner'.
I forgot; Ive seen this prank before on April first.
That's indeed, a good point - RE: "April fools day....."
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Old 04-01-2014, 01:42 PM
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craigslist > sites seems to be down right this moment
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Old 04-01-2014, 01:46 PM
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It's back. Think this one is real? Free Painting Gear
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Old 04-01-2014, 01:50 PM
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It's back. Think this one is real? Free Painting Gear
Interesting Phone is owned by Cleaning Service in Framingham, MA Maybe another 4/1

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