Looks like another scam

[hauser]

Buyer has a buy it now for $6,000.00.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-SL-Class-55-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Gullwing-Buy-It-Now-for-6-000_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6338QQitemZ4596075678QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

1969 280sl 5 spd
Gainesville, Fl.

[Cees Klumper]

Definitely a scam.

Hauser, you seem to be in the market for a 300 SL?

Cees ("Case") Klumper in Amsterdam
'69 white 280 SL automatic

[hauser]

I consider it as looking at a work of art.  These cars are priced a bit out of my price range.  I also have to think about the wife.  Looking back about three or so years what I thought was expensive today seems like a bargain.

1969 280sl 5 spd
Gainesville, Fl.

[rwmastel]

The auction is already gone.

quote:Originally posted by hauser

Looking back about three or so years what I thought was expensive today seems like a bargain.

And I'm sure you'll be saying the same thing again three years from now.

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420

[TheEngineer]

This is what I got today:
Hello
Thank you for your interest in my '55 Mercedes Benz 300 SL Gullwing. First of all, the car is mint from front to rear so don't bother asking me questions like "is it running, does it leak, does it have scratches, rust.." or any similar questions. This car has always been garaged including at the present time, adult driven, never been wrecked.
The car is currently located in Vienna, Austria. I brought the car to Austria with the intention of importing it and driving it here, however I wasn't able to register it since it is considered an antique vehicle and I am supposed to pay huge fees to make it legal for European streets. i am supposed to start an individual procedure for the car through the austrian government and i really can't afford these expenses right now. I am currently in the process of purchasing a new house that is why i am selling the car. Financial reasons force this sale.
The vehicle is available for inspection/pick in Vienna (for local buyers or for cash payments vehicle inspection / pick up is available anytime during 4:00PM - 9:30PM Monday-Friday ). Also, shipping is available.
The price i am asking for it is $6,000 which includes shipping fees. I will not negotiate the price !
If you are seriously interested in buying please e-mail me your FULL NAME, COMPLETE ADDRESS, and PHONE # so we can start the arrangements!

[rwmastel]

quote:Originally posted by rwmastel

The auction is already gone.

Why is the auction removed from e-bay if he is still selling?

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420

[Douglas]

I'm guessing that's the seller's M.O. He posts a very enticing auction, gathers inquiries, the auction gets cancelled, then he follows up with anyone who made an inquiry and gives them a story about why HE pulled the auction. Very efficient scam. Totally off the radar of ebay. ebay merely facilitates the introduction.

[TheEngineer]

Hi Guys: Look what I got out of eBay today:

"Hello
I appreciate you notifying SafeHarbor with your concern about fraudulent listing item #4596075678.

Please be aware that the item you were interested in has been ended
early and all bids have been cancelled, as it appears that the seller's
account has been compromised and used by an unauthorized third party.
The seller's privileges to trade on eBay may be temporarily suspended
while we investigate this matter further.

If this seller contacts you to complete a transaction outside of eBay,
we strongly recommend that you ignore the request. Transactions of this
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[scheutw]

Yeh, EBAY and PAYPAL Sure protect you!!! I got caught in a fraudulant deal that EBAY and PAYPAL knew about and my credit card was still charged. After many EMAILS and phone calls all I got credited back to my account was half the cost! I am still fighting with them. So watch out buying anything through PAYPAL!!!!!