Craig's list fraud

[JDP]

I was surprised to find my 60 Lark advertised for sale by someone else on Craig's list here:

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/car/776694451.html

JDP/Maryland
"I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it."
Thomas Jefferson

[bams50]

I'm wondering if I can get it cheaper than your BIN. I bet his price is better, because his money invested is somewhat less


Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311

"It was the last chance for Studebaker to turn things around. The company was down to it's last bullet, and this new small car was it. They called it the Lark"

[JDP]

OK, the guy is promoting my car without my permission. When it sells, he'll call and ask for a commission I bet.

JDP/Maryland
"I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it."
Thomas Jefferson

[bams50]

John- if I wire him the money tomorrow, will you store it for me till I can come after it??


Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311

"It was the last chance for Studebaker to turn things around. The company was down to it's last bullet, and this new small car was it. They called it the Lark"

[BobGlasscock]

ok, I give up. How do you know that's your car w/0 a vin or other identifier? (I know I'll feel stupid, but can't help asking) And I didn't see a pic either. But I don't know anything about Craigslist, so it could be right in front of my nose and I don't see it. Be gentle....

'50 Champion, 1 family owner

[Roscomacaw]

Well Bob, if you follow the link from the Craigslist ad, it takes you to JDP auction! Is that proof enough?[}]

Miscreant Studebaker nut in California's central valley.

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door

[BobGlasscock]

Well, Mr. Biggs, I did that the first time. And now I've done it again, and I guess I didn't have a clue that Dave's World was John's site. Learn something new everyday. How come it's not John's world? huh?

'50 Champion, 1 family owner

[BobGlasscock]

hmm, another response. that link does NOT take me to an Ebay ad, sorry. It goes to Dave's World.

'50 Champion, 1 family owner

[StudeDave57]

Looks like MORE free advertising to me...

Why worry [?] [?] [?]


StudeDave '57 [8D]

[sals54]

It does not take you directly to the ebay ad. It takes you to his page where he is obviously trying to increase the hits on his page to increase his ad rates. It is slimey cuz he is hijacking others ads without permission. The ebay ad belongs to JP, its not there for any Tom Dick or Harry to profit from. And I mean no disrespect to Tom or Harry.

sals54

[StudeDave57]

quote:Originally posted by sals54

The ebay ad belongs to JP, its not there for any Tom Dick or Harry to profit from. And I mean no disrespect to Tom or Harry.
sals54

It's not eBay's ad? Don't worry about those Tom or Harry guys- we're all Bobs and Daves around here!!! [)]

StudeDave '57 [8D]

[BobGlasscock]

AAaaaaaaaaaaauuuuugggggggggggghhhhhhhh!!! [xx(]

'50 Champion, 1 family owner

[JDP]

If the guy would have posted something like " My goal is to help you find interesting cars on ebay, here's one" I would not have a problem, but the Craig's list ad says "This item has been posted by-owner" That is not correct, nor did he ask my permission.

JDP/Maryland
"I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it."
Thomas Jefferson

[wolfie]

Something strange here.My firewall (overkill due to being administrative on a college campus) blocks out most of the link and says dangerous content.Steve

[Dick Steinkamp]

quote:Originally posted by JDP

If the guy would have posted something like " My goal is to help you find interesting cars on ebay, here's one" I would not have a problem, but the Craig's list ad says "This item has been posted by-owner" That is not correct, nor did he ask my permission.

IIRC, the only choices Craigs List gives you for that entry is "Owner" or "Dealer"...he is neither. Other than that being wrong, I don't see the problem. He says on his web page...

"Please direct inquiries regarding a specific item to the eBay seller. All sales transactions should be conducted thru eBay! "

But I also don't see what's in it for him.

It is additional free advertising for the car owner. Someone checking Craigs List that doesn't check eBay may turn out to be a bidder on the car due to his ad.


Dick Steinkamp
Bellingham, WA