too good too be true ??

stuarhalliday

eBay item 153707869618
30/10/19

Lane Rover Defender 90 2.5 TD5 XS
Station Wagon 2006
index WR06 XSL

the seller is Derek Chadwick :mad:

capwasp

He's still at it!!
Was tempted by a very reasonably priced camper and began communicating with the seller. Things didn't seem to add up but I continued discussions. Upon agreeing on terms, I received an email where the tone suddenly shifted from the friendly and informal short initial emails to a very formally worded, business-like message. I copied and pasted a sentence from it into google and it took me straight to this thread. Upon reading the first few posts, it turns out that my experience is a carbon copy of many of the others. Even down to the wording in the email:

(the seller is now going by the name Louise Wildsmith)

Due to the current covid-19 situation viewings are temporarily suspended. During this situation there are only 2 ways to do this sale:

* The first option is to use a transport company that deals with the transaction as an escrow. This is the perfect way to make things easier, fast and safe for both of us. I will pay the company, so you will not pay extra money. You will get the van to your home address and you can check it before making the final decision. I think this is the perfect way for us.

* The second option is by using PayPal pay after delivery service: 

Enjoy the benefits of Pay after delivery with PayPal by adding and confirming your bank account. Read the terms and conditions for more details. www.paypal.com

Please let me know how you want to continue with this transaction and I will provide more details.