AntonTH Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) Okay so i got a nice offer from a guy his kawasaki zx6r for 58k. Now that price is indeed very low for this bike his reason is that hes back in the US and no pne wants to buy his bike in the US the bike being registered in thailand and registering it in the US would cost him too much. He also want to do the sell only via ebay motor. His writing sounds a bit odd for an American. I dont want to stereotype about internet scam but ah! Let me know what you guys think. Edited May 28, 2015 by AntonTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbelyeu Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Sounds Nigerian to me. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bung Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 He's calling it a scooter and you're calling it a zx6r? The bike is in the us and you want to ship it to Thailand? Its crazy. Just buy a bike here within your budget. If you want a nicer one keep saving. This guy says hes an engineer but his english is terrible. Im pretty sure its a scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konying Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) It's a scam, first give away is the sentence where he says " in your country" Standard scam used all over the world , he does not even know where you are. Once "something" arrives you would be asked to pay shipping and all the rest. Once paid you will get a box of bricks Edited May 28, 2015 by konying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bung Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I would play him along for a while and waste his time as they do ours. Members here could give you a list of stupid questions to ask him. Just set up a different email address to use. Ask him to email you a lot of pictures. That will keep him busy for a while. Maybe share the ad so we can all express interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaorop Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 ah the "i'm stuck working os" scam, on craiglist is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 My thoughts on this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverSure Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 For sure that isn't an American writing, however American bikers will call a big bike a scooter or a "scoot" affectionately. That's true even if it's a Harley. "Nice scoot". "Nice scooter". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyF Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Total scam, you can spot them a mile off. Pictures of a bike in the US (sometimes claiming to be taken in Thailand), ridiculously cheap price, some BS about working overseas etc. I've strung a couple along in the past but probably just better to ignore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonTH Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) http://bangkok.craigslist.co.th/mcy/5038190609.html There you go. Everything sounded okay until this last email. Too bad i was really looking to get this bike for cheap. Edited May 28, 2015 by AntonTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILLIGAD Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 You'd never get it registered here anyways. I got a ZR7s inline4/750 fully registered & available, if you interested (PM me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmegaRacer Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Told you already on FB. If it's too good to be true....it's a SCAM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLang Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 http://bangkok.craigslist.co.th/mcy/5038190609.html Still, it's nice to see a picture of grass gardens that go down to an open road and not be walled up, with broken glass along the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I personally wouldn't eveb touch the deal with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coulson Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 When a supposed native english speaker asks if you 'agree to these terms' you would be best not to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreandre Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 http://bangkok.craigslist.co.th/mcy/5038190609.html There you go. Everything sounded okay until this last email. Too bad i was really looking to get this bike for cheap Everything sounded okay?... You really think someone is going to sell a bike at about half price?....Really?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchbike Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyF Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 http://bangkok.craigslist.co.th/mcy/5038190609.html There you go. Everything sounded okay until this last email. Too bad i was really looking to get this bike for cheap Everything sounded okay?... You really think someone is going to sell a bike at about half price?....Really?? Half price? Bit less than that!! Here's a CBR600RR from the same year currently for sale. http://www.redbaronbkk.com/products/item.php?id=150328-0000767 OK, it's overpriced at 485,000 baht, this is more like it at 285,000 baht although it's a year older. http://www.gt-rider.com/thailand-motorcycle-forum/showthread.php/40682-Honda-CBR600RR-2008-Black-White-w-Green-Book-only-285-000-baht but it goes some way to showing how ridiculously cheap this ZX6R is. Way too cheap to be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreandre Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 http://bangkok.craigslist.co.th/mcy/5038190609.html There you go. Everything sounded okay until this last email. Too bad i was really looking to get this bike for cheap Everything sounded okay?... You really think someone is going to sell a bike at about half price?....Really?? Half price? Bit less than that!! Here's a CBR600RR from the same year currently for sale. http://www.redbaronbkk.com/products/item.php?id=150328-0000767 OK, it's overpriced at 485,000 baht, this is more like it at 285,000 baht although it's a year older. http://www.gt-rider.com/thailand-motorcycle-forum/showthread.php/40682-Honda-CBR600RR-2008-Black-White-w-Green-Book-only-285-000-baht but it goes some way to showing how ridiculously cheap this ZX6R is. Way too cheap to be true. OK ..That expensive huh......That makes it even more ludicrous that the OP thought it was a good deal...way before the real scam was unfolded.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonTH Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Thanks for the fun topic ill move on to anotjer bike definitely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Seems legit to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Dude, you know the color of brown rice.... don't put water in the gas tank... Go for the new bike, start you own history on a bike...even buying an used bike from friend is a strain.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Well the STONES. can't get no Satisfaction.. or JB.. it's man's world.. good alternatives as well.. Cheers on mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgphuket Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Just the fact that shipping the bile to the U.S. would cost more than the bike was worth should have been a warning. If you even had a 2% this was legit, your gulible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namatjira Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Never mind the bike, I can sell you the Sydney harbor bridge, I am willing to let it go cheap too, shipping will be ok, should get to you in a matter of months.....please western union money order only.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickymaster Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 There is a scammer active here on TV who says that he is willing to ship all over Thailand. He will trust you and send you the bike after you have transferred the shipping cost to him. Once you receive the bike you can transfer the money of the bike to him if everything is ok. [emoji84] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgy Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 http://bangkok.craigslist.co.th/mcy/5038190609.html There you go. Everything sounded okay until this last email. Too bad i was really looking to get this bike for cheap. Just read the warning below and beside the ad. Inform craigslist about scam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlycw Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Another advance payment scam. The guy sounds like an engineer and we all know that owners of a fast big bike call their pride and joy "a scooter". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlycw Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 The scammer is still active... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetley Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 http://m.ebay.com/itm/181747516757?_mwBanner=1 Exact same bike sold on eBay for $5800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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