Comments on: Buying Cars on Ebay: eBay Protection Policies

By: jon

jon — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:45:28 +0000

I just received an email from Jennifer Welch. She is living in the UK and wants to sell a car in Canada…

By: e

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 02:54:49 +0000

if they don’t use correct English grammar and there name is Jennifer Welch for example, living in the UK but unable to write properly in English….ummm not likely

By: e

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 02:53:33 +0000

call these rotten bastards out…don’t trust them and call your local bureau of consumer affairs and report ebay for being complicit in criminal activity

By: jwt

jwt — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:45:49 +0000

be very careful buying cars on ebay check around local sales first. many sellers on ebay will post that they are not responsible for inaccuracies on desriptions- basically they can say anything and not be held accountable-as is means “as the car is”. ebay recommends having the vehicle inspected-yeah right- i live 180 miles away, or in another state.personally i think ebay ought to stop vehicle bidding!!!!!!!!

By: Jilted

Jilted — Thu, 12 May 2011 15:08:07 +0000

Don’t buy a car on Ebay, there is no protection. I previously bought three cars on Ebay, vintage rides but when I asked, bid, won on an older car and it had water damage, body damage, dead tires, oil leaks, all the signs of a seriously flogged car and noe of those items described in the listing. Ebay’s VPP, only in regard to the deposit, will not protect you.

Consequently, two negative ratings were applied to the seller the same week and Ebay removed them both. If you wouldn’t drive to backwoods Mississippi and buy a car in a little town where everyone looks the same, don’t buy a car on Ebay, the buyer is defenceless

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:31:45 +0000

DO you guys think this is a scam
The car is in perfect condition, no electric problems, no accidents/liens/loans. No scratches, never been repainted. I have all the car manuals, title,documents. I’m selling this car because my child of only 19 died 4 months ago in a car accident,a drunk driver hit him and his fiancee. He was with his fiance’s car coming to our home at his little brother birthday of 10 years old. The car belonged to my son and it brings me bad memories and that’s the reason I want to sell it. The last price is $2,125. Me and my husband travel a lot with our business and we want to make this deal through eBay’s Buyer Protection Program.I just need your full name,full shipping address, home/cell # so I can open a case.(with no further obligation or fees).eBay will contact you with all the Transaction/shipping details you will need.We will take care of the shipping so don’t worry.

By: Patricia Iden

Patricia Iden — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:20:08 +0000

I just got took in Wallingsford Conn. same thing I even got mice

By: Patricia Iden

Patricia Iden — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:18:00 +0000

Do not buy anything on E Bay unless you see it in person I just got took on a vehicle that did not even have tires and even had a mouse nest in it it was supposed to have a stereo system (pioneer) did not even have one just a few wires no mounted TV got 10 miles and had a flat paid $259.00 to have towed while owner stood there could not drive the 10 Hrs home had to find another way everything I have bought has been a flop pictures are deceivingI have to back and get it or let them sell it again I paid 1,525.00 I have it sold for 500.00 lucky me it is not even worth that and it was ready to go acrossed country JOKE

By: A.

A. — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:07:14 +0000

hey Ada, there is correspondence between me and a guy who claims to be living in the UK who’s trying to sell his car as well.. he is selling his RAV4 for $8,900 he said he has to sell because he is relocating to UK so he is selling through ebay. sounds like a scam to me.

he also assured me it has no damages and finance on it even though he refuses to give me the chassis and engine number to check up on it because he is “overseas”. check your car’s background people! its the least you can do to see if they’re lying to you

By: E

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:25:13 +0000

I will say that I have been buying vehicles, and other stuff, on Ebay for over 10 yrs. I’ve bought probably 25 vehicles, sight unseen on Ebay, including 3 over $50,000 and the 4 in my driveway right now. I think that they’ve all come from dealers. I’ve never had a single problem, until now. I bought one 2 weeks ago from a lady in GA. It appears to be a pile of junk. Doesn’t look like any value at all right now. I am looking for a way to threaten her for misrepresenting the vehicle, which she certainly did. Anyone with any advice??
Thanks

By: Victoria

Victoria — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:11:40 +0000

Hi.

I just wanted to let everyone know that scammers always use the, “I’m out of the country for work, I’m a sailor and don’t need the vehicle, After my divorce I moved back to Paris, this is my only option for selling the vehicle at a low price for a quick sale since I moved back to my country, and (my all time favorite) I just need to get rid of the car, you can have it free, just pay shipping.”

And they all ask to be paid through ebay. If it sounds too good to be true, then yes it is. Use your instincts people.

Don’t fall for this crap. Take your rear to a dealer or visit someone local that is selling and rid yourself of this stupidity.

By: Victoria

Victoria — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:09:02 +0000

Hi.

I just wanted to let everyone know that scammers always use the, “I’m out of the country for work, I’m a sailor and don’t need the vehicle, After my divorced I moved back to Paris, this is my only option for selling the vehicle at a low price for a quick sale since I moved back to my country, and (my all time favorite) I just need to get rid of the car, you can have it free, just pay shipping.”

And they all ask to be paid through ebay. If it sounds too good to be true, then yes it is. Use your instincts people.

Don’t fall for this crap. Take your rear to a dealer or visit someone local that is selling and rid yourself of this stupidity.

By: mg

mg — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:16:36 +0000

hi susan,

in same situation. how did yours turn out?

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:20:27 +0000

Hi Ada,

I have the same situation. This deal seems too good to be true. How do I go about approaching it? I am not comfortable with out of country sellers. I am in Canada right now. I saw this ad on auto trader and contacted the seller. The response I received was too similar to your situation:

First I want to thank you for question about the 2007 BMW X5. The car is in perfect condition, no damage, perfect shape and the mileage is 23,000. It has all the papers and document and I am also the owner.
The price is CAD$16,400 including shipping to your address (only in Canada). The car is located in Canada but currently I am located in London, United Kingdom, because I just finished the divorce with my husband and i have moved here to my parents for a while. The transaction will be made only through eBay vehicle purchase protection program also the payment will be made through eBay and only after you will receive the car, I will receive the payment.

PS: If you are interested in buying it please provide me your FULL NAME and FULL ADDRESS & PHONE NUMBER so I can initiate the deal through eBay
I will wait your answer (if you are interested to buy) very soon and i will also explain you all terms for this transaction.
Also i am able to negotiate the price for a fast and quick transaction, If you are a serious buyer!

any advice??

By: marsh

marsh — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:32:35 +0000

i got a car on ebay and when i tryed to email them about the car no would email me back i don’t know what to do i hope i get the car