Copyright 2004, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

FIRST PERSON/OPINION

Via e-mail:

I saw a 999R with 1000 miles posted to ebay with a ‘Buy it now’ price of $3500.00, I thought it was a misprint and the guy REALLY wanted $35,000 for it. So I emailed him for clarification…this has the CLASSIC scam signs.

See below:


Hello,

I received your email regarding my bike. 2003 Ducati 999R Fila with only 1000 miles.

The bike is in great condition, and mostly highway driven. All fluids have been regularly changed and maintenance has always been performed by a mechanic. Bike needs nothing. Title is in hand.

I am the original owner of the bike.The pictures give you a fair glance at the bike’s apprearance

Well-Maintained- Maintenance receipts will be provided to the buyer. Insurance, Title, and Registration on hand. Factory Warranty still in effect. Never down, or rode in rain. Clean like new, always garaged. Used as a recreational, weekend bike.It is my baby. And, It could be yours I could say a lot more good things, but you might already know the credibility of a Ducati .

The bike will be shipped on my expence. Please REPLY WITH YOUR NAME AND SHIPPING ADDRESS IN YOUR NEXT EMAIL.

I am selling this bike because I need a down payment for a house.

The buy it now price is $3,500.

Thank you for your time and interest!


(I checked ebay this morning to see if this ‘miracle bike’ had been sold and for how much. This listing had been removed, not marked as sold. Hmmmmmmmm. A SECOND email was then received with more details including payment info. See below.)

no it´s still available. I canceled the item because of numerous problems with non paying bidders and also i decided to sell it outside ebay. The bike could be yours if you agree my terms and you have the money.I will be more then glad to close this deal with you! The bike will be shipped from Athens,Greece and I will pay the shipping and insurance charges as I have a friend who works at Fedex and it will arange for me a low price shipping.Shipping will take 4-5 days.Also I will declare the item a gift so you will pay NO CUSTOMS WHEN YOU WILL RECEIVE IT!

The buy now price include the shipping and insurence fees.

The price for the item is $3500 (in this price is included the shipping cost).
1. SHIPPMENT :
Fedex service 4-5 days air insured with delivery to your home address and for thet please SEND YOUR ADDRESS IN YOUR NEXT E-MAIL.

2. PAYMENT :
I’m a very serious seller with experience in this field.I’m a fair trader with a good feedback on ebay which is the proof that I have closed a lot of sucessful deals.

You will arrange payment through money order ( www.westernunion.com ). All you have to do is go to Western Union.com and find a local agent near you were you have to go and send the cash.

3. INSURANCE
The product will be insured at the delivery service and insured for the transport.

4. RETURN POLICY
As soon as the package arrives,you will test the item and if it does not matches 100% to your expectations,you will return it in max. 15 days sience the arrival date. In this case I will send you the full amount back and you will send me the product in the original crate and you don´t have to pay the return shipping and insurance.

If this will be ok with you just e-mail me back with your info and tell me what info you need more about the item and transaction and you will have its.

My full name and address for the payment:
Name: Hanchel Larry
Address: 16 bouboulinas street
Zip Code: 10682
City:Athens
Country: Greece
Regards and all the best!!!


(This guy’s email address is [email protected])

Kirk Deason
Denver, Colorado