I tell ya the responce I got back looked very convincing.
Thats too bad cause I'm sure someone will get scammed by this guy!! Here is what I got first.
Dear Customer,
In order to be pre-approved to buy please inform us if you ever purchased a high price item on eBay and let us know your Ebay user ID for additional verifications. We also need to know if you have negative feedback. We apologize for asking these questions but we had a lot of problems with non paying bidders in the past and we lost a lot of money in listing fees.
The item will be shipped from Toronto, Canada. Free shipping costs.
Can you say "This car has a HEMI"? Yes, that's right, a HEMI! This is the car you have all read about in "Hot Rod", "MOPAR MUSCLE", and "SUPER ROD" magazines. This 1970 Challenger has a new fuel injected 5.7 Hemi Engine. The work was done by none other than the guys at "STREET & PERFORMANCE" of Mena, Arkansas. You must have been living in a cave the past year if you are into MOPARS and have not at least heard about this car. It has been a 1st place winner at Mopar Nationals the past four years in a row. Some of those awards were won when the car had a 440 6-pack under the hood. The paint and interior are spotless and shine beautifully. Options include Power Steering, Power Brakes, a Tremec 5-Speed Transmission, Dana 60 Rear, and Air Conditioning. This is an outstanding unique automobile, combining the beautiful styling of the MOPAR E Body convertible with the brand new technology and performance of the Daimler - Chrysler Hemi!!
We asked eBay to end the auction because of high number of demands for our car. We received many requests for this item , and it's more than we expected. We are currently processing your request to be pre-approved for :
1970 DODGE CHALLENGER 5.7 HEMI CONVERTIBLE - Item #2498040073- US $3000 BUY IT NOW
If your request will obtain a positive answer you will be informed by our Customer Department during the next hours. We already contact Ebay about a possible transaction and you Will receive an email from Ebay Safety Board.
Regards,
Jason Smith
Then I got this! SquareTrade and Ebay Warehouse
Dear eBay user,
Congratulations! You are pre-approved to buy.
Both the seller and the buyer are protected and in case of fraud, SquareTrade will cover up to 90% from the trade amount.
At the request of usern_415 and Ebay Warehouse SquareTrade is recording the transaction for item:
1970 DODGE CHALLENGER 5.7 HEMI CONVERTIBLE - Item # 2498040073
The item was inspected by eBay and insured by SquareTrade.
The buyer will be allowed to buy the item when the payment by
WESTERN UNION WIRE TRANSFER will be completed.
Please continue with this deal as you both are fully insured against fraud. If something goes wrong, please email us and we will take the needed measures. We will recover the funds.
Don't forget to leave feedback after the sale is complete.
Item name: 1970 DODGE CHALLENGER 5.7 HEMI CONVERTIBLE
Item number: 2498040073
End date: Oct-29-04 20:59:34 PST
Seller: usern_415
Payment details:
Item price: US $3,000.00
Quantity: 1
Subtotal: US $3,000.00*
* Including shipping charges
EBAY PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Subtotal: $3,000.00(Shipping and Handling included)
Note that you have to send the $3000 and when the seller confirms the payment item is released.
Send the payment by WESTERN UNION WIRE TRANSFER to:
Name: Jason Smith
Address: 150 HIGH STREET NORTH EAST HAM
City: LONDON
Zip: E6 2HT
Country: UNITED KINGDOM
After you complete the transfer provide to the seller your shipping address and the following details of the wire transfer:
-sender's full name and address you filled in transfer request
-sender's shipping address
-money transfer control number (mtcn)
Item will be shipped to your address by DAS insured cargo.
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If, for any reason, you are not satisfied with your purchase from eBay WareHouse, you can return the product within 30 days of receipt.
eBay will be unable to process credit for returns without a prior authorization, so please ensure that you follow the Procedure that is outlined below. RMA numbers cannot be extended or reissued.
The RMA label must be attached to all packages being returned.
The purchase invoice must be included with the return. If there are multiple packages, a separate copy of the invoice must be included in all packages being returned.
The return must be sent within 10 days of the issuance of the RMA.
Any return that fails to meet these guidelines will not be considered a complete return and could be subject to a restocking fee or denial of credit. Excessive, incomplete or costly return patterns may result in termination of purchasing privileges.
Original shipping and handling charges may not be refundable. You are responsible for shipping and proof of delivery on all returns;therefore, for your protection, we strongly suggest that you fully
insure the package you are returning and use a traceable carrier that can provide you proof of delivery. If you cannot provide proof of delivery for your return, you will not receive credit for that return.
As our User Agreement explains, if you are pre-approved bidder on any eBay warehouse item, you are expected to honor your pre-approved bid and are obligated to complete the transaction.
Our Non-Paying BidderPolicy exists to help us enforce our User Agreement with respect to non-paying pre-approved bidders.
We will take full measures against persons that will break the eBay's rules.
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A NEW and EASY way to do all your shopping on eBay!
With PRE-APPROVED BUYER LIST,
you can buy an item at a seller's specified price and immediately end an
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Looked pretty real with all the e-bay logos and stuff.
