Selling cars on racing junk - scamming

Superpro · 11-27-2013, 01:55 PM

^^This. Agreed, proper ongoing communication should be established in investigating a potential transaction. I have purchased three vehicles through Racing Junk and will not contact a seller unless I am somewhat serious on purchasing. Living in Canada with a different banking system than the US, I usually send a small deposit to the seller before arranging to see the car. I will pay by bank draft drawn on the Canadian bank in US denomination and priority courier said funds by next day. By the time I come to see the car the draft has usually cleared both banking systems, thus establishing a certain element of trust between me and the seller. Once I see the car, if I like what I see I complete the deal with purchaser for the balance of payment. I will have the balance in hand with a bank draft drawn from the same bank. If something doesn't appear right, I am ready to abandon the deal, ready to forfeit my deposit. It has worked out good so far because I've done a lot of homework prior to committing the downstroke and provided a degree of certainty to the seller. A car I recently purchased had lots of pictures of the car on the internet, had some youtube stuff on it (thanks to Mr. Lang...you provide a great service) and had lots of references to the car from the prior owner on this site. This research provided a lot of comfort as a purchaser enabling me to proceed. Solid transactions can be made on racingjunk with the proper diligence from both buyer and seller.

Al Bedard

Ian Hill · 11-28-2013, 08:57 AM

Its good, and at the same disturbing, to hear so many others stories of scammers. i in no way was trying to down play racing junk, as i have had similar contact from these low lifes from advertising on the local "kijiji" web site which is popular in my area for selling cars and parts on a local level.

I have purchased engines and cars off racing junk and the guys were absolute gentlemen to deal with. i am sure as it has been said already, coming from Canada has its difficulties when it comes to boarder crossing and dollar conversion etc, but i am glad to say my recent purchases all went without a hitch....my selling however, not so much!

Ian

Mytcar34 · 12-04-2013, 06:31 PM

Just ran thru RJ problems guy lowballed a offer which we negociated on, he wanted my funny car went thru a number of setbacks for 5 months finally did some research kid might have been 18.

11-27-2013, 01:55 PM	#1
Superpro Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 115 Likes: 79 Liked 105 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Selling cars on racing junk - scamming ^^This. Agreed, proper ongoing communication should be established in investigating a potential transaction. I have purchased three vehicles through Racing Junk and will not contact a seller unless I am somewhat serious on purchasing. Living in Canada with a different banking system than the US, I usually send a small deposit to the seller before arranging to see the car. I will pay by bank draft drawn on the Canadian bank in US denomination and priority courier said funds by next day. By the time I come to see the car the draft has usually cleared both banking systems, thus establishing a certain element of trust between me and the seller. Once I see the car, if I like what I see I complete the deal with purchaser for the balance of payment. I will have the balance in hand with a bank draft drawn from the same bank. If something doesn't appear right, I am ready to abandon the deal, ready to forfeit my deposit. It has worked out good so far because I've done a lot of homework prior to committing the downstroke and provided a degree of certainty to the seller. A car I recently purchased had lots of pictures of the car on the internet, had some youtube stuff on it (thanks to Mr. Lang...you provide a great service) and had lots of references to the car from the prior owner on this site. This research provided a lot of comfort as a purchaser enabling me to proceed. Solid transactions can be made on racingjunk with the proper diligence from both buyer and seller. Al Bedard Last edited by Superpro; 11-27-2013 at 02:06 PM.

11-28-2013, 08:57 AM	#2
Ian Hill Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 216 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Selling cars on racing junk - scamming Its good, and at the same disturbing, to hear so many others stories of scammers. i in no way was trying to down play racing junk, as i have had similar contact from these low lifes from advertising on the local "kijiji" web site which is popular in my area for selling cars and parts on a local level. I have purchased engines and cars off racing junk and the guys were absolute gentlemen to deal with. i am sure as it has been said already, coming from Canada has its difficulties when it comes to boarder crossing and dollar conversion etc, but i am glad to say my recent purchases all went without a hitch....my selling however, not so much! Ian __________________ They say money can't buy happiness, it can buy race car parts, and that makes me happy Ian Hill GT/FA 1982 Camaro, F/CM 1968 Camaro

12-04-2013, 06:31 PM	#3
Mytcar34 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 11 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Selling cars on racing junk - scamming Just ran thru RJ problems guy lowballed a offer which we negociated on, he wanted my funny car went thru a number of setbacks for 5 months finally did some research kid might have been 18.