Michael_Bishop Posted September 15, 2010 #1 Posted September 15, 2010 I was thing my nex bike I might get a Goldwing. For some reason I was looking on Greg List. I ran across this add. http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/mcy/1932148949.html It look like a good price for the condition it looks like it in $5300. I look at the retail value up on KBB $6565 and Trade in value (Good Condition) $4525. The Voyager kit is $4095 Which I would take off and store it So I email the guy no phone number on the add. I was going to go look at it. But the bike is not in Indy it in Montana. Here is the email the seller sent me. Hello, I am selling this motorcycle because my unit has been sent back to Afghanistan and don't want it get old in my backyard. The price is low because I need to sell it in one week. It has no damage, no scratches or dents, no hidden defects. It is in immaculate condition, meticulously maintained and hasn't been involved in any accident.I do have the title , clear, under my name.The motorcycle has 28,788 miles, year 1996 It is still available for sale if interested, price as stated in the ad $5,300.The motorcycle is in Great Falls, MT, in case it gets sold I will take care of shipping. Let me know if you are interested, email back. Regards, Daniel Swaine If it is not a scam and some knew of someone that wanted a Voyager Kit for a Wing. You colud sell the kit and have a nice Goldwing could be a good deal. I just want buy anything like that of the net unless I can see and ride it. I was thinking I would get it for a second bike.
etcswjoe Posted September 15, 2010 #2 Posted September 15, 2010 (edited) IMHO it sounds suspect to me. I found the exact same listing in about half a dozen other cities. Edited September 15, 2010 by etcswjoe Update
Guest scarylarry Posted September 15, 2010 #3 Posted September 15, 2010 If they are not where they are listed to be at, then most likely a scam...I would ask to see the bike before I handed any money over...That would tell you if it is a scam or not...
massey130 Posted September 15, 2010 #4 Posted September 15, 2010 your scam alert should be beeping very loud. ask if you can go and see the bike. ask for an address. you will get a run a round answer if any answer at all.
Michael_Bishop Posted September 15, 2010 Author #5 Posted September 15, 2010 That is what I was thinking. Now if it was here in Indy and I could look at it and ride it. He might of had a sell.
BuddyRich Posted September 15, 2010 #6 Posted September 15, 2010 Why is it advertised in Indiana and the bike is in Montana, First red flag and would be my first question. And like others have said. Look, touch, and ride it.
bendtdj Posted September 15, 2010 #7 Posted September 15, 2010 I looked into a goldwing trike listed "in" Sioux Falls, SD. I recieved the same reply, word for word!!!! It showed different photos, but the same reply. This is a SCAM! Run away, don't even consider it. Dave
autopilot Posted September 15, 2010 #8 Posted September 15, 2010 Didn't we just have a situation just like this about 2 months ago???? Different bike but Indy and Montana sound awfully familiar. I think the one 2 months ago had the guy in the military or some such thing. Totally bogus!!!!
Guest Swifty Posted September 16, 2010 #9 Posted September 16, 2010 all Goldwing scams come in around $5000
Trader Posted September 16, 2010 #10 Posted September 16, 2010 Reply and tell them you have a friend in that city who will check it out for you....if he gives you the run around....RUN! They run the same scam with estate size tractors
Venturous Randy Posted September 16, 2010 #11 Posted September 16, 2010 Reply and tell them you have a friend in that city who will check it out for you....if he gives you the run around....RUN! They run the same scam with estate size tractors Tell him you have a brother that is a police officer there that wants to look at it for you and see what response you get. Yeah, this came thru a couple of month's ago. RandyA
CrazyHorse Posted September 17, 2010 #12 Posted September 17, 2010 (edited) http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/howto/avoid_motorcycle_scams/index.html http://www.moverquest.com/motorcycles/scams.aspx [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCXI65rl4rc]YouTube - eBay Motors / Motorcycle Fraud Scam Video[/ame] Edited September 17, 2010 by CrazyHorse
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