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maffien
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...them up? stolen Motorcycle? THGIS IS VERY COMPLEX SO PLEASE BEAR WITH ME
I am the lucky winning bidder of a motorcycle on Ebay the seller provided a VIN which when searched gives ZERO results and says this is why QUOTE:
"the title was lost after the previous owner passed away. His family had no idea where it was, so I bought it with no issues and have the bill of sale indicating the purchase. I have already sent off for a vehicle history from the state of Illinois and everything came back clean. The VIN is clean and clear, but is in their inactive file since it has been a few years since it was last registered. I have included the VIN here (JYA4H7005BA119772) for your review as well. The machine will have to be insured first and then and titled with the state or an out of state title agency that caters to lost titles and/or antique vehicles. If you use a service, you will save time and money. The State will take a little longer and the cost is about the same ($165.00). You will receive all of my paperwork, correspondence with the State of Illinois and a bill of sale from me as well."
When I Look up the VIN on Carfax it is non existant and the Buyer wants payment ONLY in cash:
QUOTE:
"No offense to you, but please make sure that your rep (my father picking it up for me) does in fact have the exact amount in cash; no cashier's checks or any other type of payment other than cash. The bike will not leave without the payment in full and in cash. I'll need to see his driver's license with photo and record the pertinant information as he is not the actual buyer and we will record the vehicle VIN number as well just to ensure your security and mine; it's the safe and smart thing to do. My neighbor is the local Police Chief and he has told me of all sorts of scams that he has seen throughout the years. Not implying that you are doing so; but this is an uneasy situation as you are not local and sending someone in on your behalf. Your feedback scores look fine, but one can never bee too careful. Also, please provide me with the info that you wish to have on the bill of sale."
I believe I should ask to pay him in check for a record of the purchase, however his copertiveness is questionable. How can I look up the bike to see if it is stolen as the VIN I have is obviously inactive/non-existant - AND if I do buy the Bike and it turns out it has been stolen what gaurantee do I have That I will get My Money Back. How Does this play out and What should I do? HELP!!
I Have 4 Days.
VIN:JYA4H7005BA119772
I am the lucky winning bidder of a motorcycle on Ebay the seller provided a VIN which when searched gives ZERO results and says this is why QUOTE:
"the title was lost after the previous owner passed away. His family had no idea where it was, so I bought it with no issues and have the bill of sale indicating the purchase. I have already sent off for a vehicle history from the state of Illinois and everything came back clean. The VIN is clean and clear, but is in their inactive file since it has been a few years since it was last registered. I have included the VIN here (JYA4H7005BA119772) for your review as well. The machine will have to be insured first and then and titled with the state or an out of state title agency that caters to lost titles and/or antique vehicles. If you use a service, you will save time and money. The State will take a little longer and the cost is about the same ($165.00). You will receive all of my paperwork, correspondence with the State of Illinois and a bill of sale from me as well."
When I Look up the VIN on Carfax it is non existant and the Buyer wants payment ONLY in cash:
QUOTE:
"No offense to you, but please make sure that your rep (my father picking it up for me) does in fact have the exact amount in cash; no cashier's checks or any other type of payment other than cash. The bike will not leave without the payment in full and in cash. I'll need to see his driver's license with photo and record the pertinant information as he is not the actual buyer and we will record the vehicle VIN number as well just to ensure your security and mine; it's the safe and smart thing to do. My neighbor is the local Police Chief and he has told me of all sorts of scams that he has seen throughout the years. Not implying that you are doing so; but this is an uneasy situation as you are not local and sending someone in on your behalf. Your feedback scores look fine, but one can never bee too careful. Also, please provide me with the info that you wish to have on the bill of sale."
I believe I should ask to pay him in check for a record of the purchase, however his copertiveness is questionable. How can I look up the bike to see if it is stolen as the VIN I have is obviously inactive/non-existant - AND if I do buy the Bike and it turns out it has been stolen what gaurantee do I have That I will get My Money Back. How Does this play out and What should I do? HELP!!
I Have 4 Days.
VIN:JYA4H7005BA119772