We actually saw this and assumed that the price was a typo, we emailed for more info as they were listed near our location and wanted to take a look for some friends. It had just been posted and we were trying to catch the seller still online.
We didn't hear anything right away, so before the end of the night I send an additional email asking a few additional questions.
We received two identical responses the next day to both inquires (see following)
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Alessandra Mullane
to me
show details Jan 22 (6 days ago)
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in purchasing my snowmobiles & trailer. The snowmobiles (as well as the trailer) are in perfect condition - like new! If you decide to buy them, you'll receive all the papers, owner manuals, keys, a buy-sell contract already signed by me and the clear titles. For this transaction I want to use ebay because I want to provide you a fast and very secure way. They will handle the transaction for me. You will make the payment to ebay and they will hold the money until you receive and inspect the snowmobiles. ONLY AFTER you receive the snowmobiles and you inspect them (you have 5 days for inspection) ebay will release the payment to me. The inspection time period will begin as soon as you receive the snowmobiles at your address. Meanwhile eBay will hold the money into a trust account. So, this is not a blind transaction, you can see the snowmobiles before you decide to buy them. This way we are both protected : i will know that i have a serious buyer who has the money to pay me and you will be able to see and inspect the snowmobiles before buying them.
The 2 snowmobiles are priced to sell quickly and the final price that I'm asking for it is $3,900 including shipping and handling costs. My husband died in Iraq 3 months ago and I along with my daughter decided to sell the house and move to my sister. I can't afford to take days off my work for this sale so i'm trying to sell it online.
If you are really interested in purchasing the snowmobiles please send me your full name, shipping address and your phone number. Ebay will give you all the details regarding the shipping and payment.
I will appreciate an answer as soon as possible.
Regards!
Alessandra Mullane
P.S.: Below you will a full desription and the pictures i have taken for this sale. Please take a closer look before you decide.
Two 2007 & 2005 Yamaha RS Venture GT & RS Venture
Features
Engine size (cc): 1000
Engine type: 4-Stroke
Type: Touring
Electric start: Yes
Reverse gear: Yes
You are looking a 2005 Red Yamaha RS Venture with 1300 miles in excellent condition with tank bag and saddle bags. Also, a 2007 Black Yamaha RS Venture GT with 900 miles in excellent condition with tank bag. To haul these great sleds is a 2006 Triton 12' Enclosed trailer.
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Obvious scam! It really pissed me off (got emails before I had had my coffee)! I did the typical internet search at that point and verified...
Since I had already wasted time and effort at this point and had the choice of cleaning my house or turning them in the the FTC per craigslist scam link, I choose to turn them in...
I don't usually spend my time dwelling on stuff like this... it happens, not surprising... but for some reason, this one really made me mad :face-icon-small-fro