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RoverFolkUs Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

RoverFolkUs

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11 hours ago, Wack said:

First question, how long have you owned the car and is it registered in your name 

I've had a few, one stuck out 

ER no no, it's not registered in my name 

Right, you're a trader then 

No I'm not a trader, I just buy and sell a few cars 

A trader then numbnuts 

I did this once, it was a MK7 Civic Executive SE going for about £800 a couple of years ago, I asked him if he had the V5 in his name, he said it's in a friend's name who lives in the same house (?) 

I said ok, what's the address for viewing

He then gave me the address for the Sainsbury's "that his missus worked at", and said it's easier to meet there

By this point I knew the deal was probably dead in the water for me, but I decided to play along a bit

I asked why we were meeting at Sainsbury's and not at home, he said he's "not in the habit of giving his address out to strangers no offence haha" 

I then said that the address is going to be on the V5 that you will be showing me as I wouldn't be buying the car otherwise, so that logic doesn't make sense. 

He said of course I could see the V5 but he'd black out his personal details (??) then gave another excuse that it's just easier to meet at Sainsbury's

I then asked him how it is easier to meet at Sainsbury's and look for each other in a random car park than to meet at the home which he will presumably be living at? 

Eventually he gave me an address, maybe his home, maybe not. I thought sod it, let's go and see what it's all about. I'll do a drive by to start with and if it doesn't look dodgy I'll knock on the door

Later that evening, I send a message saying I'm on my way. He replies "no problem, see you shortly" 

He then sends a message 10 minutes or so later (when I'm on my way) spurting out all sorts of drivel about me being a some sort of weird freak who wants to know where people live, that I'm wasting his time (bear in mind it's my time being wasted because I'm on my way) and to not bother coming or he'll call the police (?) 

What a complete headcase!

egg Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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Hillman Minx offered. Complete car with running engine for renovation. Just testing if there is interest. As you can see car is complete and running. Don't know much about it but can find out. If interested. I would recommend used it for parts as it's unregistered.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1289213598325602/

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Cavcraft Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

Cavcraft

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Beagle Dressed As Businessman at Desk Taking Phone Call Stock Photo - Image of breed, office: 119419566

Bodge Beagle Vehicle Inspections LTD, how may I help? 

Dog on the Phone | Know Your Meme

'Yh, could you have a look at a Honda for me M8?'

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'Your report is on it's way'

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Asimo Rank: Isuzu Florian

Asimo

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21 hours ago, colino said:

Not uncommon if you are trading a handful of cars to have cheap mobiles with the name of the car taped to the different phones.  It really does work with buyers working through the buying tips from the AA book of the road.

Landline or nothing.

horriblemercedes Rank: Lancia Gamma

horriblemercedes

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1 hour ago, Cavcraft said:

Beagle Dressed As Businessman at Desk Taking Phone Call Stock Photo - Image of breed, office: 119419566

Bodge Beagle Vehicle Inspections LTD, how may I help? 

Dog on the Phone | Know Your Meme

'Yh, could you have a look at a Honda for me M8?'

Picture 5 of 17

'Your report is on it's way'

Beagle dog poops on the grass and its ow... | Stock Video | Pond5

honda cub 90 | eBay

"May not post to Belize"

 

Thanks, that's good to know. I was thinking of getting it sent there

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captain_70s Rank: Lancia Gamma

captain_70s

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39 minutes ago, Asimo said:

Landline or nothing.

Who has a land line in this day and age?

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horriblemercedes Rank: Lancia Gamma

horriblemercedes

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4 minutes ago, captain_70s said:

Who has a land line in this day and age?

I've never had one. A mobile phone is more useful, so why pay for both?

wuvvum Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

wuvvum

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I have both.  Mobile reception is still a bit flakey round here, plus the landline phone is useful for calling my mobile when I can't remember where I've put it.

Asimo Rank: Isuzu Florian

Asimo

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Landlines are associated with an address, so suggest a seller may be a bit less flaky than a seller using  a mobile number and a pub carpark.

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Metal Guru Rank: Talbot Tagora

Metal Guru

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8 minutes ago, Asimo said:

Landlines are associated with an address, so suggest a seller may be a bit less flaky than a seller using  a mobile number and a pub carpark.

For many  small businesses the landline is likely to be the person’s home number, and never answered during the day. Try ringing a plumber/electrician /small builder on a landline. 

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17-Coffees

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20 hours ago, Cavcraft said:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0HQw_6YxW9g/SwrNHqxKGaI/AAAAAAAAA4Q/GbL1oE8bq0o/s1600/Harpo+Marx-800wi.jpg

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PORSCHE CAYENNE GEMBALLA GT550 BITURBO WIDE ARCH BODY KIT XCLUSIVE EDITION | eBay

A few years back there was one of these in Aberdeen, the owner ticked every stereotype box, and to top it off every time it appeared it'd be looking more and more sorry for itself... 

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