European auto brokers

[JTH74]

Same scenario here, I read about the same scam you are talking about, I was really suspicious about it when they emailed, and I filed a complaint with the FTC so they can follow up on his email and the origin of it,and there was another guy that emailed me with kind of the same story but from a different location, I will post his email name if you want so others can be on the lookout too, thanks for the reply. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img]

[Jeff Murphy]

I sent you an email reply, but thought I should post for the greater good, too.

The easiest thing to do as a Seller is request a US$ Wire Transfer direct to your account. Once the money is there, it's there.

Check with your bank for the necessary Swift, Sort/ABA and account codes you'll need to supply the buyer (and you'll also want to know your bank's funds availability rules for when the money gets there).

You make the buyer deal with the exchange rate issue by demanding inbound US$ funds equal to the amount agreed for the sale.

And obviously you're not in the business of making change for people -- you will only accept funds equal to the agreed upon amount for the sale.

I can't imagine a scenario in which the dough wouldn't be with you before the bike leaves.

Don't take a chance on a check, certified or otherwise, especially if it is from an international bank.

If these brokers are legit, they should have no problem.

I did things this way for both of my COPO purchases. And I think the sellers were/are happy about it.

Happy selling...

[NEW]

HI

I am situated in Norway, and can from time to time be considered as a broker!

I buy stuff from the US, cars, parts etc. you name it!!

I always do SWIFT transfer(wire), and the seller provides me with the Account an Routing #, and of course the total amount is always agreed upon to begin with.

As soon as the seller has received the money we procced with the shipping, or arranging the pick up..

Make em do a SWIFT transfer,(wire)

NEW

[Chevy454]

Excellent information, fellas! This thread should be a must read for anyone considering doing any international transactions (or any transaction in general).

[Jeff Murphy]

The board and its members do a good job of policing things and trying to keep people out of trouble. All transactions eventually come down to the people involved. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

[MrsBillyBobcat]

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Excellent information, fellas! This thread should be a must read for anyone considering doing any international transactions (or any transaction in general).

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I agree! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

Since most of the cars that my husband an I have sold (which has not been many) have went to people we know, we did not have much experience with this. I have to admit that I was so shocked [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] to get that email from someone in South Africa, that it did not even occur to me to ask for a wire transfer! Next time I will know what to do.

Thanks guys! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif[/img]

Rita

[55chevy]

About 6 or so months ago I read about this same scam going on. All I can say is be carefull guys! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif[/img]

[JTH74]

Same scam, but the one I got a email from was coming out of Ireland now, and another similar email from another person, I will check the name on that one and post it on here so everyone can be aware. Thanks for the help

[jfkheat]

Next time anyone gets an email like these, send them the link listed below.
James

http://j-walk.com/other/conf/