[CR]Scams on the web for your classic bike

(Example: Component Manufacturers)

Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2005 07:53:42 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Peter Naiman" <hetchinspete1@yahoo.com>
To: classicrendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: [CR]Scams on the web for your classic bike

I know this is nothing new, but it just keep on coming. I posted a few frames to Craigslist, and keep getting atleast two offers a day from overseas to purchase my frames.

All these offers share the same things;

Offers are from overseas. They all want my best and final price. Always pay in overseas Bank Check or money order. Will be picked up by thier agent. Want to know if I'm the owner, etc etc, etc.

Below is a sample letter. To us veterans of list, this letter is old news so I'm directing more torwards the newbies in our hobby to be careful. Sad to say as good as Craigslist has been, I only get these letter when I adverize on Craigslist.

Peter Naiman Glendale, WI ......................................................
    i come across your (items you place for sell. )on your link which i am interested in,and i am ready to purchase it immediately.But i would like to know the present status and it's Final price so that I can proceed further on this,meanwhile my client will pay you on my behalf, with US Money Order or cashier check , for the shippment I have a reputable shipping agent that will come and pick it up from your place as soon as the payment is sent to you. the pics will be needed to see. Thanks hope to read from you ASAP.