Author Topic: New Still in Crate 850-T5 (Read 7699 times)

Dimples · « **on:** July 18, 2018, 12:37:53 PM »

I almost missed this on eBay. Thought I'd post it here in case someone was looking for a NOS Guzzi!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1987-Moto-Guzzi-850-T5/323354796281?hash=item4b4972a0f9:g:iIoAAOSwYF9bTohy&vxp=mtr

Lannis · « **Reply #1 on:** July 18, 2018, 12:51:00 PM »

The SCAM radiation pouring off of that listing almost gave me a sunburn through my computer ...

Lannis

slopokes · « **Reply #2 on:** July 18, 2018, 01:07:18 PM »

Ya think it’s fake 👞

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #3 on:** July 18, 2018, 01:41:50 PM »

So, do you suppose the guy's ebay account has been hacked?

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Cal3 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 18, 2018, 02:26:17 PM »

Did ya see the other stuff he has for sale......all exotic stuff

Lannis · « **Reply #5 on:** July 18, 2018, 02:33:16 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on July 18, 2018, 01:41:50 PM

So, do you suppose the guy's ebay account has been hacked?

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I don't know. Almost hard to trust eBay's "security" these days - some pretty bad actors get through.

"Brand new in the crate" 850 T-5. Just a sales brochure in the "photo", not even a picture of the crate, no story of where this thing has been for 31 years. I've got crap in "crates" that's not worth hauling to the landfill (I've also got a lot of "barn fresh" junk that I've got to deal with someday).

Either a scam or the worst selling job for a nice bike in history.

Lannis

sdcr · « **Reply #6 on:** July 18, 2018, 02:38:15 PM »

If you Google the VIN, it brings up nothing.

Kiwi_Roy · « **Reply #7 on:** July 18, 2018, 02:40:54 PM »

Six "Brand New bikes in the original crate"
It is a little hard to believe but not impossible.

canuck750 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 18, 2018, 02:41:57 PM »

This 'seller' has five new rare motorcycles still in the crate for sale on Ebay

Really??

No information on the bikes,

no pictures of the crate,

nothing.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #9 on:** July 18, 2018, 04:14:19 PM »

Agreed, it sounds like scamorama.. but how is this explained?

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I don't know how scammers do something like this..

Rhodan · « **Reply #10 on:** July 18, 2018, 04:29:16 PM »

I didn't realize that sellers can get feedback for selling AND buying. (I went and looked at some sites which talked about ebay scams)

If you follow this guy's Feedback Profile link on the 159 Stars (100% positive feedback) found in the upper right corner:
You'll see that 0 of that feedback is from selling. At least that's how I read the Feedback as a Seller tab. If you click on the Feedback as a Buyer tab, you'll see 181 entries. So all this dude's feedback is from buying not selling.

Yeahoo Whoyah · « **Reply #11 on:** July 18, 2018, 04:36:47 PM »

So now the person has a few new eBay listings for "Brand New Motorcycle in Original Crate" - (several) Bimota's

Shorty · « **Reply #12 on:** July 18, 2018, 04:39:09 PM »

He has purchased stuff from Lamontsanfurd, orphan motors, guzzitech, and BSAnut, and those guys are legit, even if the posting is not..... Perhaps they could verify the ads, assuming anyone wanted a bike at those prices......

flower_king001 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 18, 2018, 04:45:21 PM »

none of his purchases are verified with actual items that he bought

He has NO feedback as a seller !!!!!!!

rdbandkab · « **Reply #14 on:** July 18, 2018, 05:45:11 PM »

Does he have a Paypal account I can send a downpayment to???

flower_king001 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 18, 2018, 05:49:15 PM »

Send it to me...contact and overseas bank account info coming....look for a PM shortly!

Quote from: rdbandkab on July 18, 2018, 05:45:11 PM

Does he have a Paypal account I can send a downpayment to???

Shorty · « **Reply #16 on:** July 22, 2018, 11:34:48 PM »

I emailed the guy, told him my "Italian Bike Enthusiast" buddies had trouble believeing the ads were the real deal. I asked for more photos......cricket s....

Devildog · « **Reply #17 on:** July 23, 2018, 04:34:19 PM »

I asked the seller if he could any addl info, or pic of the crate; I said there wasn't enough in his description to warrant bidding on it, after 4 days still no response.
If one was planning a scam, why pick an 850 T5?

yogidozer · « **Reply #18 on:** July 23, 2018, 04:42:14 PM »

I have a Genuine Hawkin's bear rifle. It is a good rifle and kilt the bear that kilt me. Anyway, I am dead.
Highest bidder. Yours truly, Hatchet Jack.

egschade · « **Reply #19 on:** July 23, 2018, 05:25:45 PM »

Ha - Ha! Made 'ya click!!

jdgretz · « **Reply #20 on:** July 24, 2018, 12:11:43 AM »

The Bimota YB6 Tuatara he has for sale is using photos of the same bike that is listed in Sheffield, UK.

https://motorcycles-for-sale.biz/sale.php?id=45071

And the photo of the Bimota Virginio Ferrari is from the Bimota Spirit website. Not to mention that the original YB4-R uses an FZ750 motor, not a 1000cc one.

https://www.bimotaspirit.com/bimota-yb4r-ferrari

So, yeah, I'd say fraudulent postings.

jdg

Lannis · « **Reply #21 on:** July 24, 2018, 12:15:14 AM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on July 18, 2018, 04:14:19 PM

Agreed, it sounds like scamorama.. but how is this explained?
I don't know how scammers do something like this..

Don't know either, but they can spoof eBay and eBay can't do anything about it, apparently.

Don't believe anything you hear OR anything you see!

Lannis

Lesman · « **Reply #22 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:11:55 AM »

About 23+/- years ago. A houston auto auction bought approximately 25 Crated Triumph's from the 50's thru late 70's.
The owner of the auto auction had a ridiculous motorcycle collection. He had at least 100 bikes on site. English , japanese , Italian etc. I was looking at a Honda 305. He told me he bought the whole collection for 3 bikes. He paid about $40K for the collection. Stubbs Harley/Honda/Suzuki had an XR1000 and A Suz 750 Water Buffalo in crates up to 10 years ago. It doesn't seem to be out of the realm of possibility.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #23 on:** July 24, 2018, 04:21:22 PM »

I asked to see actual pictures of the bike in the crate. Lets see if he responds.

bad Chad · « **Reply #24 on:** July 24, 2018, 05:58:20 PM »

I highly doubt it, but. Maybe he's an eccentric weirdo, and really has the bike, but just doesn't play well with others?

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #25 on:** July 24, 2018, 07:32:28 PM »

Saw this in crate bike in Warm Springs, GA in 2013. I heard the owner of this museum sold everything and closed. He had a lot of collectible motorcycles. Even a Moto Guzzi or two.

Lannis · « **Reply #26 on:** July 24, 2018, 08:53:47 PM »

Quote from: Lesman on July 24, 2018, 11:11:55 AM

About 23+/- years ago. A houston auto auction bought approximately 25 Crated Triumph's from the 50's thru late 70's.
The owner of the auto auction had a ridiculous motorcycle collection. He had at least 100 bikes on site. English , japanese , Italian etc. I was looking at a Honda 305. He told me he bought the whole collection for 3 bikes. He paid about $40K for the collection. Stubbs Harley/Honda/Suzuki had an XR1000 and A Suz 750 Water Buffalo in crates up to 10 years ago. It doesn't seem to be out of the realm of possibility.

There are some real eccentric collectors in the world, like the ones you describe AND

Anything's possible BUT

The balance of probability, and how you should bet your hard earned money here says ....

SCAM!

Lannis

guzzisteve · « **Reply #27 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:00:25 PM »

Pretty good deal here in GA

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/mcy/d/2014-moto-guzzi-california/6644892973.html

antmanbee · « **Reply #28 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:15:37 PM »

Quote from: guzzisteve on July 24, 2018, 09:00:25 PM

Pretty good deal here in GA

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/mcy/d/2014-moto-guzzi-california/6644892973.html

That is probably a scam too.

It is also listed in Indiana for the same price.

Madtownguzzi · « **Reply #29 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:30:29 PM »

Quote from: guzzisteve on July 24, 2018, 09:00:25 PM

Pretty good deal here in GA

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/mcy/d/2014-moto-guzzi-california/6644892973.html

Same bike in Iowa!
https://dubuque.craigslist.org/mcy/d/2014-moto-guzzi-california/6647554858.html

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