another possible scam? be aware

[xs 400]

I may of dreamt this! being sad and dreaming of buying a bigger rib, i am sure I saw this on e bay two weeks ago for £16000 and now the guy wants £5790 on "boats and outboards"

6.6 Metre Cobra RIB Boat (PAA61733)

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[Ian Sharlot]

More details on the boat may help.

[Poly]

Here is the original ebay ad: 6.6 Metre Cobra RIB Boat | eBay

Here is the B&O ad: Outboard Engine for sale , 6.6 Metre Cobra RIB Boat - Boats And Outboards

The B&O add makes no mention of engine? but is that legit or bad cut n paste?

[lukewhiting]

I know this boat down here! The guy used it as the patrol boat to enforce the speed limit in the bay and other things. Great boat and flys along! Looks like a scam though.. not much info, only one photo & doesnt say where it is...and obviously the price.

[xs 400]

and now its re listed on ebay at £15,000????????

6.6 Metre Cobra RIB Boat | eBay

[C2 RIBS]

On e bay is seller local tel number, anyone know them to give them a call?

[spartacus]

If its too good to be true then simply walk away. I'm always genuinely surprised when people sell high value items that they have a lack of information in their listing. Oh and the EBay listing... they've been a member since Tuesday!

[lukewhiting]

Originally Posted by C2 RIBS

On e bay is seller local tel number, anyone know them to give them a call?

I have a mate who might know them. Ive just asked them to try find out

The owners called john taylor so if they reply from B&O's in a different name might be a clue...

[Nos4r2]

The B&O ad is nearly £10k cheaper. Why are you even debating this?

[whisper]

[Low Flyer]

It was on eBay as a classified at £15k.

[Festinghouse]

Originally Posted by Nos4r2

The B&O ad is nearly £10k cheaper. Why are you even debating this?

because its winter and we need something to talk about?

[lukewhiting]

I know we know its a scam but i got this email from the guy...

Hello,
For more photos please follow the link: http://s1325.photobucket.com/albums/u637/simonrae953533/6%206%20Metre%20Cobra%20RIB%20Boat/
Its still for sale. Immaculate condition, no damages, nothing to worry about. All necessary documents available. My current location is Scotland due to my work commitments,If this is going to be a quick sale, I will let it go for £5,790 delivered at my costs. Are you familiar to eBay? I will list the boat on eBay Motors for the £5,790 buy it now price and I will send you a link to my auction, so you can buy it immediate.
As soon as you will confirm the payment to eBay, I will proceed delivery without any additional costs for you.
In case you are not familiar with them, please read their Buyer Protection and will see that they cover 100% the transaction done through them up to £50,000. You will receive the boat with all the documents. As you know eBay is the best company of online transactions. If indeed interested in buying it and have the funds, I will list it on eBay, as I have a 100% positive feedback with them.
Let me know if you have any further questions.

--

Simon Rae - Personal Consultant
DLA Piper Scotland LLP
Collins House
Rutland Square
Edinburgh, Scotland
Fax: +44 (0)871 433 7161

[Poly]

Simon Rae - Personal Consultant
DLA Piper Scotland LLP
Collins House
Rutland Square
Edinburgh, Scotland
Fax: +44 (0)871 433 7161

Interesting - if I was going to 'rip off' someone's identity I probably wouldn't pick a lawyer. (Simon Rae is a real person who I suspect has no actual link to this - I have emailed him).

[paddlers]

Originally Posted by Poly

Interesting - if I was going to 'rip off' someone's identity I probably wouldn't pick a lawyer. (Simon Rae is a real person who I suspect has no actual link to this - I have emailed him).

Has he got a rib for sale ??