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07/15/04 06:03 PM

Does anybody know if there is in fact an new official Ebay Warehouse for cars? Last night I was searching for cars and I found a nice 1967 Camaro that's real nice with a buy it now option for $3400 pending pre-approval for bidding. I contacted the seller and he said there are no vehicle defects. This morning I went on to check the auction and I can't find it. However, the seller emailed me and said the car is a sponsored offer through the new ebay warehouse in New York, NY. The seller then directed me to pay through Western Union and gave me very detailed instructions.

Does anybody have any useful insight on my situation? I want to be cautious and not do something stupid. Please Help!!

Actual Scammers Reply!!

Congratulations! You are pre-approved to buy.

Both the seller and the buyer are protected and in case of fraud, SquareTrade will cover up to 90% from the trade amount.

At the request of theoptican and Ebay , SquareTrade is recording the transaction for item:

1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO - Item #2485076289

The item was inspected by eBay and insured by SquareTrade.
The buyer will be allowed to buy the item when the payment by
WESTERN UNION WIRE TRANSFER will be completed.

Please continue with this deal as you both are fully insured against fraud. If something goes wrong, please email us and we will take the needed measures. We will recover the funds.

Don't forget to leave feedback after the sale is complete.

Item name: 1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO
Item number: 2485076289
End date: Jul-21-04 21:34:59 PDT
Seller: theoptican: edmondrag@yahoo.com
Buyer: xxxxxxxxx

Payment details:
Item price: US $3,400.00
Quantity: 1
Subtotal: US $3,400.00*

* Including shipping charges

EBAY PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Subtotal: $3,400.00(Shipping and Handling included)

Note that you have to send the $3400 and when the seller confirms the payment item is released.

Send the payment by WESTERN UNION WIRE TRANSFER to:
Name: Edmon Ragan
Address: Vitoshka #19
City: Sofia
Zip: 1000
Country: Bulgaria

After you complete the transfer provide to the seller your shipping address and the following details of the wire transfer:

-sender's full name and address you filled in transfer request
-sender's shipping address
-money transfer control number (mtcn)

Item will be shipped to your address by DAS insured cargo.

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As our User Agreement explains, if you are pre-approved bidder on any eBay warehouse item, you are expected to honor your pre-approved bid and are obligated to complete the transaction.
Our Non-Paying BidderPolicy exists to help us enforce our User Agreement with respect to non-paying pre-approved bidders.
We will take full measures against persons that will break the eBay's rules.

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Here is the invoice for your item!

Dear Customer,

Our customer ( jaytipt ) require the payment to be done through Western Union money transfer service.

If you are not familiarized with the Western Union money transfer services please visit: www.westernunion.com. If you want to locate the nearest Western Union Office in your area please click here. You have to pay with cash at any Western Union Office.

Item Information

Item Title: 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet

Item Review the seller's description.

Payment Details

Buyer:       Robert Mueller

Subject: 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet

Amount: 5,000 USD

Down Payment: 0.000 USD

Shipping: 0.000 USD

Total: 15,000 USD

Delivery Information

First Name:

Robert

Last Name: Mueller

Street: 321 Pennsylvania Ave

City:
State:
Washington
Washington

Zip code: 20004

Country: USA

Seller Details

First Name: Jaye

Last Name: Blaire

Street: Via Principe Amedeo 32

City: Rome

Zip code: 00185

Country: Italy

Important notice

The payment details are confidential and will not be released under any circumstances. Our customer chose this payment method in order to speed up the transaction. Square Trade security measures are constantly reviewed and modified given evolving circumstances globally, drawing on both internal assessments and the support of government agencies. Our constant priority is for the safety of our people, our customers, and the general public. Square Trade always tries to fulfill its customers' needs.

   How to make payment?

1. Locate the nearest Western Union Office

2. Make the payment with cash using the above seller details

3. Send us a Fax at: 775-618-9073  with the following details from the payment receipt:

- MTCN - 10 digits number from the payment receipt

- Sender Name and Address

- Receiver Name

- Amount

Fax number: 775-618-9073

Once we receive the payment confirmation, we will instruct the seller to start the shipping process. We will hold the payment details until you send us your confirmation that you are satisfied with the product you received. As soon as we receive your confirmation we will release the payment details to the seller.

Sincerely,
Square Trade Financial Department

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