Same thing as all of you, middle-of-the-night text offering full price via paypal and a transporter pickup, yada yada. I replied cash only. It's so sad that we have to learn about this nonsense from the experience of the poor people who fall for these scams and get hurt. :(
+1 (314) 763-8921: 4:06 a.m. Hi, Is your vehicle still available for sale?
ME: 9:51 a.m. Yes. TJ for sale: http://m.cars.com/vehicledetail/index.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
+1 (314) 763-8921: Thanks for the swift response and i would like to know at least amount you will like to give it away as i am buying this for myself.
ME: I'm happy to negotiate in person when you test drive the Jeep. My starting offer is listed on the ad but I can move a bit on that.
+1 (314) 763-8921: Yes i understand. How much is your final price?
ME: My starting price is $7499.
+1 (314) 763-8921: I have gone through your advertisement and I'm satisfied with it, My transporter coming to inspect the vehicle after payment is completed, Do you have paypal?
ME: Yes, I have paypal.
+1 (314) 763-8921: I'll only need the e-mail address you use for registration with paypal so as to put the money through and include your physical address in reply?
ME: Where are you based? The jeep is in Dedham MA. When do you wish to complete transaction including p&s and Title signing?
+1 (314) 763-8921: My shipper agent will contact you in-order to handle the pick-up at any location of your choice once the payment is completed.
ME: I get that part, the Jeep is parked at my office, no problem. I need to know who you are and the final amount you wish to pay for the purchase and sales agreement contract paperwork. As well, the buyer in Massachusetts must sign the title over.
+1 (314) 763-8921: I'm ready to pay $7500.00. My name is Steven and you?
ME: My name is the same is on the ad, XXX.
+1 (314) 763-8921: Nice to meet you. You can now send me your PayPal email so i can proceed with the payment asap