allroad scams?

[cobram at juno.com]

Eric Sanborn <eric.ql at sofadog.net> writes:

> My wife and I got burned hard this spring with a Diesel Suburban.  
> The seller played as if he was in NY state with the truck.  He answered

> all the questions I asked favorably.  When it came time to send the 
> money it was to an address in Oregon.  

I don't know how it works in your state, but I have sued out of state
(MA) residents at my local small claims court, won the judgement, and
then when they don't show or pay, got a capias (civil arrest warrant)
which is good for one year.  This will usually get their attention, it's
even better if they respond to the suit but don't show.  You'll have to
check with your state though, and see what happens, worse case scenario
you'll be out a couple of hours at court and a couple of bucks for the
filing fee.  You should have all your evidence ready and your ducks in a
row, sometimes even if the other party doesn't show, the judge or
magistrate will want you to present your case or see some evidence.

> money back then two months later said he would never pay. eBay 
> doesn't give a s**t.  They got paid that is all that matters to them.

There have been a few threads on ebay and Western Union transfers, and
your experience is the norm.  

I'm not a lawyer, and I don't play one on TV, but hopefully my personal
BTDT will help.  

BCNU,
http://www.geocities.com/cobramsri/