Seller #1:
Hello,
The van I’m selling is in excellent condition, no damage, no engine problems, garage kept, HPI clear (no finance,no accidents) and it will come with all the needed documents!
I am selling this van for £2,000.00 including delivery anywhere in UK. I’ve listed a "very, very low" price to guarantee a sale. The only reason for the low price is that I need cash for a family emergency. I also have to tell you that I’m currently out of town with some major problems so pick up/view isn’t an option right now. However, before any delivery can be done I want to be sure that we do this transaction in the safest mode possible for both of us. I recommend we do the transaction using eBay.co.uk because it’s a reliable market place and I’m a very experienced seller there. eBay will act as a 3rd party between us to create confidence; this way you’ll have a chance to VIEW AND TEST the van BEFORE any money will be given to me; If you want to buy this van email me back with your full name and address for delivery to start the official procedure on eBay. Once the requested details will be provided, eBay will contact you with ALL the info regarding delivery, purchase protection, and refund policy so please provide your details before any other questions. You will find 90% of answers in the info eBay will send you. Will wait to hear from you. Thank you,
(‘Buyer’): Ok, please send me pictures. If you have any other vans for sale aswell I’d be interested to see too as I have 2 friends looking for something similar. Links are good. Many thanks,
Seller:
Hello, I’ve attached more pics of the van to this email…
If you think we can do a deal, please email me back with your full name and address for delivery so I can start the transaction on eBay. Will wait your email. Thank you.
(Buyer):
Ok, thanks Stephen. Do you have a phone number I can contact you on. Regards
Seller:
Hello.
I tried to call you but I have a problem with my telephone line in my house – there seems to be a "static" sort of noise or interference on my line. I have done all the usual checks and know the line coming into the house is OK, as i have plugged a phone into the master socket and the line is clear. Is causing havoc with my broadband connection, the connection keeps dropping.
Our transaction will be covered by eBay’s Purchase Protection program , which protects you against description errors, damages or if the van is not delivered to you. We will start the transaction on eBay and you will receive all the instructions and details about our transaction.
An eBay agent will deliver the van to you. Should the van not be exactly as described, you can reject it, and get a full refund from the eBay.
We can start the eBay transaction with no obligation to buy.
Let me know your details (full name and delivery address).
Let me know if we can do a deal as I told you.
Thanks.
Buyer:
Ok, thanks Stephen, I understand. What’s your ebay id so I can send you the money. Many thanks
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Seller#2 (Buyer asks for phone number)
Hi there, Unfortunately, I am not able to use the phone, as I’m wearing a hearing device (sound signal amp) as a result of a car crash I’ve experienced a couple of months ago. Let’s not waste time and get to work. The price is 2300 pounds, wedding next month forces low price sale.The van is in very good conditions! I am a consultant engineer so I spend most of my time doing field work therefore I am offering a 5 days refund and return policy. Can arrange pick up or delivery. Kindly reply in a timely manner with your full name,eBay ID,and address (for the delivery purposes) if you want to buy it now and secure the deal through eBay.
(Buyer Q’s tax/mot phone call from other person for viewing…)
Seller:
Hi –,He got tax on for 2 months more,mot expire in 20/08/2010,FSH.
I’m out of town and you can’t pick up/view the van… Sorry… That’s why I’m offering free delivery and a refund policy… I don’t know how many sellers on eBay offer buyers a refund policy, let’s not forget the free delivery. The transaction will take place on eBay and you will be offered free eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection so your money will be safe. So, if you think we can do a deal, please email me back with your your full name, address and ebay id so I can start the transaction on eBay. Will wait your email. Thank you.
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So, would you trust either of these sellers based on this kind of correspondence?
Ok, I’m not dumb – this question is somewhat rhetorical and sure there’s plenty other Q/A’s like this. But you know what – more the better. If some poor sod can find the answer quicker than fall for these scams then terrific! … See what happens later when someone searches ‘eBay’s Purchase Protection’. Give it a week…
Also, replies above are me playing along. I figure if I can waste their time, kinda like chattin to a traffic warden 
Of course it is.
The world economy is booming and everyone can afford free two-way shipping for 3000 lb objects via a cargo ship/shipping container.
Oh, Ebay also covers ANY car sale that originates from other sites.
Amirite? I think that is what you are trying to tell us from that blog I did not bother to read…
if you do i have a bridge for sale
You are in the midst of a scam.
The car was not on EBay, but on Craigslist, AutoTrader or some other classified website.
the car was priced well below others of the same yr/make/model
The owner is out of the country – or at least across country from you
There is a long story about why it is so cheap (job transfer, divorce, dead uncle).
He is offering to ship the car for free
You will use "EBay Protection Service" to conduct the transaction so that you are "safe"
You will transfer money to this bullshit eBay agent
They hold the money until the car gets there.
You have 3/5/10/14 days to inspect it.
If you accept the car, notify the Agent and he releases money to the seller
If you refuse the car you get all the money back
If you refuse the car, the seller will pay for return shipping.
Right?
read this forum. Look at how many times this is asked and answered.
Ebay NEVER handles money
They also have a payment center – PayPal that handles all eBay transactions. Why would eBay want a wire transfer when they own a processing service?
You have to use your head.