As some else commented. When it is too good to be true it almost always is. Especially these days with internet selling.
I have come across these sort of “deals”, Craig’s list, Trailer world, E-Bay etc. The few I checked on always had just an email address. The price wasn’t as “cheap” as $2,000 but definitely under priced. Several were “stock photos” from the manufacture’s website or somewhere of like. Which was a tip off IMO.
When emailed asking where it is located and when can I check it out. The reply was always, "I have been transferred to some other part of the country or overseas. The trailer is in storage and they won’t let me to send people to look at it. When you pay for it by wire transfer or certified check the funds will be placed with my escrow agent and when you go and get it and if you don’t like it your payment will be refunded. I reply back I would feel better using my attorney and their escrow account. But send me the name and contact information for the escrow agent you are using and I will contact them. End of communication.
Two of these “Deals” were on Trailer World for a long time. I contacted Trailer World and told them it was a scam and they should take down the listing. Passed on the emails I had received from the “seller”. No response.
With E-Bay I have found it works like this, car or trailer. A buyer bids on it. So the seller has their contact information. The buyer/s get out bid and it is listed as sold. A few days later I get an email saying the “buyer defaulted” and they really need to sell quickly and drop the “selling” price substantially. And want payment basically the same as above. I reply saying it is no longer on “auction” and it is not that far from me. I will get a bank certified check, drive and meet the seller, check it out and the paperwork, if everything is in order I will buy it. End of communication, no response.
