TheSamba.com :: View topic - Is this '66 Bus a scam?Guess not sold from under me

Mon Mar 15, 2010 7:01 pm

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=937980

Mon Mar 15, 2010 7:05 pm

Tim MacDonald wrote: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=937980

It would be nice if they posted photos bigger than 100x100 pixels. The resolution is so bad it is hard to tell how good/bad it is.

Mon Mar 15, 2010 7:06 pm

maybe not. The price isn't ridiculously low, and with pictures that small it's hard to tell if it's decent or not. Member since today doesn't come off well, but it fits with the story. If it's a good runner and in decent shape I'd say $8k is a fair price.

Mon Mar 15, 2010 7:06 pm

the story just seems a bit sketchy

Mon Mar 15, 2010 7:21 pm

Tim MacDonald wrote: the story just seems a bit sketchy

Indeed, but hard to know without digging deeper. Recommend contacting the real owner before purchase to make sure they know it's being sold on their behalf.

Mon Mar 15, 2010 7:52 pm

Looks like a Riviera. Nice :D

Wrong exhaust, respray, and probably lots more if we cold see the pics better.

So she lives in Baltimore, and he lives in Oregon; but the bus was bought from Michigan??? Weird.

Mon Mar 15, 2010 7:55 pm

Looks like the classic rookie move of grabbing the thumbnails of a prior to use as the pictures instead of the full-size images.

Mon Mar 15, 2010 8:16 pm

All is good.I think I might have myself a new bus.Anybody near The Dalles, Oregon that could do a final inspection?

Mon Mar 15, 2010 8:18 pm

I've got family there and will be there this summer for a reunion, but not much help in the short term. Hope it works out for you!

Mon Mar 15, 2010 8:35 pm

Tim MacDonald wrote: All is good.I think I might have myself a new bus.Anybody near The Dalles, Oregon that could do a final inspection?

Tim, several reliable advertisers in the Portland area. Throw a couple of bucks and you could get a member to take a look. Try contacting this common advertiser...

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Mon Mar 15, 2010 9:44 pm

Hey, maybe the Rashneesh Bagwan is still in The Dalles. Have one of the Bagwans' check it out for you... :lol: Maybe they are the prior owners...? :lol: :lol: :lol: Well, on the otherhand., maybe not. The Bagwan used to cruise around in several dozen different Rolls Royces'...But maybe, just maybe, he had a bus stashed out somewhere in his compound... :shock: :shock: :lol: Sorry, just my twisted sense of humor on a Monday... :wink: Enjoy your new bus... 8)

Tue Mar 16, 2010 7:12 am

Congrats Tim !!!

Tue Mar 16, 2010 3:38 pm

Sweet! Bus sold for $8500 lastnight to another person.It was listed for $8000 and you know how the rest of the story goes!O well what can ya do from across country.
Also thanks for the referals for the preinspection even though I wont need them now.

Tue Mar 16, 2010 4:18 pm

What a bummer, Tim.

Tue Mar 16, 2010 4:58 pm

That sucks man... Maybe we will see it pop up out here in the forums...

Tue Mar 16, 2010 10:26 pm

Tim MacDonald wrote: O well what can ya do from across country.

Maybe not starting a thread here, very dangerous game with all the guys wanting to buy a split bus...True it's hard to make a deal when you're far though. You'll find another one...I hope.

Wed Mar 17, 2010 2:56 am

Pierre G wrote: Tim MacDonald wrote: O well what can ya do from across country.

Maybe not starting a thread here, very dangerous game with all the guys wanting to buy a split bus...True it's hard to make a deal when you're far though. You'll find another one...I hope.

It was on the classifieds here so anybody and everybody who wanted 1 would have seen it.I already have a 60 but would like 1 for my wife as well

Wed Mar 17, 2010 3:32 am

Tim MacDonald wrote: Pierre G wrote: Tim MacDonald wrote: O well what can ya do from across country.

Maybe not starting a thread here, very dangerous game with all the guys wanting to buy a split bus...True it's hard to make a deal when you're far though. You'll find another one...I hope.

It was on the classifieds here so anybody and everybody who wanted 1 would have seen it.I already have a 60 but would like 1 for my wife as well

I know it was on the classifieds Tim, but some people mostly read the classifieds and some others mostly read the forums. A split bus fan who already has one bus (like you) may not read the classifieds (or on rare occasions), but could steal a deal from you if he sees it discussed here...I'm sorry you missed it, and my advice for next good deal is : be discreet... 8)

Wed Mar 17, 2010 12:08 pm

Pierre G wrote: Tim MacDonald wrote: Pierre G wrote: Tim MacDonald wrote: O well what can ya do from across country.

Maybe not starting a thread here, very dangerous game with all the guys wanting to buy a split bus...True it's hard to make a deal when you're far though. You'll find another one...I hope.

It was on the classifieds here so anybody and everybody who wanted 1 would have seen it.I already have a 60 but would like 1 for my wife as well

I know it was on the classifieds Tim, but some people mostly read the classifieds and some others mostly read the forums. A split bus fan who already has one bus (like you) may not read the classifieds (or on rare occasions), but could steal a deal from you if he sees it discussed here...I'm sorry you missed it, and my advice for next good deal is : be discreet... 8)

Very good advice and will make sure next time I dont ask advice I try and figure things out on my own.

Wed Mar 17, 2010 3:17 pm

Tim MacDonald wrote: [...] will make sure next time I dont ask advice I try and figure things out on my own.

Nothing wrong with getting advice, just be discreet :wink:
Don't give too many details or even clues until you have the thing locked up.