The nerve of prior owners seeking sentiment

[VOLKSWAGNUT]

Had interesting business cards and note left on my front and garage doors.

"Interested in your 1961 VW Convertible please call. "


Hmmmm..
The car is not advertised for sale.. .its not outside in view. didnt recognize the name on the card.. (but that doesn't really mean anything)
Only a few in the area even know the car exists.. been inside for 20 years...and they know better .... (well now you all know both..)
I dont live in the city... and unless you know me.. you'd never know what I have from the street..... 500 + feet away from road.. not counting dead end road .. that has little travel.
Rarely have anyone to my home to buy parts.. usually meet.
That's even though I have found VW parts buyers are mostly ok and sincere..
All this added up.. and made me suspicious. and curious

Hmmmmm

So I called to find out what the deal was.. is..

1 never been to my home prior
2 got my name and address from an "undisclosed source" Id bet a police officer..
3 poked around my house and garage "seen I was into vw's"
4 looked in my garage windows and doors and "seen it and my other cars"
5 went to my neighbors house asking for information
6 called my parents and left a message thanks to my neighbor giving out their number. (my parents also my neighbors)
7 brought his dad with him as it was his old car in the 80's
8 wants to buy it from me and wants to come back to look at it..
9 would not even make an offer....
10 disobeyed the no trespassing, beware of dog, security and camera signs.

I obviously was not home..... during all of this..

Is it me.. or did someone cross the private property line a bit.. ??

Smile.. yes.. I got ya..

I for one was taught.. if someone does not answer the door.. it means.... not home.. and/or leave them hell alone.. don't snoop around

If I want to sell something.. it's advertised. .

Of course.. anything can be bought for the right price.. sentimental value can be most profitable ... hmmmmmm..



I doubt Id sell it to him... just for the top 10 list alone..
Plus.. it's really not for sale..
I have 2 more going instead..
I am only doing ONE more VW.. and it's the one..

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[anthracitedub]

I wouldn't get too worked up over it, life's kinda short. If they were true blue assholes, they wouldn't have left a contact and you'd be missing some stuff.

[SamboSamba22]

People do foolish and sometimes disrespectful things in the motive of passion, love, and memories. I cannot truly justify this individuals motive or process, but as stated, if they were not "honest" I do not think they would have conducted their manner the ways they did.

In today's day and age, I understand one being weary, but I believe in the betterment of mankind, but then again, I'm young, and not always the brightest.
Who knows, maybe the fella is being genuine and wants to preserve a part of his family tale.
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[VOLKSWAGNUT]

Im not worked up really in the slightest bit.. .. .. just curious as to whether people feel a line was crossed..
And maybe see if others have had similar experiences.. or how far some have went.
10-1 odds.. some on here have aquired their VWs with similar methods..

I've left notes on doors inquiring items in easy sight .. sure.. but that's as far as its went for me.
I was taught to respect privacy.

True.. nothing is safe.. or sacred ..... Times have changed..


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[vwracerdave]

Yes the line was crossed by the "undisclosed source". They probably violated the privacy laws of the state by giving them your name & address. Somebody could possibly be fired for this.

I'd also have a visit with your neighbor for giving out the info.

Shoot him a price $10,000 above what you consider it to be worth. Don't let him look at the car until you are sure you want to sell it.
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[VOLKSWAGNUT]

^ agreed Dave .... maybe the poll should be LINES crossed.

IMO..multiple level of lines crossed..

10k above value.. yeah Id take that for it.. and.. should scare him off.. just never know though..

In reality.. I could buy one done for that.. but.. thats no fun.. and besides.. Id just tear it apart to do what I want to it.
So may as well start fresh anyway..


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[KTPhil]

Unless you are willing to sell it, I would not engage him at all. No reply needed.

If he persists, I'd contact the police to make out a report (trespassing, harassment, suspicious behavior), just to document it (and him), telling the report-taking officer that it may have been a cop who provided him with private information and you do not appreciate that.

The idea is to make him a suspect should anything show up missing later. It's not probable, but even if he is a nice guy, you don't know squat about his friends he may have told about your car.

Property crime is on the rise. Protect yourself.

Maybe add a NRA sticker next to your no trespassing sign.

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[Manfred58sc]

Privacy (and the assumed right to privacy) is disappearing fast. The constitution is silent on the subject and the courts have cobbled some protection together that ebbs and flows based on culture. High speed everything and drones means prying eyes. I personally think its rude to inquire about a sale without a sign etc.
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[VOLKSWAGNUT]

[TDCTDI]

A buddy of mine placed the target from his concealed carry test on the fridge in his garage, his was the only one the the neighborhood punks didn't pilfer beer from.

Besides that, I wouldn't advertise firearm ownership on house or automobile, makes them a target.
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[Zundfolge1432]

I'm used to people asking about my VWs . Yes I've received unsolicited offers but...... But anyone who ignores a no trespassing sign is defiantly crossing a line . Several years ago i had some meth heads coming on my property killing wildlife and leaving a shitty mess.the game warden and the sheriffs kept them under surveilance until they made some errors.

There are other ways to contact reclusive owners and to make respectful offers. It's not a complicated issue. If I am in public like today for example parked by the front door of McDonalds drinking coffee I expect and am civil to people interested in the car. If however they invaded my privacy I'd have to view it differently. The way things are today how can you tell when someone acting nice is casing the neighborhood ? There's a show on TV called pickers, you may have seen it. Occasionally they can be seen snooping around someone's place without permission...I'd shoot either one or both if they did that around me or my place. It's rude and its wrong and it might get someone hurt.

[vwracerdave]

If the VW has been in your garage for 10 years then they would have to know somebody that worked in DMV or state agency, or they themselves do. It makes it even more complicated if they live in another state. As I said somebody could be fired for releasing your info.
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[Zundfolge1432]

Somebody needs fired or at least bitch slapped its wrong to give out that info.

[Pez]

Everyone should remember this thread when they inquire about the old VW sitting in someone's back yard or next to the old barn.
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[Erik G]

It's pretty easy to get info, addresses and names and phone numbers. A little too easy

That said snooping around looking through windows crosses lines. Would be cool to have the history on the car. And shop for a replacement and charge him extra for trespassing. If you don't have any sentimental value to it anyways...
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