Kawasaki 1400 GTR

Off Topic => General Discussion => Topic started by: fatharry on July 05, 2011, 03:40:36 PM

Title: Ebay GTR...very low price
Post by: fatharry on July 05, 2011, 03:40:36 PM
Chaps......see this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2007-KAWASAKI-ZG-1400-A8F-BLACK-GTR1400-Extras-/120745329709?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item1c1cfb842d

with all the extras...selling for £2700.00 (buy it now), on an 07 plate...am i missing something here??
Title: Re: Ebay GTR...very low price
Post by: mecki on July 05, 2011, 03:53:52 PM
Sounds like the bargain of the century :o
Title: Re: Ebay GTR...very low price
Post by: Kwikasfuki on July 05, 2011, 04:03:44 PM
Quote from: fatharry on July 05, 2011, 03:40:36 PM
Chaps......see this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2007-KAWASAKI-ZG-1400-A8F-BLACK-GTR1400-Extras-/120745329709?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item1c1cfb842d

with all the extras...selling for £2700.00 (buy it now), on an 07 plate...am i missing something here??

Can't see a buy it now?
Title: Re: Ebay GTR...very low price
Post by: mecki on July 05, 2011, 05:38:32 PM
Just scroll down a bit and there is is - Buy it now price £2700.
Something must be wrong. not even 4 years old and less than 10K miles on the clock should be worth at least twice that!
Title: Re: Ebay GTR...very low price
Post by: Kwikasfuki on July 05, 2011, 07:34:21 PM
Quote from: mecki on July 05, 2011, 05:38:32 PM
Just scroll down a bit and there is is - Buy it now price £2700.
Something must be wrong. not even 4 years old and less than 10K miles on the clock should be worth at least twice that!

Ah, images were blocked from work

This is a fraudster. Don't waste your time. I bet the bike is abroad etc.
Title: Re: Ebay GTR...very low price
Post by: Lonewolf on July 05, 2011, 07:47:21 PM
If it  looks too good to be true, it will be.

Stinks to me of a scam/stolen bike.
Title: Re: Ebay GTR...very low price
Post by: 100milesaway on July 05, 2011, 08:12:34 PM
Dont suppose it could be some nice nigerian gentleman wanting to give someone a low priced bargain by any chance could it? ::)
Title: Re: Ebay GTR...very low price
Post by: Lonewolf on July 06, 2011, 09:53:27 AM
I've sent the person a request for some more photos and info on the bike. He might have an Iphone that he can pick up his messages on but he hasn't responded yet.

Interestingly though there is insurance on it as there is a record on the MIB database.
Title: Re: Ebay GTR...very low price
Post by: Winston Smith on July 06, 2011, 10:43:00 AM
Also noticed it's a London seller, Yorkshire registered bike.
Title: Re: Ebay GTR...very low price
Post by: Lonewolf on July 06, 2011, 11:05:07 AM
If its a suspected attempt at fraud I wonder if it would be justified to do a keeper enquiry and establish the full tale?  If only we had some Polis on here who could advise ;D
Title: Re: Ebay GTR...very low price
Post by: Lonewolf on July 06, 2011, 02:41:40 PM
I got a reply from the seller. This is what he has to say..... ;D

Hi and thanks for the email. The bike is in pristine condition. The reason why I specified on eBay that I will deliver is because the location is Athens, Greece as I travel a lot between UK and Greece. The buy it now price including shipping and insurance is GBP £2,700 (delivered at your door) ! The transaction will be handled by eBay, so we can both be protected and able to exchange feedback after transaction is successfully closed! I will offer a 15 days inspection period for the bike, so if it is not as described, you can return it and get a full refund! Let me know if you want details on how to complete the sale. I attached pictures

Nikolaos  

The man from Del Monte he say Yes, I mean NO ::)
Title: Re: Ebay GTR...very low price
Post by: fatharry on July 06, 2011, 04:15:00 PM
hmmmm...very very suspect me thinks..... ;D
Title: Re: Ebay GTR...very low price
Post by: Lonewolf on July 06, 2011, 05:39:52 PM
Its possible the above translates to.

Hi, my name is, well thats not important at this stage. The fact is, I've managed to get my hands on a low mileage bike, a Kawasaki GTR 1400 it says on the side. The log book, yeah, well currently its lost in the post somewhere but I promise I'll forward it on to you when it turns up.

Its had a recent ignition barrel change as I lost all my keys.....

If you pay me the money by Western Union Money Transfer I'll get the bike delivered the next day.  ::)

When the bike doesn't turn up I'll give you 15 days to try and find me ::)
Title: Re: Ebay GTR...very low price
Post by: Therenback on July 06, 2011, 06:57:58 PM
LMFAO mr LW how could u doubt the nice gentlemans intentions lol ribs aching.com

had similar when trying sell fireblade the old "i've a contact in shipping" routine. then following wk editor in mcn did a piece on the scams
Title: Re: Ebay GTR...very low price
Post by: Lonewolf on July 06, 2011, 08:36:52 PM
Latest update, its been removed from Ebay.  ;D

Nowt to do with me!
Title: Re: Ebay GTR...very low price
Post by: mecki on July 06, 2011, 09:03:15 PM
He probably found enough suckers and sold it a dozen times by now  >:(
Title: Re: Ebay GTR...very low price
Post by: fred24 on July 07, 2011, 09:45:50 AM
Not sure if giving the guy your email address was a wise move - your spam blocker may be put to the test
Title: Re: Ebay GTR...very low price
Post by: Lonewolf on July 07, 2011, 09:47:47 AM
I have very good internet security.  ;)
Title: Re: Ebay GTR...very low price
Post by: 100milesaway on July 09, 2011, 04:13:04 PM
Now look what you have done mr Wolf you could have spoiled that nice mans pre booked holiday. ::)
Title: Re: Ebay GTR...very low price
Post by: Therenback on July 09, 2011, 04:34:56 PM
well looks your getting credit for it regardless bloke lol. had chance to look through yours an others snaps inspiring me to go back to fort william an skye when work allows
Title: Re: Ebay GTR...very low price
Post by: Lonewolf on July 09, 2011, 07:26:43 PM
Quote from: 100milesaway on July 09, 2011, 04:13:04 PM
Now look what you have done mr Wolf you could have spoiled that nice mans pre booked holiday. ::)

Definately now't to do with me!!
Title: Re: Ebay GTR...very low price
Post by: Therenback on July 09, 2011, 08:24:36 PM
u working this wkend bloke ? get next one off, now got suspension sorted is like new bike just hope some o weather about
Title: Re: Ebay GTR...very low price
Post by: Ziderman on July 11, 2011, 07:33:37 PM
Bit like the car that was advertized for £5 some years back , it was worth about £6,000. To cut long story short the Husband had run off with another woman. Phoned his x Wife up & told her to sell the Car & send the money on...true story. Nice one on her part.