Originally Posted by
Stu @ M Developments
The problem is Sunil, all over the internet there are car scams being done by people whom simply register on a website sell a car for "A Friend" and say "Its not my car / isn't my number / wasn't my fault" so where does that leave the buyer? Sorry Sunil, don't look at me, cant help you mate, sorry you have lost £22'000.00 I thought the geezer from the pub was ok. Then it all kicks off that it must be IB's fault then, why do we let people sell cars that are not theirs?
When you are involved in the internet at the level I am you get to see things that still amaze you every day and you have to determine ways to protect the users as much as possible. It actually has nothing at all to do with money. Being brutally honest, the membership money from here is a drop in the ocean to IB and they have not made this rule, I have, and I gain zero from your membership money.
That said, when the exceptional new feedback system comes into place I can relax that rules as you will be able to make an informed decision on the sellers honesty yourself, but until then, it stands. Sorry.
Unsure why you think I dont care though, I think that was harsh but your entitled to your opinion so I will accept it.
Sorry Stu it was a bit harsh to say you dont care. I know your top bloke from the dealings we have had in the past.
I still dont agree with rule though. Why would someone hold IB responsible for a car they bought off the site that wasnt up to scratch.
That doesnt wash with me at all. When you buy a car your going to have to go collect it sign the documents etc so its down to you and the bloke your buying off and nothing to do with the place you saw it advertised.
The only way i can see someone being scammed is if they pay a deposit over the net without seeing the car or pay the full amount and have it delivered. If someone is stupid enough to pay money for a car without seeing it then its there fault if they get mugged off and no one elses. Who in there right mind would hand over money for a car without inspecting it first, i know i wouldnt.
even though i dont agree it is the rules so thats that. Thanks for replying though.
Originally Posted by
markyd3
Why should your boss advertise his car on this forum for free? when others of us have to pay for the priveledge!!
I have asked for 2 proofs of ownership via having logbooks scanned to me, in both cases this was when i saw adverts in cars for sale which were sold on behalf of girlfriends etc and when I sent a PM saying this was not allowed I was then told "oh no, the car actually belongs to me"
I therefore asked for the logbook proof and in both cases it was not forthcoming.
Its £10 a year to advertise... you cannot expect be able to advertise for all and sundry???
No im paying for the priveledge and should be able to advertise what i like is my point.