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How to handle this situation???
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<blockquote data-quote="gone" data-source="post: 321889" data-attributes="member: 5899"><p>When selling privately, there's always a risk dealing with a "tire kicker" or worse. Having said that, the rule of thumb most sellers follow is "don't lose a potential sale". I'd have this person come to my house, as long as others were present. If you're concerned when you meet him, take his picture and get the licence plate/make of his vehicle. Yes ask for ID however if he's "a pro" he'll have fake ID and do everything else to convince you he's legit. But you're looking to sell so IMO that comes with the territory. I'd be more concerned about accepting a money order or certified cheque for payment and I'd make it clear to this person (or anyone) that any form of payment has to be done at your bank, so you have verification that the payment is 100% good, before signing over the car. If this is a scam, you'll not hear from them again once they know you'll not be duped into accepting a fake payment. As for these people knowing where you live and the car's location, again IMO that usually comes with the territory when selling privately and presumably your garage/house is secure and we know you've got insurance as back-up. The pros can usually figure out where your car is anyway, once it's advertised for sale. For example, even if you sell in the spring when the weather is good, a pro will meet you somewhere other than your home, then have a confederate follow you from there to your home, if they're wondering if they can steal the car from your garage.</p><p></p><p>If you're ++ uncomfortable with anyone coming to your home, you should consider consigning your vehicle to a trusted dealer, but then that poses other risks. Good luck!</p><p></p><p>PS: with the current US/Can exchange rate, it's not surprising you might attract buyers from the States...and not surprising they'd have "a local agent" check out your vehicle. So this may be a legit buyer...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gone, post: 321889, member: 5899"] When selling privately, there's always a risk dealing with a "tire kicker" or worse. Having said that, the rule of thumb most sellers follow is "don't lose a potential sale". I'd have this person come to my house, as long as others were present. If you're concerned when you meet him, take his picture and get the licence plate/make of his vehicle. Yes ask for ID however if he's "a pro" he'll have fake ID and do everything else to convince you he's legit. But you're looking to sell so IMO that comes with the territory. I'd be more concerned about accepting a money order or certified cheque for payment and I'd make it clear to this person (or anyone) that any form of payment has to be done at your bank, so you have verification that the payment is 100% good, before signing over the car. If this is a scam, you'll not hear from them again once they know you'll not be duped into accepting a fake payment. As for these people knowing where you live and the car's location, again IMO that usually comes with the territory when selling privately and presumably your garage/house is secure and we know you've got insurance as back-up. The pros can usually figure out where your car is anyway, once it's advertised for sale. For example, even if you sell in the spring when the weather is good, a pro will meet you somewhere other than your home, then have a confederate follow you from there to your home, if they're wondering if they can steal the car from your garage. If you're ++ uncomfortable with anyone coming to your home, you should consider consigning your vehicle to a trusted dealer, but then that poses other risks. Good luck! PS: with the current US/Can exchange rate, it's not surprising you might attract buyers from the States...and not surprising they'd have "a local agent" check out your vehicle. So this may be a legit buyer... [/QUOTE]
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