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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 06:27 AM
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yep, that has the distinct aroma of a bullshit scam. dont walk away, RUN
 
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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 10:02 AM
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Is this it?
Clue is the one photo and description written by someone who has no motorcycle knowledge.
https://southcoast.craigslist.org/mc...504041056.html



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2005 Harley Davidson sportster xl 48 - $1500 (Marion)
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condition: excellent
fuel: gas
paint color: blue
title status: clean
transmission: manual
Harley Davidson has a chrome Screamin' Eagle exhaust, and I have another full chrome aftermarket exhaust that you can have if we make a deal close to my asking price.Runs great. First bike and has been fun.The bike is in good shape and properly maintained, it has also been garaged kept.
 
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Yes; this bike is located at the shipper's address and seller is located in "Nebraska". How does the scammer separate buyer from his money?

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Is this it?
Clue is the one photo and description written by someone who has no motorcycle knowledge.
https://southcoast.craigslist.org/mc...504041056.html

 
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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 10:08 AM
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Don't waste your time on Craigslist..
 
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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 10:13 AM
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Craigslist scams and stolen parts.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 10:17 AM
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They claim it to be an XL48, not possible until 2010
 
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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 10:31 AM
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Huh, that's wierd...same bike for sale in PA

http://veh-markets.com/motorcycles/h...low-miles.html


 
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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 11:13 AM
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That bike was added to the background

Look at the shadow of the bike --- look at the shadow of the trees
 
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Originally Posted by 81rat
That bike was added to the background

Look at the shadow of the bike --- look at the shadow of the trees
C'mon, you're looking at it wrong.

Look at the other Pics of the Legit Site/Legit Bike.

People don't have to go to that much trouble to FAKE a PIC in a Fake For Sale Ad
 
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Here's the ad from the real seller.

http://veh-markets.com/motorcycles/h...low-miles.html

This scam has been going as long as Craigslist has existed. One way to prove the scam is to right click on the picture in the ad and then click on "search google for image". You will be able to see where they copied the picture from for their phony ad.
 
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