Originally Posted by West Peterson
Make sure someone looks at the car for you. This sounds like a well-known scam where they offer free shipping. Tell the person who owns it that you know someone in the area and ask when it can be inspected. Seriously!!!
No kidding here! These scams are old and still around. My borther recently smoked one out on a Mustang. I was no kidding in the area and when he communicated that I would be able to come inspect it, they never returned a call or were heard from again.
Just make sure they are on the level...trust but verify