To all forum members,

Alfie, member from this forum who post under the usenamer: thebenzbar sold me his 2001 W210 E55. He had his E55 for sale at eBay and accepted my offer for it. He requested full paymnet via Bank Wire Trasfer after I sent him a deposit via PayPal. He promised me to send the papaerwork and spare key FEDEX overnight after receiving payments and funds clearing in his banck account.

Wire transfer was made last week and I called his bank on 11/10 to confirm the funds clearing into his account. He sent me an email telling me that he had to make a trip in the USA and he was going to be back yesterday Thusday 11/13.

I havenot heard from him since and now his phone number is giving me a message that is no longer a valid number.

If someone know Alfie or could give me any reference from him, I would really appreciate your help. I am very concern about this situation and hope someone can help me.

Thank you for your time and attention.

Ernesto (Hi-Power)

 

Bump. I hope your probs get taken care of. I assume if you bought on Ebay/paypal you are protected. I look at buying things on this site's classifieds all the time but have a lot of reservations. People just need to have some honor in their word.

Good luck

 

I don't think a car purchase amount is covered under this. Sending a wire for a car without going through escrow is ............

P.S.

thebenzbar is shown to have been on the forum as late as 11-12-08

 

Wow ! Sorry to hear about this.

TheBenzBar also contacted me with an offer for my C36 AMG when it was for sale last month. I just tried the # he left me in his PM and that too was no longer valid.

His email did note that he also had a place in Philly as well as Florida.

I really hope he surfaces, if not, get an attorney stat.

 

What address is he using ....I Have FRIENDS in Florida
Have a Vin # on The car?

Since this is out of state you can contact the FEDS

Let me know if you want help

 

I am in Miami Fl....if there is something I can do to help let me know.
Best of luck.
Max

 

Thank you all members for your help and support. I was able to get a hold of the seller after some days without hearing from him. I already booked the shipping service to bring the car to California. I hope this deal will have a smooth ending soon. I will know by next Wednesday. It is sad when people take advantage of your trust and don't follow their promises. It has been a week since he received payment and he is not following our agreement. I will keep everybody posted by this mean. Again, thank you for your support. YOU GUYS ARE GREAT !!!

 

keep us posted

 

I Hope that You get the car as stated WITHOUT any more problems from this person.

Again If you need help..contact me

 

I am glad you got hold of him...BUT my advise , tell us where the car is being shipped from and see if one of the members is in the same town and willing to check the car for you before it is shipped....once it is shipped and you accept delivery , thats it if you know what I mean.

 

Maxwerks,

Thank you for your advise. The car is in Aventura, in northeastern Miami-Dade County, Florida. The shipping company will contact the seller today to arrange pick up tomorrow. If there is any member willing to go and check the car for me before it is shipped or to make sure it will be shipped I would really appreciate your help.

PM me and I will be more than happy to provide you with more specific information.

Thank you again.

Hi-Power

 

I sent you a PM ,
Regards,
Max

 

Well the issue is resolved and I have an extra gorgeous E55 in my driveway.....Yippeeee....and we have a new member .
Hi-Power....welcome to our humble group...your car is gorgeous, I think you will be quite happy. I have two of them , but wouldnt mind having a third one HA HA ...Regards,
Max

 

Nice to hear about a happy ending to that issue.. nice way to start the day Congrats. Now her

 

I would like to thank everyone for your words of concern and offers for help. It is nice to receive such a warm welcome from members of this great forum.

Due to some trouble arranging shipping with the seller, Max (maxworks) was kind enough to go and pick up the car from the seller's house and keep it safe for me inside his garage.

I would like to have the opportunity to express my gratitude to Max for his help and let everybody know that he is a true gentleman and I fell honored to be his friend.

Thank you Max and MBWorld!

 

Good Job Max ! outstanding !

 

Thanks guys and thank you Hi power for the kind words....I am just so glad I was close so I can help...it worked out great.....also, it really is only part of my grand scheme plan to LURE new members.......
Best regards to all.
Max