At least the scammers have a sense of humor.

So happy to see that the ad is now marked as a fraud!

I also let the seller of the actual trailer on eBay know.

Man, I wish these people would get a real hobby.

That was a really funny one, Dave! I see that you forgot to ask him if it has the brand new magnetic coupler system (MagneTow)...all you have to do is back your truck up to it and away you go...no fiddling with any of that junk like before. Also, as soon it it latches on, the landing gear automatically sucks right up. Amazing. Also, ya could have asked about the automatic watering system for each horse (of course with the option for Hawaiian punch, too.)

On a serious note, did you happen to get any idea from the authorities about how likely it is that this guy might get caught off of the info that you provided? That really does take some nerve and no sense to attempt such a scam. 

Dave, this is one of the best stories that I have heard in a while. I do almost the same thing to telemarketers.

When they cann I tell them that the person they ask for is in the warehouse but he really wants to talk to them so could they please hold on. In a few minuntes I tell them that I see him comming but he has stopped to talk to some one and for them to just hold on. I have kept them on the line for 20-30 minuntes before thinking that someone was realy going to talk to them.

The other telemarketer fun is to get them talking and put the phone down, go to the fridge, whatever you want, just pick up the phone about every 4-5 minuntes and say any thing just to let them know your on the line, after they get finished with their pitch tell them you missed a point or two and ask them to repete the whole thing. This time just place the phone on the table and let them talk to themselves and discover that you have not be listening.

Here is another scammer to watch out for.  I just sold my old Circle J on Dreamhorse and got an e-mail from this clown, who could almost write english.  The e-mail address is:  morris_family01@yahoo.ca

The same old drill - I'll send a bank draft, etc, etc.

Speaking of scams,  is this for real?  It sounds like a great deal, if so...

http://www.horsetrailerworld.com/home/trailerdetail.asp?ID=160296

I had heard something about this same thing from a different forum awhile back. It is no good ... I would suggest you stay away as well. Of course it sounds good or you would be interested.

That other forum is from a different Trailer Parts Forum. They had a discussion about the same issue and they agreed. I would listen to the posters in here. Make the right decision

Rick

Here's some good advice for screening out the bad ones.  If you can't call THEM on the phone and have a conversation, then they don't have a real trailer to sell you. 

Scammers are clever!~trailer scammers do exist!!! I am blown away how some people act, and are so dishonest! We got hit last week by a scammer, OMG, they never cease to harass you after they enter your world and try to take advantage of you...is so sad really that some can't find more Christian path to walk...Sellers be safe, stay alert!

"Here's some good advice for screening out the bad ones.  If you can't call THEM on the phone and have a conversation, then they don't have a real trailer to sell you.  "

I will add this to Dave's advice: if they WON'T call YOU on the phone and have a real conversation,then,they're not interested in buying your trailer,either.

I think that Tish gal sounds kind of familiar.Will have to search my email archives as I've sold 2 trailers in the past 2 years,but,seems as if that gal contacted me about one of them.

No doubt they sound familar...and no matter how the names or spellings change, is all "trash" or trasha~

the scammer who tried us had a few versions to sort through: multi addresses in several states, phone numbers in one stateand addy in another type thing, several emails, etc...IMO they got so many holes in their stories is just nuts...how do they even keep track? lol...And our's, wow one ugly b'... I mean ya sort of think is a guy at first? then realize it isn't?...the he/she look I guess is what you call it? But sort of freaked me out, I am not use to seeing such weirdos in rural USA. lmbo~

No doubt scammers lurk this site! my message to them is "just die already"  Or better yet, show up at my door again, pose as a buyer ~ am ready to meet n greet n ??? ya... 

I'm looking at a 2003 stockman Ponderosa 16x6x6.6 trailer in excellent condition and was wondering what others feel the value would be.  I just want it for day trip trailer rides within 1 hour from my home.  Any feedback will be appreciated and not taken personal

Thank you

Marilyn

I was looking for a trailer on a different site.  A Mr. Richard Saddles was selling one that seemed tgtbt.  Thanks for your original post Dave.  I asked about the ski package (being Cdn and all, it get's cold here).  He bit, hook line and sinker.

Me: " You did not send a picture or tell me about the safety.  Do you have the optional ski package with this trailer, or do I have to purchase them separately from the dealer?  I need to make sure I have them because of the snow season here.  Is there much rust?  I know TN is south of the rust belt, but I need to make sure."

"Hello,

is not rust,please see trailer ,also the ski pack come with the trailer.
The payment and delivery will be made trough this company <removed> so if you decide to buy the trailer i need to receive your full name and address and i soon i have it i can contact the company and make the shipping.
and after i can give you the tracking number and the company will contact you for payment.
the payment is send in two parts and also you have a trial period of 3 days.The first payment of $2900 would be send at the company after i provide you the tracking number and other half at the end of trial.
In case you does not like the trailer or you think some is damage the company refund your first payment and load the trailer and ship back to Memphis,all was paid by me,no additional fee is required.
Best Regards
Richard"

Unfortunately I can't report him here because the site is in the states. 

That ski package is brilliant!

Some of these scammers work on your sympathies.........they're heading off to war and need to sell a trailer at a rediculously reduced price. When friends were seriiously searching for a nice 2HBP, I responded to such an ad. It sounded "too good to be true" and aroused my supersition. So since I live in Il and the trailer was in TX, I wrote the seller that I could send my lawyer cousin (who was a horse person) to come check out the trailer and the he would be willing to write up the legal papers to make the transaction~title, etc. I also stated that my "cousin" could also bring the trailer up to IL since he is such a close relative.

As you might expect........never heard back from the seller even though part of my hype was true. I do have lawyers in the family and could have easily brought them into the picture. But the RAT was so obvious.

Caveat emptor! Please beware........if it's too good to be true, then............

Thanks for everyone's vigilence!  In the past two years our incidence of scammers on HTW has gone down dramatically.  Largely due to reports from all of you when you spot a suspect ad.  We monitor our ads daily. 

Dave Mattern

Horse Trailer World