Food Trailer on CL

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stiffy

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Found this thought it might work well as a BBQ vending and some roadside vending, any thoughts anyone? It may lack on prep area tho...
http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/bfs/1573780635.html

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I wonder about the floor. Seems like it would be difficult to clean. Sure you can spray water in but that will not clean grease and the finish on that diamond plate doesn't always hold up to bleach etc.
 
I would check it a little closer. There have been several trailers on Craigslist in my area lately all with msn e-mails like this one. They all seem to be too good to be true. When you e-mail them they try to get you to send them the money in advance and then say they will set up for the trailer to be shipped. This may not be the same just a litlle warning just in case.
 
frankenswine said:
I would check it a little closer. There have been several trailers on Craigslist in my area lately all with msn e-mails like this one. They all seem to be too good to be true. When you e-mail them they try to get you to send them the money in advance and then say they will set up for the trailer to be shipped. This may not be the same just a litlle warning just in case.
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That is what I was wondering also, this "It is in immaculate condition and meets all requirements for FL licensing" threw up a flag to me but maybe they bought it in Florida and now live in Columbia, Mo. or something like that
 
That posting has scam written all over it. , the email I got on that same trailer was sort of like what frankenswine mentioned.

They live in Florida, but travel a lot so they can't make a deal in person. The shipping is already paid because a guy from california couldn't secure a loan for the trailer. But the owner of the trailer had already paid to have it shipped.

I told "KIM" I have family members in Fla, and that they would like to look at it and to just give me an address of where the trailer is. I explained this would be better since scammers are a dime a dozen on craigslist. Guess what?

I never heard back from "kim"

If it is too good to be true, it is a scam.
Oh yeah they were selling the same trailer in NJ
 
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Every trailer I have seen on craigslist starting with any kind of symbol ie "***" has been a scam.
 
dreed said:
That posting has scam written all over it. , the email I got on that same trailer was sort of like what frankenswine mentioned.

They live in Florida, but travel a lot so they can't make a deal in person. The shipping is already paid because a guy from california couldn't secure a loan for the trailer. But the owner of the trailer had already paid to have it shipped.

I told "KIM" I have family members in Fla, and that they would like to look at it and to just give me an address of where the trailer is. I explained this would be better since scammers are a dime a dozen on craigslist. Guess what?

I never heard back from "kim"

If it is too good to be true, it is a scam.
Oh yeah they were selling the same trailer in NJ
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Oh, they have 2 of them, maybe I should contact them :wink:
 
I just sent an email to CL, including all three postings... maybe we all should send an inquiry to see abt the trailer, referring to all three listings and see what they have to say if anything..... or better yet, send an inquiry abt it, then ask abt why the multiply listings across the country....

sent to:
abuse@craigslist.org

included all three listings:



http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/bfs/1581215407.html

http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/bfs/1573780635.html

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/bfs/1581249304.html
 
An email to your State's Attorney General would be prudent as well. I'd hate to have an unsuspecting Brethren bamboozled!
 
Dang, I have had a scammer on here, do the same sort of thing with a car also. Way to be on top of things, would have been a cool trailer to start out with.
 
When I inquired and asked for pictures, I recieved the following... not form "Kim" but from "Nicole..."

Hi,
The food trailer is located in Florida.The price for the trailer is $4400 and it
includes shipping and insurance.The trailer It's in perfect condition without any
mechanical problems,with no damages or hidden defects,no need additional
repairs,fully equipped,liens or loans.I had a buyer from California but his loan was
not approved and now the trailer is still for sale.Shipping is already paid, as I
explained, my buyer couldn't take the loan after I made the arrangements to ship the
trailer,and the trucking company won't refund me, but I am able to ship the trailer
anywhere in US.As I travel a lot and I can't do this transaction personally, the
transaction will be made thru eBay for our safety and so we can be sure of the
legitimacy of our deal...to do that i need your full name and full shipping address
and ebay will contact you shortly with all the information you need.
I have to let you know that I want a fast deal because I have some financial
problems right now.
Please reply me asap if interested
Nicole

P.S. you have the pictures below:

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http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac109/belishpefurish/8.jpg
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http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac109/belishpefurish/3.jpg
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac109/belishpefurish/2.jpg
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This is another scam. This is the email they sent in reply to my inquiry.

"Hello,

First of all I want to thank you for your interest for my trailer. I sell
at this price($3800) because i just finished the divorce with my
husband. When the divorce has finished i own this trailer. Now as a women
i don't need. This trailer is in excellent working conditions, no
scratches or any kind of damage and comes with a clear title.The trailer
is located in Orlando,Florida at the shipping company..
From the begining you have to know that for the payment I request only
secure pay, I prefer the payment to be done using eBay services.
We will use a safe payment method because I am affiliated at eBay and
I have a purchase protection account for $10.000. The final price that
I want for this trailer is $3800, including shipping and handling.
If you are interested in buying it please provide me your full name
and address so I can initiate the deal through eBay.
I will wait your answer(if you are interested to buy) very soon

Thank you,
Sara. "

I did some research and "Sara" has been frauding folks all over the USA.
When I told them that their ad was a fraud, this is the reply I received back from them.


"I know this problem as someone else told me !You are not the first one who told me !U are a smart guy anyway:) Some of America doesn't have too much !:p "
 
I just found 3 more listings for the same trailer... Orlando, Atlanta, and Richmond. I flagged all of them.

Do a search, when as soon as you find it, flag it as spam/overpost. It takes more than one person to flag for it to be removed, so keep on flagging.... they will get the hint (maybe) after a few days. I am using www.searchtempest.com so I can search within X miles of a location, and I am putting food trailer in the search box.

Happy flagging.

Bill
 
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