Any recent part scammer warnings? Concerned...

[7E-Bodies]

I have a guy wanting to sell me some parts, but vaguely remember some warnings lately, perhaps over on the Facebook side. I'd also like some ideas for safe exchanges via shipping.

[Floyd]

How about posting his name/user ID?  If he's a regular vendor, someone here has probably dealt with him.  Have you spoken with him on the phone?  I like to talk to a seller when I can.  You can tell a lot about someone by having a real conversation.  Follow your instincts.  I had some nagging doubts those few times I've had trouble with sellers.

As for payment/shipping:  PayPal Goods and Services (not Friends and Family).  Tell him you want direct signature required.

It's a crapshoot for sure.

[Cuda Cody]

What area is he in?  Maybe someone close by can check him out?

https://forum.e-bodies.org/googlemap/

[7E-Bodies]

He's on the Facebook side. Someone had posted something about a guy selling Mopar parts that also sells restaurant salvaged equipment. Nothing wrong with that at all, I just can't remember if it was something bad or not. I see so many things in so many groups, I never remember where they were. He simply posted as having a ton of parts for Challengers and to simply tell him what is wanted. When I did, he got back saying he'd check. Later he texted pics of what I was seeking. He's slow to reply and hasn't yet answered questions and price hasn't even been brought up yet.

[7E-Bodies]

I may have gotten my question answered. He just sent video of a side molding, NOS, and said he want's $1350.00 for it. Yes, $1350.00. For one. I recently bought a whole set from a member (some NOS, others near perfect with extremely low usage) for $300, shipping included.

[jimynick]

I hate sellers like that. First they jerk you around and then try to get you to pay for their Porsche. You're well away from him. Let him keep his $1350 single moulding until nobody wants it anymore. 

[7E-Bodies]

Perhaps his heirs will let it go for $10 in his estate sale, because no one will buy it at that price.

[Spikedog08]

WOW  I paid $1800 for my entire car!    May of been in 1982 but still!   

[7E-Bodies]

Yep, of the nine I've owned, I bought many for under 2k. The one in this pic was a 28k mile, one owner, JS23U0B car. Bought in 1980 for exactly $2000.