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Old 02-27-2024 | 11:55 PM
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I would rather do a private deal in the US than deal with these Canadian dealers. They are absolutely terrible.
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Old 02-28-2024 | 09:43 AM
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I bought in the US once, but from a dealer, so certain level of comfort there and they were great in the entire process.

Has anybody used a US Escrow service? Seems like a reasonable way to provide additional assurance in a private transaction.
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Old 02-28-2024 | 01:29 PM
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I don’t think so Iceman. I know where he lives. I spoke to the GM where the PPI was done and he knew the seller from previous dealings. I think he just got paranoid about being scammed. I just wish he would have shared any concerns earlier as I could have easily provided references from Rennlist that would have put any fears to rest. He never mentioned any concerns until he sent the redacted title.Thanks Ronan. It certainly takes the fun out of things when issues like this happen. I put a lot of time into this one and I need a rest before trying this again! Hopefully, I’ll find something local…
I wonder if he just changed his mind. I have to confess to doing it 45 years ago when I was rounding up cash with the now ex-wife for my first house. Buyer there with cash and I just couldn't do it. Wife long gone. Still have the Z.
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Old 02-28-2024 | 01:42 PM
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Nope...he just didn't want to share his address for security reasons. He felt that it was unnecessary. He wrote, "Am I being overly careful in these crazy times, I don't think so".
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Old 02-28-2024 | 01:46 PM
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I don’t think so Iceman. I know where he lives. I spoke to the GM where the PPI was done and he knew the seller from previous dealings. I think he just got paranoid about being scammed. I just wish he would have shared any concerns earlier as I could have easily provided references from Rennlist that would have put any fears to rest. He never mentioned any concerns until he sent the redacted title.

Thanks Ronan. It certainly takes the fun out of things when issues like this happen. I put a lot of time into this one and I need a rest before trying this again! Hopefully, I’ll find something local…
wow that's rather upsetting after putting in so much work.
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Old 02-28-2024 | 02:01 PM
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Nope...he just didn't want to share his address for security reasons. He felt that it was unnecessary. He wrote, "Am I being overly careful in these crazy times, I don't think so".
Paranoid is an understatement. Who in their right mind is going to wire that amount of money without knowing the full details of who it is going too? I think you dodged a bullet.

Also, he may have been worried about paying capital gains on the sale due to the new IRS reporting.
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Old 02-28-2024 | 03:25 PM
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Exactly what I thought!

Got some good news this morning...the US Major General who bought my tip just received it in Germany today. he is at a Porsche dealer having it inspected and they all love it. They asked him if they could display it in their showroom. pics to follow...
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Old 02-28-2024 | 04:24 PM
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Exactly what I thought!

Got some good news this morning...the US Major General who bought my tip just received it in Germany today. he is at a Porsche dealer having it inspected and they all love it. They asked him if they could display it in their showroom. pics to follow...
Crap. You should have asked for more!
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Old 02-28-2024 | 05:06 PM
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Wish I would have just kept it with the cost of 992's right now!
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Old 02-28-2024 | 06:01 PM
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Also, he may have been worried about paying capital gains on the sale due to the new IRS reporting.
I think you have to provide the sellers EIN# to customs on a private sale....AFAIK
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Old 02-28-2024 | 06:16 PM
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The EIN replaced the use of their SIN due to privacy concerns. It is used to make entries into the automated export system that tracks items leaving the country to prevent supporting terrorist organizations. The IRS issues the EIN, but does not use it in this instance for taxes (although they could if they wanted to). Businesses already have an EIN, so they have to provide that also.
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Old 02-28-2024 | 07:38 PM
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I think you have to provide the sellers EIN# to customs on a private sale....AFAIK
Ya, I have heard this is causing Mericans to not want to sell to us Canucks as they are paranoid about big brother. Mix that with a hearty helping of ignorance.
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Old 02-28-2024 | 07:54 PM
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Ya, I have heard this is causing Mericans to not want to sell to us Canucks as they are paranoid about big brother. Mix that with a hearty helping of ignorance.
Are they worried about the IRS? If people are making money on cars, they need to tell me how.....
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Old 02-28-2024 | 07:57 PM
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Are they worried about the IRS? If people are making money on cars, they need to tell me how.....
Yes, that is what I have heard from a couple of US car buddies. The making money part never works unless it's a really rare car, paint to sample, etc.
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Old 03-06-2024 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Onami
Thanks Ronnie. As my Mother always said, "when one door closes, another opens".
Email from the owner of the other cab that I liked that wouldn’t allow a ppi…”Should you still be interested, please reply”. This should be interesting 😉





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