paulm299
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Reged: 25/05/2007
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I am thinking of bidding on a 21ft Cox yacht on Ebay . The seller has no previous sales . Are there any Forumites in Lymington who know the owner of Quaich and can vouch for the fact his boat is up for sale . Red hull white topsides . 
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timeandtide
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I just had a look at the eBay listing and I think that you are pretty safe.
Firstly, the seller only wants cash (no PayPal etc.) and requests settlement within 7 days of the end of the auction. That is plenty of time to check out the boat, the 'owner's' entitlement to sell and to satisfy yourself about the condition.
If it turns out to be a load of old nails and not as described (let's ignore the possibility of fraud), then don't go ahead. You can't even get a negative feedback from the vendor now that eBay has changed its rules.
I suppose that there is a slight possibility that you might be pursued for breach of contract but this is a tough one for the vendor to carry if the boat really isn't as descibed.
Anyhow, she is a clean looking craft and you might nab a real bargain. I would want to check the age of the canvas though.
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paulm299
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Thanks for that . I may pursue it and I was going to go down and check everything before handing over the readies anyway . You never know , someone on here could have Known the owner and may have said it was legit or not .
Paul
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Moonshiners
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Were local, if you can find out where it is specifically PM me and i'll head down and take a look for you...
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paulm299
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Thanks for that , I have only just got back to the computer . If I find out at a reasonable time , I' ll let you Know . If you are in the area great but don't go if you are Busy or have to go to far out of your way .
Paul
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paulm299
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Boat sold before I had a chance to look at it .
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