Does this look like a scam? new question added?

pvf · 08-04-2008, 07:14 PM

Here is a horse trailer on a different sight. Something seems a little off to me. Does this look like a scam to you guys?

http://www.equinehits.com/2006.merho....4.horse~27622

And I haven't contacted them yet..

With the price, and age of the trailer I was thinking scam or a heck of a good deal..

cook1745 · 08-04-2008, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pvf

Here is a horse trailer on a different sight. Something seems a little off to me. Does this look like a scam to you guys?

http://www.equinehits.com/2006.merho....4.horse~27622

And I haven't contacted them yet..

With the price, and age of the trailer I was thinking scam or a heck of a good deal..

With this market probably just a heck of a deal I say jump on it before it's gone!!

scrapchick · 08-04-2008, 07:27 PM

Pretty suspicious. One, look at MR GORDON's phone number. doesnt look legit.

Beware of this being a $8000 down you take over the payments deal too.

If it looks too good to be true.........blah blah blah.

sandy42345 · 08-04-2008, 07:31 PM

Call him, and feel him out. Nothing to lose. If i was looking, i'd sure call him.

**beth55051** · 08-04-2008, 07:31 PM

I don't even bother with that website anymore. I got tired of 90% of everything being either a response by a scammer or an ad put up by either a scammer or bored kid.

Have you checked local places like Arena Trailer Sales, Herzog's Trailers or other ones up by you?

I know the two near me in Brook Park (Herzog's and Brook) have had some pretty dang nice trailers that have been just sitting in their lots forever.

**Diamond_Y** · 08-04-2008, 07:33 PM

Don't waste your time. No phone numbers start with the prefix 000.

sandy42345 · 08-04-2008, 07:35 PM

I just called the number mr gordon has listed. LOL NON WORKING NUMBER> you were correct.

SpotsNGlory · 08-04-2008, 07:37 PM

could be that he doesnt want any phone calls, so he put that number - ...

But it can also be a scam. Its a 50/50 chance it is or isnt.

I would say email him...

walkerfarms · 08-04-2008, 07:45 PM

I'll bet 3 rusty nails and a bag of rocks it is a scam!!!!!!!!!!!!!

pvf · 08-04-2008, 08:16 PM

well I sent an email.. I'll post the reply if I even get one. I seen the phone number wasn't right to start with but we'll see what he says..

Beth so far we haven't gone and looked at any trailers in person. I thought it would be nice if I had an idea of what prices were going for. Although I highly doubt that this trailer is only 8000.00 but we'll see..

oh and thanks for the heads up that this site has lots of scammers.. Didn't realize that..

If nothing else maybe we can have fun with a scammer..

scrapchick · 08-04-2008, 08:19 PM

when i was scouring the earth for a trailer i came across a beautiful trailer like that one for $6500. yipes! sent the guy an email but never got a response.
why do people get kicks out of posting crap like that anyway? i dont get it.

keep looking, with fall coming i would bet there will be some bargains.

maybe you should just take a road trip to missouri and we can go trailer shopping. i fancy myself an expert these days.

pvf · 08-04-2008, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrapchick

when i was scouring the earth for a trailer i came across a beautiful trailer like that one for $6500. yipes! sent the guy an email but never got a response.
why do people get kicks out of posting crap like that anyway? i dont get it.

keep looking, with fall coming i would bet there will be some bargains.

maybe you should just take a road trip to missouri and we can go trailer shopping. i fancy myself an expert these days.

Well if you find a trailer in good condition like what you bought and in a three horse let me know for similar to what you paid let me. I'd be going on a road trip..

scrapchick · 08-04-2008, 08:26 PM

somebody yesterday told me they have a three horse slant with living quarters for $2500. now, i have found out that "living quarters" means a lot of different things to different people. some think a bed is living quarters.
i will find her and ask. might take me a few days but i will let you know.

pvf · 08-04-2008, 08:28 PM

sent you a pm.

scrapchick · 08-04-2008, 08:30 PM

the pm must be orbiting the earth. snail mail. waiting patiently.

Wolfie · 08-05-2008, 01:38 AM

Smells fishy to me. I wouldn't bother with it.

Crookedblaze · 08-05-2008, 01:46 AM

Definitely a scam. Even in this market, a trailer wouldn't go for that and have that suspicious number listed.

Good luck finding a trailer

pvf · 08-05-2008, 06:01 PM

here is the email that I received back.. Everything actually looked ok with it until he said free delivery.

Hi,
I still have the horse trailer,the price is $8ooo,I am located in Fargo,North Dakota and the trailer is here too.I'm selling because our daughter Monica rode for 9 years but is now a senior in High School and focusing on college.She lost interest in the horse and it is killing us to sell the trailer.If you want to purchase it let me know so we can talk about this.What I can tell you now is that the price includes shipping and handling to your location.Feel free to email if you need to know anything.

Thanks !
MARK

# 2006 Model Year
# Merhow Equistar
# 4 Horse
# 8' short wall
* Gooseneck
* (2) 5,200# axles with electric brakes
* 6 bolt 16' rims
* LT225/75R16 Load Range E Tires (2,860# -1,215kg Capacity @ 80 PSI)
* Coated Steel frame with Aluminum skin, roof, and rear hoop
* Empty Trailer Weight w/ water = 9,060 #
* {2,970# on gooseneck hitch and 6,100# on rear axles}
* 7'9' Gooseneck
* 6'10' wide (no interior fender wells)
* 7' 6' interior height
* Box Length

2006 Merhow Equistar 4 Horse.
8' short wall conversion by Precision Quarter's with a complete Western Package throughout. Wall light sconces, western door pulls, stainless steel microwave, cooktop, 2 way (110 volt/ LP) Norcold Refer, flip up counter, AC, furnance, water heater, shower, toliet, 2 sinks, bathroom pokect door with mirrors on both sides, fake leather and print sofa bed, table, stereo with inside/ outside speakers,amplified TV antanae, TV cabinet with slideout tray, walk through door, awning AND ELECTRIC JACK.

Trailer is 6' 10" wide, 7'6" tall. Coated steel frame, RUMBER FLOORING, aluminum skin, roof, roof bows and dividers.Escape door, drop down windows with drop down bars, HUGE bus windows on hip wall.
Collapsible rear tack with addition setting in 1st horse stall.
Empty Trailer Weight w/ water :: 9,060 #
{2,970# on gooseneck hitch and 6,100# on rear axles}
Trailer is extremely clean and the LQ wasn't even de-winterized this year.

Anyone close to me what a ride along on a road trip..

he sent lots of pictures of the trailer but just like in the ad they had that funky writing on the bottom of the pictures.. If anyone wants to see them pm your email address..

SpotsNGlory · 08-05-2008, 06:08 PM

hmm..thats a hard one to say if its really in the condition he advertises it in, based on description, the picture is out of a magazine/online website, so dont trust those pics ....but only way to know if he's a real "mark", take a trip to see what it really looks like...

- and see how it goes....OR you can ask to meet half way, so you dont waste too much gas/time..either way, try to see the trailer in person..

Have fun on the trip to see the trailer, and I hope you come back happy with a trailer hitched to your truck

**beth55051** · 08-05-2008, 06:21 PM

Good Luck.

But the price is almost 1/3rd of what it should be. Merhows are more expensive than Featherlites or Exiss or any other similar brand.

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08-04-2008, 08:16 PM
pvf Regional Forums Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,449	well I sent an email.. I'll post the reply if I even get one. I seen the phone number wasn't right to start with but we'll see what he says.. Beth so far we haven't gone and looked at any trailers in person. I thought it would be nice if I had an idea of what prices were going for. Although I highly doubt that this trailer is only 8000.00 but we'll see.. oh and thanks for the heads up that this site has lots of scammers.. Didn't realize that.. If nothing else maybe we can have fun with a scammer.. __________________ www.prairieviewfarms.net Raising Reg. Paints and Quarter horses

08-04-2008, 08:19 PM
scrapchick Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 4,838	when i was scouring the earth for a trailer i came across a beautiful trailer like that one for $6500. yipes! sent the guy an email but never got a response. why do people get kicks out of posting crap like that anyway? i dont get it. keep looking, with fall coming i would bet there will be some bargains. maybe you should just take a road trip to missouri and we can go trailer shopping. i fancy myself an expert these days. __________________ Better living through chemistry.

08-04-2008, 08:26 PM
scrapchick Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 4,838	somebody yesterday told me they have a three horse slant with living quarters for $2500. now, i have found out that "living quarters" means a lot of different things to different people. some think a bed is living quarters. i will find her and ask. might take me a few days but i will let you know. __________________ Better living through chemistry.

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pvf Regional Forums Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,449	sent you a pm. __________________ www.prairieviewfarms.net Raising Reg. Paints and Quarter horses

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pvf Regional Forums Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,449	Response from owner here is the email that I received back.. Everything actually looked ok with it until he said free delivery. Hi, I still have the horse trailer,the price is $8ooo,I am located in Fargo,North Dakota and the trailer is here too.I'm selling because our daughter Monica rode for 9 years but is now a senior in High School and focusing on college.She lost interest in the horse and it is killing us to sell the trailer.If you want to purchase it let me know so we can talk about this.What I can tell you now is that the price includes shipping and handling to your location.Feel free to email if you need to know anything. Thanks ! MARK # 2006 Model Year # Merhow Equistar # 4 Horse # 8' short wall * Gooseneck * (2) 5,200# axles with electric brakes * 6 bolt 16' rims * LT225/75R16 Load Range E Tires (2,860# -1,215kg Capacity @ 80 PSI) * Coated Steel frame with Aluminum skin, roof, and rear hoop * Empty Trailer Weight w/ water = 9,060 # * {2,970# on gooseneck hitch and 6,100# on rear axles} * 7'9' Gooseneck * 6'10' wide (no interior fender wells) * 7' 6' interior height * Box Length 2006 Merhow Equistar 4 Horse. 8' short wall conversion by Precision Quarter's with a complete Western Package throughout. Wall light sconces, western door pulls, stainless steel microwave, cooktop, 2 way (110 volt/ LP) Norcold Refer, flip up counter, AC, furnance, water heater, shower, toliet, 2 sinks, bathroom pokect door with mirrors on both sides, fake leather and print sofa bed, table, stereo with inside/ outside speakers,amplified TV antanae, TV cabinet with slideout tray, walk through door, awning AND ELECTRIC JACK. Trailer is 6' 10" wide, 7'6" tall. Coated steel frame, RUMBER FLOORING, aluminum skin, roof, roof bows and dividers.Escape door, drop down windows with drop down bars, HUGE bus windows on hip wall. Collapsible rear tack with addition setting in 1st horse stall. Empty Trailer Weight w/ water :: 9,060 # {2,970# on gooseneck hitch and 6,100# on rear axles} Trailer is extremely clean and the LQ wasn't even de-winterized this year. Anyone close to me what a ride along on a road trip.. he sent lots of pictures of the trailer but just like in the ad they had that funky writing on the bottom of the pictures.. If anyone wants to see them pm your email address.. __________________ www.prairieviewfarms.net Raising Reg. Paints and Quarter horses

08-05-2008, 06:08 PM
SpotsNGlory Halter broke Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sunny South Beach~~ Posts: 71	hmm..thats a hard one to say if its really in the condition he advertises it in, based on description, the picture is out of a magazine/online website, so dont trust those pics ....but only way to know if he's a real "mark", take a trip to see what it really looks like... - and see how it goes....OR you can ask to meet half way, so you dont waste too much gas/time..either way, try to see the trailer in person.. Have fun on the trip to see the trailer, and I hope you come back happy with a trailer hitched to your truck

08-05-2008, 06:21 PM
beth55051 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: East Central Minnesota Posts: 4,734	Good Luck. But the price is almost 1/3rd of what it should be. Merhows are more expensive than Featherlites or Exiss or any other similar brand. __________________ Do not mind anything that anyone tells you about anyone else. Judge everyone and everything for yourself.