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Many have read about me wanting to purchase a 2003 B-W 130 Sport w/40hp Merc for ONLY $2475..from a site in Miami. The owner is supposedly a Female Marine Sgt..living & owning boat in Miami..but stationed for awhile in Great Lakes, IL.

Know She mentioned an earlier buyer on Ebay (private showing) who couldn't get a loan (!)...and said I could now have it..and would put boat back onto Ebay on Tuesday morn April 23rd..but in a PRIVATE AUCTION..ONLY VISABLE TO PRE-APPROVED BIDDERS or BUYERS...ME, I assume.

She didn't follow through with emailing me yesterday as promised (23rd)...so I emailed her a slightly tart note this 24th morn...and Voila, she just emails me back that it's on Ebay (I assume hidden since I can't see it online..just on my phone message she sent). I only have til midnight tonight to make a deal since she obviously put it up yesterday as she said she would.

Deposit is higher than I've ever seen..$1,475..and due within 24 hrs of auction close..with full payment due within 10 days of auction close. States that this item is eligible for up to $50,000 in Vehicle Purchase Protection. So, what if the title is forged or whatever?!

Note that the Ebay shield info states the seller as "smed66usa" with 73* transactions & a 100% positive feedback. I will look that up.

I'm confused...SOo What do you think?