Why is this VW coach built camper so “cheap”??

My lad just doing a bit of dreaming is all and sent me this. I think his, ahem, medical “experience” in Turkey might mean he will be staying in the UK next year, hence looking at this sort if stuff. He wont be buying it, totally impractical for a million reasons for his use.

I like a bit of dreaming too and this is similarish to what id love to take around the UK/Europe one day… I won’t ever do it but hell, dreaming does no harm.

Anyway, why is this so cheap?

The listing is terrible but is this model, engine, whatever fundamentally flawed or something?

I wont be buying it, just really curious!

Have at it.

https://www.facebook.com/share/5Mza5uoAubbuNsHq/?mibextid=79PoIi

It’s either being sold by someone who doesn’t know what they’ve got, a complete write off, or it’s a massive scam using stolen pics.

It’s based on the old late 90s LT/Sprinter platform.

The fibreglass on those old Autossleper vans was very good, boat building level quality. Christ knows what it’s really like but it’s of a certain vintage. Could be a stinky money pit or a diamond in the rough form the right person.

^^ Even as a stinky money pit, still seems mega cheap though? Im comparing it to some similari-sh old Talbot ones that are much dearer?

I’m going to go with scam. He’s been on FB for a year and has 2 friends.

It’s been for sale on facebook by at least 5 different people across the length and breadth of the country  (without changing mileage) with the exact same pics and wording of the advert over the last 2 months while i’ve been looking for a camper. It’s a scam ad.

If it looks too good etc etc !

The same guy is selling a similar campervan of similar age for a similar price because he has got an upgrade. Its a part of the country filled with auctions and scrap yards. It’s 26 years old, non ULEZ, and with a patchy MOT history, and it’s been off the road since the pandemic.

And that’s before the repetitive ads I suppose…

How would this scam work? Surely no-one would hand over any money before seeing it in the flesh? Does the seller ask for a deposit or something and just rinses potential punters, £50 a time or whatever?

How would this scam work? Surely no-one would hand over any money before seeing it in the flesh

That’s exactly how it works. Social media is full of people turning up at a random house to collect a car they’ve paid for that doesn’t exist

An example email from these types of cheap camper sales. Please avoid.

Not sure what’s going on with the attachments because I distinctly remember attaching them last time. So I think it would be easier to send you the inventory link from the AYS website: https://autoyardsales.co.uk/<wbr />checkinventorynumber/14684.<wbr />html  (inventory number is 14684).

Sorry for using acronyms, I should have mentioned it from the beginning and spared some conversation time. I called AYS – short from autoyardsales.co.uk. I have used them in the past and I certainly vouch for their services, besides that, you can just google them, they are all over, https://www.google.co.uk/<wbr />search?q=about+autoyardsales.<wbr />co.uk&ei=x2OVXPnIHYeo1fAPh-<wbr />a1uAc&start=40&sa=N&filter=0 .
They are a consignment service for vehicles and large items mostly. Take a quick look at their website. It should give you an idea of how they work and how they handle these sales.
The reason for selling is we got a great deal on a different one and keeping them both is not an option. I have signed a consignment agreement with them and left it on their lot because we don’t have any more space left.
If you want to purchase the van and pick it up yourself, you must contact the company and set up an appointment. In case you are too far away and want it delivered, I already have 300 miles covered, based on their policy, delivery within 300 miles is the seller’s responsibility. If you are more than 300 miles away from the AYS warehouse, there will be an extra charge of £1 for each additional mile.
Now, if you opt for delivery, simply go to their website and “Start Transaction” .
Once you’re registered, an invoice regarding this purchase will be issued to you. The invoice should contain detailed information about this transaction, like insurance, payment info, etc…basically, all the information you need to know about your purchase.
So that’s the essentially buying process, but I should also mention their Pre Delivery Inspection you get at delivery and their 7-day money back guarantee that follows, which costs nothing and should give you a chance and time to decide on the van. The pre-delivery inspection will have an AYS representative on site who should answer your questions, show that everything works and sign the necessary delivery papers. The van was pre-inspected before being listed for sale and passed their inspection flawlessly.
More information can be found on theirs HOW IT WORKS page. I am sure they do a better job explaining things than I do.
If you have any other questions, please let me know, I will be more than happy to help.

P.S. Sorry for such long email, I was trying to make it shorter:) but wanted to tell you all I know.

Kind regards,
Jason

Vehicle wise nothing

That ad very much …

How would this scam work? Surely no-one would hand over any money before seeing it in the flesh?

The ‘scam’ iteslf may not be the scam, but the prelude to a scam – a credulity test. Don’t forget that unlike any other market place, Facebook’s market place is linked to a long and detailed personal history. An ad like this could serve its purpose just by eliciting a response – telling the scammer how credulous you are, and providing them with a detailed dossier about yourself.

I’m going to go with scam. He’s been on FB for a year and has 2 friends.

TBF that’s what my profile looks like because I only use Facebook to keep tabs on one community group and use Marketplace

Well if you lot aren’t interested I’m going to snap it up.  I’ll send the money now.

Best be quick – he told me he’s flying back to his job on an oil rig in Bahrain tomorrow!

‘Jhonathan’, by adulthood most people can spell their own names and even other people’s.

That’s exactly how it works. Social media is full of people turning up at a random house to collect a car they’ve paid for that doesn’t exist

I had a couple turn up for a puppy they had paid a £500 deposit for last year. Drove 2 hrs to get here as well…

Yep – we had neighbours have a stream of people turn up one long weekend for a ‘VW camper’ which they all put a £200 security deposit on….