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Bad News with Seller JIM LAMOTHE (Macomb)


Date: 2009-10-28, 12:24AM EDT
Reply to: comm-c2rtd-1440894070@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]


DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SELLER “JIM LAMOTHE”

This person has some ads listed on Craigslist…………DO NO GET INVOLVED WITH HIM! I drove up from Ohio to Shelby Twp, MI to purchase an alternator at an agreed upon price ($150.00). I Drove a little over two hours and when finally arriving was told by this seller that he
had made a mistake agreeing to this price and he actually wanted $250 for the item. I made a fair offer, compared to other units for sale on the internet that was accepted and this person refused to complete the sale once I arrived there! That is extortion or a Switch-n-Bait tactic that is illegal in the commercial world folks! I am out of pocket 4 hours of driving time and $45 in fuel. Here is the original email information and present contact information for this person, who should be avoided at all costs!

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Here is the email exchange which I followed up with a phone call for the address & agreed upon time to meet:

Sure, Thanks for asking Jim LaMothe 586-850-2898 / 586 781-5242

----- Original Message -----
To: sale-g5maz-1414409714@craigslist.org
Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:36:48 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: alternator

** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html

Would you accept $150 for the alternator?
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Email address: jim.lamothe@comcast.net

James D Lamothe
Shelby Township, MI
48315-1160

This is his ad:
Chevy Corvette alternator C5 NEW - $250 (Macomb)

Date: 2009-10-09, 6:59PM EDT
Reply to: sale-g5maz-1414409714@craigslist.org


2003 to 2004 Corvette 14 volt - 145 amp alternator for automatic cars by VALEO, OEM supplier will fit 1997 to 2004 C5's retails for $700.00 NEW at the dealer, $250.00 plus shipping, 1 available, I got this alt. from the remaining inventory of 2004 C5 Bowling Green Kentucky plant. Jim 586-850-2898
Location: Macomb

search words include: Corvette, alternator, Vette, GM, parts

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