Hi,

A couple of days ago I bid on a Paulchen bike rack for a Vanagon on
Ebay (item 220081206053). Needless to say, but I was outbid. But a
strange thing has happened. I've received two rather poorly written
emails from the "seller" of the item letting me know that he has an
additional rack for sale off-line of Ebay.

What tipped me off is that the email was sent to an address that is
similar to my ebay id, but not the email I use for my ebay account.

Amazing the audacity of these folks!

Perhaps I ought to tell the seller that I'd be willing to do a deal COD!  HA!!

Here's the email:

 From :         joshua berth <onlinesalle@yahoo.com>
Sent :  Tuesday, February 13, 2007 4:12 PM
To :
Subject :       VW vanagon bus westfalia bicycle bike rack 220081206053
eBay Customer Deal Dear Ebay Customer, I am the seller of VW vanagon
bus westfalia bicycle bike rack  220081206053  and i saw that you are
interested to buy this product.I sale this product at a very low
price , only  US $170.00 e.This product is brand new and never been
used.The product come in original unopened package and with all brand
new accesories.The product have International Warranty.If you are not
satisfied with the product you can send it back and the money are
returned in 3 days Guaranteed, or the product will be change with
another new. For a fast and safe deal please contact me in my private
email addressnlinesalle@yahoo.com Thank you and have a nice day.