I have been communicating via email with the owner of a car located over seas. He says that it is USA equipped because he planned to move to the States. He wants to use an "escrow company". Can anyone recommend a safe & reputable escrow company. I have heard about , and this deal may certainly be one, these type of scams. I am trying to get the VIN#. Does anyone know where I can use the VIN to verify the car, how it is equipped, if it was sold over seas, etc.?

Most deals that seem too good to be true are! Any info on import taxes? The car is to be shipped via air cargo.

Any advice and wisdom is greatly appreciated.

 

I know Ebay has an escrow service.... as I understand it, escrow means you put the money into the account but do not release it until you are satisfied with the product. With the Ebay Escrow, I think the buyer is given 5 days to inspect/confirm the product before releasing the funds OR returning the product to get the funds back...

sorry I couldn't be more help..

BUT if I were you, I'd fly over to look at it first and watch it being loaded.... I did this for a car I bought in LA (flew out from Chicago)...but I guess perhaps it isn't the same thing....

 

Which sea is it over ? Asia or Europe ?