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Hi ! I'm really interested in buying a Narrow boat to cruise England and live on board, and have come across some legitimate, and some not so legitimate websites, websites selling really good looking narrowboats for really cheap? Does anyone recognise the following sites? http://loot.com/ http://www.boatzone.co.uk/ http://www.boatsforsaleuk.co.uk/ Some of the Narrow boats are selling for around £6000 -£7000, and they look better than boats on apolloduck selling for £25k + Could anyone help me? Much appreciated, Wes
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Hello hello, we are currently working on buying a boat that's listed by Hartford Marina. We have gotten to the point where all that is left it to complete the purchase. Our broker has said that he will email the bill of sale to us once the payment is received. We have never bought anything substantial before, but were under the impression these things needed to be done face to face? We are based in London at the moment so it is far to travel--probably why the broker offered to do it electronically. Could anyone tell us what their experience is? Thank you, Micha
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With the above knocking on my noggin I thought worth a punt on this http://www.trade-it.co.uk/bristol/boats-and-outboards-for-sale/house-boats/one-life-40ft-YI331K3BD unbelievably cheap with all the work done but you never know! Then the mail I get says. Isabella Lucy Sinclair (isabellal.sinclair@gmail.com "Hi, This boat its just perfect, Immaculate condition, no damages, once with the boat you will also get all the equipment my husband had. All necessary documents available. My current location is Ellon in Scotland, i`m 56 years old, my husband died 2 months ago. If this is going to be a quick sale, I will list it on eBay for £6,200 delivered at my costs. I decided to list it on eBay with a buy it now option and whoever wins it will be the next owner. I assume you already have an account with eBay. If not please register and let me know when you are ready so I can just email you the link. If you'd like to secure the deal before anybody else does, then please buy it on eBay. Feel free to ask me any questions. The deal will go strictly according to eBay Money Back Guarantee Protection Buyer rules and policy. Thank you" Ah ringy ding ding that old chestnut! A quick google of her email address brings up http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=64025&page=2 !!! So old news I guess! I also recognize the name from a VW split screen forum I belong to she's at it there as well.....
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I have just been approached by what I can only describe as a scammer in regards to selling my narrowboat and wanted to make you all aware that this is happening! I received an email with what appeared to be genuine questions regarding the boat and its condition etc from a gmail.com email account then the next email I received asked me to provide my paypal email address so they could send payment, they were then suggesting that they would arrange for their shipping company to arrange collection once I had received the money... However paypal can freeze payments until a dispute is resolved and if its just your word against theirs you could easily find yourself VERY out of pocket... Needless to say I will not be replying to anymore emails from this person... Please all sellers but aware and vigilant when selling your boat on the internet!
