Topic: Car is back together, showing to someone soon, I need a body guard, got a gun? (Read 616 times)

gump1119 · « **on:** March 17, 2009, 09:39:05 PM »

So I got this moderately sketchy email today.

Name: Christopher Panza
Subject: No bullshit
hey bro if your car is still for sale I want it. Im in town from phoenix and I need to buy a car asap to drive back. Im talking by thursday latest. I have $$$$$$ so Im not bullshitting. Either way call me or text me at *** *** **** as i said Im in denver for the moment. Please respond either way.

So I called and he seemed quasi-legit. He's in Denver for 2-3 more days and is looking at cars. He really likes mine, he's not an enthusiast though. Had a turbo'd eclipse and various other cars. I told him all the details about the car. He said he'd be willing to meet halfway. He's going to drive some other cars but said he's gonna hold off on buying one until he checks out mine.

What do you guys think? Anyone with a pistol permit mind tagging along? I don't wanna get mugged/stabbed/shot and left in Castle Rock. How would I go about getting paid? I'll be damned if I take a check and let him drive away in my car. I'm also not accepting cash without a bank there to verify it's all real.

Advice? Avoid this dude? I would definitely not mind getting this thing sold by Thursday (even though it's fun as fuck again!).

gump1119 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 17, 2009, 09:40:54 PM »

Google'd him, found this:

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/dir/chris/panza

Anyone got a linkedin profile?

0dd_j0b · « **Reply #2 on:** March 17, 2009, 09:47:19 PM »

lol, I live 18 minutes from castle rock. i have a combat knife.

Smokestack · « **Reply #3 on:** March 17, 2009, 09:50:07 PM »

I'd say cash only and check the serial numbers. Other than that, take a buddy in case you sell it on the spot and one of those marker checky thingies that stores use to check to see if $20 and larger bills are legit. I think you can pick them up at Officemax and Staples.

gump1119 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 17, 2009, 09:56:20 PM »

Yeah, good idea. As far as getting mugged though... stick to populated areas? Bring someone big like Carlos?

gump1119 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 17, 2009, 09:57:20 PM »

Test video.

0dd_j0b · « **Reply #6 on:** March 17, 2009, 10:44:34 PM »

or if you do it by Big 5 sporting goods, we can borrow their little black light thing that checks the bills. (i used to work there so it wouldnt be a problem)

RSR32 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 17, 2009, 10:51:34 PM »

i just got off phone with wayne..he is taking his mexican posse there...

hah.

if he tries something..we will beat him with my sombrero.

sleeper bug · « **Reply #8 on:** March 17, 2009, 11:08:50 PM »

im down. not shit hit it up 209-8933 and might be able to get one of those marker things.

mikeminnillo · « **Reply #9 on:** March 18, 2009, 06:33:58 AM »

as far as i see, hes not an enthusiast. dont let him have your car. thats a special car that NEEDS to go to an enthusiast.

Jesus · « **Reply #10 on:** March 18, 2009, 06:58:49 AM »

Quote from: mikeminnillo on March 18, 2009, 06:33:58 AM

as far as i see, hes not an enthusiast. dont let him have your car. thats a special car that NEEDS to go to an enthusiast.

Right .. money talks

gump1119 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 18, 2009, 09:15:10 AM »

I'd love to see the car go to an enthusiast but I've had no interest from Por-tex. Whereas I've had a lot of interest from craigslist... I'd rather have money for plates and parts on my .:R

The Asshole · « **Reply #12 on:** March 18, 2009, 09:34:04 AM »

so sell the car to someone from craigslist...w ho cares where the car goes if you need the money... deal in cash and deal in public.

if he/she pays in 50s/100s check the bils with a pen, (buy a pen at staples/office max etc.) don't take a personal check or money order, if he wants to pay with a cashiers check say, that is fine, if they have a branch you can goto and cash it before you hand over the title or keys. always good to have someone follow you so you have a ride home. if scared have second person hold the title....

oh and don't be sooo damn scared. you act as if your selling 2keys of crack and need backup. its just a car deal.

sad_rocc · « **Reply #13 on:** March 18, 2009, 09:46:16 AM »

His LinkedIn is kinda weird. He lists himself as a Gambling & Casino Professional. Educated in the School of Hard Knocks from 1972-2008 so I'm guessing that means he's 35-ish. Probably signed in once, then realized it wasn't like myspace and never returned. Sounds like a tool more than anything else.

gump1119 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 18, 2009, 10:45:16 AM »

Quote from: sad_rocc on March 18, 2009, 09:46:16 AM

His LinkedIn is kinda weird. He lists himself as a Gambling & Casino Professional. Educated in the School of Hard Knocks from 1972-2008 so I'm guessing that means he's 35-ish. Probably signed in once, then realized it wasn't like myspace and never returned. Sounds like a tool more than anything else.

Yeah, I thought that was odd too, lol.

Quote from: The Asshole on March 18, 2009, 09:34:04 AM

oh and don't be sooo damn scared. you act as if your selling 2keys of crack and need backup. its just a car deal.

Just saying man, shit happens and I'm not a very big guy, lol.

jonbaker · « **Reply #15 on:** March 18, 2009, 11:40:16 AM »

i would say find a bank parking lot to meet with this guy. then talk car in the lot and if he wants it, tell him cash or certified check. then if deal goes thru, go into bank to finalize the deal. have the bank check the payment for authenticity.

SwiftMKIII · « **Reply #16 on:** March 18, 2009, 12:10:53 PM »

Quote from: jonbaker on March 18, 2009, 11:40:16 AM

i would say find a bank parking lot to meet with this guy. then talk car in the lot and if he wants it, tell him cash or certified check. then if deal goes thru, go into bank to finalize the deal. have the bank check the payment for authenticity.

Sounds like a good call on this one...

gump1119 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 18, 2009, 12:23:06 PM »

Getting alignment done at 3:30pm, gonna meet the dude at like 5:00pm. Anyone is welcome to come if you need an excuse to drive :-P

101stvet · « **Reply #18 on:** March 18, 2009, 01:42:29 PM »

were at in castle rock i leave denver at 4:30 and get to castle rock around 5 ish

gump1119 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 18, 2009, 01:47:57 PM »

Uhh, outlet malls parking lot? I'll post from the road when I figure that out.

SwiftMKIII · « **Reply #20 on:** March 18, 2009, 02:05:38 PM »

As you leave Castle Rock on your left. Take the Highway 84(?) exit

If you pass it, get off 25 at Happy Canyon road, go left, then left on 84, left at light on top of the hill, then left into parking lot

gump1119 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 18, 2009, 04:37:36 PM »

I think the dude bailed anyway so fuck it

mikeminnillo · « **Reply #22 on:** March 18, 2009, 04:50:09 PM »

was he a no show?

gump1119 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 18, 2009, 05:20:55 PM »

sleeper bug · « **Reply #24 on:** March 18, 2009, 05:38:41 PM »

dam bro that sucks. how much are you selling it for again. i may know some people

gump1119 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 18, 2009, 05:59:58 PM »

Well not quite a no "show", more like a no "response". I called him this morning and he seemed set on meeting and then I called and texted him this afternoon and he never answered or responded. I didn't actually go anywhere to meet him though. The alignment shop just took forever and then I went and washed the car. If he asks to meet again, I'll tell him, sure in my dorm room parking lot.

Asking $5,500

sleeper bug · « **Reply #26 on:** March 18, 2009, 06:29:19 PM »

sweet. I'll let you know if i can find anyone. anything wrong with it?

gump1119 · « **Reply #27 on:** March 18, 2009, 07:39:30 PM »

Check the classifieds thread, has all the info

RSR32 · « **Reply #28 on:** March 18, 2009, 09:11:48 PM »

yah i waited at the outlets for yah fockah.

xlr8rbmx · « **Reply #29 on:** March 18, 2009, 10:03:15 PM »

you got stood up!

gump1119 · « **Reply #30 on:** March 18, 2009, 10:22:21 PM »

I'll pay you for your time. How about $5?

RSR32 · « **Reply #31 on:** March 19, 2009, 09:05:49 AM »

Quote from: xlr8rbmx on March 18, 2009, 10:03:15 PM

you got stood up!

no i didnt FOOL

I was in contact with wayne...and he told me he wasnt showing...

besides i was on my way to denver..so it was no biggie.

plus i didnt want to have to pick him up from the ward when he got mugged...

sad_rocc · « **Reply #32 on:** March 19, 2009, 12:22:53 PM »

Quote from: gump1119 on March 18, 2009, 10:22:21 PM

I'll pay you for your time. How about $5?

Cash? We don't do cash here! E719 currency is sandwiches in various states of decay and office supplies. Duh!

gump1119 · « **Reply #33 on:** March 19, 2009, 12:43:15 PM »

Quote from: sad_rocc on March 19, 2009, 12:22:53 PM

Quote from: gump1119 on March 18, 2009, 10:22:21 PM
I'll pay you for your time. How about $5?

Cash? We don't do cash here! E719 currency is sandwiches in various states of decay and office supplies. Duh!

Ah, I meant

RSR32 · « **Reply #34 on:** March 19, 2009, 02:21:49 PM »

dont make me go jack your headlights....(the bulbs)

The Asshole · « **Reply #35 on:** March 19, 2009, 07:49:13 PM »

Quote from: sad_rocc on March 19, 2009, 12:22:53 PM

Quote from: gump1119 on March 18, 2009, 10:22:21 PM
I'll pay you for your time. How about $5?

Cash? We don't do cash here! E719 currency is sandwiches in various states of decay and office supplies. Duh!

you forgot slightly used dead hookers and pocket lint as well....

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