Africans buying machines

Has anyone that advertises classifieds on this website had any e-mails from so call purchasers of antique soda machines that have buyers in africa? How legitimate are these purchasers? And does anyone have any experiences with these guys? It does sound like a scam to me. I had two e-mails that state "give me your address and we will send a check". Thanks and seller beware?

[MoonDawg]

I haven"t advertised on this site, but have sold machines to people in Holland, England Australia and Japan. Remember that our machines were produced here and stayed here. To my knowledge, other countries except Canada, have never had pre-60's machines exported to them. Your request may have been instigated by a wealthy customer, in need of what you have for sale
       He wants your adrdess to mail a check. Give him a P.O. box, or your work or Western Union, When the money is good, let them have it!   Glen

I just got an email from an Adams Smith located in West Africa(doesnt even name the country, just the continent)wanting to buy my machine.  It sounds alot like a scam.  I know for one thing the guy doesn't know how to turn off his CAPS LOCK!  Has anyone dealt with this man, because it sounds like on of those email scams with a millionaire trapped in some country you never heard of, and if you transfer his vast fortune to your bank account in order to help him escape, he will give a couple million for the trouble.  All you have to do is email him your bank account #......... '>

archimedes, i got the same e-mail from the same guy. it is a scam and someone emailed me and said don't give these guys any personal info. they are nothing but trouble. i have receive 3 offers from africans about buying a soda machine from me.   people who advertise gas pumps on another sight have had the same problem with these guys.

Thats ok, I know its a scam.  I am having some fun emailing him back with questions and such.  Here is they email he sent me so everyone can keep on the alert for this crap!  Also I will add the responses as they come.  LOL! This should be fun!

His email is adamsmithltd@yahoo.com

GOOD DAY MARK,
             I AM ADAMS, I AM HIGHLY INTERESTED IN
YOUR MACHINE AND I WILL LIKE TO KNOW YOUR FINAL
OFFERING PRICE.I AM LOCATED IN WEST AFRICA AND I WIL
TAKE CARE OF SHIPPING MYSELF AND I WILL LIKE TO KNOW
THE PRESENT CONDITION OF THE MACHINE ALONG WITH THE
PICS.GET BACK TO ME ASAP
REGARDS
ADAMS


My response......

 What country are you located in?

His response.....

I AM LOCATED IN WESTERN PART OF AFRICA

My response......

 Africa is a continent, not a country.  Africa is composed of over 50 independent countries.  Surely you know the country in which you are located.......... '>

archimedes, good for you. you must know how to deal with telemarketers too. sounds like the african is speechless after your last reply.

Latest responses '>

Sent these to him last night......

 By the way, your CAPS LOCK IS ON!

and.........

 I was curious, do you happen to know a collector of antique gasoline globes who I hear is also from the western part of Africa.  His name is Sunny Sunday.

His response this morning........


hello,

  thanks for the mail.i am only trying to purchase from you not to have anything else, so if you are interested in selling the refridgrator.get back to me

my response back.........

 Well, I am merely trying to figure out who I am dealing with here.  I have asked you twice which country you are in and you have yet to answer me.  It would seem a little difficult to ship a machine if I don't know where its going.  Could you provide me with your address?  

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Hey guess where he is from.......LOL!!!!

THANKS FOR THE QUICK RESPONSE,I AM LOCATED NIGERIA,AND I WILL LIKE TO KNOW IF YOU SHIP TO WEST AFRICA AND IF YOU DONT I WILL HAVE TO ARRANGE WITH ONE OF MY ASSOCIATE IN THE UNITED STATE.GET BACK TO ME ASAP

Lets see what he thinks of this one........ '>  '>

Well, shipping to your associate in the United State might be easier, as I have never shipped something this large out of the country before.  How would you be planning to pay for this Coca Cola Machine if we make a deal?

[Jim]

Keep us posted on the responses, this is interesting...

I have had a few people from overseas contact me to buy the Soda Machines I have listed... Since the header info in the email message was strange, I either ignored it or sometimes replied with: We don't sell soda machines!

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't recall seeing any soda machines for sale from Soda-Machines.Com...

Well, the looks like I made a sale!  LOL  Heres what he sent this morning.  

"thanks for th e mail,i mean i will instruct my associate in the united states that is oweing me $4,000 to issue you a cashier check drawn in an american bank and as soon as the check clears in the bank,i will like you to hold out your amount and send me the difference via money gram so that i can arrange with my shippers in their local office here to pick up the machine from you.if this terms are okay by you i will like you to provide me with your contact details and phone number in which the check will be sent to asap"

Heres my response back!!!

That sounds fine.  If you want to send the check to the address below that will be great.  I am going  out of town this evening and will not return for the next few weeks, and will be having my computer repaired so contacting me via email or phone will not be an option.  If you could just send detailed transaction instructions along with the check and my friend will handle the matter.  If you could, please include a copy of this email in the letter, just to remind him what the check is for.  Thanks, and I look forward to completing this transaction.  

Theodore Jackson
Suite 400
2635 Century Parkway, Northeast
Atlanta, Georgia 30345-3112


In case you guys don't know, Theodore Jackson is the special agent in charge of the Atlanta FBI office.  LOL!!  Is this guy going to be surprised!! '>  '>  '>