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    Appears to be Legit - 27 Magnum For Sale
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    Bud, This appears legit. I have not called because you guys know better what questions to ask....

    http://www.boatsincanada.com/ShowAd.aspx?id=393


    1978 27' Magnum Starfire Offshore Classic
    For Sale: $9,800.00
    Item details Year: 1978

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    Make: Magnum

    Model: Starfire Offshore Classic

    Price: $9,800.00

    Length: 27

    Location: Saint John, NB
    Category: Power Boats
    Currently: For Sale
    Description: WE ARE HAVING TO RELIST THIS AWESOME BOAT DUE TO A NON PAYING BIDDER. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE MONEY OR FINANCING IN ORDER BEFORE YOU BID!!! 1978 27' Magnum Marine Starfire Here's your chance to own one of the most famous Offshore Boats in history. Both engines were dynoed at a little over 500 HP and are capable of producing more. Both run on pump gas. New paint & interior, gauges, etc. Way too much to list. Have a good look at the pictures. True 85 MPH boat! Tri axle custom trailer included. We have a copy of the original bill of sale and the original factory brochure. This boat was never left in the water. It was stored indoors.

    Contact: 512-125-6126
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    Paul, it seems that NOTHING escapes your notice. Good catch.
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    I know the boat was sold earlier this year,I will see what I can find out. It could be just like the scam on the red Sport out of DelRay . Bud
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    That boat had been on Ebay for quite some time about a year or so ago...
    ran a good number of auctions
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    I wonder if it's already been sold and is just left on the web ad?
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    I think it is a scam...tried to e-mail the site and it came back undeliverable. Bud
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    I'll try the number tomorrow. I'll let you know....
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    If it turns out to be real ,,please let me know ,,I would sure love to have it ,,fair price,,fun ride,,George Jr
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    The number gets a recording that it cannot be completed as dialed, or has been disconnected.

    Interestingly, that is a Texas area code for a Canada boat?????
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    I e-mailed the web site offering the boat,have not heard back...I am quite sure it is a scam. I will check with a person who tried to buy it,. Bud
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    Boat was definitely sold...it went to Italy...this is a scam. Bud
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bud Weisner View Post
    Boat was definitely sold...it went to Italy...this is a scam. Bud

    Well, I'll just keep my eyes and ears open......
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    Boat was definitely sold,however it is in Michigan....correction to my original reply. Bud
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bud Weisner View Post
    Boat was definitely sold,however it is in Michigan....correction to my original reply. Bud

    That's nice to know. WOnder who and how close??????
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