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
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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11-20-2011 06:43 PMGetting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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11-20-2011 08:28 PM
Paul, it seems that NOTHING escapes your notice. Good catch.
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11-20-2011 11:43 PM
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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11-21-2011 11:10 AM
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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11-22-2011 08:21 AMI wonder if it's already been sold and is just left on the web ad?
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11-22-2011 08:37 PM
I think it is a scam...tried to e-mail the site and it came back undeliverable. Bud
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11-22-2011 09:49 PMI'll try the number tomorrow. I'll let you know....
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11-23-2011 12:15 PM
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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11-23-2011 12:26 PMThe 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?????Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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11-23-2011 01:02 PM
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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11-23-2011 01:56 PM
Boat was definitely sold...it went to Italy...this is a scam. Bud
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12-06-2011 05:22 PM
Boat was definitely sold,however it is in Michigan....correction to my original reply. Bud
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