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If I replied to that publicly, I don't think the post, and possibly my membership of this august platform, would last very long. 😄

It would appear not. It was good while it lasted...

Even more so when you consider that the last four years have been boom time in boat sales, with bulging order books we're told, and...

Holy thread resurrection Batman! 😲

Ah, then you have insider info and I bow to your greater knowledge! :) I'd be curious to know how he knows for sure (as mentioned...

Incorrect I'm afraid, we do not know that it's true, and common sense would suggest that it almost certainly isn't true. All we do know...

Are we inventing values for the boat now, too? :D You'd be amazed what people will do if they think they're going to get a bargain...

Exactly. And £500 isn't enough for anyone to get too excited over. But of course if you get enough people to send you £500 deposits for...

We know that A boat existed and that the person on the phone claimed to own it, that's all. The buyer only spoke to him on the phone...

I remember that, it was a Fairline! I'm not sure about 'prim', or even if it was actually a lady sales person, I think that was added...

You're new here, aren't you? 🤔

Just when you think that this thread can't get any more surreal! 😄

It's not 'imaginary information' it is simple comprehension of the English language. He told us that he's sent a bloke a deposit for a...

Who are going to say 'civil matter, nothing to do with us'. Or, at vey best, will acknowledge that a fraud may have taken place but...

No. No it really isn't. If it hadn't reached the vendor, the vendor would have said to his buyer (the OP) 'Sorry mate, but your money...