Possible Scam? or just real cheap? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

xtine · 05-02-2006, 05:27 PM

Hi Everyone!

So I was browsing around the local ads online because I just LOVE looking at puppy pictures! (Who doesn't?!) and I came across this really cute yorkie that was priced at only $400!!!

I was in shock because :
1) in Southern California It's VERY hard to find a yorkie girl AKC registered that's under 4lbs for that price..
2.) I thought this baby girl was just too cute!

Im not planning on getting another female since I already have 2, but I was looking for a male that I might add later on in the near future, so i decided to e-mail the person anyways (because at first they didn't write whether she was male or female).

In my e-mail I had asked the questions, Is it male/female, Is he/she registered, if so AKC, CKC or ?, Do they have pictures of the parents, where are the parents, does the puppy come with any health guarantee's etc, how old the puppy was and why were they in a rush to get rid of her? (i have seen this ad renewed every week mind you.)

they e-mail me back with the following (Mind you this ad or the online thing is only supposed to be for Southern California)..

Quote:

This is in reply to your mail to me requiring info on my Yorkie for sale. I currently have a Yorkie ready to go their new but APPROVED home which I understand you re interested in. Attached is the picture of Sweetie. This gorgeous girl Nicknamed sweetie. Sweetie is currently 10 weeks old and has 1.5Ibs as her current weight and an expected weight of 3Ibs when fully grown. Sweetie is pure breed Yorkshire, AKC Registered, current on her shots, vet checked, de-wormed, docked tail and de-clawed, has a good temperament, (is playful, outgoing, well socialised not a barker, good with kids (our kids) and goes along with other pets. She is playful and well socialised, loves company and being carried, rides and sleeping on the bed since is a home raised. Sweetie goes along to new home with a four years health written guarantee, all papers, health records (Certificate of Health), documentation listing shots and preventives given, registry papers, pedigree, two outfits, two toys, a manual emphasizing on our required care to be given and feeding facts, puppy pack, Nutra-Cal, new personalised pet carrier, food/water dish, snuggle blanket and plush toys, enough water and food in her separate crate which she comes in all this to ensure safety. Concerning Sweetie’s parents who are both full-blooded Yorkshires the Mother is named Princess (Current weight 3Ibs) and father named kingie (2.5Ibs of weight) AKC and AKC Dogs respectively. Sweetie’s Price is 400. If interested in purchasing her let me know your location so we proceed to conclude with the sale and she goes to you since she is ready for that. Get back to me ASAP we are relocated to FL so you either get someone pick up or she is sold including shipping at the total price of $500 (shipping and all included) So due to the growing amount of people interested in getting the Girl I advice that you should be ready to purchase since she is ready to go home. God Bless

When I saw the price my jaw just about dropped on the floor! because it's such a steal if it's really that price! but Considering she said they "relocated" to Florida, makes me Iffy?

Does it sound fishy? or does this sound legitimate? Because I was thinking if it's really that price, it's a steal and i've got to have her!

Should I e-mail this person back with more questions? if so, what questions should I ask?

DaisyMaesMom · 05-02-2006, 05:32 PM

Ask them where they are at in FL. I wouldn't mind (if she is far south) going to look at her for you to see if it's legite..

mustangbee · 05-03-2006, 04:59 AM

If you really want her, I'd have someone go check the place out.
But I have a really strong feeling it's a scam, so I bet it would be
a waste of your time. Sorry.
There's a furbaby out there for ya, You'll find him,

Kelz · 05-03-2006, 06:02 AM

Hmm that kinda throws up a red flag!

chachi · 05-03-2006, 06:07 AM

That sounds way too low to be true. I would visit the place if you can.

Tophersmom · 05-03-2006, 06:18 AM

Can't put my finger on it, but something just doesn't ring true about this. I'd be very careful.
Perhaps it's the pressure sale at the end...I'm not sure.

xtine · 05-03-2006, 04:00 PM

Ok So I emailed this person back asking when he/she is available for my friend to take a look at the puppy last night, and he/she emails me back this afternoon with

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Hi,I hope you know IM in Florida,(Just to make sure you know as we relocated).We are available daily from 4 pm,Let me know ASAP.someone is willing to pay for the puppy on Friday so if you can get your friend check the puppy tomorrow then the better,anyways it all depends on you.If you cannot pick up the the price will be 500 shipping included.in case I have to ship to you.Thanks

YorkieRose · 05-03-2006, 04:08 PM

Shipping from Florida to CA is $200/250..do you really believe anyone is selling a purebred Yorkie for $250, they can sell it any local papers for $500 or more and not have to go to the airport and ship......they will ask for a Western Union, they will tell you that you can come and see the pup, but they will give you a bogus address..and you can not pay in person...puppy has to be paid for before you come..because there is no puppy.

xtine · 05-03-2006, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieRose

Shipping from Florida to CA is $200/250..do you really believe anyone is selling a purebred Yorkie for $250, they can sell it any local papers for $500 or more and not have to go to the airport and ship......they will ask for a Western Union, they will tell you that you can come and see the pup, but they will give you a bogus address..and you can not pay in person...puppy has to be paid for before you come..because there is no puppy.

Darn I knew it had to be too good to be true! I was thinking the same thing about shipping costs. She was originally selling her to me for $400, and if i needed it to be shipped it would be $500, she really had me fooled because she was asking questions like.. why do i want her, am i planning to breed her blah blah stuff like that..

She even told me my friend could pay cash if she went there? so should i just forget the whole thing?

YorkieRose · 05-03-2006, 04:56 PM

I have a feeling if your friend actually called and made arrangements to go see the pup, the seller would beg off...you might try it and see...although I do not think it wise for her to go alone.

Tophersmom · 05-03-2006, 06:32 PM

definitely a scam!!

Marie · 05-03-2006, 06:45 PM

I think is a scam.
I can see why you jump at it thou, Sweetie is a cutie.

JeanieK · 05-03-2006, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieRose

Shipping from Florida to CA is $200/250..do you really believe anyone is selling a purebred Yorkie for $250, they can sell it any local papers for $500 or more and not have to go to the airport and ship......they will ask for a Western Union, they will tell you that you can come and see the pup, but they will give you a bogus address..and you can not pay in person...puppy has to be paid for before you come..because there is no puppy.

United ships for $111.00 But it still seems fishy to me.

JeanieK · 05-03-2006, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieRose

I have a feeling if your friend actually called and made arrangements to go see the pup, the seller would beg off...you might try it and see...although I do not think it wise for her to go alone.

Yes I'm guessing the puppy will already be sold if someone calls to make an appointment to look.

MyTrixie143 · 05-03-2006, 07:43 PM

Don't know what to tell you other than you can always check it out, atleast they say you can come see the puppy rather then them saying that you can't see the puppy and it has to be shipped to you. You never know. I had a friend who sold her yorkie puppy for only the shipping costs, which I think was around 300. She could not keep the puppy an longer because of where she moved. I would have bought her, she was so adorable, but I was not looking for a yorkie at the time and didn't have the money to take care of another one

05-03-2006, 04:59 AM	#3
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	If you really want her, I'd have someone go check the place out. But I have a really strong feeling it's a scam, so I bet it would be a waste of your time. Sorry. There's a furbaby out there for ya, You'll find him, __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

05-03-2006, 06:02 AM	#4
Kelz YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Yukon, ok Posts: 2,885	Hmm that kinda throws up a red flag! __________________ Kelly- momma to Parker, Star,Zoe, & Kegan.. RIP Silly Lily OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org

05-03-2006, 06:07 AM	#5
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	That sounds way too low to be true. I would visit the place if you can. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

05-03-2006, 06:18 AM	#6
Tophersmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Canada Posts: 860	Can't put my finger on it, but something just doesn't ring true about this. I'd be very careful. Perhaps it's the pressure sale at the end...I'm not sure. __________________ VAL, TOPHER AND SOPHIE http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=295683

05-03-2006, 04:08 PM	#8
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	scam Shipping from Florida to CA is $200/250..do you really believe anyone is selling a purebred Yorkie for $250, they can sell it any local papers for $500 or more and not have to go to the airport and ship......they will ask for a Western Union, they will tell you that you can come and see the pup, but they will give you a bogus address..and you can not pay in person...puppy has to be paid for before you come..because there is no puppy.

05-02-2006, 05:32 PM	#2
DaisyMaesMom and Ty too! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver, Nope, not Colorado Posts: 1,235	Ask them where they are at in FL. I wouldn't mind (if she is far south) going to look at her for you to see if it's legite..

05-03-2006, 04:56 PM	#10
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	pup I have a feeling if your friend actually called and made arrangements to go see the pup, the seller would beg off...you might try it and see...although I do not think it wise for her to go alone.

05-03-2006, 06:32 PM	#11
Tophersmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Canada Posts: 860	definitely a scam!! __________________ VAL, TOPHER AND SOPHIE http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=295683

05-03-2006, 06:45 PM	#12
Marie Mom loves Gucci Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 6,427	I think is a scam. I can see why you jump at it thou, Sweetie is a cutie. __________________ Huggies, Gucci and Marie http://www.dogster.com/?132187 "I have been egged"

05-03-2006, 07:43 PM	#15
MyTrixie143 Mom to 6 Beautiful Furkids Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,409	Don't know what to tell you other than you can always check it out, atleast they say you can come see the puppy rather then them saying that you can't see the puppy and it has to be shipped to you. You never know. I had a friend who sold her yorkie puppy for only the shipping costs, which I think was around 300. She could not keep the puppy an longer because of where she moved. I would have bought her, she was so adorable, but I was not looking for a yorkie at the time and didn't have the money to take care of another one __________________ A dog is a furry person! http://www.dogster.com/?300866 Tracey and the gang DestinyHarmonyScamperGracieLillieKiwi Hershey Peppi