[Pairadocs]

Been looking for a golf cart for widowed relative moving here. Only looking at those from individuals who bought them new, not reconditioned, one owner. Found one on another villages media page (not this one). One woman owner, only selling because she bought/or buying, a 4 seat model. Made the contact, told me where she lives, number, etc. Said I would call first thing when we got back to villages Monday. When we got home on Monday, the cart had sold. But, she said she has another one close to what I was looking for. I emailed back that I was not interested in that one (she sent me pictures), but thanked her. Now this week she emailed me and said she does have one more I might be interested in, and sent some pictures but it was older than I was looking for and a color our friend would not care for. Maybe I am just over thinking this, but it seemed out of the ordinary a single woman in a villa address would already own so many golf carts... and be selling "ONLY" she emphasized this, ONLY because I want to buy a 4 seat model. I'm probably reading too much into this, but wondering if it would even be possible for someone to be buying up carts and having a woman sell them as just their own personal cart they are selling at their home ? Ok, maybe I've let my suspicion get the best of me ! ! ? ?

[retiredguy123]

She sounds like a golf cart dealer, not a private seller. I don't know much about golf carts, but a lot of car dealers operate that way.

[Marathon Man]

I would walk away. Doesn't sound right.

[villagetinker]

I agree, walk away.

[Velvet]

We came across a guy who did the same type of thing. He was selling reconditioned carts he got from Orlando, as HIS PERSONAL USE cart. Hmmmm. Hubby got him talking and that’s how we found out the truth. Running a business from his home in TV. Definitely against the rules. Do not buy from such a person, if they are dishonest in one thing, they’ll be dishonest in other things too.

[JGibson]

A lot of people both sell and rent carts simultaneously. So that cart you’re buying may have been a rental.

It’s big bucks to rent golf carts in TV.

Move on.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

Been looking for a golf cart for widowed relative moving here. Only looking at those from individuals who bought them new, not reconditioned, one owner. Found one on another villages media page (not this one). One woman owner, only selling because she bought/or buying, a 4 seat model. Made the contact, told me where she lives, number, etc. Said I would call first thing when we got back to villages Monday. When we got home on Monday, the cart had sold. But, she said she has another one close to what I was looking for. I emailed back that I was not interested in that one (she sent me pictures), but thanked her. Now this week she emailed me and said she does have one more I might be interested in, and sent some pictures but it was older than I was looking for and a color our friend would not care for. Maybe I am just over thinking this, but it seemed out of the ordinary a single woman in a villa address would already own so many golf carts... and be selling "ONLY" she emphasized this, ONLY because I want to buy a 4 seat model. I'm probably reading too much into this, but wondering if it would even be possible for someone to be buying up carts and having a woman sell them as just their own personal cart they are selling at their home ? Ok, maybe I've let my suspicion get the best of me ! ! ? ?

Sounds like a scam.

[Two Bills]

Don't know about walk away.
I would run.
Red flags and sirens.
Sounds a bit like 'steal to order.'

[Dilligas]

Or they are stolen carts

Block her contact

[Laker14]

I think your friend is lucky to have you helping her. I believe your years and experience here have helped you develop a "nose" for something scammy, and a newbie coming here and trying to buy a used cart herself would likely have fallen for this deception.

I bought a used cart from a friend who wanted to upgrade. I knew exactly what I was buying because I knew the cart and the friend. Then he bought a used cart from another friend for his wife. Again he knew the cart and the friend. Hopefully you can find someone trustworthy.
If I were facing any kind of a time crunch for getting a used cart I would ask around my circle of friends to see who might be moving up to a new cart, and also, some of them may have a trusted mechanic who deals carts. I have two buddies who have bought used carts from their trusted mechanic, and it has worked out well.

I think when you buy something like this out of someone's garage, unless you know that someone, you are buying a "pig in a. poke" to some degree.

Like I said, your friend is fortunate to have you looking out for her.

[mkjelenbaas]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

Been looking for a golf cart for widowed relative moving here. Only looking at those from individuals who bought them new, not reconditioned, one owner. Found one on another villages media page (not this one). One woman owner, only selling because she bought/or buying, a 4 seat model. Made the contact, told me where she lives, number, etc. Said I would call first thing when we got back to villages Monday. When we got home on Monday, the cart had sold. But, she said she has another one close to what I was looking for. I emailed back that I was not interested in that one (she sent me pictures), but thanked her. Now this week she emailed me and said she does have one more I might be interested in, and sent some pictures but it was older than I was looking for and a color our friend would not care for. Maybe I am just over thinking this, but it seemed out of the ordinary a single woman in a villa address would already own so many golf carts... and be selling "ONLY" she emphasized this, ONLY because I want to buy a 4 seat model. I'm probably reading too much into this, but wondering if it would even be possible for someone to be buying up carts and having a woman sell them as just their own personal cart they are selling at their home ? Ok, maybe I've let my suspicion get the best of me ! ! ? ?

Call Senior Vs crime to see if they have anything on her - check BBB on like also! Be careful as there are many SCAMMERS here!

[Captainpd]

I'm sorry. What's the "crime". Anytime and from anyone, when you buy anything from an individual, there is a risk.

[Twindham]

We've been looking for used golf carts on TOTV. Now I'm suspicious! I would definetly block that number.

[Wondering]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

Been looking for a golf cart for widowed relative moving here. Only looking at those from individuals who bought them new, not reconditioned, one owner. Found one on another villages media page (not this one). One woman owner, only selling because she bought/or buying, a 4 seat model. Made the contact, told me where she lives, number, etc. Said I would call first thing when we got back to villages Monday. When we got home on Monday, the cart had sold. But, she said she has another one close to what I was looking for. I emailed back that I was not interested in that one (she sent me pictures), but thanked her. Now this week she emailed me and said she does have one more I might be interested in, and sent some pictures but it was older than I was looking for and a color our friend would not care for. Maybe I am just over thinking this, but it seemed out of the ordinary a single woman in a villa address would already own so many golf carts... and be selling "ONLY" she emphasized this, ONLY because I want to buy a 4 seat model. I'm probably reading too much into this, but wondering if it would even be possible for someone to be buying up carts and having a woman sell them as just their own personal cart they are selling at their home ? Ok, maybe I've let my suspicion get the best of me ! ! ? ?

You are correct to be suspicious!

[sallyg]

Something is off there. Doesn't sound like her reason to sell the first one was honest. As an aside, we bought a reconditioned cart from an individual several years ago - it has been great.