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Buying private from either Ebay or Gumtree does not come without risk.

STILL CRS CHECK.

Two weeks ago I purchased a caravan from a private sale that I was assured had all documentation. When i went to pick it up it had a huge folder of literature,manuals etc but no CRS document. The gentleman (no comment) was at work and didnt know anyting. I did hook up as after a phone call to husband was again told it would be sent on. Now here's the crux..... I've taken a day off work, made arrangements for storage etc and have a great van with what appears to be genuine people.

When home the wife went shopping and I was still concerned so found number and done a CRS check (£15) over the phone.......... resulted in not being lossed of stolen BUT lots of finance still owing. I'm now not a happy bunny and ring chap back up to tell him I'm bring it back (1 1/2 hr drive) and to make sure he had my money. He did try to make excuse but i was having none of it......

Now comes to last weekend.... another suitable van appears on Gumtree, and this time all checked out and is a cracking van which has hardly been used from a retiring couple and is un beleivable great condition. I viewed at 5pm Saturday and arranged for balance to be paid Sunday. (as i had cash from previous sale). Here's the point, bargains are bargains and sometimes you have to act before others get in , and would the seller hold it while you "get someone to inspect it ?" of is he gonna sell to first person with cash. When we picked it up next day he had over 40 phone calls between 6pm Sat and 11am Sunday.