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I guess no matter what is written some people will just bunch everyone together and blame everyone in this business. So, on the other side of the coin.
I received an order for a very highly optioned Chevrolet model making this a pretty valuable car. Immediately I'm suspicious about the cars authenticity. So, as I always do first, I ask if this is an original or a cloned car and are all the options factory or add-ons. The response, “yes, original drive train”. So right away, evasiveness, a red flag. Then another response, “I believe all the options are factory but don’t have a build sheet”. Another flag. So, for me, research time, thank goodness for the internet (and the experts I am associated with for each Model) . I find the car on a few sites for sale and review all the pics. Trans not original first of all, so I write back and also ask for pic of trim tag. Response: "The trans is not on the cowl tag and I guess you are not as well versed as I thought you were, seems like your expertise is in other vehicles. OK, now insults, red flags just keep coming up. I try to explain professionally, that if the car is not original I cannot create any paperwork without watermarks. I also explain that I reviewed approx. 20 pictures of the car in the ads and numerous items checked off are not on the car. He tells me I should not go by the ads and how do I know the ads are correct. Then tells me he can’t send the trim tag pic because he’s at work. This goes on back and forth, him trying to convince me all is original and I of course stick to my guns. Then it’s time for threats: he writes he is a member of a club whose members are interested in my services but now he will advise them that unless they have original documents or other proof I will not move forward. I try to explain about bringing some integrity and ethics to a business that is riddled with negativity to not avail. Next response and stating that it will be the last: “I will be posting my experience with you, and as a courtesy will provide a copy to you prior to posting if you would like a copy, you have my word it will accurately reflect my experience here” I stated that I welcome the posting and thanked him for his time.
So, I sit and ponder after reading posts about how all of us are the same and wonder why I’m never going to make any real money doing this? Why should I care about ethics, integrity and this wonderful hobby when some people are just going to bunch me in with all those others that only car about making a buck and couldn’t care less about ethics and such………..

Paul