Buying a vehicle through a broker, is it safe? Options

[axelrduvirage]

I have a chance to buy a vehicle for a VERY VERY low price (almost too good to be true). Problem (or paranoia) is that the seller has left the country and is running the deal though an online brokering agent-- moneybookers.com . Does anyone have any experience in these matter? Is it safe? What should I look out for? What demands can I ask of the seller other than the VIN and to actually see the car?

I really want this car and the price is right. I need your input.

here is the ad: http://www.canadatrader.com/result/detaili...mp;r=novascotia

here is the first reply:

from: kevin.peterrson@msn.com

RE: NISSAN 350Z 2005‏

De :<SPAN id=PresenceContainer>Vous ne connaissez peut-être pas l'expéditeur.Autoriser|Marquer comme courrier indésirableEnvoyé :20 mai 2009 00:06:09À : axelrduvirage@hotmail.com

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Hi,
I know that you have many choices on AutoTrader and I appreciate that you contacted me.
The car is in a perfect condition, 100% original and the engine works great. Like you already have seen in
the pictures, no scratches, no rust, no damages, no hidden defects. I sell it so cheap because I just moved from Canada.The car is still registered there. Those are the reasons why I'm selling it for $8,200.00
including the shipping and insurance charges. All documents and the notarized bill of sale will be provided
along with the car.The transaction will be made under an escrow company called Moneybookers.
I'm a serious seller and a fair trader and I prefer to deal only with a serious buyer. If you consider
yourself one please e-mail me back so we can start our deal.
Thank you!

From: SiteCopies@ca.trader.com
To: macbagcc@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 06:57:04 -0400
Subject: Important Sales Lead from AutoTrader

peace

PS it's been too long since i've posted. life is really too busy but so rewarding these days...

[axelrduvirage]

i know it sounds too good to be true, that's why i'm asking around for your "gut feeling" about it. don't worry, i wasn't born yesterday and i know how to protect myself in these matters. i surely would never even consider the deal unless i have the VIN in hand and was able to search the rightful registered owner. the escrow company checks out 99.9999% safe. i did some searching and there are reports of various scams using moneybookers as a tool. the real proof will be when they ask me for personal details or to send money using their bank or even worse a money wire transfer service to a moneybookers account. i now am just curious as an agent of the media to see this to its inevitable outcome. if nothing else it will make a good report for a BUYER BEWARE column on CBC RADIO.

what happens to the ones that sound too good to be true but really are?