# Dishonest Gem Car seller Craig’s List version **URL:** \ **Category:** GEM Forum\ **Created:** [February 9, 2018, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dishonest-gem-car-seller-craig-s-list-version/13305 "2018-02-09T17:21:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![grantwest](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/grantwest/32/15_2.png) [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2018, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dishonest-gem-car-seller-craig-s-list-version/13305/1 "2018-02-09T17:21:05Z")
I thought I would share this with you all. This guy is selling a GEM and is “playing stupid”. I went out to look at it and it has way more damage then he described. (Serious damage) not just the body work stuff you see in the pics. When I pointed the damage out to him he said he was a Pastor of a church and in good conches he could not sell the car to a unsuspecting buyer and that he would update his ad. Well let’s just say that he hasn’t honored his word I decided to post my own version of his ad. [https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/d/re-electric-car-gem-ewith/6483697937.html](https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/d/re-electric-car-gem-ewith/6483697937.html) ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/2X/c/c70cc5c90d99bf7636f02c4fe66284243f172310.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![wrascal](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/wrascal/32/1813_2.png) [@wrascal](https://community.electricforum.com/u/wrascal)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2018, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dishonest-gem-car-seller-craig-s-list-version/13305/2 "2018-02-09T17:26:07Z")
The missing title throws a bit of red flag as well… ``` Russ ``` ---
**Author:** ![grantwest](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/grantwest/32/15_2.png) [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2018, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dishonest-gem-car-seller-craig-s-list-version/13305/3 "2018-02-09T17:44:31Z")
I have bought cars with no pink slip it’s no big deal. It’s the entire bent front end, that’s a problem! ---
**Author:** ![diymatt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/diymatt/32/1822_2.png) [@diymatt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/diymatt)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2018, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dishonest-gem-car-seller-craig-s-list-version/13305/4 "2018-02-11T15:40:51Z")
> [@grantwest](#): > > I have bought cars with no pink slip it’s no big deal. It’s the entire bent front end, that’s a problem! Seems like a pain to me. I know of one in Georgia with no title or proof of sale. I want to register it in Ohio so I’m running into a brick wall. Any tips? ---
**Author:** ![grantwest](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/grantwest/32/15_2.png) [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2018, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dishonest-gem-car-seller-craig-s-list-version/13305/5 "2018-02-11T19:10:11Z")
Sorry: what works good here is Ca might not work in your neck of the woods. But here in Ca you can file for a “Lost” pink slip and they can start fresh and you can get it in your name with a bit of hoops to jump threw ---
**Author:** ![wrascal](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/wrascal/32/1813_2.png) [@wrascal](https://community.electricforum.com/u/wrascal)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2018, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dishonest-gem-car-seller-craig-s-list-version/13305/6 "2018-02-11T19:19:23Z")
I forgot to mention. I am in Canada. To get a vehicle across the border without papers through US customs for export, not an easy task. ``` Russ ``` ---
**Author:** ![mjr7546](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/mjr7546/32/1828_2.png) [@mjr7546](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mjr7546)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2018, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dishonest-gem-car-seller-craig-s-list-version/13305/7 "2018-03-19T15:15:07Z")
What is the best approach if you want to obtain title when on isn’t present upon purchase?? ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Houseboater](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/old_houseboater/32/544_2.png) [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2018, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dishonest-gem-car-seller-craig-s-list-version/13305/8 "2018-03-19T15:57:05Z")
Dont buy!!! ---
**Author:** ![grantwest](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/grantwest/32/15_2.png) [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2018, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dishonest-gem-car-seller-craig-s-list-version/13305/9 "2018-03-19T16:10:56Z")
Get the vin # to contact DMV to see how much $ is required and any back fees. Apply for a “lost pink slip” and get a Bill of sale. ---
**Author:** ![mjr7546](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/mjr7546/32/1828_2.png) [@mjr7546](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mjr7546)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2018, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dishonest-gem-car-seller-craig-s-list-version/13305/10 "2018-03-19T17:52:13Z")
I understand…however, what if you did…any suggestions…(legal) ones LOL ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Houseboater](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/old_houseboater/32/544_2.png) [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2018, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dishonest-gem-car-seller-craig-s-list-version/13305/11 "2018-03-20T15:39:52Z")
Start by looking up the former owner using the VIN # thru the DMV Iin your state. Contact the owner and get him to get a replacement title. Good Luck ---
**Author:** ![diymatt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/diymatt/32/1822_2.png) [@diymatt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/diymatt)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2018, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dishonest-gem-car-seller-craig-s-list-version/13305/12 "2018-03-20T15:52:26Z")
> [@Old\_Houseboater](#): > > Start by looking up the former owner using the VIN # thru the DMV Iin your state. Contact the owner and get him to get a replacement title. That’s exactly what I had to do with mine a few days ago. The original owner back in 2005 found my text to be extra weird I bet. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![SJRJr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/sjrjr/32/4233_2.png) [@SJRJr](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SJRJr)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2019, 3:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dishonest-gem-car-seller-craig-s-list-version/13305/13 "2019-04-25T03:07:11Z")
Looking for the answer also!