Car-auctions.com is a TOTAL train wreck and a scam website. Anyone tried it and got refunded?

Question

I've used most if not all of the auction database websites and have personally found some extremely profitable. However, these car and boat auctions scam sites below are literal train wrecks. You almost have to laugh! I have to now since I was sucked in.

http://www.car-auction.com/register-options.php
http://autoauctionspot.com/boat.php?title=Boat

I came to realize that the second site is a front or entry page put up by an affiliate for the first car auction site! So, this guy's advertising boat auctions when its actually a car auctions site! And to no surprise there's absolutely no boat auction repos to speak of.

Anyway, has anyone been able to get refunded from this particular site(s)?

Answer 1

In response to some of the replies above, you actually can view a car or boat prior to bidding...if you're w/in reasonable proximity. That's why some online auction sites allow you to search by zip code or city. I bought a Jeep Grand Cherokee via online auction site and I don't think I'll ever do better than what I paid.



Anyway Ron, again if Clickbank was the payment processor (and I'm pretty sure they are) they will refund within 48hrs. even if you can't get in touch with the site. It's their policy.



I'm amazed car-auctions.com is even still even doing business? That site along with their renegade affiliates have promoted that site under false pretenses for a long time now...at least 10 years I think? They just never seemed legit and now I know their not.



I've used http://www.boatauctionsdirect.com for boats and http://www.gov-auctions.org for cars however, and found them above board and (as a non-affiliate) would even recommend them if your an auction enthusiast. :) Best of luck.

Answer 2

I believe http://www.car-auction.com is the scam site your speaking of as opposed to car-auctions.com. Although, the latter would probably not be much help either.



Two things that will help you snuff out BS in the future:



1. If an auction site or any website for that matter doesn't have a way to confirm it as a legitimate business for example TrustGuard or BBB or at least a contact address or ph. number or some kind of 3rd party validation...then there's usually a reason for it. Keep a sharp eye on PPC ad sites on top of Google. Many are out for a fast buck.



2. Be sure the site has a Contact Us or Support link and then actually check that link to make sure you can really get support. I've seen sites that offer their ironclad "56 Day Guarantee" but there's no way to even contact the site owners! The auction scam site below is a classic example:



http://autoauctionspot.com/boat.php?title=Boat



Anyway, I've used those 2 B.S. detectors and have weeded out a lot of the riff-raff.

Victoria, I would agree with your referral since both auction sites you suggest have what I suggested above.

Answer 3

You have gotten some great answers here! Hope you took to heart!



And the others are right about clickbank, you can get a refund pretty quickly. All merchants are required to when going through clickbank.



The other poster is right about the government auctions only:



www.safe-gov-auctions.org



I'd also try www.eBay.com, but only if you know the person has great feedback, powerseller, etc.



So rest easy, you can get your money back, no problem!



I still don't understand why you gave them your money in the first place, nor why did you not like the service after that?



Anyway, hope you got your money back!

Answer 4

True. But as mentioned above, I would never even consider buying a car that I can't go see for myself. And I won't sell a car unless a potential buyer comes out & sees it too. I've never done business with those sites. I always go local dealer or Autotrader.com. I never bid on car auctions.

Answer 5

If you paid for your membership to the site through Clickbank, all you have to do is ask Clickbank for a refund, no questions asked. If not, you may be out of luck. Here's more about these kinds of auctions:

http://www.leaseguide.com/Articles/publiccarauctions.htm



.

Answer 6

thro its possible to buy a car online its not wise since you cant check it or drive it til you pay for it and thats never wise.. type into searchbox

how to check used car

how to buy used car



how to buy car online



not smart but people stil doing it and people stil being taking

Answer 7

Really? No way.



You can call your local law enforcement agencies (non emergency numbers, please) and ask them when and where their impound and government vehicle auctions are.



People, people, people...this is not rocket science!