God...I hate being right all the time.
Just received "the hook" from our Honorable Lt. John Cooper (Phone line was down? It's a cell...):
The bike is at MacDill AFB, Tampa Bay, FL, where I am currently
stationed, until April 10th, when I will be deployed to Iraq (I'm a
US AirForce Lieutenant). This is why I must sell it before that date.
Shipping won't be a problem for me,being a military I have access to
some special facilities. I will take care of that, with no costs on
your end. This is a large amount and I would like to conduct the deal
using an authorized third party like Ebay using their Purchase
Protection Program, so this should eliminate any trust issues. They
will keep a deposit until the purchase is final, and you test and
accept the bike. If you will not get the bike as described, and also
a clean title you will receive your money back.
To be able to use this program you need to qualify. I have been
approved 3 years ago and I was very satisfied. So, if you are
interested in buying my bike just let me know your name and shipping
address.
I will forward these to eBay's protection program and wait for the approval.
The ad generated a great deal of interest and people have been
calling me non stop and the phone line was down for a while.
Thank you,
Lt. John Cooper
P.S. - If you call the number (local to West Palm Beach, FL), you get what obviously sounds like an overseas operator (English accent) recording asking you to leave a message.