These are the emails that were exhanged between Michael Zimmerman and myself, and later the bank and myself. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 16:43:49 -0800 (PST) From: "vfib71@yahoo.com" <vfib71@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: PowerBook 17" for sale To: Phillip McGree Yes, it is still available. -Mike --- Phillip McGree wrote: > Hiya, > > You have a PowerBook G4 17" listed for sale. Is it still available? If so then I am very interested in buying it. > > > Regards, > Phil -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 10:56:10 -0800 (PST) From: "vfib71@yahoo.com" <vfib71@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: PowerBook 17" for sale To: Phillip McGree Ok, Sounds good. Shipping Options are USPS Airmail Parcel Post (4 - 10 Days) $44.30 OR Economy (Surface) Parcel Post (4 - 6 Weeks) $25.40 and Insurance is $25.60 if interested. Here is my Bank info: University Credit Union Routing # 267077850 Account # 4000572333 The phone Number of the Bank is 305-324-1009 Their Address is: 6250 Red Road Miami, FL 33143 If you need to call me for anything my number is 305-519-8389. Thanks and look forward to doing business. -Mike Zimmerman --- Phillip McGree wrote: > Hiya Mike, > > Many thanks for the quick reply. I currently have a 15" 667, which is pissing me off every day. I need more speed > and a bigger screen, and I need it immediately. > > Price... you have said $2500 firm in your listing, but I don't need the carry bag. So would $2400 > without the bag be a reasonable deal for you? The bag retails for $130, so getting $100 on eBay for it > shouldn't be too hard. I'm also in Perth, Western Australia, so the extra postage cost for the carry > bag would cost me heaps. New 1.33s are going for $2650 on eBay, refurbished units are selling on the > AppleStore for $2499, and used 1.33s are going for around $2350-2400 on eBay. > > Payment: Telegraphic transfer is easiest, cheapest, and most efficient. I bank with Westpac here in > Australia (ie it's one of the "big four" banks that we have here), and they can do a telegraphic > transfer easily enough. That makes it all accountable and trustworthy - ie money can't go > missing and we both know what's going on. I would need your bank account name, bsb number, account > number, and "swift number" (if you have it). > > Postage/shipping: USPS is the cheapest and quickest way to go. You would need to get a quote from them, > and I would add that amount to what I pay you for the PowerBook. At least with the PowerBook you will > have the dimensions (ie length x width x height of the box, and overall weight) so getting a price for > postage shouldn't take up too much of your time. > > I've been looking around to buy a PowerBook 17" 1.33 for a couple of weeks now. There's been all sorts > of opportunities and options, but if I'm going to send a heap of money off into the unknown then I > need to feel confident that I'm actually going to get a PowerBook. Your listing sounds sincere, and > the photo on your .Mac page (hopefully) confirms that the PowerBook does exist. > > Anyway, that's my offer... $2400 for the PowerBook and iLife, but without the carry bag. If that's > acceptable to you then I will happily buy your PowerBook G4/1.33 17" as soon as possible. > > > Regards, > Phil -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 11:11:02 -0800 (PST) From: "vfib71@yahoo.com" <vfib71@yahoo.com> Subject: WIRE UPDATE! To: Phillip McGree Sorry, after giving you the wire transfer info here is the correct procedure: UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION INSTRUCTIONS FOR WIRE TRANSFERS FUNDS NEED TO BE WIRED THROUGH: SOUTHEAST CORPORATE FCU 3555 COMMONWEALTH BLVD. TALLAHASSEE, FL 32303 ABA: 2631-8906-9 FOR CREDIT TO: UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION 6250 RED ROAD MIAMI, FL 33143 ABA: 2670-7785-0 FOR FURTHER CREDIT TO: MICHAEL ZIMMERMAN MEMBER'S ACCT NUMBER: 57233 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 11:27:23 -0800 (PST) From: "vfib71@yahoo.com" <vfib71@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: WIRE UPDATE! To: Phillip McGree Hi, I will be checking my account frequently so I can get this out to you right away. I will be sure to use air as the three months you had to wait is painful. I recently sold a pair of walkie-talkies on ebay to a guy in Mount Waverly Victoria and he got them in less than a week so I assume it should take about the same time. I'll e-mail you with all the shipping details. Thank You. -Mike --- Phillip McGree wrote: > Hiya Mike, > > I went to the bank and did the telegraphic transfer this morning. I don't know how long it will take to > reach your account, but at least now it's on its way. The amount of $US2470 should turn up in your > account, which covers: > > Apple PowerBook G4/1.33 17 with original box, accessories, disks, etc. > Apple iLife '04 > USPS Airmail Parcel Post (4 - 10 Days) > > It is important that the PowerBook come by air. I bought a tape backup drive a year ago on eBay and it > took three months to get here by sea! > > I've scanned the receipt that I got from the bank. It really shouldn't take more than one to two days, > but feel welcome to pursue it with your bank there. Basically, I hope that the money clears in your > account as soon as possible... and then I can get the PowerBook that I've been hanging out for over > the last few months! This is the nervous part... the money has gone from my account... now it's gotta > turn up in yours. > > If possible, when you send it, it might be a bit safer if the PowerBook box itself was covered up... > ie something to disguise the contents. Maybe a layer of cardboard or something around it? Dunno... > it would be nice if the package didn't have "steal me" written all over it. > > I am really looking forward to getting a PowerBook 17" 1.33... it's been quite a search to find the > right one to buy, from someone that I could trust. I appreciate your efficiency so far and hope that > this PowerBook will be one of the best investments that I've ever made. > > > Regards, > Phil -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2004 00:09:58 -0800 (PST) From: "vfib71@yahoo.com" <vfib71@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: WIRE UPDATE! To: Phillip McGree I called my bank today and they told me that it sometimes takes a few days for International transfers so I'm hoping within the next few days. It's all ready to ship. -Mike --- Phillip McGree wrote: > Hiya Mike > > Has the money turned up in your bank account yet? > > Regards, > Phil -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- That was the last I ever heard from Michael Zimmerman. A subsequent email bounced, due to his email account exceeding its quota. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Mail Delivery System <Mailer-Daemon@bne-tara.web-host.com.au> To: Phil's Email Address Subject: Mail delivery failed: returning message to sender Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2004 15:26:56 +1000 This message was created automatically by mail delivery software. A message that you sent could not be delivered to one or more of its recipients. This is a permanent error. The following address(es) failed: vfib71@yahoo.com SMTP error from remote mailer after end of data: host mx2.mail.yahoo.com [64.156.215.6]: 554 delivery error: dd Sorry, your message to vfib71@yahoo.com cannot be delivered. This account is over quota. - mta172.mail.scd.yahoo.com ------ This is a copy of the message, including all the headers. ------ Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2004 13:26:37 +0800 To: "vfib71@yahoo.com" <vfib71@yahoo.com> From: Phillip McGree Hiya Mike, It has been almost three weeks since I heard from you last, and you haven't been replying to my emails. I am now extremely concerned and stressed about this, that money is practically my life savings at the moment and I have invested it all in a computer that I can use to pursue an education with. What's going on? Have I been ripped off here? This lack of contact is causing endless distress here. Please respond immediately. Regards, Phil -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I then sent an email to his bank. The reply confirmed that not only had Michael Zimmerman received the money, but had confirmed so verbally on the phone when the bank rang him. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: FW: Telegraphic transfer payment problem Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2004 12:25:50 -0500 From: "Robert Hyte" <rhyte@ucumiami.org> To: Mr. McGree,            We answered the wire service from your bank yesterday. The wire was received on the 26th of February and posted to Mr. Zimmerman's account on the same day. I spoke to Mr. Zimmerman on the phone following receipt of the service and asked him why he thought he hadn't received the money, at which point he informed me that he knew he had received the money and that everything was OK as far as he was concerned. I hope this alleviates your concern. If you have any further questions or concerns please contact Mr. Zimmerman directly. Thank you, Loan & Deposit Operations Supervisor University Credit Union World Class Member Service Tel: (786) 425-5031 Fax: (305) 665-6318 www.myunicu.coop -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: RE: FW: Telegraphic transfer payment problem Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 10:04:30 -0500 Thread-Topic: FW: Telegraphic transfer payment problem Thread-Index: AcQRr0ZAFojRJ2FbRZes+2OMsD7ymwAAQTFg From: "Robert Hyte" <rhyte@ucumiami.org> To: "Phillip McGree" Mr. McGree, The money was posted to his account on the 26th of February. If you feel the need to contact the police I would be happy to provide them any information they may need. As I said I left him a message 2 days ago and he called me right back so he is around. Good Luck, Loan & Deposit Operations Supervisor University Credit Union World Class Member Service Tel: (786) 425-5031 Fax: (305) 665-6318 www.myunicu.coop