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05-02-2006, 09:45 AM
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To all my fellow british e60 fanatics in london im trying to establish a good working relationship for e60 there in london but the company that im trying to do business with is asking for western union first and then they will ship the product. Is there anyway i can check the validity of this company in London? Do you have like a better business bureau or anyway to check that it exists and that it is legitimate?
Help!!!
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Company Name:Laurence Star Limited
Name
iana Laurence
Adress:Grove Road 139
City:London
Zip code:E17 9BU
United Kingdom
Help!!!
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Company Name:Laurence Star Limited
Name
iana Laurence Adress:Grove Road 139
City:London
Zip code:E17 9BU
United Kingdom
05-02-2006, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by rjcastr' post='276970' date='May 2 2006, 06:45 PM
To all my fellow british e60 fanatics in london im trying to establish a good working relationship for e60 there in london but the company that im trying to do business with is asking for western union first and then they will ship the product. Is there anyway i can check the validity of this company in London? Do you have like a better business bureau or anyway to check that it exists and that it is legitimate?
Help!!!
Thanks
Company Name:Laurence Star Limited
Nameiana Laurence
Adress:Grove Road 139
City:London
Zip code:E17 9BU
United Kingdom
Help!!!
Thanks
Company Name:Laurence Star Limited
Name
iana Laurence Adress:Grove Road 139
City:London
Zip code:E17 9BU
United Kingdom
http://wck2.companieshouse.gov.uk/d9da695b...46592985#result
Try and get more details such as a company number, references etc. I would tread carefully....
Good luck.
05-02-2006, 10:41 AM
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eBay warns people NOT to use Western Union. For good reason I assume.
Why buy from a UK company. Good deals can be had on UK spec cars bought in Europe. Belgium and Netherlands seem to be popular.
Why buy from a UK company. Good deals can be had on UK spec cars bought in Europe. Belgium and Netherlands seem to be popular.
05-02-2006, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by BangleBox_530d' post='276993' date='May 2 2006, 01:41 PM
eBay warns people NOT to use Western Union. For good reason I assume.
Why buy from a UK company. Good deals can be had on UK spec cars bought in Europe. Belgium and Netherlands seem to be popular.
Why buy from a UK company. Good deals can be had on UK spec cars bought in Europe. Belgium and Netherlands seem to be popular.
Apparently the difference between UK and European prices has shrunk a lot.
So the advantage of going to Europe is not so great now.
Personally, I've ordered mine through DriveTheDeal.com, who I have seen referred to in the press.
The price was excellent.
You are ordering a UK spec car from a BMW main dealer, but with a discount negotiated by DriveTheDeal.com.
Car should arrive on Friday - so I'll let you know how it goes.
05-02-2006, 11:04 AM
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I have personally had a bad experience with western union and would advise against sending money that way. You might find that Western Union themselves can advise against the legitimacy of the person you are buying off.
If they are a legitimate UK company why don't they just ask for cheque, credit card or wire transfer!
Good Luck
Cameron
If they are a legitimate UK company why don't they just ask for cheque, credit card or wire transfer!
Good Luck
Cameron
05-02-2006, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by nbusbridge' post='277000' date='May 2 2006, 07:52 PM
Apparently the difference between UK and European prices has shrunk a lot.
So the advantage of going to Europe is not so great now.
Personally, I've ordered mine through DriveTheDeal.com, who I have seen referred to in the press.
The price was excellent.
You are ordering a UK spec car from a BMW main dealer, but with a discount negotiated by DriveTheDeal.com.
Car should arrive on Friday - so I'll let you know how it goes.
So the advantage of going to Europe is not so great now.
Personally, I've ordered mine through DriveTheDeal.com, who I have seen referred to in the press.
The price was excellent.
You are ordering a UK spec car from a BMW main dealer, but with a discount negotiated by DriveTheDeal.com.
Car should arrive on Friday - so I'll let you know how it goes.
However, I think DTD should be fine, just make sure you have plenty of time to check the car that arrived on a transporter. Wishing for you for a dry day on Friday
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Originally Posted by Diablo' post='276977' date='May 2 2006, 07:06 PM
I just ran a quick check with Companies House. This is the body with which all Ltd (Inc) companies must be registered. There is no company by that name.
http://wck2.companieshouse.gov.uk/d9da695b...46592985#result
Try and get more details such as a company number, references etc. I would tread carefully....
Good luck.
http://wck2.companieshouse.gov.uk/d9da695b...46592985#result
Try and get more details such as a company number, references etc. I would tread carefully....
Good luck.
Beware!!
Cheers
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05-02-2006, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by BangleBox_530d' post='276993' date='May 2 2006, 11:41 AM
eBay warns people NOT to use Western Union. For good reason I assume.
Western Union is a sub of First Data Corporation, the company that processes the majority of your credit card transactions. They are legit, but there are other (quicker/cheaper) ways to move money around.
05-08-2006, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='277060' date='May 2 2006, 03:02 PM
That good reason might just be because eBay happens to own PayPal, a key competitor
Western Union is a sub of First Data Corporation, the company that processes the majority of your credit card transactions. They are legit, but there are other (quicker/cheaper) ways to move money around.
Western Union is a sub of First Data Corporation, the company that processes the majority of your credit card transactions. They are legit, but there are other (quicker/cheaper) ways to move money around.
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Originally Posted by rjcastr' post='276970' date='May 2 2006, 06:45 PM
To all my fellow british e60 fanatics in london im trying to establish a good working relationship for e60 there in london but the company that im trying to do business with is asking for western union first and then they will ship the product. Is there anyway i can check the validity of this company in London? Do you have like a better business bureau or anyway to check that it exists and that it is legitimate?
Help!!!
Thanks
Company Name:Laurence Star Limited
Nameiana Laurence
Adress:Grove Road 139
City:London
Zip code:E17 9BU
United Kingdom
Help!!!
Thanks
Company Name:Laurence Star Limited
Name
iana Laurence Adress:Grove Road 139
City:London
Zip code:E17 9BU
United Kingdom