However, with the "buying tide" coming to an end, there are not many "old things" bought in the past two years. On the contrary, many people in the private sector bought sewing machines and bicycles at high prices. These people buy at a high price, which is actually a scam. Many farmers have been cheated.
0 1, sewing machine scam
Sewing machines were common in the past. After all, in the era when industrialization was not popular, textile and sewing were semi-mechanized, and sewing machines became the necessary sewing tools for rural women.
In 1970s and 1980s, the price of sewing machines was not too expensive, usually between 100-200 yuan. At that time, sewing machines must be included in the dowry of marriage. But with the passage of time, these sewing machines have been eliminated one after another, but many people are nostalgic and still keep them.
So, how did the sewing machine get involved in the scam? The author tells a story that happened to him.
In August this year, a stranger drove a minivan to the village to buy a sewing machine. Hearing this, my neighbor's second aunt felt that the sewing machine at home had been idle for many years, and it was useless to put it there. If the price is high, she will sell it.
The other party said that it can give 20,000 yuan for recycling. My second aunt was very excited after hearing this. After all, the sewing machine at home was bought for 200 yuan that year, and it can still sell for 20 thousand after so many years.
Because of the high recycling price, Aunt Er didn't realize that she had been cheated. Later, the other party gave 300 yuan a deposit, but said that it was necessary to test whether the sewing machine was working normally in advance. If not, the price will be greatly reduced.
Sure enough, the stall owner said that some parts were aging and damaged, and they could not sell 20 thousand, only 1 10 thousand.
My second aunt is unhappy. If the parts are broken, there will be less 1 10,000. Can't you fix it? The other party said that they could find someone to repair it, and they could give it back to 20,000.
But because it is an old object, there are no related parts at all, and no one can repair it. The other party said that he knew where someone could fix it, and he could drive his aunt to fix it, and then pay the money after the repair.
After arriving at the place, many people lined up for maintenance, but the boss was not local, but a mobile booth. During the second aunt's maintenance, the other party picked out many problems, and the maintenance cost was 4000 yuan.
My second aunt thought she could sell for 20 thousand, so she gritted her teeth and gave money. After the repair, the stall owner said that it was getting dark and would come back tomorrow for a specific evaluation.
Who knows that the other party didn't come the next day, and no one came after waiting for four or five days. At this time, the second aunt realized that she had been cheated. Of course, it's not just aunts who are cheated. Many women are cheated because of "greed and cheap".
In fact, this routine has blossomed in many parts of the country. For example, in April 2020, Ordos police announced a case in which a swindler Xue Mou defrauded an old man of 9,500 yuan by recycling sewing machines and replacing parts. The old man's children called the police and the police arrested them.
After interrogation, Xue defrauded four elderly people and defrauded 13730 yuan. In order to defraud the old man of money, Xue and the old man recognized their adopted son.
02, bicycle scam
With the popularity of electric cars and automobiles, many families can't find bicycles now, let alone old ones. However, in the past two years, vendors have bought old bicycles under the banner of high prices, and many people have been fooled.
This is the case with my neighbor's second uncle. He has an old bicycle at home, which has been preserved for many years. Even if he doesn't ride it, he won't give it away.
But a few days ago, someone went to the countryside to buy at a high price. The second uncle asked someone to help him evaluate it after listening to it. He is not going to sell it. In his opinion, it would be good to sell this old bicycle to 20 yuan.
The other party looked excited after reading it, indicating that the car can still be preserved so well and can be sold at a good price. Juwan doesn't think so. How much can this bike be worth? When the waste is not worth a few dollars at all, if it is regarded as an "old object", it can be sold for about 100 yuan.
Who knows, the other party said that this bicycle is an antique and can be sold for 20 thousand. The second uncle was shocked at this. He didn't expect a broken car to sell for so much money.
He saw each other's surprised expression and thought the price could go up. After bargaining, the price was set at 25,000 yuan.
The second uncle realized that this was a scam and thought that he must be vigilant. However, the other party gave 500 yuan an advance payment, saying that the amount was too high, and professionals needed to come and identify it.
Soon, the other party brought a person to inspect the car in all directions, saying that the quality of the car was still not good, the axle was damaged a lot, and parts needed to be replaced, otherwise it would be difficult to sell.
The other party also said that the second uncle can find someone to repair it himself, but he needs to find a professional, otherwise the repair will not sell at a high price. If you really can't find someone, he has a recommendation.
In this way, the second uncle came to the place recommended by the stall owner. After inspection, the master said that the maintenance cost was 5000 yuan. The second uncle is puzzled. How can the cost of car maintenance be so high? But the other party said it was an antique and the parts were difficult to purchase.
In this way, the second uncle really gave 5000 yuan. After it was repaired, he called the stall owner and asked him to come and buy it. But this number can't get through at all. He waited for another day, but still didn't answer the phone.
Then he came to the maintenance booth and found that the man had left, only then did he know that he had been cheated.
It can be seen that whether it is a bicycle or a sewing machine, the other party's routine is to give a high price of 20,000 yuan first, and then use the replacement of parts as an excuse to defraud money. By the time the victim reacted, the other party had already run away.
Therefore, farmers must not be greedy and cheap, and it is impossible to drop pies in the sky. No matter how high the price of old objects is, it is only tens of yuan higher than that of waste products. It's difficult to sell hundreds, how can it be recycled easily!