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Reason's to be cautious buying from other member's? #4019932 04/22/10
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 10,102 Knoxville,TN S slg888 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP slg888 Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 10,102 Knoxville,TN	1. Low post count 2. Only post in classified's 3. P.O. box address 4. Cannot verify address & phone numbers through Zillow,white pages,ect. 5. ???? If you take precaution and do your research instead of thinking "how great of bargain I just got" , You might save yourself from getting ripped off. JUST THROWING THIS POST OUT HERE FOR A REMINDER! Hate to hear fellow outdoorsmen getting [bleep] by a maggot {con-artist/thief}. Last edited by slg888; 04/22/10.

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Re: Reason's to be cautious buying from other member's? slg888 #4019961 04/22/10
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 24,851 USA T Tom264 Campfire Ranger
Tom264 Campfire Ranger T Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 24,851 USA	I will only deal with ones I chat with on here. .

Re: Reason's to be cautious buying from other member's? slg888 #4019969 04/22/10
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,583 Midland Michigan B boatboy Campfire Outfitter
boatboy Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,583 Midland Michigan	I know I get Lax here I assume all the Ladds on here are good [bleep].So far so good but.... Thank You Lord for another day,Help my Brother along the way When you mature,you realize hospitals and schools are businesses,and the Beatles were geniuses Live Like A Champion Today NRA EndowmentLife Member,My Daughter is also a Life Member

Re: Reason's to be cautious buying from other member's? boatboy #4020004 04/22/10
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 219 NW Oklahoma OSUCowboy27 Campfire Member
OSUCowboy27 Campfire Member Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 219 NW Oklahoma	I do not send money until I call the person and confirm the details.

Re: Reason's to be cautious buying from other member's? OSUCowboy27 #4020023 04/22/10
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 7,944 Texas O oulufinn Campfire Outfitter
oulufinn Campfire Outfitter O Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 7,944 Texas	I've passed on quite a few "Good" deals when the "Spidey Sense" started tingling! "The Bigger the Government, the Smaller the Citizen" - Dennis Prager LINK

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Re: Reason's to be cautious buying from other member's? oulufinn #4020068 04/22/10
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 20,379 The Bozone, Montana Rancho_Loco Campfire Ranger
Rancho_Loco Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 20,379 The Bozone, Montana	I won't deal with a PO box, no matter the cost. If it's a high digit item, I google addy's and phone #'s and call, many times unannounced. Haven't been burned yet. Originally Posted by captain seafire I replace valve cover gaskets every 50K, if they don't need them sooner...

Re: Reason's to be cautious buying from other member's? Rancho_Loco #4020088 04/22/10
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,583 Midland Michigan B boatboy Campfire Outfitter
boatboy Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,583 Midland Michigan	Sorry for the Bleep didnt think about the word Hank Thank You Lord for another day,Help my Brother along the way When you mature,you realize hospitals and schools are businesses,and the Beatles were geniuses Live Like A Champion Today NRA EndowmentLife Member,My Daughter is also a Life Member

Re: Reason's to be cautious buying from other member's? Rancho_Loco #4020096 04/22/10
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 14,999 Billings, Mt and proud of it ... Bigbuck215 Campfire Outfitter
Bigbuck215 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 14,999 Billings, Mt and proud of it ...	I just act like everybody here is honest, even though there are some that I would not buy from because of their attitude on other threads. So far so good. The Mayans had it right. If you�re going to predict the future, it�s best to aim far beyond your life expectancy, lest you wind up red-faced in a bunker overstocked with Spam and ammo.

Re: Reason's to be cautious buying from other member's? Rancho_Loco #4020119 04/22/10
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 64 tx R ruger Campfire Greenhorn
ruger Campfire Greenhorn R Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 64 tx	Been on here 3 years. Had several good deals with good people. Just don't like to type. Low post counts has little to do with the morals and ethics of the person on the site. If you want my bankers name and number I will send it to you. Wayne

Re: Reason's to be cautious buying from other member's? Bigbuck215 #4020126 04/22/10
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,242 Idaho R rutten Campfire Regular
rutten Campfire Regular R Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,242 Idaho	Maybe I missed something here but I have 1000 posts and have dealt with several members without a hitch, and all I have is a PO Box. I have been asked a few times for my physical address if the seller is shipping UPS.

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Re: Reason's to be cautious buying from other member's? rutten #4020128 04/22/10
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 792 Washington Big_W Campfire Regular
Big_W Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 792 Washington	That list is bullchit.

Re: Reason's to be cautious buying from other member's? Bigbuck215 #4020129 04/22/10
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 16,540 Hermantown MN nsaqam Campfire Ranger
nsaqam Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2008 Posts: 16,540 Hermantown MN	I'm with Bigbuck, I treat everyone as though they are honest and forthright. Once I sell something I often ship the item before I get my money. Only where I have to wait for an FFL do I get payment BEFORE I ship. Never been burned and don't feel that I will. The Chosin Few November to December 1950, Korea. I'm not one of the Chosin Few but no more remarkable group of Americans ever existed.

Re: Reason's to be cautious buying from other member's? ruger #4020135 04/22/10
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 4,858 CENTRAL FLORIDA A AFTERUM Campfire Tracker
AFTERUM Campfire Tracker A Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 4,858 CENTRAL FLORIDA	there is a zeiss scope for sale right now from a low count poster that really temps me......I know you are right....but....

Re: Reason's to be cautious buying from other member's? nsaqam #4020165 04/22/10
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 9,920 Likes: 1 SE, Iowa B blanket Campfire Outfitter
blanket Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 9,920 Likes: 1 SE, Iowa	Originally Posted by nsaqam I'm with Bigbuck, I treat everyone as though they are honest and forthright. Once I sell something I often ship the item before I get my money. Only where I have to wait for an FFL do I get payment BEFORE I ship. Never been burned and don't feel that I will. +1 Russ

Re: Reason's to be cautious buying from other member's? Big_W #4020175 04/22/10
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 10,102 Knoxville,TN S slg888 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP slg888 Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 10,102 Knoxville,TN	Originally Posted by Big_W That list is bullchit. Why don't you tell us what precautions you take when purchasing BigW?

Re: Reason's to be cautious buying from other member's? slg888 #4020190 04/22/10
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 792 Washington Big_W Campfire Regular
Big_W Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 792 Washington	Quote tell us what precautions you take when purchasing BigW? I really don't, i can tell through pms if there good people. I have bought a $1700 rifle on gun broker that the guy had 1 feedback. I just trust people i guess. Anyways the point is that your list of reasons are not justified. Number 4 may be, but i have never checked peoples info out.

Re: Reason's to be cautious buying from other member's? blanket #4020193 04/22/10
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 10,960 Likes: 1 Washington D dye7barrel Campfire Outfitter
dye7barrel Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 10,960 Likes: 1 Washington	I'm guilty of the first four and possibly the fifth. Never had a bad deal and never stolen anyone's money.

Re: Reason's to be cautious buying from other member's? blanket #4020194 04/22/10
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,803 Northwest, Arkansas D DBrink Campfire Regular
DBrink Campfire Regular D Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,803 Northwest, Arkansas	I don't normally chime in on these threads, but I post almost exclusively in the Classifieds (buy and sell) and I don't know what constitutes a low post count. I agree with about treating everyone as honest until proven different and if you have doubts ask to talk with the person over the phone. Good communication and a person's honor are the makings of a smooth deal, not post count, address type, etc... Just my 2�

Re: Reason's to be cautious buying from other member's? AFTERUM #4020197 04/22/10
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,178 Oregon G Gunaddict Campfire Regular
Gunaddict Campfire Regular G Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,178 Oregon	I only have a few posts and I tried to buy a gun. Gun was sold. I gave my cell phone number (no land line) and email address. What else would be approiate information for you guys to deal with a low post number?? NRA LIFE MEMBER OHA LIFE MEMBER RMEF LIFE MEMBER MOLON LABE SKYLA

Re: Reason's to be cautious buying from other member's? Gunaddict #4020227 04/22/10
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 10,102 Knoxville,TN S slg888 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP slg888 Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 10,102 Knoxville,TN	Originally Posted by Gunaddict I only have a few posts and I tried to buy a gun. Gun was sold. I gave my cell phone number (no land line) and email address. What else would be approiate information for you guys to deal with a low post number?? Low post count is just a precaution to observe. Not saying stay away from low post counts, Just be careful. Ive noticed more people getting ripped off on various forums from Low post count troll's rather than familiar's. Last edited by slg888; 04/22/10.

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