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2 bankruptcies, 6 foreclosures, 1 marriages, 9 properties, 7 vehicle registrations
Ride well, shoot straight, and speak the truth.
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Yall are great, I guess I am too trusting and thought I had checked things out by looking at their post history, and to see if he(she) had any callouts, guess I was wrong and never thought about doing a google search for the description, but I will next time. Would I like to get my money back, sure, but I will not hold my breath on that one, but would like to see them locked up
I may not be smart but I can lift heavy objects
I have a shotgun so I have no need for a 30-06.....
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Pullit - so sorry to hear that you may have been scammed. I've been scammed a few times, myself, and it sure is infuriating. It sux that these scumbags are out there.
I know this comes too late to help you, but as a tip to others to avoid a scam, one thing that I have found helpful is to ask for an additional photo that is not included in the original add, such as a photo of the bolt face, the muzzle, etc. Since a scammer usually doesn't have the actual item in their possession, they are not able to provide additional photos, and you then know it is a scam.
Also, I always like to call the seller on sales for more expensive items, especially when it is a screaming deal or the listing language is odd. A scammer will rarely take a phone call. No direct telephone conversation results in no deal.
Just a few tips to hopefully reduce the number of these unfortunate incidences.
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Don't beat yourself up.... someone that makes that many posts and is a member that long would probably easily fall between the cracks and not raise suspicion.
Sucks to loose out on a good deal on something you want...and it's easy to jump in and impulse buy. I've lost out on a few legitimate deals because I've gotten bad vibes or was doing my homework before committing.
One thing I noticed was the posts were typically short and always in the campfire. Not much about hunting or shooting etc.
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And this is why it scares the heck out of me to buy a weapon or anything else online... As bad as I want one of those Kimbers posted....
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Saw an add on another two forums about a 376 Steyr Dragoon Scout. Story was he lived in Canada now and would have to import the gun to Canada but would sell it to me and simplify things. His Forum name was Orange with 1 post. I started talking with him by computer and got spooked. I asked him to send me a photograph of the gun with a five dollar bill in front of the gun. He couldn't and I backed off. He later reported the gun as sold but I was never sure of that. I think it was a scam but I didn't lose anything. So be it. Still looking for a Steyr Dragoon Scout in 376 Steyr. Be Well, Rustyzipper.
Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy. Its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery. Winston Churchill.
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One consistent seems to be they want to communicate via email rather than PM
Ride well, shoot straight, and speak the truth.
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pullit, sorry to hear about this.
Karma will serve that bastid's just deserts.
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It is turning out to be as hard to get in touch with the post office as it is this SOB
I may not be smart but I can lift heavy objects
I have a shotgun so I have no need for a 30-06.....
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This sucks, and I know how you feel. I've always had good luck here on the fire, but now I'm dealing with a business(not here), who has had my money for 2 weeks and my rifle has not shipped as of yet. The guy acts like he can't be bothered. I asked before I purchased if the gun was in stock and if shipping was immediate. Both answers were yes, but now, here I sit...
Good luck with your headache. I know it sucks.
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I was scammed on another site about 5 years ago on a barrel. Don’t expect much help from the post office. I always paid with postal money order as I thought they would help, but it didn’t. I had to wait 60 days with the post office before filing report. I then got my local pd involved and they contacted the pd in a Texas town. My scammer used a identity from a local person and stole the money order from the mail box. Scammer kept wanting to know when money order would arrive, I kept pestering about tracking number.
I never did hear from the post office. My local pd closed the case after about 6 months.
Sorry about your loss
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It is turning out to be as hard to get in touch with the post office as it is this SOB Post office will be no help if you do contact them... looks like she's just another postal worker.
"I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson
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theres a couple more guys with things for sale in classifieds that just joined one has 219 posts all in classifieds with high dollar items.
Making black powder smoke is a great thing..
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Post office wants me to pay them more money just to tell me if the USPS money order has been cashed, I see this as just flushing more money down the crapper. Took over 2 hours for them to tell me just to go to my local post office, but when I called them, they (the local office) said it needed to be handled at the 1-800 number. Just another circle jerk.
I may not be smart but I can lift heavy objects
I have a shotgun so I have no need for a 30-06.....
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I wonder if these dirt bags don't get on forums for awhile and see how the flow goes and then register under a new name and start there scam. I pass on most deals if they have less then 1,000 posts, have been a member less then 3 years and I always get a PM and a name and cell number. If they are not willing to do that then I pass on the deal.
So sorry this is happening to you and I hope you are fully restored and the dirt bag goes to jail.
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Post Office has a consumer protection agency. Try them. They ultimately solved my prob, but I had assistance from a postal inspector. Resolution took 2 yrs + and much persistence, letter writing, and receipt gathering.
Best,
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Contact the local postal inspector and ask for assistance. Once you file a report with them you should get some action.
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I have said before on this site, I vette everyone. I sold my two BLR RIFLES to a fellow in Maine, I’m from CT. We are going to meet in Maine after the lockdown is lifted. Once he gave me his name and I called I had only one question because I already went deep on investigating him. Are you the marketing rep or State Trooper? He’s one of the good guys.
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It is a difficult thing in placing your trust in a complete stranger that they are as a "stand up person of their word" as you being the buyer are. It would be really easy as the seller to scam someone because at one point and time during they transaction they have the money and the item of purchase. I have been really really fortunate that so far I have only had good dealings with members here as well as other sites. I hate it for anyone that is taken advantage of due to lacking the testicular fortitude of being taught the valuable lesson we instill in our children early on in life that "you are only good as your word, and if you don't have your word then you have and are nothing" I wish you the best in your endeavor to recoup your money and or the rifle. Just remember that it only takes one bad apple to spoil a barrel but more importantly there are still plenty of upright honorable people out there that their word is worth more than anything, it just takes a little more looking and it is a dying attribute to society as a whole that should be instilled early on in a child and it begins at home. I am grateful to anyone I have dealt with or will deal with in my tenure as a collector and hunter that understands this and feels the same way. If it pisses anyone off or strikes a nerve then it should and they should take a long hard look at their current status and make changes accordingly...…..my 2 cents
Good luck and thank you to all of like minds again
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