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Suspicious seller on Gunbroker #16169787 06/14/21
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 8,073 Deer Park Texas hasbeen1945 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP hasbeen1945 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 8,073 Deer Park Texas	You folks like to buy and sell. I hope none of you are involved with these auctions. A friend of mine won an auction 2 weeks ago and paid seller by PO. Seller has not shipped pistol, but has recently listed 7 more guns for sale. One is an old 45 acp with this in the description. Remington Rand 1911 A1 serial # 1441119. So I used Duck Duck Go. Turns out the 45 is for sale on Guns America. With the exact same pictures as our Gunbroker seller used. Talked on the phone to the Guns America seller Saturday. He sold the 45 the day before. Contacted Gunbroker by email. We will see what happens. Auction number. 903035923 Be careful. Hasbeen hasbeen (Better a has been than a never was!) NRA Patron member Try to live your life where the preacher doesn't have to lie at your funeral

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Re: Suspicious seller on Gunbroker hasbeen1945 #16169797 06/14/21
Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy Fotis Campfire Ranger
Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy	His feedback sux https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

Re: Suspicious seller on Gunbroker Fotis #16169805 06/14/21
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 8,073 Deer Park Texas hasbeen1945 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP hasbeen1945 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 8,073 Deer Park Texas	Originally Posted by Fotis His feedback sux The verified seller got my friend. Hasbeen hasbeen (Better a has been than a never was!) NRA Patron member Try to live your life where the preacher doesn't have to lie at your funeral

Re: Suspicious seller on Gunbroker hasbeen1945 #16169825 06/14/21
Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 17,865 A AKwolverine Campfire Ranger
AKwolverine Campfire Ranger A Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 17,865	Originally Posted by hasbeen1945 Originally Posted by Fotis His feedback sux The verified seller got my friend. Hasbeen https://www.gunbroker.com/a/feedback/profile/6682419 I would have been cautious with only two ratings.

Re: Suspicious seller on Gunbroker AKwolverine #16169839 06/14/21
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 8,073 Deer Park Texas hasbeen1945 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP hasbeen1945 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 8,073 Deer Park Texas	Originally Posted by AKwolverine Originally Posted by hasbeen1945 Originally Posted by Fotis His feedback sux The verified seller got my friend. Hasbeen https://www.gunbroker.com/a/feedback/profile/6682419 I would have been cautious with only two ratings. He’s got 7 auctions going right now. Hasbeen hasbeen (Better a has been than a never was!) NRA Patron member Try to live your life where the preacher doesn't have to lie at your funeral

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Re: Suspicious seller on Gunbroker AKwolverine #16169842 06/14/21
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 8,073 Deer Park Texas hasbeen1945 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP hasbeen1945 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 8,073 Deer Park Texas	Originally Posted by AKwolverine Originally Posted by hasbeen1945 Originally Posted by Fotis His feedback sux The verified seller got my friend. Hasbeen https://www.gunbroker.com/a/feedback/profile/6682419 I would have been cautious with only two ratings. I can’t see FB on my iPad. Hasbeen hasbeen (Better a has been than a never was!) NRA Patron member Try to live your life where the preacher doesn't have to lie at your funeral

Re: Suspicious seller on Gunbroker hasbeen1945 #16169868 06/14/21
Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 100 Central WV W wvelkhunter Campfire Member
wvelkhunter Campfire Member W Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 100 Central WV	I emailed gunbroker about a suspicious seller and got a response very quickly, even though it was 6am on Sunday. They had the seller shut down within 30 minutes. Thanks for the heads up and good luck to your friend! "It is better to keep one's mouth shut and appear stupid, than to open it and remove all doubt."

Re: Suspicious seller on Gunbroker wvelkhunter #16169893 06/14/21
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 8,073 Deer Park Texas hasbeen1945 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP hasbeen1945 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 8,073 Deer Park Texas	Originally Posted by wvelkhunter I emailed gunbroker about a suspicious seller and got a response very quickly, even though it was 6am on Sunday. They had the seller shut down within 30 minutes. Thanks for the heads up and good luck to your friend! Got automated response from GB. Wait and see what happens. Hasbeen hasbeen (Better a has been than a never was!) NRA Patron member Try to live your life where the preacher doesn't have to lie at your funeral

Re: Suspicious seller on Gunbroker hasbeen1945 #16169934 06/14/21
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AKwolverine Campfire Ranger A Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 17,865	Originally Posted by hasbeen1945 Originally Posted by Fotis His feedback sux The verified seller got my friend. Hasbeen Sorry about your friend. Isn’t a “verified seller” an EBay thing? I’m pretty cautious on gun broker these days if the seller doesn’t have at least double digit all positive ratings.

Re: Suspicious seller on Gunbroker hasbeen1945 #16169984 06/14/21
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,179 St. Joseph, MO TenX Campfire Regular
TenX Campfire Regular Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,179 St. Joseph, MO	A couple months ago, I bought a rifle from a seller on Gunbroker who had no feedback, just joined. Of course, red flags were waving everywhere but I figured I would sort it out after the auction, I only found it right before it was set to expire and it was a hell of a bargain if it was for real. I was doing my due diligence before I sent money anywhere although he was pressing me to send it. I found on the rifle on GunsInternational at a reputable gunshops listing. Called them and they had the rifle in hand. The gunbroker seller even used the description from the Gunsinternational ad. Anyway, I sent Gunbroker multiple emails detailing the fraud and I have yet to receive any response from them. I never did send money or anything else and it all just went away. Phil

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Re: Suspicious seller on Gunbroker hasbeen1945 #16169995 06/14/21
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 8,073 Deer Park Texas hasbeen1945 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP hasbeen1945 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 8,073 Deer Park Texas	Phil, the reason I posted this was to raise awareness. I’ve spent around 20 k on GB. So far things have worked out well for me. Only had to send back one gun, it was in rough shape. Seller returned my money. With our criminal justice system. The criminals are released to prey on society again. No consequences. Hasbeen hasbeen (Better a has been than a never was!) NRA Patron member Try to live your life where the preacher doesn't have to lie at your funeral

Re: Suspicious seller on Gunbroker hasbeen1945 #16170115 06/14/21
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 3,073 WV StudDuck Campfire Tracker
StudDuck Campfire Tracker Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 3,073 WV	I appreciate the heads-up. It seems like this garbage is more prevalent than ever. Thankfully, I've never been bit, athough there have been numerous attempts. Had one last week on shotgunworld. I'm running a WTB ad and a guy with broken English and bad grammar had the exact shotgun I was looking for, lol. I reported the PM and they had the guy's account shutdown with an hour. 24HCF in its entirety, is solely responsible for why my children do not have college funds, my mortgage isn't paid-off and why I will never retire early enough to enjoy the remainder of my life.

Re: Suspicious seller on Gunbroker hasbeen1945 #16170263 06/14/21
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Walker6 Campfire Regular W Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 550	Originally Posted by hasbeen1945 Originally Posted by AKwolverine Originally Posted by hasbeen1945 Originally Posted by Fotis His feedback sux The verified seller got my friend. Hasbeen https://www.gunbroker.com/a/feedback/profile/6682419 I would have been cautious with only two ratings. He’s got 7 auctions going right now. Hasbeen I looked at his other auctions. He’s a fraud. His description style differs from item to item, as does his photography style. I copy and pasted one of his item descriptions into google and found this classified ad in Texas: https://waco.texasguntrader.com/cat...922126/Wilson-Combat-Tactical-Elite.html Compared to the GB ad from the guy in question (from GA): https://www.gunbroker.com/item/903037100 Same-same. Hard to believe that GB won’t shut him down.

Re: Suspicious seller on Gunbroker Walker6 #16170304 06/14/21
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StudDuck Campfire Tracker Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 3,073 WV	Originally Posted by Walker6 Originally Posted by hasbeen1945 Originally Posted by AKwolverine Originally Posted by hasbeen1945 Originally Posted by Fotis His feedback sux The verified seller got my friend. Hasbeen https://www.gunbroker.com/a/feedback/profile/6682419 I would have been cautious with only two ratings. He’s got 7 auctions going right now. Hasbeen I looked at his other auctions. He’s a fraud. His description style differs from item to item, as does his photography style. I copy and pasted one of his item descriptions into google and found this classified ad in Texas: https://waco.texasguntrader.com/cat...922126/Wilson-Combat-Tactical-Elite.html Compared to the GB ad from the guy in question (from GA): https://www.gunbroker.com/item/903037100 Same-same. Hard to believe that GB won’t shut him down. A fool and their money... Read what the guy, who gave him an A+ rating wrote. https://www.gunbroker.com/a/feedback/profile/6682419 24HCF in its entirety, is solely responsible for why my children do not have college funds, my mortgage isn't paid-off and why I will never retire early enough to enjoy the remainder of my life.

Re: Suspicious seller on Gunbroker Walker6 #16170508 06/14/21
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260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,143 OMAHA	Originally Posted by Walker6 Originally Posted by hasbeen1945 Originally Posted by AKwolverine Originally Posted by hasbeen1945 Originally Posted by Fotis His feedback sux The verified seller got my friend. Hasbeen https://www.gunbroker.com/a/feedback/profile/6682419 I would have been cautious with only two ratings. He’s got 7 auctions going right now. Hasbeen I looked at his other auctions. He’s a fraud. His description style differs from item to item, as does his photography style. I copy and pasted one of his item descriptions into google and found this classified ad in Texas: https://waco.texasguntrader.com/cat...922126/Wilson-Combat-Tactical-Elite.html Compared to the GB ad from the guy in question (from GA): https://www.gunbroker.com/item/903037100 Same-same. Hard to believe that GB won’t shut him down. GB doesn't care about unscrupulous sellers. As long as they get their fee, the seller is always right.

Re: Suspicious seller on Gunbroker Walker6 #16170526 06/14/21
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luv2safari Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 28,172 Here Or There	Originally Posted by Walker6 Originally Posted by hasbeen1945 Originally Posted by AKwolverine Originally Posted by hasbeen1945 Originally Posted by Fotis His feedback sux The verified seller got my friend. Hasbeen https://www.gunbroker.com/a/feedback/profile/6682419 I would have been cautious with only two ratings. He’s got 7 auctions going right now. Hasbeen I looked at his other auctions. He’s a fraud. His description style differs from item to item, as does his photography style. I copy and pasted one of his item descriptions into google and found this classified ad in Texas: https://waco.texasguntrader.com/cat...922126/Wilson-Combat-Tactical-Elite.html Compared to the GB ad from the guy in question (from GA): https://www.gunbroker.com/item/903037100 Same-same. Hard to believe that GB won’t shut him down. BIG RED FLAG is he will take PayPal. Hunt with Class and Classics Religion: A founder of The Church of Spray and Pray Acquit v. t. To render a judgment in a murder case in San Francisco... EQUAL, adj. As bad as something else. Ambrose Bierce “The Devil's Dictionary”

Re: Suspicious seller on Gunbroker hasbeen1945 #16170943 06/14/21
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ringworm Campfire Ranger R Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 18,158 29376	19 years on GunBroker and I quit dealing on there this year. Too much BS, tax, high fees. TRUMP- GABBARD 2024

Re: Suspicious seller on Gunbroker hasbeen1945 #16170989 06/14/21
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Sharps1874 Campfire Regular S Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,652 SoDak	Fix his ass by bidding on all of his auctions or if he uses buy it now, use that option. Then leave his ass hanging with auction fees. Being he’s a scammer, I doubt if he will report a non-paying bidder. Unless he’s an idiot too, He should go away on his own or GunBroker will surely end his account for not paying auction fees. Last edited by Sharps1874; 06/14/21.

Re: Suspicious seller on Gunbroker Sharps1874 #16171389 06/14/21
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 8,073 Deer Park Texas hasbeen1945 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP hasbeen1945 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 8,073 Deer Park Texas	Originally Posted by Sharps1874 Fix his ass by bidding on all of his auctions or if he uses buy it now, use that option. Then leave his ass hanging with auction fees. Being he’s a scammer, I doubt if he will report a non-paying bidder. Unless he’s an idiot too, He should go away on his own or GunBroker will surely end his account for not paying auction fees. I was thinking the same thing. Would keep a few folks from losing money. Sent several emails to Gunbroker, no response yet. Looks like it’s not a very well run outfit. Hasbeen hasbeen (Better a has been than a never was!) NRA Patron member Try to live your life where the preacher doesn't have to lie at your funeral

Re: Suspicious seller on Gunbroker hasbeen1945 #16171445 06/14/21
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geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas	Seems GunBroker is becoming the new ArmsList I've sent them number e-mail about scamsters and no reply. Probably the same guy referenced above. I've found numerous high end rifles that he's listed and copied straight from GunsInternational listings. Crops the pictures and uses the exact verbage. Here is an example https://www.gunbroker.com/a/feedback/profile/6587987 Caveat Emptor GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

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