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I put a want to buy a particular scope I got a PM that I screen shot but IMGUR would not let me load so I CCed the PM leaving out the newer members ID it is as follows I got a text from this person that didnt seem right I looked for pictures of the item and found a link in another forum You can see the pictures sent (use the link) and the ones on the other forum (also use the link) kind of look alike I have not put the members name incase I am wrong If I am I will be first to admit it Hank Hey Man, I have a Like new Meopta Meopro 3.5-10x44 with the illuminated dot BDC-2 reticle. This is a fantastic scope but the rifle it sat on was sold and it no longer has a home. Glass is pristine and no ring marks from the Talley Lightweights. I'm asking $500 for it. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OVYnmoqxb94-lKuUYxj_iUGpDLK1sSXk?usp=share_linkPlease find the attached link and let me know if you have any interest. Thanks. Reply Quote Unread by: none Re: Meopta Meopro 3.5-10x44 #66388847 hours ago Online Content boatboy Campfire Outfitter Joined: 07/21/09 Posts: 7,704 Midland Michigan Yes Sir I am interested I have a member in AK that has one we have been communicating on Would you be OK sharing your name and cel # Thanks Hank 989 600 9564 THe link https://www.hunttalk.com/threads/wts-like-new-meopta-meopro-3-5-10x44-rd-bdc-2.307041/
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You can never be too cautious these days and if the seller is legit hopefully, they will understand. You aren't picking on them, just looking out for yourself. If someone questioned something I was peddling I would understand their concerns.
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Well, the scopes serial # is the same for both scopes...1700854
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Why the price difference? Is something else included that I'm missing?
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Looks like you caught it in time so you didn't get shafted.
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Wag more, bark less.
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Well, the scopes serial # is the same for both scopes...1700854 RED FLAG!!
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Ask him to send you a picture showing the scope and todays newspaper with the date showing.
If he can’t provide the picture, then he does not possess the scope.
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Ask him to send you a picture showing the scope and todays newspaper with the date showing.
If he can’t provide the picture, then he does not possess the scope. Plus, Have him wear a red, or blue shirt, or some color you requested so you know it is him also. Have him put a hard to copy object in picture also. You can’t be too careful with these friggin scammers. ALSO,,,, LOOK at the date the scope was listed on the Hunt to Hunt site or whatever it is. The post date on it is MAY 16, 2021. I would be very concerned about buying this scope!! Price, and duration of add on other site.. Flags, be careful.
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Ask him to send you a picture showing the scope and todays newspaper with the date showing.
If he can’t provide the picture, then he does not possess the scope. What’s a newspaper? Seriously I know this the the preferred method but other than a who used to bring one into work, I couldn’t tell you the last newspaper I saw in person. I’m sure there’s other possibilities. And this is definitely a scammer.
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Buy somewhere else, don’t seem kosher to me
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That’s a hard pass, definitely same photos, same serial #, copy and paste wording. If it does work out to be the same person who still has it I’d be surprised. Something similar happened to me recently looking at a barrel and die set. I found an old ad with same photos and wording matching the reply I got to a WTB. “Seller” responses became less and less after some very specific questions. I let it lay.
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Who's to say it's not the same seller and it's listed on multiple sites?
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Who's to say it's not the same seller and it's listed on multiple sites? That's a possibility but I'd want some current photos with a note at least with today's date included. I'd probably pass. So many scammers anymore I only buy from pretty well known members
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Yeah, because no one could Photoshop a note. OP, go with your first instinct, it's a scam.
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Who's to say it's not the same seller and it's listed on multiple sites? That's a possibility but I'd want some current photos with a note at least with today's date included. I'd probably pass. So many scammers anymore I only buy from pretty well known members Good points!
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May I chime in. I have an active WTB ad wanting a Model 36 S&W, interestingly in my PMs this morning is this response:
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I believe I have a pristine 36 I don’t have the box for it just the gun
I can take a look Did you find one yet? May I ask what they are worth these days?
If you have not found one I can check mine and get back to you
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Look under recent posts by me. I was scammed twice here in the same manner. Please read my posts on this. Be careful.
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May I chime in. I have an active WTB ad wanting a Model 36 S&W, interestingly in my PMs this morning is this response:
Hey One
I believe I have a pristine 36 I don’t have the box for it just the gun
I can take a look Did you find one yet? May I ask what they are worth these days?
If you have not found one I can check mine and get back to you
Hank 989 600 9564 Yes Sir That was me When I pm a member I dont already know I typically use a small part of their name I don’t know if you know that was me as the same poster or if it just rang a bell I know one thing you can’t find anyone on the site I have scammed or owe anything to I promise you that But that is my PM Hank
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