Title: Scammer Alert
Post by: ABROB on January 22, 2021, 05:34:52 PM
Post by: ABROB on January 22, 2021, 05:34:52 PM
PSA to be skeptical of deals too good to be true.
I received a pm from a member daniel11 offering to sell me a Glen Blue in response to my post looking for a trade.
The first was one in a bit rough shape, for $300. After I hesitated, he said, well I have another one and proceeds to send me a pic of the nicest Glen blue ive ever seen for $350.
A quick search showed me daniel11 had never posted here and the grill is Jeff's. All the pics were from the wkc writeup on the homepage.
Glad I realized it before going too far.
His emails came from "david james" at djames12134@gmail.com
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I received a pm from a member daniel11 offering to sell me a Glen Blue in response to my post looking for a trade.
The first was one in a bit rough shape, for $300. After I hesitated, he said, well I have another one and proceeds to send me a pic of the nicest Glen blue ive ever seen for $350.
A quick search showed me daniel11 had never posted here and the grill is Jeff's. All the pics were from the wkc writeup on the homepage.
Glad I realized it before going too far.
His emails came from "david james" at djames12134@gmail.com
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Title: Re: Scammer Alert
Post by: FatBottomGrills on January 22, 2021, 08:23:51 PM
Post by: FatBottomGrills on January 22, 2021, 08:23:51 PM
I despise this kind of shenanigans. Thanks for heads up
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Title: Re: Scammer Alert
Post by: Kneab on January 22, 2021, 08:52:57 PM
Post by: Kneab on January 22, 2021, 08:52:57 PM
Jeff's Glen blue has to be worth at least $400 
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Title: Re: Scammer Alert
Post by: Mr.CPHo on January 23, 2021, 05:17:11 AM
Post by: Mr.CPHo on January 23, 2021, 05:17:11 AM
Thanks for the public service announcement, ABROB. Good reminder to be vigilant when not dealing with active members.
Good luck with the hunt for a Glen Blue.
Good luck with the hunt for a Glen Blue.
Title: Scammer Alert
Post by: bladz on January 23, 2021, 08:34:07 AM
Post by: bladz on January 23, 2021, 08:34:07 AM
Glad you didn't bite ABROB.
I hope I speak for most here. Feel free to ask for references. Either from the seller/trader or other members. I for one wouldn't feel offended. In fact some deals I've openly offered names of people I've had past dealings with.
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I hope I speak for most here. Feel free to ask for references. Either from the seller/trader or other members. I for one wouldn't feel offended. In fact some deals I've openly offered names of people I've had past dealings with.
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Title: Re: Scammer Alert
Post by: Troy on January 23, 2021, 01:09:49 PM
Post by: Troy on January 23, 2021, 01:09:49 PM
yikes, scary shit there
i banned his IP, bye scammer
i banned his IP, bye scammer
Title: Re: Scammer Alert
Post by: Darko on January 23, 2021, 01:33:46 PM
Post by: Darko on January 23, 2021, 01:33:46 PM
Thanks for the heads up.
Title: Re: Scammer Alert
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on January 23, 2021, 02:32:34 PM
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on January 23, 2021, 02:32:34 PM
Glad you didn't fall for the 
Feel free to ask trustworthy fellas if they know of these newer, less active members. If they don't, they will likely reach out to others to help make sure you don't fall for any shenanigans. If I have any buy/sell concerns with a member I don't really know of, I reach out my core group (some who've responded here already) to get some extra perspectives. I will also read through their posts/replies to get a feel for them. If more than 5% of their posts/replies are about acquiring/selling grails, or "what's it worth", my guard goes up immediately.
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Feel free to ask trustworthy fellas if they know of these newer, less active members. If they don't, they will likely reach out to others to help make sure you don't fall for any shenanigans. If I have any buy/sell concerns with a member I don't really know of, I reach out my core group (some who've responded here already) to get some extra perspectives. I will also read through their posts/replies to get a feel for them. If more than 5% of their posts/replies are about acquiring/selling grails, or "what's it worth", my guard goes up immediately.
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Title: Re: Scammer Alert
Post by: ABROB on January 23, 2021, 08:05:32 PM
Post by: ABROB on January 23, 2021, 08:05:32 PM
Great comments here. Definitely looking for references in the future.
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Title: Re: Scammer Alert
Post by: Kuhall on January 29, 2021, 09:12:48 AM
Post by: Kuhall on January 29, 2021, 09:12:48 AM
I am a newer member, but I assured I am legit. There are a few people on here that can vouch for me. I am newer to collection and have been asking about purchasing grills. I have bought a couple along with some accessories. If I have messaged anyone and you haven't responded because of this concern. Let me know and I can put you in contact with them. I appreciate everyone that has responded.
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Title: Re: Scammer Alert
Post by: ABROB on January 29, 2021, 09:35:16 AM
Post by: ABROB on January 29, 2021, 09:35:16 AM
I just finished a deal with Kuhall. He was great to deal with.
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Quote from: Kuhall on January 29, 2021, 09:12:48 AM
I am a newer member, but I assured I am legit. There are a few people on here that can vouch for me. I am newer to collection and have been asking about purchasing grills. I have bought a couple along with some accessories. If I have messaged anyone and you haven't responded because of this concern. Let me know and I can put you in contact with them. I appreciate everyone that has responded.
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Title: Re: Scammer Alert
Post by: Joep on February 02, 2021, 11:47:20 PM
Post by: Joep on February 02, 2021, 11:47:20 PM
Thank you very much for the warning! Somebody has sent me a message on the forum after I asked if somebody had a blue Weber lantern. He said he knew somebody who had one and I could email him. So I did and he offered me one for 60 dollar. To cheap being blue. So I asked him for a picture and he have sent me 3. I googled blue Weber lantern and found all 3 foto's are from the wkc forum. I asked for a recent picture with newspaper and he couldn't give me that.
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Title: Re: Scammer Alert
Post by: Joep on February 02, 2021, 11:50:00 PM
Post by: Joep on February 02, 2021, 11:50:00 PM
His name on the forum is goyetteham. Hasn't posted anything on the forum yet. Good thing I was warned and checked it before I transferred any money.
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Title: Re: Scammer Alert
Post by: pbe gummi bear on February 03, 2021, 10:55:38 PM
Post by: pbe gummi bear on February 03, 2021, 10:55:38 PM
@Troy sent you a message about this topic.