Scammer Alert

[ABROB]

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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[FatBottomGrills]

I despise this kind of shenanigans. Thanks for heads up

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[Kneab]

Jeff's Glen blue has to be worth at least $400

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[Mr.CPHo]

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.

[bladz]

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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[Troy]

yikes, scary shit there

i banned his IP, bye scammer

[Darko]

Thanks for the heads up.

[brewtownbeatdown]

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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[ABROB]

Great comments here.  Definitely looking for references in the future.

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[Kuhall]

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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[ABROB]

I just finished a deal with Kuhall.  He was great to deal with.

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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[Joep]

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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[Joep]

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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[pbe gummi bear]

@Troy sent you a message about this topic.