Is it just me?

[Moe_Fugga]

... or is anyone else suspicious of the new members who post “too good to be true” deals immediately upon joining? They usually have a clearly stated reason as to why the price is ridiculously cheap or they are out of state and must transfer to FFL after payment. If they can meet all I can think is “This has got to be stolen” or “Whoever buys this is gonna get mugged”.

I know of one recently who came on and another member posted that they’re money was taken and firearm wasn’t delivered. It was an out of state deal like mentioned above.

Maybe I am just paranoid, but it all makes sense to me lol

FYI, I am not ****ting on any newbs because we were all there once, but it happens a lot these days in other markets.

 

[mcdougmd]

It’s the bad side of the human race aided by the inter web taking advantage of trusting folks that are honest. The story is not new, only the technology that enhances con artists.

 

[BIKER13]

Yep some sorry ass folks in the world

 

[WildMan]

... or is anyone else suspicious of the new members who post “too good to be true” deals immediately upon joining? They usually have a clearly stated reason as to why the price is ridiculously cheap or they are out of state and must transfer to FFL after payment. If they can meet all I can think is “This has got to be stolen” or “Whoever buys this is gonna get mugged”.

I know of one recently who came on and another member posted that they’re money was taken and firearm wasn’t delivered. It was an out of state deal like mentioned above.

Maybe I am just paranoid, but it all makes sense to me lol

FYI, I am not ****ting on any newbs because we were all there once, but it happens a lot these days in other markets.

Some of the people no doubt just needed money and this is a great venue to sell if you dont know anyone.

That being said, unless it was some one with a lot of trades I wouldnt give money without gun in hand. And even then i dunno.

 

[Jeddak]

I will deal with a newb, face to face.
I have done mail trades (non gun related) with established memebers many times, both selling and buying. Always good.

 

[Gunanddoglover]

I will deal with a newb, face to face.
I have done mail trades (non gun related) with established memebers many times, both selling and buying. Always good.

^^^^^What he said^^^^^

 

[WallsGa]

... or is anyone else suspicious of the new members who post “too good to be true” deals immediately upon joining? They usually have a clearly stated reason as to why the price is ridiculously cheap or they are out of state and must transfer to FFL after payment. If they can meet all I can think is “This has got to be stolen” or “Whoever buys this is gonna get mugged”.

I know of one recently who came on and another member posted that they’re money was taken and firearm wasn’t delivered. It was an out of state deal like mentioned above.

Maybe I am just paranoid, but it all makes sense to me lol

FYI, I am not ****ting on any newbs because we were all there once, but it happens a lot these days in other markets.

Anybody recall that $450 FN 5.7 from a few months back?

Yeah, I’d never send money for a gun to arrive later, or to someone without lots of positive feedback.

Heck, I had a guy screw me on a deal face to face....’forgot’ the holster he promised. I never got it. He got the honor of being the first neg I ever gave.

 

[THREEJAYS]

I don’t fit the new situation but I did sell a rifle the other day for much less than I originally wanted but the guy offered and I accepted

 

[The Meerkat]

Just picked up 900rds of 5.56 green tip from a new member for $45!

He was real. He was friendly. Good deal.

 

[THREEJAYS]

Just picked up 900rds of 5.56 green tip from a new member for $45!

He was real. He was friendly. Good deal.

I’ll give 50 and be your best friend