other Sketchy Inquiries To Parts For Sale?

[scoopyg]

Has anyone else received some questionable inquiries to parts for sale?   You know the kind I mean, with verbage that doesn't seem to really be in to 2002s, and frankly seems like some off-continent scammer trying to make a connection.

 

   I replied to two such inquiries just today, with parts info and asking for zip codes etc, but  no responses came.

 

Seemed kinda shaky to me, but  maybe I'm over reacting.

[KFunk]

The scammers are fairly frequent and easy to spot.  Usually the ones I've gotten have an extremely long repeat of the ad included in the subject line.

 

On the other hand, there are some characters lurking on the forum that seem odd and have funny names, but they send real money.  If you get actual money, then send the part.  

[walkinfool]

I received an email response to a part I was looking for recently. The "seller" was acting really shady and kept wanting to complete the transaction asap. he also wanted payment via western union and when I told him I was getting a weird vibe and asked for his user name, he became unresponsive and I never heard back.

[Hans]

caveat emptor. 

[esty]

how are those people able to pm or email you unless they are registered members...assuming they are registered forum members why aren't you guys telling us their user names so everyone can be aware

[walkinfool]

in my case, i listed my email address in my parts wanted ad to make communication easier. i did get in touch with steve k. and game him the name of the sketchy guy that contacted me with the part and he confirmed he wasn't a member of this forum.

[scoopyg]

Ok esty,  I don't want to get into a pissing match with you, but honestly your "world cop" thing is just getting so tiresome.   Look, I just posted a question about a couple of odd-sounding responses I got about some parts I have for sale.  My intent was to see if maybe there were indeed others who received questionable responses.

 

   For you to take any of us to task for not revealing the usernames in order to "warn" the other users is just plain idiotic.  I am GATHERING FACTS here, and would not even consider "exposing" anyone at this point.    While some on this forum might appreciate your overarching benevolent watchdog omnipresent mother superior attitude, I personally feel it's just unnecessary.  It drags down the forum. 

 

   With all due respect, stop sticking your nose into everything that goes on here...you are the kind of poster that drives people away from otherwise good forums.

 

   Finally, please don't respond to this post with your explanation on how you're protecting all of us.  I know your position and I don't care.  You are not going to change my view of you no matter what you might say.  Just shut up already.

[esty]

Ok esty,  I don't want to get into a pissing match with you, but honestly your "world cop" thing is just getting so tiresome.   Look, I just posted a question about a couple of odd-sounding responses I got about some parts I have for sale.  My intent was to see if maybe there were indeed others who received questionable responses.

 

   For you to take any of us to task for not revealing the usernames in order to "warn" the other users is just plain idiotic.  I am GATHERING FACTS here, and would not even consider "exposing" anyone at this point.    While some on this forum might appreciate your overarching benevolent watchdog omnipresent mother superior attitude, I personally feel it's just unnecessary.  It drags down the forum. 

 

   With all due respect, stop sticking your nose into everything that goes on here...you are the kind of poster that drives people away from otherwise good forums.

 

   Finally, please don't respond to this post with your explanation on how you're protecting all of us.  I know your position and I don't care.  You are not going to change my view of you no matter what you might say.  Just shut up already.

 

 

jesus f'ing christ.....sorry guys i don't usually swear but some of the young ladies on this forum need to take their PMS meds

 

 

on a more serious note scoopdog...sometimes it's fun watching temper tantrums

 

edit my bad language..sorry

Edited October 25, 2014 by esty

[nbcbird]

Yes Scoopyg you are overreacting

[gaius]

way over

[bob02]

Well, I replied to your ad, the old fashioned way...have not heard back yet.I I must be the miscreant. Sorry if i got you all upset !