Gumtree FRAUD Warnings

vic

Thought I should post this here on GFSA

As in the title....

http://johannesburg.gumtree.co.za/c-Stuff-for-Sale-musical-instruments-FRAUD-WARNING-W0QQAdIdZ272352020

FenderBender

Looks like the warning has scared off the fraudster! Ad on junkmail is nowhere to be found ?
Unbelievable how someone can actually go to these lengths to try and con people >☹

vic

I was the victim of a scam...lost a 70's Les Paul Custom. These scammers are out to rip you off and once they do, you're on your own...the police are not gonna solve cases for us. I'm still waiting after 5 years....! ☹

vic

Just check the veeery cool prices here....by the same seller ???

http://capetown.gumtree.co.za/c-PostersOtherAds-W0QQUserIdZ58748494

guitarboy2828

I actually enquired about a hummingbird, even PM'd Bob about it coz it was such a deal.. AND he had won it from a comp.. So, I nearly fell for it, luckily Bob convinced me I didn't want a hummingbird ?

Tonedef

Seriously, these wankers test my peace-and-goodwill-towards-all-mankind-etc attitude. If I catch one, out will come the electrified nipple clamps. I'll have your LP back in a jiffy! Failing that, a personalised chromatic set of recordings (complete) for you to mix into your tracks.

singemonkey

It's a pretty poor showing for the SAPS that they don't think this massive epidemic of con-artists is worthy of investigation. I rather have the impression that they wouldn't even be that hard to catch if there was any serious effort made.

AlanRatcliffe

Perhaps we should start a sticky thread in the "deals" board, where we can warn each other of these potentially bad deals?

vic

Alan Ratcliffe wrote: Perhaps we should start a sticky thread in the "deals" board, where we can warn each other of these potentially bad deals?

Very good idea Alan

nicovlogg

Gibson J200 for R5000? I don't think so. :?

vic

nicovlogg wrote: Gibson J200 for R5000? I don't think so. :?

No...the guy is now offering it at R4000

http://capetown.gumtree.co.za/c-Stuff-for-Sale-musical-instruments-GIBSON-GUITAR-FOR-SALE-AT-A-VERY-GOOD-PRICE-1963-J200-W0QQAdIdZ272353080

nicovlogg

vic wrote:
No...the guy is now offering it at R4000

http://capetown.gumtree.co.za/c-Stuff-for-Sale-musical-instruments-GIBSON-GUITAR-FOR-SALE-AT-A-VERY-GOOD-PRICE-1963-J200-W0QQAdIdZ272353080

Sigh. Caveat emptor.

vic

Tonedef wrote: Seriously, these wankers test my peace-and-goodwill-towards-all-mankind-etc attitude. If I catch one, out will come the electrified nipple clamps. I'll have your LP back in a jiffy! Failing that, a personalised chromatic set of recordings (complete) for you to mix into your tracks.

You forgot to mention your "family-jewels-removing-kit" ?

aubs1

vic wrote: You forgot to mention your "family-jewels-removing-kit" ?

Hahaha...... amazing how even "serious" matters can be turned into fun on this forum ....... ?

Alan Ratcliffe wrote: Perhaps we should start a sticky thread in the "deals" board, where we can warn each other of these potentially bad deals?

Excellent idea ......

IceCreamMan

nicovlogg wrote:
vic wrote:
No...the guy is now offering it at R4000

http://capetown.gumtree.co.za/c-Stuff-for-Sale-musical-instruments-GIBSON-GUITAR-FOR-SALE-AT-A-VERY-GOOD-PRICE-1963-J200-W0QQAdIdZ272353080
Sigh. Caveat emptor.

I hate to be anal but i just cant stop...

Caveat Emptor refers to a specific case of as is or voetstoets goods ..... .in this case i suspect you wont get any goods at all ?

nicovlogg

IceCreamMan wrote:
I hate to be anal but i just cant stop...

Caveat Emptor refers to a specific case of as is or voetstoets goods ..... .in this case i suspect you wont get any goods at all ?

Well then it's a voetstoets air guitar ?

vic

nicovlogg wrote:
IceCreamMan wrote:
I hate to be anal but i just cant stop...

Caveat Emptor refers to a specific case of as is or voetstoets goods ..... .in this case i suspect you wont get any goods at all ?

Well then it's a voetstoets air guitar ?

That's why we so like this forum...it's sooo informative ?

vic

singemonkey wrote: It's a pretty poor showing for the SAPS that they don't think this massive epidemic of con-artists is worthy of investigation. I rather have the impression that they wouldn't even be that hard to catch if there was any serious effort made.

Wouldn't it be great if we could get some SAPS staff to join GFSA ?? :-\

Sean

vic wrote:
singemonkey wrote: It's a pretty poor showing for the SAPS that they don't think this massive epidemic of con-artists is worthy of investigation. I rather have the impression that they wouldn't even be that hard to catch if there was any serious effort made.
Wouldn't it be great if we could get some SAPS staff to join GFSA ?? :-\

Start offering free guitar lessons at your local police station? ?

IceCreamMan

nicovlogg wrote:
IceCreamMan wrote:
I hate to be anal but i just cant stop...

Caveat Emptor refers to a specific case of as is or voetstoets goods ..... .in this case i suspect you wont get any goods at all ?

Well then it's a voetstoets air guitar ?

Hoe lekker lag ek nou ..10 outta 10 ?