Great GMT IIc deal going on over at the For Sale section

[Kanger]

Wonder how long that watch is going to last before it gets snatched up...

[rosspanics]

I don't see any unbelieveable deals... which post are you referring to?

If its really too good to be true, it just might be...

[Grissom]

An "M" series bnib GMT IIc SS....for $4200 as I recall. I think it was a scam, and has now been deleted by "management".

[sleddog]

The sale you speak of was removed and the seller banned!! It was a SCAM!

This just goes to show to all members here that you MUST do your homework before committing to any transaction.....Buy the seller first!

Now the moderators and other members here scour these posts all the time,however, due diligence is always the best course of action....

As much as TRF would like to say that the FS boards here are free of people wishing to fool you,that's not always the case....We do try our best,but can not except responsibility for the odd thief that floats through......

This is just a buyer beware...Please take note and be carefull!!!
When something is to good to be true,it usually is!

Having said that,there are many reputable sellers here and it's easy to search them out.
Go to the "Who's Who" section and search sellers with serious sales buy numbers of transactions completed.... If not,keep your guard up and proceed with caution always!

[dalip]

Originally Posted by sleddog

The sale you speak of was removed and the seller banned!! It was a SCAM!

This just goes to show to all members here that you MUST do your homework before committing to any transaction.....Buy the seller first!

Now the moderators and other members here scour these posts all the time,however, due diligence is always the best course of action....

As much as TRF would like to say that the FS boards here are free of people wishing to fool you,that's not always the case....We do try our best,but can not except responsibility for the odd thief that floats through......

This is just a buyer beware...Please take note and be carefull!!!
When something is to good to be true,it usually is!

Having said that,there are many reputable sellers here and it's easy to search them out.
Go to the "Who's Who" section and search sellers with serious sales buy numbers of transactions completed.... If not,keep your guard up and proceed with caution always!

[rosspanics]

Originally Posted by sleddog

The sale you speak of was removed and the seller banned!! It was a SCAM!

This just goes to show to all members here that you MUST do your homework before committing to any transaction.....Buy the seller first!

Now the moderators and other members here scour these posts all the time,however, due diligence is always the best course of action....

As much as TRF would like to say that the FS boards here are free of people wishing to fool you,that's not always the case....We do try our best,but can not except responsibility for the odd thief that floats through......

This is just a buyer beware...Please take note and be carefull!!!
When something is to good to be true,it usually is!

Having said that,there are many reputable sellers here and it's easy to search them out.
Go to the "Who's Who" section and search sellers with serious sales buy numbers of transactions completed.... If not,keep your guard up and proceed with caution always!

Nice work! We appreciate your help in getting these low-lifes off the forum!

[bodybump]

Originally Posted by sleddog

The sale you speak of was removed and the seller banned!! It was a SCAM!

This just goes to show to all members here that you MUST do your homework before committing to any transaction.....Buy the seller first!

Now the moderators and other members here scour these posts all the time,however, due diligence is always the best course of action....

As much as TRF would like to say that the FS boards here are free of people wishing to fool you,that's not always the case....We do try our best,but can not except responsibility for the odd thief that floats through......

This is just a buyer beware...Please take note and be carefull!!!
When something is to good to be true,it usually is!

Having said that,there are many reputable sellers here and it's easy to search them out.
Go to the "Who's Who" section and search sellers with serious sales buy numbers of transactions completed.... If not,keep your guard up and proceed with caution always!

[HL65]

Originally Posted by sleddog

The sale you speak of was removed and the seller banned!! It was a SCAM!

This just goes to show to all members here that you MUST do your homework before committing to any transaction.....Buy the seller first!

Now the moderators and other members here scour these posts all the time,however, due diligence is always the best course of action....

As much as TRF would like to say that the FS boards here are free of people wishing to fool you,that's not always the case....We do try our best,but can not except responsibility for the odd thief that floats through......

This is just a buyer beware...Please take note and be carefull!!!
When something is to good to be true,it usually is!

Having said that,there are many reputable sellers here and it's easy to search them out.
Go to the "Who's Who" section and search sellers with serious sales buy numbers of transactions completed.... If not,keep your guard up and proceed with caution always!

Thanks to the Mods for looking out!!

[RRM1020]

Great job!

Originally Posted by sleddog

The sale you speak of was removed and the seller banned!! It was a SCAM!

This just goes to show to all members here that you MUST do your homework before committing to any transaction.....Buy the seller first!

Now the moderators and other members here scour these posts all the time,however, due diligence is always the best course of action....

As much as TRF would like to say that the FS boards here are free of people wishing to fool you,that's not always the case....We do try our best,but can not except responsibility for the odd thief that floats through......

This is just a buyer beware...Please take note and be carefull!!!
When something is to good to be true,it usually is!

Having said that,there are many reputable sellers here and it's easy to search them out.
Go to the "Who's Who" section and search sellers with serious sales buy numbers of transactions completed.... If not,keep your guard up and proceed with caution always!

[nauticajoe]

He's in WUS now trying to sell the watch.

[bodybump]

Originally Posted by kanger

Wonder how long that watch is going to last before it gets snatched up...

Its not yet the end of the world Daniel!!!

[Rolesor]

its great to know we have people watching over the forum as sharp as you guys are!

[fc3s2k]

I'm here in the forum for over a year and figure out who I'm buying with. Only the trusted sellers for me NOW!!!

[Gottog]

I didn't see the ad. Was it an obvious fake? Low post count. Blurry images. Papers? Or no papers? Thanks for looking out! :)

[jnkay]

I was suspicious considering the price and exactly 35 posts, but Mods, how did you determine it was a scam?

[mfer]

Originally Posted by jnkay

I was suspicious considering the price and exactly 35 posts, but Mods, how did you determine it was a scam?

Probable common sense. Let's not dwell on scammers.

[Grissom]

Originally Posted by Gottog

I didn't see the ad. Was it an obvious fake? Low post count. Blurry images. Papers? Or no papers? Thanks for looking out! :)

Actually, it was a nice listing, so be careful!! These folks put out the carrot, and sometimes we, in our attempt to grab a good deal before someone else does, we throw caution out the door!

Originally Posted by jnkay

I was suspicious considering the price and exactly 35 posts, but Mods, how did you determine it was a scam?

I came across it after it was posted, and of course the very low price got my attention. I happened to notice something in the url for the picture, that was a personally identifiable part of that url, which I googled, and based on what I saw, I reported it to the Moderators (Not sure if anyone else did, as well), who immediately jumped in, and based on seeing what I saw, and whatever else they could see, they then did what was appropriate.

I clearly stated my concerns and included links to evidence I saw outside TRF, and asked for the posting to be looked into more closely.

Thank goodness there exists a mechanism to report something that looks suspicious! I stated while I was not certain the listing was a scam, I definitely felt somethings was amiss, and I guess in this instance, I was correct.

We are lucky to have a team of Moderators who act so quickly in these situations!!

Nathan

[paverman]

Originally Posted by Grissom

Actually, it was a nice listing, so be careful!! These folks put out the carrot, and sometimes we, in our attempt to grab a good deal before someone else does, we throw caution out the door!



I came across it after it was posted, and of course the very low price got my attention. I happened to notice something in the url for the picture, that was a personally identifiable part of that url, which I googled, and based on what I saw, I reported it to the Moderators (Not sure if anyone else did, as well), who immediately jumped in, and based on seeing what I saw, and whatever else they could see, they then did what was appropriate.

I clearly stated my concerns and included links to evidence I saw outside TRF, and asked for the posting to be looked into more closely.

Thank goodness there exists a mechanism to report something that looks suspicious! I stated while I was not certain the listing was a scam, I definitely felt somethings was amiss, and I guess in this instance, I was correct.

We are lucky to have a team of Moderators who act so quickly in these situations!!

Nathan

Good catch on your part also Nathan.

[Z06]

Originally Posted by Grissom

Actually, it was a nice listing, so be careful!! These folks put out the carrot, and sometimes we, in our attempt to grab a good deal before someone else does, we throw caution out the door!



I came across it after it was posted, and of course the very low price got my attention. I happened to notice something in the url for the picture, that was a personally identifiable part of that url, which I googled, and based on what I saw, I reported it to the Moderators (Not sure if anyone else did, as well), who immediately jumped in, and based on seeing what I saw, and whatever else they could see, they then did what was appropriate.

I clearly stated my concerns and included links to evidence I saw outside TRF, and asked for the posting to be looked into more closely.

Thank goodness there exists a mechanism to report something that looks suspicious! I stated while I was not certain the listing was a scam, I definitely felt somethings was amiss, and I guess in this instance, I was correct.

We are lucky to have a team of Moderators who act so quickly in these situations!!

Nathan

Thanks Nathan... The INSPECTOR is IN THE HOUSE!

[spuds]

Originally Posted by Grissom

Actually, it was a nice listing, so be careful!! These folks put out the carrot, and sometimes we, in our attempt to grab a good deal before someone else does, we throw caution out the door!



I came across it after it was posted, and of course the very low price got my attention. I happened to notice something in the url for the picture, that was a personally identifiable part of that url, which I googled, and based on what I saw, I reported it to the Moderators (Not sure if anyone else did, as well), who immediately jumped in, and based on seeing what I saw, and whatever else they could see, they then did what was appropriate.

I clearly stated my concerns and included links to evidence I saw outside TRF, and asked for the posting to be looked into more closely.

Thank goodness there exists a mechanism to report something that looks suspicious! I stated while I was not certain the listing was a scam, I definitely felt somethings was amiss, and I guess in this instance, I was correct.

We are lucky to have a team of Moderators who act so quickly in these situations!!

Nathan

[seand442]

If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. A GMT IIC for $4500. I don't think so.

[jnkay]

Better to be safe than sorry any day.

[ersnyder]

Thanks for being alert!

[z32turbo]

Wow, great job to all who helped.

[dddrees]

It always nice to be able to have a system which helps watch out for stuff like this. For those that are part of the system and are doing such an excellent job I salute you.

[Joey_V]

Something for nothing.... that's what we all have to watch out for.

Those are usually scams.

[stockae92]

when the deal seems too good to be true, it usually is :)

[Randy9999]

Wtg for all of us, Nathan.