Odd offers for gear in loot!

Posted by: wal riley on 03 March 2005

I'm trying to flog an old amp in loot, for not much money at all. however, I keep getting offers for it which involve me accepting a cashiers cheque for X amount (usually at least £1-2000), deducting my amount and forwarding on the remainder to the individual's 'shipping agent' after arranging delivery. Maybe I'm a bit green to all of this but it seems like a lot of palava for less than a ton, and i'm the suspicious type! Anyone any experience of this type of situation? Your comments would be welcome.

Posted on: 03 March 2005 by kevj

This is a scam. Do not touch with a bargepole.

Posted on: 03 March 2005 by Adam Meredith

TOTAL SCAM - avoid.

Posted on: 03 March 2005 by Berlin Fritz

quote:
Originally posted by wal riley:
I'm trying to flog an old amp in loot, for not much money at all. however, I keep getting offers for it which involve me accepting a cashiers cheque for X amount (usually at least £1-2000), deducting my amount and forwarding on the remainder to the individual's 'shipping agent' after arranging delivery. Maybe I'm a bit green to all of this but it seems like a lot of palava for less than a ton, and i'm the suspicious type! Anyone any experience of this type of situation? Your comments would be welcome.

Can I buy three please, and I will send you cash in a bwown enwolope, cos my friend Mick say's that all people from Cliverpool are totally trustworthy and honourable, innit.

Fritz Von I need a car too ?

Can you help ? prefrably a old XJ6, cos they are very nice.

Posted on: 03 March 2005 by oldie

There is a very old adage that is as true today as it was years ago,posible even more so.
"IF IT LOOKS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE, THEN IT PROBABLY IS,"
worthwhile remembering and applying before parting with any cash etc.
A sceptical
oldie.

Posted on: 03 March 2005 by Berlin Fritz

I will take 5 please, cos I is a mug³, and it's my wifes dosh anyway, and she's daft and loaded to the hilt, innit.

Fritz Von Anybody know a good pyramid saving scheme ?

Posted on: 03 March 2005 by wal riley

Thanks guys!
Now, does anyone wanna buy an amp going cheap?!!!!!

Posted on: 03 March 2005 by Berlin Fritz

Does it go chirpy chirpy too Wack ?

Posted on: 03 March 2005 by JonR

quote:
Originally posted by wal riley:
Thanks guys!
Now, does anyone wanna buy an amp going cheap?!!!!!

Wal,

Yeah it's a classic scam as everyone else here says, even I know that and I'm lousy at spotting these things. The above though is against forum rules I think - unless you are joking of course!

Cheers,

JR

Posted on: 03 March 2005 by Berlin Fritz

Wot is a joke please ?

Maria & Arye

Posted on: 03 March 2005 by Adam Meredith

quote:
Originally posted by wal riley:
Thanks guys!
Now, does anyone wanna buy an amp going cheap?!!!!!

That's a chick - avoid, a scam.

Posted on: 03 March 2005 by NB

quote:
Originally posted by wal riley:
Thanks guys!
Now, does anyone wanna buy an amp going cheap?!!!!!

Nah, wanna Roksan?

Posted on: 03 March 2005 by wal riley

Of course it's a joke. Us scousers are legendary for our warm scouse wit. Just look at our track record, with Arthur askey, Jimmy Tarbuck, Stan Boardman, etc...

Posted on: 03 March 2005 by Berlin Fritz

quote:
Originally posted by wal riley:
Of course it's a joke. Us scousers are legendary for our warm scouse wit. Just look at our track record, with Arthur askey, Jimmy Tarbuck, Stan Boardman, etc...

Don't tempt me !

Posted on: 03 March 2005 by JonR

quote:
Originally posted by wal riley:
[..]our warm scouse wit.

Hmm...

I would quibble with the words "warm" and "wit"...

Cheers,

JR

Posted on: 03 March 2005 by Berlin Fritz

quote:
Originally posted by wal riley:
Of course it's a joke. Us scousers are legendary for our warm scouse wit. Just look at our track record, with Arthur askey, Jimmy Tarbuck, Stan Boardman, etc...

Wot's a Seagull's Wellie ?