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Oriental Redneck
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posted January 30, 2023 01:44 AM
Big shot GB seller sold a true rarity SIG that I was original owner of. SIG DE made only 25 of this model worldwide. I bought it from MMBI, fresh from Germany, NIB, shot a total of 900 rds through it, and subsequently sold it on GB myself in March 29, 2021 as used. The buyer knew it was used.

Lo and behold, it popped up on consignment a couple of weeks ago as NIB/NOS. Recognized it immediately, I messaged seller (consignee) to let him know what's up, and that I have all documentations that it's no longer NIB, and it cannot be passed off as NIB. I even sent them picture proof of the gun that's been dirtied from use. Two messages sent. Totally ignored. And, I have been a customer of theirs. Roll Eyes Feel sorry for the sucker who shelled out over 10k for it tonight. Thing is, many prior pics of this specific gun (SN 71-226-022798) can easily be found on the internet (on SIGforum and on the other SIG forum), so, it will be interesting, when the latest buyer finds out that the gun has been misrepresented.


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posted January 30, 2023 04:28 AMHide Post
I appreciate your honor and indignation if not anger. On the GB site is there a messaging method to users? If you could message the buyer he might get as indignant as required to void the sale.


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posted January 30, 2023 06:03 AMHide Post
I think I already know the answer, but, will GB care if you informed them? After all if they lied about this sale what else have they/will they lie about?

I bet the state’s attorney general would love to see your messages and proof as well.
 
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posted January 30, 2023 06:05 AMHide Post
Great catch 12131. Just a bold as brass liar.
 
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posted January 30, 2023 06:18 AMHide Post
Thank you for letting us know - hopefully the buyer finds out and does what he can to hold a dishonest seller accountable. It's a spectacular and rare pistol that many would love to own - I'm sure the auction would have done well without the false claims! Unfortunately, false or misleading statements are common on that site even from sellers with extensive positive feedback.
 
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posted January 30, 2023 11:48 AMHide Post
Amazing integrity, Q!!

Great job!




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posted January 30, 2023 12:11 PMHide Post
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Originally posted by h2oys:
I think I already know the answer, but, will GB care if you informed them?
Not a snowball's chance in Hell. The only thing GB cares about is getting their fees. Ethics? Bah! Old fashion nonsense, chump!
 
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posted January 30, 2023 01:36 PMHide Post
Interesting that all the photos in the ad are essentially repeats of the same exterior shots and there are no photos of the internal wear areas.
 
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posted January 30, 2023 09:51 PMHide Post
Seems pretty dumb to try that after so many rounds. You’d think that new owner would strip it for the first time and be pretty pissed at what they find.


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posted January 30, 2023 10:06 PMHide Post
…and reason number 75 that I pretty much only buy/sell on this forum.

Thanks Q for the reminder and Para for the bandwidth.


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posted January 30, 2023 10:39 PMHide Post
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Feel sorry for the sucker who shelled out over 10k for it tonight.


Would the buyer have any recourse? Refuse to pay, etc? It is fraud, after all, and illegal. In my mind, the seller is lucky the local police aren't filling out paperwork on him this evening.


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posted January 30, 2023 11:20 PMHide Post
Is this "Big shot GB seller" the one that starts w/ a 'K', the one you've used many times before and recommended on SF? If so, why refrain from naming them?
 
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posted January 31, 2023 12:14 PMHide Post
Sorry, it was long adventure day yesterday. Drove to DFW and back. Didn't realize their weather was so nasty, 28 degrees and freezing rain. A normally less-than-4-hr one way trip turned into 5 hours. Finally got home about 10 last night, but I digress....


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Originally posted by iron chef:
Is this "Big shot GB seller" the one that starts w/ a 'K', the one you've used many times before and recommended on SF? If so, why refrain from naming them?

Yes, of course, everyone already knows it's Keystone. Not a mystery. And, of course, no longer a recommended outfit, as far as I'm concerned.

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Originally posted by 4MUL8R:
On the GB site is there a messaging method to users? If you could message the buyer he might get as indignant as required to void the sale.

Unless you actually know the person's personal email, or if the person was selling something, and you can communicate with him via GB system using that listing, there is no way. I can't just click on the winner's handle and let him know. But, I knew one of the low bidders from the other site and messaged him to let him know. Maybe, since he was bidding on it, Keystone would listen to him and make the correction. Nope, he ignored me, too. Roll Eyes

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Originally posted by h2oys:
I think I already know the answer, but, will GB care if you informed them? After all if they lied about this sale what else have they/will they lie about?

I bet the state’s attorney general would love to see your messages and proof as well.

Like Para said, GB couldn't care less. The more money for them, the better.

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Originally posted by straightshooter01:
Interesting that all the photos in the ad are essentially repeats of the same exterior shots and there are no photos of the internal wear areas.

You will never see any internals of any pistols Keystone sells. They don't even rack the slide to show you the barrel smilies. Ever. Maybe once every leap year, they will show internals of a rifle. Maybe.

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Originally posted by whanson_wi:
Would the buyer have any recourse? Refuse to pay, etc? It is fraud, after all, and illegal. In my mind, the seller is lucky the local police aren't filling out paperwork on him this evening.

If he finds out before, sure he can refuse to pay a misrepresented item. If he finds out after, then he will need to do whatever necessary to resolve the situation.




Here is the previous thread on this gun, https://sigforum.com/eve/forum...740031664#2740031664.

And, pics after 900 rounds.


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posted January 31, 2023 01:13 PMHide Post
A quick Google search shows a lot of people by the name of the buyer so trying to find them to let them know would be difficult.

I hate fraudulent sellers



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posted January 31, 2023 01:24 PMHide Post
Is there any way to show those pictures to the buyer?
 
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posted February 01, 2023 09:56 PMHide Post
If you take 30 seconds to glance over their listings and how they title and word their auctions that should've given you an insight as to the kind of seller they are. Their ads come off basically sounding like a used car dealership except with guns.

Admittedly I have purchased from the seller in question on several occasions and in my case I've been been satisfied with the purchase. I went in knowing full well of their tendency to use exaggerated wordings and descriptions.

Not saying what they're doing is excusable but to be surprised seems a bit disingenuous.

Also let's not discount the possibility that the buyer may already know the condition of this specific firearm, for something as rare as it is the value difference between an excellent vs a true NOS specimen would be negligible.

Finally, the buyer presumably is a grown adult and therefore it should be up to them to decide if they're unhappy with the purchase and take whatever appropriate action. I'd stay out of it.
 
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posted February 02, 2023 01:28 AMHide Post
^^^^ There's a difference between flowery and exaggerated descriptions and outright lie. Everyone who has seen their auctions knows their style. No one should be surprised by that. I have bought from them, and every single one has been true rarity. I also have consigned to them, and every single one has been true rarity and in true condition as claimed. So, even when you take into consideration their style in these cases, they were accurate. But, when they were caught in lie and presented with proof, and refused to correct their listing, don't pretend to tell me that's not a surprise. "disingenuous"? Please. Roll Eyes

FYI, there have been previous occasions when the exact scenario happened, but with a different outcome. Someone alerted them that their "NIB" gun has been fired by previous owner. They made the correction and even allowed for withdrawal of bids that were placed prior to the truth was made known.


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