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Originally posted by parabellum:

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Originally posted by bolo4tom:
as I posted before, im legit..i understand the concern bout scammers, but you don't have to treat everyone like sh*t bc they're new...

You have a testy exchange with another member, and suddenly, it goes from a forgettable squabble, to us "treating everyone like shit because they're new".

That's not a leap at all, is it?

if im out of line, ban me. no hard feelings if that's what you choose. I simply don't like being accused of being a scammer.

Do you make a habit of jumping to conclusions, or have you saved up for your visits here? Who said anything about banning you? Just take it easy.

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Originally posted by parabellum:
Do you make a habit of jumping to conclusions, or have you saved up for your visits here? Who said anything about banning you? Just take it easy.

not at all and I appreciate you not banning me, ill watch my p's and q's..thank you

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Originally posted by bolo4tom:
not at all and I appreciate you not banning me, ill watch my p's and q's..thank you

Good grief. You were never in any danger of being banned.

It's funny- I see this kind of thing from time to time here- "Oh, please don't ban me!"- when there is no such thing in the wind. It's funny because now, I've gotten attuned to the sound of it. It gets my attention, y'know? Isn't that funny?

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Originally posted by bolo4tom:
I simply don't like being accused of being a scammer.

Big boy pants hinder the leap from a slight to 'I'm gonna fuck your wife.'

OK, enough.

Why did I start this thread, guys? Hello?

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Originally posted by P220 Smudge:

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Originally posted by bolo4tom:
I simply don't like being accused of being a scammer.

Big boy pants hinder the leap from a slight to "I'm gonna fuck your wife."

maybe you just need to have thicker skin and quit throwing slights towards people you don't know.

Heard and understood, Para.

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Originally posted by parabellum:

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Originally posted by bolo4tom:
not at all and I appreciate you not banning me, ill watch my p's and q's..thank you

Good grief. You were never in any danger of being banned.

It's funny- I see this kind of thing from time to time here- "Oh, please don't ban me!"- when there is no such thing in the wind. It's funny because now, I've gotten attuned to the sound of it. It gets my attention, y'know? Isn't that funny?

I appreciate that..i just figured with me being the 'new guy' I was gonna get the hammer. I wouldn't want your job, I can only imagine the headache sometimes. again, thanks

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Originally posted by P220 Smudge:
Heard and understood, Para.

also understood

This is a good place with good people

They know there's money here and the members are nice. Time on and posting locations are less valuable as clues.

Caution, common sense and caution.

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Originally posted by braillediver:
They know there's money here and the members are nice. Time on and posting locations are less valuable as clues.

Caution, common sense and caution.

Nice until a member gets ripped off, then all bets are off.

Thanks for lookin out Para.

I'm glad any scammer gets the extreme prejudice boot. I still, however, don't quite understand how he outed himself.

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Originally posted by bolo4tom:
maybe you just need to have thicker skin and quit throwing slights towards people you don't know.

Pot...meet kettle.

That is Goddamned well enough. Stow it. Guys, why do you think I started this thread? So that you could engage in petty bickering? Stow it.

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Originally posted by parabellum:
And look at this arrogant motherfucker sticking it in our faces:

https://sigforum.com/eve/forums...900047944#2900047944

https://sigforum.com/eve/forums...120047944#1120047944

Now, ain't he just the cleverest little sack of shit ever?

Calling oneself butterflyeffect seems to fit, too cute by half.

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Guys, why do you think I started this thread?

As a reminder that there are those who will go through great and elaborate lengths to separate one from their money. Some run a short con and are easier to spot. Some run a long con and are more dificult to spot. It is the indivduals in the sale who have the responsibility to determine if things are above board or shady.

This time of year it can be easier to get caught up in a less than desirable transaction whether it be here or elsewhere on the internet.

At least that is why I think you started it. A simple "check yourself before you wreck yourself."

Edited to add: And to out a theif for the benefit of all.

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Originally posted by usmc-nav:
What Skins said, we have some good knowledgeable people on the site and it is administered firmly and fairly.

Ditto that. Nice job Para, busting the SOB before he ripped off a member.

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Originally posted by bayoushooter:
His 2 responses after me asking him to ship:

“I don't mind shipping to Louisiana.
USPS MO for payment.
FedEx 2 days delivery with Online tracking#.
The package will be properly wrapped like fine chine in a larger box. Kindly have your FFL's info Emailed to me.

Thanks.”

And the 2nd Email:

“Okay, Will be looking out for your FFL information.

Adam Roberson
28 westview st , Philadelphia , PA , 19119,
8287386234.

Kindly E-mail me tracking# for the mail.

Thanks.”


His Email handle is:
tt schnider

Email address:
schnidert@yahoo.com

Was it just that the email didn't match the name? Anything else suspicious?

Is there a way to keep money safe, with a third party or something, until an item is received satisfactorily, at which point the money would be released? eBay in effect does this. How can a private buyer and seller surely protect themselves in the internet world?