Could this be a scam?

[oregondude]

Here's the skinny. I have a classified ad posted wtb, Optisan CP 3-12×32. Got a text offering one for $200. Shipped. The member sent me a picture of said scope, requesting my shipping info to get it. Two requests for a phone call got me nothing other than him texting to agree to the call. Google Images brought up a picture of same. A request for a couple more pics went nowhere. Not sure about putting his username out for all to see. What do you think? Deal or no deal? Bill and Addi

 

[bivy53]

I have had a similar situation in the past, minus the stock photo, where the other party ghosted for a week or so. Turns out he had a family emergency and when all was clear he contacted me with apologies and we rebooted the deal. In this case the stock photo is a big red flag for me.

 

[Sqwirl57]

When in doubt, it's a scam. I also don't put my personal info on the ads. I buy and sell only from trusted members. Theres a good reason why we have rules for using the classifieds and messaging systems here. Lotta scumbags out there these days.

 

[swNCsw]

Be patient slow down and keep requesting for a phone call or different pics lol. You do not want to make a mistake by calling out a member who is extremely busy or distracted by life. If it is not listed here in the classifieds then there is no rush to do a quick purchase it is not worth the risk. If it is a scam it will be more than obvious in a 4-5 more days when all your request are ignored at that time maybe pm a moderator and request them looking into it for you. JMHO
keep your guard up and slow the pace haha

 

[JimNM]

If you have been contacted by any means OTHER than through the Private Message function on AGN.... That is the first red flag.

If it sounds too good to be true...

 

[oregondude]

Be patient slow down and keep requesting for a phone call or different pics lol. You do not want to make a mistake by calling out a member who is extremely busy or distracted by life. If it is not listed here in the classifieds then there is no rush to do a quick purchase it is not worth the risk. If it is a scam it will be more than obvious in a 4-5 more days when all your request are ignored at that time maybe pm a moderator and request them looking into it for you. JMHO
keep your guard up and slow the pace haha

Slow down? I haven't moved. hehe. I approach transactions as you do. No, it's not listed. He sent me the picture that is posted by Rat Works, UK. Love George Images. You dispense good advice. Bill and Addi.

 

[Nvr-Enough]

I’d take a hard pass on it. These scopes pop up occasionally by well know members. That will be worth acting on. But 200$ for a 400+$ scope, smells wrong. I bought one a while back, best I remember was around 350$ and thought that was a good buy.

 

[swNCsw]

Slow down? I haven't moved. hehe. I approach transactions as you do. No, it's not listed. He sent me the picture that is posted by Rat Works, UK. Love George Images. You dispense good advice. Bill and Addi.

And you are wise in your dealings and standing still I think you may get these things sorted soon enough haha Best wishes to you and yours kind Sir.

 

[oregondude]

Slow down? I haven't moved. hehe. I approach transactions as you do. No, it's not listed. He sent me the picture that is posted by Rat Works, UK. Love George Images. You dispense good advice. Bill and Addi.

That would be, Google Images.

 

[swNCsw]

I have passed on several deals for much more frivolous things than what you have found or experienced thus far. lol

 

[edin508]

Ask for a pic with the date, and his name next to the item.

 

[oregondude]

Ask for a pic with the date, and his name next to the item.

I usually ask for, touching their nose. But what ever works. Bill and Addi

 

[John "spysir" Blount]

Maybe keep waiting but if it feels bad ............ Phone!
Unless we know a few of the same people , one advantage of shooting match's for a number of years, attending airgun shows is good also, I wont even make a deal to sell without a phone call. That due to 2 members here who have fun saying I'll take it then on their own writing 2-3 day's later saying "it came back I will get it sent right off to you again" , then day's later contacting them and getting, tracking (1st time mentioned) say's it's still on the way".... .

Phones are good! Recently noted someone saying they like using "facetime" or some such modern phone video thing (which my Wife can hook me up on even if I wouldn't know how)A cal talk SEEING each other maybe viewing all item's front to back top to bottom and that's sound like just a great idea to me.
Now I ALSO always say afetr speaking, okay let's excahnge the entire deal, price address... in writing once (pm or email I dont care).


John

 

[MikeVV]

Too bad -

Too damned many people without a life except for behind a keyboard. And nothing to do but hassle others, over their own crappy life.
I doubt than many have even seen the sun in years.

Mike

 

[Jasonmc]

Hmmm... probably a scam. But once your sure...start having some fun. Ask crap like, is the glass still clear? How many times have you cleaned it? Have you ever looked through it backwards or upsidedown? Is it raining outside? What time was the sunset today?

 

[maxtrouble]

I purchased a couple of the CP scopes from Jeff at Trenier. The first one was around $350, the last one was around $400. He is an excellent vendor, ships everything extremely quickly and the merchandise is always packed well.

Optisan Optics 3-12x32 CP MIL-MH10 | Trenier Airguns

The Optisan 3-12x32 CP with MIL-MH10 Reticle is the perfect partner for compact and lightweight rifles and airguns. Parallax adjustment range is from 10 yards to infinity and a 30mm tube. Springer and centerfire rated with a sleek design and stainless steel low profile turrets with 0.1 mrad...

www.trenierairguns.com

 

[rcs9250]

I would tell them to send funds by whatever means you use, verify the funds are legit, then ship.
I’ve had scammers say they transferred funds back when I had PP and in my email there’s a PP email saying funds transferred. The graphics just didn’t look right. I go to my PP account, no transfer. At that point I start playing the game telling them I didn’t get their email till their bored with the game. Same crap often happens with Craigslist with items selling for a couple hundred bucks.

 

[rayroz]

Go with your gut

 

[Simplemann]

Hmmm, its a member here? I would look up their history of posting to see their track record.

 

[oregondude]

Hmmm, its a member here? I would look up their history of posting to see their track record.

Very adroit. Lol