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[NewStart]

Gentlemen,

Just wanted to note that the Mods have determined that @Boyd who was offering the Islay's at $300 has been banned for being a scammer. I noted it and did a strikethrough on my highlight posting above as well as my link-back in his B&S listing.

Hopefully nobody got burned but this is a gentle reminder that while most buyers and sellers are on the up-and-up there are still crooks and scoundrels out in the wilds and woolies. Please keep your wits about you, especially when a deal looks too good to be true.

Carry on!

Thanks for the note @razl I saw the ad before and thought that the guy have got some good stuffs. Just curious how we can determine this is a scammer? In my opinion, $300 is achievable for the Islay. If memory serves, CJ factory in Northampton sells them for around £200, based on the current FX it is actually below $300.

(obviously lots of assumptions there, I am just curious)

 

[theh00d]



Thanks Razl for the mention! Already sold the green gables, looking for more quick sales!

Are you size 28 or 29 in epaulet trouser?
Been looking for some for awhile.

Anyway lurking this thread but nothing for lanky guys like me so far lol

 

[razl]



Thanks for the note @razl
 I saw the ad before and thought that the guy have got some good stuffs. Just curious how we can determine this is a scammer? In my opinion, $300 is achievable for the Islay. If memory serves, CJ factory in Northampton sells them for around £200, based on the current FX it is actually below $300. 

(obviously lots of assumptions there, I am just curious)

I've got just a bit of insight but without the explicit OK to retell and hesitant to do so because openly discussing details may help future @#$%ers avoid being spotted, let's just say it wasn't the post per-se (I agree, $300 Islay's are doable) but a lot of indirect and related info that added up to a very bad smell. The Mods felt the evidence was enough and weighed in appropriately. From what I know, it was the right call.

I'll also add, without names, that it was a potential buyer here who started the ball rolling when things weren't adding up. He let the mods know and things proceeded from there.

I point it out just so the newer members can get a sense of how these things work. No, not every unanswered PM means "thief!", but if you think something really is going south, let a mod know (or me, I'll happily pass it along). They can sift the wheat from the chaff and come to a resolution.

 

[othertravel]



Thanks for the note @razl
 I saw the ad before and thought that the guy have got some good stuffs. Just curious how we can determine this is a scammer? In my opinion, $300 is achievable for the Islay. If memory serves, CJ factory in Northampton sells them for around £200, based on the current FX it is actually below $300. 

(obviously lots of assumptions there, I am just curious)

I put in an offer for $250 and he accepted. Thankfully no transaction took place.

 

[GMMcL]

Appreciate the mention on the Finamore ties!

10% off if you mention this thread.

Happy to take 10% off anything else I'm selling as well.

Supertopsecretcodeword RAZL.

 

[othertravel]



Appreciate the mention on the Finamore ties!

10% off if you mention this thread.

Happy to take 10% off anything else I'm selling as well.

Supertopsecretcodeword RAZL.

Can you make it 20%????

 

[GMMcL]

Reasonable offers on combined items are always considered, but I think my prices are pretty well in line with recent sold items here and on ebay. They're also reflective of my costs.

I'm also trying to keep with the good natured spirit of the thread and fellow sellers, who have generously offered 10% above.

 

[heldentenor]

Over the past couple of years, there have been several "fishy" posts offering C&J Tetburys for very low prices. I believe multiple scammers or perhaps the same person under multiple guises has used this particular shoe as bait for a scam. Caveat emptor.

 

[justinkapur]



Are you size 28 or 29 in epaulet trouser?
Been looking for some for awhile.

Anyway lurking this thread but nothing for lanky guys like me so far lol

Unfortunately I am a 31-32 in epaulet. I do have a few other trousers in a 29 if you are interested PM me

 

[Grigory]

Thanks for the mention Razl! 10% off to anyone who mentions this thread!

 

[The Ernesto]



Over the past couple of years, there have been several "fishy" posts offering C&J Tetburys for very low prices.  I believe multiple scammers or perhaps the same person under multiple guises has used this particular shoe as bait for a scam.  Caveat emptor.

Thanks to the mods, Razl and anyone else sorting these things out.

 

[chobochobo]

Always take care with transactions on the board. As I've found out to my cost, post counts and join dates mean very little; make sure you are well protected eg through paypal and accept no excuses for delays beyond the period allowed for claims. Looking at trader feedback can be useful but is no guarantee.

 

[Nikola]

Over the past couple of years, there have been several "fishy" posts offering C&J Tetburys for very low prices. I believe multiple scammers or perhaps the same person under multiple guises has used this particular shoe as bait for a scam. Caveat emptor.

How can someone scam you if you are purchasing via Paypal? If he's a real scammer you won't be the only victim, meaning Paypal will start picking complaints against the same account, meaning you will be refunded easily. I can't imagine paying someone via Bank account or Western Union anyway ..

 

[othertravel]



How can someone scam you if you are purchasing via Paypal? If he's a real scammer you won't be the only victim, meaning Paypal will start picking complaints against the same account, meaning you will be refunded easily. I can't imagine paying someone via Bank account or Western Union anyway ..

You can be scammed through paypal if you send the payment as gift/personal. There's no recourse if you do that.

 

[Nikola]

Sending money as a gift is basically same as paying via Bank Account or Western Union I guess. Risking the whole transaction over a 3% is really not a good idea. I can't imagine why would someone risk a $500 transaction over a 15 bucks. Also, as per rules, fees are sellers responsibility I believe. But, yeah, good advice for people not aware of this!