Anyone know Russ?

DunRanull · 10-03-2004, 11:29 PM

Guys: Im thinking of doing some Luger business with Russ. He seems pretty well known here on the Board, and Im "checking references" before doing internet business. (An unpleasantry of modern life, alas. I prefer a life where we are good for, and taken at, our word! No aspersions implied.)
Anyone done business with Russ? Would be grateful for any helpful comments.. On the board or Email me at DunRanull@AOL.com
Thanks, Dun.

Dwight Gruber · 10-04-2004, 12:28 AM

Dun,

Russ is one of the most stand-up, generous guys you will find. I've bought from him and traded with him, and taken advantage of good deals he has pointed out to me. He's someone I know as a friend.

He's one of the conspicuously great guys you will find in this hobby, and I recommend him to you unhesitatingly.

--Dwight

Edward Tinker · 10-04-2004, 01:06 AM

I have spent time with Russ, and trust him very much. If he has a luger as a shooter, it'll be a deal that you can live with.

Ed

John Sabato · 10-04-2004, 09:43 AM

Concur! Russ Withem is a stand-up guy... who will go out of his way to help you (unless of course he is bidding for something that he really wants on eBay! ...in that case then stand back... wish my pockets were as deep as his!

)

(...Okay Russ, you can send me the money now

...)

Seriously, I have never heard a disparagin' word about Russ, whether on the internet, or the gunshow circuit...

Ron Smith · 10-04-2004, 10:03 AM

I first met Russ in person at the Reno show, after talking to him on the forum. He is one of the most up front, and honest guys I've met. He helped me,( a novice beginning collector)in the purchase of my first collectable Luger. He also advised me on many others. And warned me away from questionable examples as well as dealers.
I would trade with Russ without a second thought. Besides, he's a home boy Oregonian. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

Ron

Pete Ebbink · 10-04-2004, 11:13 AM

Big Caution...Will Robinson...!!!

He is known to peddle a bottle of Tropical snake-oil juice from time to time...

Just kidding...his wife, Tina, sells the stuff...but he is as honest as a day is long...do not think you can go wrong buying a piece from Russ... <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />

Regards,

Pete.. <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

Russ · 10-04-2004, 09:17 PM

Thanks Guys The Checks Will go out in the morning

I just enjoy these old toggletop's. and like helping others. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />

Russ

DunRanull · 10-06-2004, 01:26 AM

Thanks Guys. Just what I thought I would hear, considering the general tenor of this Board. I too have been impressed with just the comments Russ has made on the Boards, as well as in our E-mails. Now I have some deciding to do, as well as a bit of "wife-convincing"!
Dun

Ron Smith · 10-06-2004, 07:52 AM

OH.... You said RUSS!? RUSS who?

Edward Tinker · 10-06-2004, 10:00 AM

Copy cat Ron!

Oh, I only "thought" this, didn't write it!

John D. · 10-06-2004, 01:11 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Russ:
Thanks Guys The Checks Will go out in the morning

....<hr /></blockquote>Thanks Russ..!!!! Everything I didn't post about in this thread so far - well, I really ment it.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

(Ummm - not to nit pick - but on my check, don't forget the the "0"s go to the LEFT of the decimal point..

Or - feel free to just leave the amount blank if you are in a hurry or sumthing.. I'll fill it in for ya'... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

(Seriously - Russ is outstanding "folk" who has PMed me about Kriegs and is a LugerForum Patron. In my book - 'nuff said... <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" /> )

Ron Smith · 10-06-2004, 04:48 PM

And who the #^$#^ is this Ed guy that keeps deleting my #^$&#*# posts??? A fella can't get a #*)#$%# word in edgewise around here!

Oh... Sorry, I thought I was George there for a minute.

<img border="0" alt="[burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" />

Dun, No need to try to convince your wife. Just tell her what you're going to do... And then voluntarily move into the garage. Don't let'em push you around. Be a Man!!
Anybody got a spare bedroom I could rent? <img border="0" alt="[crying]" title="" src="graemlins/crying.gif" />

10-03-2004, 11:29 PM	#1
DunRanull User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The hills and desert canons of Southern Colorado Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Anyone know Russ? Guys: Im thinking of doing some Luger business with Russ. He seems pretty well known here on the Board, and Im "checking references" before doing internet business. (An unpleasantry of modern life, alas. I prefer a life where we are good for, and taken at, our word! No aspersions implied.) Anyone done business with Russ? Would be grateful for any helpful comments.. On the board or Email me at DunRanull@AOL.com Thanks, Dun. __________________ DunRanull Unreconstructed Tsarist

10-04-2004, 01:06 AM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,962 Thanks: 2,063 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	I have spent time with Russ, and trust him very much. If he has a luger as a shooter, it'll be a deal that you can live with. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

10-04-2004, 09:43 AM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Concur! Russ Withem is a stand-up guy... who will go out of his way to help you (unless of course he is bidding for something that he really wants on eBay! ...in that case then stand back... wish my pockets were as deep as his! ) (...Okay Russ, you can send me the money now ...) Seriously, I have never heard a disparagin' word about Russ, whether on the internet, or the gunshow circuit... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

10-04-2004, 10:03 AM	#5
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	I first met Russ in person at the Reno show, after talking to him on the forum. He is one of the most up front, and honest guys I've met. He helped me,( a novice beginning collector)in the purchase of my first collectable Luger. He also advised me on many others. And warned me away from questionable examples as well as dealers. I would trade with Russ without a second thought. Besides, he's a home boy Oregonian. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

10-04-2004, 09:17 PM	#7
Russ User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Reading, PA. Posts: 628 Thanks: 2 Thanked 38 Times in 10 Posts	Thanks Guys The Checks Will go out in the morning I just enjoy these old toggletop's. and like helping others. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" /> Russ __________________ Livin the dream!!!!!!!!!!!

10-04-2004, 12:28 AM	#2
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,908 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,330 Times in 435 Posts	Dun, Russ is one of the most stand-up, generous guys you will find. I've bought from him and traded with him, and taken advantage of good deals he has pointed out to me. He's someone I know as a friend. He's one of the conspicuously great guys you will find in this hobby, and I recommend him to you unhesitatingly. --Dwight

10-04-2004, 11:13 AM	#6
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Big Caution...Will Robinson...!!! He is known to peddle a bottle of Tropical snake-oil juice from time to time... Just kidding...his wife, Tina, sells the stuff...but he is as honest as a day is long...do not think you can go wrong buying a piece from Russ... <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" /> Regards, Pete.. <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

10-06-2004, 01:26 AM	#8
DunRanull User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The hills and desert canons of Southern Colorado Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Guys. Just what I thought I would hear, considering the general tenor of this Board. I too have been impressed with just the comments Russ has made on the Boards, as well as in our E-mails. Now I have some deciding to do, as well as a bit of "wife-convincing"! Dun __________________ DunRanull Unreconstructed Tsarist

10-06-2004, 07:52 AM	#9
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	OH.... You said RUSS!? RUSS who? __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

10-06-2004, 10:00 AM	#10
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,962 Thanks: 2,063 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	Copy cat Ron! Oh, I only "thought" this, didn't write it! __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

10-06-2004, 01:11 PM	#11
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 477 Thanked 515 Times in 128 Posts	</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by Russ: <strong>Thanks Guys The Checks Will go out in the morning ....</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Thanks Russ..!!!! Everything I didn't post about in this thread so far - well, I really ment it.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> (Ummm - not to nit pick - but on my check, don't forget the the "0"s go to the LEFT of the decimal point.. Or - feel free to just leave the amount blank if you are in a hurry or sumthing.. I'll fill it in for ya'... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> (Seriously - Russ is outstanding "folk" who has PMed me about Kriegs and is a LugerForum Patron. In my book - 'nuff said... <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" /> )

10-06-2004, 04:48 PM	#12
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	And who the #^$#^ is this Ed guy that keeps deleting my #^$&## posts??? A fella can't get a #)#$%# word in edgewise around here! Oh... Sorry, I thought I was George there for a minute. <img border="0" alt="[burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" /> Dun, No need to try to convince your wife. Just tell her what you're going to do... And then voluntarily move into the garage. Don't let'em push you around. Be a Man!! Anybody got a spare bedroom I could rent? <img border="0" alt="[crying]" title="" src="graemlins/crying.gif" /> __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...