Armslist rip-off

sheepherder · 07-08-2016, 10:56 AM

Ed mentioned that it looks like Eugene's backdrop, but it's not the backdrop on Eugene's present site. It does look like the backdrop for Ed's carbine. Ed also pointed out that the spelling, grammar, and syntax are all consistent with Eugene's style of speech/writing. My WAG would be that this ad was copied from an old Lugerman auction, maybe the one that the seller bought this carbine from. Ed did say that Eugene told him he had sold that carbine to a buyer in Texas.

This may well be the deal we all hope for...The stuff dreams are made of...

Olle · 07-08-2016, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

Ed mentioned that it looks like Eugene's backdrop, but it's not the backdrop on Eugene's present site. It does look like the backdrop for Ed's carbine. Ed also pointed out that the spelling, grammar, and syntax are all consistent with Eugene's style of speech/writing. My WAG would be that this ad was copied from an old Lugerman auction, maybe the one that the seller bought this carbine from. Ed did say that Eugene told him he had sold that carbine to a buyer in Texas.

Somebody did that to me not too long ago, took my pictures and description and advertised it at less than half the price. I contacted him and made an offer on it, and he was more than willing to negotiate. One of my imaginary friends happens to live in the same city as this person, and it got very complicated when I asked him if could swing by to pay him and pick up the gun...

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Price seems awfully low, but I expect my niece will sell all my handguns for pennies on the dollar. This may well be the deal we all hope for...The stuff dreams are made of...

Why don't you contact NBC or Fox, I think you have more than enough material for a reality show. "In this weeks episode, the niece throws a box full of rare C96 parts in a dumpster, and lets the cats run wild in Sheepherder's shop..."

kurusu · 07-08-2016, 04:15 PM

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I expect that is exactly what will happen. Three disassembled Honda CB550 motorcycles, many boxes of firearms parts, Luger buttstocks & forearms, miscellaneous tooling, jigs, and fixtures. Several Corvette transmissions, two or three palletloads of used Vette parts, and two complete Honda motorcycles. Those she will likely park at the street with a "Best Offer" sign. The Vette also, I suppose...

I have no idea what she'll do with my handgun/rifle 'collection'...Probably give them to her sons with instructions for them to "get rid of them"...

You'll just have to outlive your niece.

Or make an airtight testament and leave your possessions to people who would appreciate them.

sheepherder · 07-08-2016, 05:31 PM

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You'll just have to outlive your niece.

Or make an airtight testament and leave your possessions to people who would appreciate them.

Yeah, my life sucks.

Anyway, has anyone emailed the seller yet???

OK, I joined Armslist and sent the seller an email.

sheepherder · 07-08-2016, 06:45 PM

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Private non-registered seller, located in Texas, Texas; now why would you be suspicious?

When you send a letter to New York City, you address it "New York, New York". The "City" is left out. So, his town is probably "Texas City, Texas" but letters are addressed to "Texas, Texas".

DonVoigt · 07-08-2016, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

When you send a letter to New York City, you address it "New York, New York". The "City" is left out. So, his town is probably "Texas City, Texas" but letters are addressed to "Texas, Texas".

Could be, but I doubt it in this case!

sheepherder · 07-08-2016, 08:51 PM

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Could be, but I doubt it in this case!

Here it is...South of Houston on Rt 45...

(Hmmmm...Copyright 1983 Rand McNally...I need a new trip book...)

DTR04 · 07-08-2016, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

So, his town is probably "Texas City, Texas" but letters are addressed to "Texas, Texas".

Nope, not how it works.

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