TundraTex
SILVER Star
I recently posted a "Wanted" ad for a pre-79 4 speed trans tunnel cover. Received an email notification that a "trunkle568" replied to my thread.
The message in the email said "yes i do have this, you can pm me on ###-###-####".
Without thinking, I just texted the number to ask about the details and did not go into Mud. Some of the questions and statements were a little odd and all in lower case, but a picture was sent followed by a price.
Picture showed a decent tunnel cover, though it had been modified and would need some work. The price given was $150 shipped, which automatically sent off a red flag as that seemed way too good considering the size of the object and the typical price of relatively rust free 4 speed covers.
At this same time I received a message from another member with a trans cover and when I went into mud to respond, I noticed that I did not have a message from that first individual, nor was there anything on my feed showing a reply. Very odd. So then I searched the member name. Nothing. I also clicked on the link to the member name in the email notification and it showed that the "user was not available".
I then let this individual know that I was going to go with the second members offer (as I actually know the guy and he's relatively close). He then became pretty aggressive saying he could lower the price if needed, and as soon as he got my info and payment he'd ship it right away.
All I'm saying is be careful out there. Even with in the confines of this holy site there are potential bad actors out there. This individual may or may not be legit, but it smelled like a trap, so just keep your eyes open and do your due diligence.
The message in the email said "yes i do have this, you can pm me on ###-###-####".
Without thinking, I just texted the number to ask about the details and did not go into Mud. Some of the questions and statements were a little odd and all in lower case, but a picture was sent followed by a price.
Picture showed a decent tunnel cover, though it had been modified and would need some work. The price given was $150 shipped, which automatically sent off a red flag as that seemed way too good considering the size of the object and the typical price of relatively rust free 4 speed covers.
At this same time I received a message from another member with a trans cover and when I went into mud to respond, I noticed that I did not have a message from that first individual, nor was there anything on my feed showing a reply. Very odd. So then I searched the member name. Nothing. I also clicked on the link to the member name in the email notification and it showed that the "user was not available".
I then let this individual know that I was going to go with the second members offer (as I actually know the guy and he's relatively close). He then became pretty aggressive saying he could lower the price if needed, and as soon as he got my info and payment he'd ship it right away.
All I'm saying is be careful out there. Even with in the confines of this holy site there are potential bad actors out there. This individual may or may not be legit, but it smelled like a trap, so just keep your eyes open and do your due diligence.