[Milsurplus] Watch Your Back

[Ron.K3PID]

The corollary to that is "If it seems too good to be true, it probably is!"

Ron H. K3PID

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Stinson" <arc5 at ix.netcom.com>
To: <milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>; <boatanchors at theporch.com>; "ARC-5 List" 
<arc5 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 8:10 AM
Subject: [Milsurplus] Watch Your Back


>A Caution:
>
> I recently posted a list of SCR-183 items I was seeking
> here and on other sites.
> All of them are scarce- some probably extinct.
>
> I received this reply:
> ----------------------------------
>
> From: josran
> To: arc5 at ix.netcom.com
> Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 7:05 PM
> Subject: SCR-183 Items Forsale
>
>
>
> this is cornering your posted AD
> i have it in full working and physical condition
> get back to me if you are still interested in buying it
> thanks
> best regards
> Joshua
> -----------------------------
>
> If the wording makes "red flags" go up, it should.
> I've asked for photos and a specific list twice.
>
> His only reply:
> --------------------
> yes i have photos
> let me know which exactly the item you want
> and your locatand
> thanks
>
> ---------------------
>
> While I'm not certain yet, this is probably a common
> "I have what you want- can't find the photos but send the money"
> scheme.  Even if they do produce photos, it's usually pix
> they've cribbed from Ebay or Google.
> I'll be very interested to see the photos of his
> "full working and physical condition" SCR-AD-183.
> I've notified his provider.
>
> Beware:  If it doesn't "smell" right, it probably isn't right.
>
> 73 Dave AB5S
>
>
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