Scammed on BST...be careful with AUSTIN316

[RelicSports]

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Good morning All,

I just wanted to put out a warning to all Net54 members when dealing with AUSTIN316. I agreed to purchase a signed postcard back on July 15, sent a check payment immediately figuring the guy (Tony...username AUSTIN316) sounded legit. 3+ months later I still have nothing to show for it. He does reply to my texts on occasion, but has yet to supply me with an tracking #, a refund, etc. 1 month delay, I could deal with, 2 months and I knew something was up, 3 months and I know I most likely will not see anything again. Please be careful out there....I can give more details if needed, but don't want to overstep proper Net54 etiquette.

Andrew

[bnorth]

Hope you end up with your item or refund. They say bad things come in 3's so hopefully now the scammers are gone for a while.

[Leon]

I am very sorry to hear of this. It is another cautionary tale for the BST. His total posts in the last few years is 6. The number of posts a member has is our informal feedback system. That low total is a bit of a flag to do some vetting of your trading partner. I am not, at all, saying it was your fault, if it is what you said and I am not questioning that. You probablly need your full name (can be a bit jumbled for searching issues) but other than that, the more info the merrier....minus phone numbers (which he gave in most of his posts) or addresses. If I can help any please PM me about it.....

[Mikehealer]

Originally Posted by Leon

I am very sorry to hear of this. It is another cautionary tale for the BST. His total posts in the last few years is 6. The number of posts a member has is our informal feedback system. That low total is a bit of a flag to do some vetting of your trading partner. I am not, at all, saying it was your fault, if it is what you said and I not questioning that. You probablly need your full name (can be a bit jumbled for searching issues) but other than that, the more info the merrier....minus phone numbers (which he gave in most of his posts) or addresses. If I can help any please PM me about it.....

Isn't his full name in his post?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Mikehealer

Isn't his full name in his post?

Yeap, I need more coffee. Thanks for the correction and Thanks Andrew!!

[bobbyw8469]

Too many scammers on this board lately....what is up with that?

[batsballsbases]

Sad.. When ever there is something good like the BST that really helps fellow collectors some idiots always seem to find a way to ruin it!!

[pokerplyr80]

An unfortunate situation but a good example of why paypal goods is best when dealing with someone you don't know. I know I wouldn't send a check or use paypal ff unless it was someone a dealt with before, or who was well known on the board. Even then I would have reservations. A 3% fee isn't bad for peace of mind.

[Joshchisox08]

Originally Posted by Bearfan4

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Good morning All,

I just wanted to put out a warning to all Net54 members when dealing with AUSTIN316. I agreed to purchase a signed postcard back on July 15, sent a check payment immediately figuring the guy (Tony...username AUSTIN316) sounded legit. 3+ months later I still have nothing to show for it. He does reply to my texts on occasion, but has yet to supply me with an tracking #, a refund, etc. 1 month delay, I could deal with, 2 months and I knew something was up, 3 months and I know I most likely will not see anything again. Please be careful out there....I can give more details if needed, but don't want to overstep proper Net54 etiquette.

Andrew

Like Stone Cold used to say "D.T.A." DON'T TRUST ANYONE. The wrestling joke and humor aside I hope it wasn't a lot of money that sucks man.

[jiw98]

I am happy that the transactions I have had here have all been positive. It's a shame that some will ruin the trust for others on this site.
Andrew,I hope everything works out well for you.