If you saw my post on the recent (now-locked) Hilsen-for-sale thread, it's clear that "Caveat Emptor" is an approach I endorse. That has never _not_ been the case in this group and on the internet.
However, assuming ill-will just because someone didn't want to reveal their exact location feels a bit judgmental. Bear in mind that new members are moderated, and it could be a day or so until a response is released from the queue. In this case, it took a few hours before I saw and did so, and there were all manner of insinuations fairly quickly. Hence my encouragement to dial things back a bit. The folks replied to my direct email query in a timely manner and with a fair amount of detail. I would probably converse with them a bit more before sending off a check in that amount, certainly. But unless you had a specific interaction with them that is cause for general concern, I'm not seeing a reason to engage. Anything that's for sale on this list - from the lowliest worn-out cycling cap to a full new bike build - should be confirmed before you send any funds. And as I feel like I've written more than a few times times in the past couple days - if you are having questionable interactions or communications, feel free to loop me in. Jim On Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11:50:46 AM UTC-7 weste...@gmail.com wrote: > Jim, > > On Cuddle Bears' FS post thread they decline to reveal their location, say > they won't reveal their name, and don't address their use of someone else's > photos in their FS thread. That thread also marks the first post by Cuddle > Bears (perhaps they are a regular poster under another name, but that in > and of itself is more than a bit peculiar...) -- those are all red flags > for me. I think Max has a point -- Caveat Emptor. Be warned. FWIW, I'd not > trust Cuddle Bears given the history of scammers -- this is a community -- > new identities shrouded making an FS post shrouded in secrecy are not ideal > ways to be a good member of the community. > > Regards, > > Julian Westerhout > > On Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:40:20 AM UTC-5 Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > >> Max - >> I realize you have been in this group for a while, but unless you have >> something concrete to offer, I'd ask that you refrain from posting >> commentary like this. It's exceedingly vague. If you are an injured party >> in a specific transaction, that's different. But it did not seem that way >> from this post. >> >> If I understand the issue - a seller repurposed a photograph of a pair of >> handlebars. That seems to be the one issue at this point. >> >> As I said in a separate thread - if you have specific _experience_ with a >> seller, you are welcome to email the admin - that would be me - with >> information. >> >> Most of the recent scam attempts - and there are very few here - are via >> a DM from someone who has not taken the time to post anything. In this >> case, while I certainly encourage caution on any transaction, let's dial >> things back a notch, OK? >> >> Jim / list admin >> >> On Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 5:04:46 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote: >> >>> Cuddle Bears is / are selling a Susie bike for a very good asking price, >>> almost too good to be true. User has no prior posts, a few other details >>> don't check out. Use caution. >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/35992895-6d65-469b-b401-fd70e0b081d5n%40googlegroups.com.
