New scam - Gunbroker

[Brian H]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

Gunbroker needs to shut down until the owners and administrators can take some responsibility and weed out these scam artists and install some preventative tools..

I filed a very clear fraud claim and no action, it’s sad.

[Bruce Hering]

This kind of stuff is exactly why I dont buy except from known dealers with a rep.

I once got into a thing trying to buy a 4 piece Scott fly rod from a guy down in Nashville. I should have known when he was not available to make a face to face as he would be out of town on the date I suggested twice.

Finally we set a date and I said I wanted to meet at the Nashville Gun club/ Tennessee Clay target club.

That was the last I heard from him and the add vanished.

[Joe from MO]

Wow look at this one... hahaha

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/897107141

[John Davis]

A hammerless 28 gauge Parker made in 1870’s, that is a rare one.

[John Allen]

If you have doubts about a gun,ask the seller for photos of something that is not shown in his photos. If he does not respond stay away. There have been several of my guns show up on gunbroker and armslist that I did not list. Thankfully,several of the members here notified me. The best thing we can do is deal with a known dealer and spread the word if you see an ad that looks fake.

[Dean Romig]

Hahahaha... and it's an AAHE that weighs 10 lbs.






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[Dean Romig]

Which auction sites have these frauds shown up on? ... just so I'll know which ones to stay away from.





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[B. Dudley]

I know that these sorts of things have always happened to some extent. But It seems to be much more prevalent recently. I would say that the crazy market may have something to do with it.

As an aside, in November, December and January I was selling a lot on Ebay. Gun parts that I listed and also items from an estate that I purchased. I had never, ever had an issue over the years with buyers on Ebay not paying. Paying on ebay is usually an instant thing that never takes long. But I had like 5 non-paying bidders in a two week period. I never heard anything from them. It was odd as it usually has never been a problem.

[John Allen]

Dean,I have seen my guns show up on gunbroker,armslist,and even a few local classified listings. They just lift the photos and put a cheap price and usually try to get a credit card for a "deposit".

[Joe from MO]

Originally Posted by John Davis

A hammerless 28 gauge Parker made in 1870’s, that is a rare one.

A rare find indeed! First 28ga Parker was in 1903 wasn't it?

People are bidding on it though......