Check out this craigslist scam, they totally stole my pics

jswieton

Check out this scam on Craigslist. This mourning I got a PM from a board member asking me what was included in my $7000 card lot. I was kind of perplexed with what he was asking because I have never posted anything on Craigslist. I asked him to forward me the link.

They are my pics and I definitely don’t live in CA. This guy totally stole my pics from this message board and posted them as his own. If someone is interested in investigating a scam he lists is phone number at the bottom of the page. I would love to hear what he has to say. BTW I would be willing to sell my wax for much cheaper than $7000 if anyone is interested.


Link to craigslist scam

Barfvader

I HAVE FACTORY SEALED SETS FROM THE 80's , 90's, 2000-06. I AM ALSO SELLING THOUSANDS OF UNOPENED FOIL PACKS. UPPERDECK- DONRUS- FLEER- TOPS- . THOUSANDS OF BASKETBALL CARDS ALL IN MINT CONDITION. RARE BASEBALL CARDS AND (ERROR) CARDS. INVESTED OVER $100 K -
MY FATHER AND I WERE GOING TO OPEN A SHOP WHEN HE RETIRED BUT HE RECENTLY PASSED AWAY. MUST SELL TO SAVE THE HOUSE THAT WE LIVED IN FOR 23
YEARS.

$7000.00 OBO
562-472-7885

That's total BS but also the risk of posting pics online as anyone can use them as their own.

GoDodgersFan

Wow. Did a board member do this?

I remember seeing the pics on the message board.

MULLINS5

<< <i>Wow. Did a board member do this?

I remember seeing the pics on the message board. >>



very true...the ad doesn't make sense, I mean, it would obviously be a pick-up sort of deal...phishy if you ask me...

stevek

If he is ever going to open up that "shop", i'd advise him to learn how to spell the names of the card companies.

72skywalker

Did his father retire in 1992? Those are some old cards for just wanting to open a shop now.

jeffcbay

The sack on that guy!! You gotta call him man. WTF is it with people on Craigslist?? It's almost like they're the worst of the worst who got banned from ebay or something. I refuse to buy or sell anything on there, and this is why.

Carew29

that is a phone out of hacienda heights,ca... you can "flag" the craiglists sale as a possible scam....

storm888

If anybody can get the criminal to emal them, we can find the
source of the email.

Looks like somebody we all know; a sometime visitor here.

yankeeno7

did you call the number? has anyone called the number?

OAKESY25

I emailed him

1989FleerBillRipkencollector

I called him and that phone number is

Josh McCullan or McColton ??
Director Windsor Gardens in Long Beach
Sounded like a 30something white guy.

ElToroLoco

I'm sure someone here will call him and find out exactly what he has. It's possible that he used photos he found on Google and this is what came up. It'll be funny if all his Dad had were 84 Donruss BB,86 Fleer basketball,89 Score football etc.

1989FleerBillRipkencollector

^^ I agree. Sounded educated and most scammers dont give out their place of employment.

jswieton

I hope he is not a board member. Obviously the only way to pick up that many boxes would be in person. What would he do if you showed up looking to buy it all.

Carew29

Windsor Gardens in Long Beach?---funny--- i repoed a vehicle from there once from an employee---it's a hosptial ---if it's the place i'm thinking of.

1989FleerBillRipkencollector

I'm heading home from work in a sec. But he said they were his Dad's in our phone conversation.

Initially said pics were his. I asked if all those boxes were avail. for sale. He said most. I asked again about pics he said his. Then I told him they were not. He said they were on his Dad's flash drive so he assumed they were his Dad's boxes.

Said he's sending "real" pics and a complete list of boxes, Topps Traded sets etc. to my email. I'll post when I get them. Mainly mid 80's -2007. Most were complete boxes.

Had a offer for 5k few months back and he passed. But now he must sell them and quickly. Offered to sell them from his home.

He's explored his options for ebay vs. local dealers etc. in the past but now time is not on his side and he wants to move it all at once.

Ahmanfan

<< <i>The sack on that guy!! You gotta call him man. WTF is it with people on Craigslist?? It's almost like they're the worst of the worst who got banned from ebay or something. I refuse to buy or sell anything on there, and this is why. >>



My roommates and I buy and sell stuff on craigslist all the time... bicycles, golf bags, stereo equipment, golf bags.... it's a good resource for local trade.
John

jeffcbay

I have a friend who buys/sells/trades on there all the time too, it's almost like a second job for him, and he's had no real problems either. It's not for me though.

jswieton

<< <i>I have a friend who buys/sells/trades on there all the time too, it's almost like a second job for him, and he's had no real problems either. It's not for me though. >>



I think Jeff is just trying to cover up the fact that he meets his lady friends on there. I agree for the most part it seems like a shady place to buy and sell. I guess for furniture and large items that can't be shipped it would seem like the best alternative to selling on eBay.

jeffcbay

<< <i>I think Jeff is just trying to cover up the fact that he meets his lady friends on there. >>



BUSTED! lol

ElToroLoco

So if the pics were on his Dad's flash drive, it's likely that he was a forum member here and has since passed. So sad if that's the case!Least he'll know that we're already trying to attain his collection and I'm sure he's getting a good laugh at the photo issue!

bobbyw8469

Just curious...is modern stuff worth that kind of money!?!?!?! Seems like junk wax to me....

ElToroLoco

In those pics, yes, lots of junk wax but remember, there can always be a needle in that haystack. All it takes is a case of 92 Stadium Club Hi series FB, a case of 84 Donruss BB, or a box of 86 Fleer Basketball.

jswieton

The point is, that is my collection in the photots. He ripped the photos off of this message board. I can 100% asure you there is no Hi# stadium club in there. I would have opened it already.

1989FleerBillRipkencollector

Update before I head out to dinner-

No pics or email from him. He was at home when I called, in front of the cards and offered a cell phone pic. No phone internet for me so I asked if he could email them. He said no problem but nothing so far.

I did find it somewhat odd that he used the pics on the flash drive. The house his Dad lived in was his too from childhood. If I had pics of my Dads collection I was to use to sell something I would think, hmm I've never seen those shelves....

He sounded genuinely appretiative when I warned about accepting fake M.O. etc.

gumbyfan

<< <i>I called him and that phone number is

Josh McCullan or McColton ??
Director Windsor Gardens in Long Beach
Sounded like a 30something white guy. >>



JOSHUA MCCOLLOM

TNP777

<< <i>

<< <i>I called him and that phone number is

Josh McCullan or McColton ??
Director Windsor Gardens in Long Beach
Sounded like a 30something white guy. >>



JOSHUA MCCOLLOM >>

verified stalker at work

OAKESY25

no response to my email.... I asked if it was pick up only or if it could be shipped

1989FleerBillRipkencollector

<< <i>

<< <i>I called him and that phone number is

Josh McCullan or McColton ??
Director Windsor Gardens in Long Beach
Sounded like a 30something white guy. >>



JOSHUA MCCOLLOM >>



So close. Thanks.

Hawaii76

Report that scam artist to Craigslist.