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TwinTurboGuy
Okay guys, heres the scoop.
I stumbled upon a great deal on craigslist for a 330 plant site rotating garden. It was only used as a demo and supposedly the guy has 3 units for sale. So I happened to call him for the first time and we spoke about it. His ad says that he has been in business for 8 years and he is now closing down and selling everything.
The first call I made, I used my home phone, which was a big mistake on my part. However, I don't have any kind of grow at the moment so I feel safe enough to use it. So I spoke to him about the price and I felt very pleased with the price he gave me. However, I told him that I will get back to him when I check my funds.
I asked for his name and he said his name is "Kevin". Sadly, I gave my real name because I figured that buying something like this is not illegal at all and I'm not planning on having a grow for a few months anyway. So I hung up.
8 hours later (His ad says hes available 24/7), I called again, but this time, I blocked the number and he picked up. He gave another name "John". I felt weird about it and I wondered why he would give a fake name. So I started to get suspicious about it, so I gave him a fake name as well. We started talking again and I started having mix feelings about it. Another weird thing is, his number has a Colorado area code on it and he is advertising 4 states away.
Here are the red flags:
1.)
First Phone Call:
He said he has 3 units for sale, and that he has someone flying as far as another state to look at em.
Second Phone Call:
He said that he just sold one unit yesterday.
2.)
First Phone Call:
His name is Kevin.
Second Phone Call:
His name is John
3.)
He stated that he can pack it up real well and no one would know what it really is. First of all, why would he say something like that if there isn't anything to hide.
4.)
Why would he be available 24/7?
5.)
He stated that I was calling on a block number on the second phone call. Then insisted that he can make it as discreet as possible.
6.)
He said he has to get rid of everything asap and has only 2 weeks. I asked why he only has two weeks, and he says cause hes moving locations. But his ad says "He is closing his doors forever after 8 years".
7.)
I have not found any kind of site or name of his business on the internet. Not even on the online yellow pages or anything.
Here are some green lights to it:
1.)
Its a good price.
2.)
He knows a lot about hydroponics and the equipment.
3.)
He said he is flexible and willing to meet up for me to take a look at it.
4.)
He gives great detail about the equipment and helpful with some of my questions.
5.)
He is local.
Now here is what I assume:
A.) He is legit and really closing his business down and clearing out.
B.) He's a LEO ready for a bust or ready to follow you back home. Possibly put a bug on the product.
C.) A grower himself and he is trying to keep himself from getting heat.
D.) Or it's a complete scam or mug.
What do you guys think?
I stumbled upon a great deal on craigslist for a 330 plant site rotating garden. It was only used as a demo and supposedly the guy has 3 units for sale. So I happened to call him for the first time and we spoke about it. His ad says that he has been in business for 8 years and he is now closing down and selling everything.
The first call I made, I used my home phone, which was a big mistake on my part. However, I don't have any kind of grow at the moment so I feel safe enough to use it. So I spoke to him about the price and I felt very pleased with the price he gave me. However, I told him that I will get back to him when I check my funds.
I asked for his name and he said his name is "Kevin". Sadly, I gave my real name because I figured that buying something like this is not illegal at all and I'm not planning on having a grow for a few months anyway. So I hung up.
8 hours later (His ad says hes available 24/7), I called again, but this time, I blocked the number and he picked up. He gave another name "John". I felt weird about it and I wondered why he would give a fake name. So I started to get suspicious about it, so I gave him a fake name as well. We started talking again and I started having mix feelings about it. Another weird thing is, his number has a Colorado area code on it and he is advertising 4 states away.
Here are the red flags:
1.)
First Phone Call:
He said he has 3 units for sale, and that he has someone flying as far as another state to look at em.
Second Phone Call:
He said that he just sold one unit yesterday.
2.)
First Phone Call:
His name is Kevin.
Second Phone Call:
His name is John
3.)
He stated that he can pack it up real well and no one would know what it really is. First of all, why would he say something like that if there isn't anything to hide.
4.)
Why would he be available 24/7?
5.)
He stated that I was calling on a block number on the second phone call. Then insisted that he can make it as discreet as possible.
6.)
He said he has to get rid of everything asap and has only 2 weeks. I asked why he only has two weeks, and he says cause hes moving locations. But his ad says "He is closing his doors forever after 8 years".
7.)
I have not found any kind of site or name of his business on the internet. Not even on the online yellow pages or anything.
Here are some green lights to it:
1.)
Its a good price.
2.)
He knows a lot about hydroponics and the equipment.
3.)
He said he is flexible and willing to meet up for me to take a look at it.
4.)
He gives great detail about the equipment and helpful with some of my questions.
5.)
He is local.
Now here is what I assume:
A.) He is legit and really closing his business down and clearing out.
B.) He's a LEO ready for a bust or ready to follow you back home. Possibly put a bug on the product.
C.) A grower himself and he is trying to keep himself from getting heat.
D.) Or it's a complete scam or mug.
What do you guys think?
i doubt the cops would be trying to sell a single ballast though... stick to ebay!
