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the coin is now in my city. I should have it in a few hours.
I see many people speculating that I am / am associated with GB. Due to this, I will not be making an 'endorsement' of the seller even if the coin comes out as legit. Everyone should do their own due diligence; I can admit that mine was not very extensive. I of course hope that whatever GB continues to sell (if he does) is fully legit, as to avoid accusations against myself.
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fingers crossed for you  Are you planning on having an xrf test done etc? Thanks. In all likelihood I will sell it straight to a coin dealer for cash, or however it works. Theres a big one in my city that buys these things. then Ill just buy BTC again with the money. Decent profit to be had. |
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well I asked for a tracking number on his sales thread but to no surprise it was delated.
So I will ask here: do you have the tracking number (in other words what is the tracking number)
GB requested I not share the trackinbg number "because that could be used to identify me through social engineering". Take that as you will. I took a screenshot of the tracking info, showing times, etc (with tracking number scribbled out): https://i.imgur.com/sj6KIBU.png |
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is it not possible to use a VCC that was purchased on the forum to buy postage? The same question with a stolen credit card?
of course. Its possible ill post here tomorrow that OP is indeed a scammer, and that im a dum-dum. I truly hope that wont be the case. my 'verification' wasn't airtight; I took a risk with a solid payoff if my intuition proves correct. The package is now showing in the tracking system. I wont keep feeding this fire until I receive the package tomorrow. Ill update you all asap when I do. |
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The package has been dropped off at the post and is in the tracking system. Going from Alberta to Ontario. I should receive it tomorrow.
OP also informed me that "I also requested a receipt to prove I was there in person & that I was dropping off a prepaid parcel."
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As a seller, that is my problem with escrow: It adds an unnecessary layer of trust for me. Granted, my reputation is nowhere near as strong as some others on this forum, but at a certain point, the need for escrow becomes blurred. As a buyer, do you wish to trust one person with a positive reputation, or do you wish to trust two?
Also, ironically, the buyer who agreed to send 4 BTC because he is "convinced" the seller is legitimate has come under my microscope. I wouldn't rule out the possibility of a trusted member going to great lengths to create a seemingly-credible alt account in order to use it to scam others. For example: Step 1) Establish, build, and maintain credibility of primary account, Step 2) create alt-account at a future date, Step 3) act suspicious toward alt account and stage a transaction in order to establish credibility of the alt account, Step 4) use alt account to scam in future without raising suspicion against the primary account, Step 5) Profit.
I wouldn't normally assume this as a possibility, but when the first transaction is for 1 oz. gold, I have to raise an eyebrow. The general outcome of a successful first transaction of this nature is that many people will likely assume that the chances of being scammed by the same account for any amount less than 1 oz. gold is low. This gives the account free reign to scam up to the value of ~1 oz. gold at which the precedent was set.
I really can't blame you. If it ever does come down to it, I would be willing to share my correspondence with GoldBits, minus my address with some trusted member. (which I suppose I could have faked with great effort..) I almost backed out of the deal, but since GB was willing to pre-purchase the Canada Post mailing slip which provided me the tracking info, I am confident that he can be tracked down by it should a fraud investigation be launched. I know he used a credit card to pay also, for example (all traceable). The post office where he dropped it off would also have cameras, aiding in identifying the fraudster. Had the seller been located outside Canada, I would not have done the deal. I never suspected that I myself would go under the microscope for doing the transaction; frankly if I knew there would be this much chatter, I wouldn't have gotten involved beyond the initial advice I gave. |
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Just post the messages here if you want but he was deleting most posts in that thread. The guy who he sold to is very likely an alt but the bars and coins could very well be fake. You can buy the fake gold bars on ebay easily enough.
I assure you I am not an alt. Check out my eBook that I have in my signature about Casascius coins. Im well known on the trade forums. This is honestly getting ridiculous. Is it so difficult to believe that I can make a judgement call on a matter like this and take a risk that I see as worth taking? The viciousness of this forum... |
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I actually can't believe what I'm seeing. No escrow? Gold? Newb? Quite something. I hope it all goes well! I discussed with OP, and am satisfied that he is legit. I will receive the coin on Wednesday and have it promptly checked. |
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I have made full payment (4 BTC) for the buffalo coin, and OP has provided tracking information for a pre-purchased Canada Post label. He will ship it tomorrow, and I should receive it on Wednesday Payment was sent here: https://blockchain.info/address/1CtLioUJH2J3MQRVYVRJbRGAJnGmHQapN3OP has agreed not to move it until I confirm in this thread that the coin is received & tested to be authentic. I will do this no later then Friday. Thank-you for the deal OP, look forward to it! |
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I am working on a sale with OP right now.
I will have it tested, and will report back here.
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Thank you for the clarification elianite. By "vanished" I mean the fellow immediately went offline after posting his question. As promised, I did NOT delete the question, because it is a fair one. But he has been trolling me so I'm still wondering if it was a serious question. Does anyone else need to see the coin on a scale? no, not needed at all. Though it wouldn't hurt. when doing your first sale, anything helps. |
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I don't know if "1) weigh the coin" was a troll post or not. It seems the poster vanished, despite me replying instantly.  stop deleting posts, you'd still have it I don't know if "1) weigh the coin" was a troll post or not. It seems the poster vanished, despite me replying instantly. stop deleting posts, you'd still have it Please read it again. I said the post er - not the post, vanished after he made the post. posters don't disappear the question did, after you deleted it You are not very smart, AJRGale. The question is here, it has not been deleted. Because I'm an honest & reputable seller, I wouldn't list something I don't have in-hand. I will certainly list the MapleGrams once I physically have them. I think it will benefit those who want pure gold but don't want to buy an entire ounce. Edit: I'm only removing posts that clearly show someone didn't read Post #1. If you have an actual sales question, it shall remain in this thread. Okay, here's a sales question: You are "honest and reputable" according to whom? Also, can you place your coin on a scale and let us see its mass (with handwritten forum handle and date included)? |
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Thanks for your polite & thoughtful reply. Yes, I understand the informal structure of the escrow here. But someone's 'forum reputation' doesn't offer me protection if the funds vanish (theft, or even if the escrower dies or something). A more likely example is the buyer lying and saying I shipped them a rock. Since the escrows here won't even type up a list of policies regarding common situations, who knows what will happen. So this only adds to the risk, not lessens it. I'm still open to a legitimate escrow service however. Absolutely understandable. Its something we need to move past on this forum, its always a bit hard for new members to 'break in' now, as im sure you can guess there have been countless scammers here. once you become trusted here, doing business is very easy. If you do go the 'random internet stranger holding your money' route, I would recommend selling only to someone who already has a positive reputation here. Less chance of you getting screwed. |
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Id like to apologize for all the scrutiny and suspicion on this forum. Every 'new guy' gets the same treatment. On this forum we have a sort of informal system of escrow, where there are a few highly trusted members who regularly act as an escrow by holding money until a transaction is complete. Some do happen to be anonymous outside of this forum, and could technically disappear with the money (by malice or death). Often they ask for a 1% commission or a tip. I can see how this system would seem extremely sketchy for anyone new to this community. They are not 'official escrow businesses', just 'random people' who have earned a reputation of trust over many years by holding onto tens of thousands of $ of ppl's money, etc. PM me if you have any questions; I can vouch for some reputable escrows and answer any questions you might have. Good luck on the sale |
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I have been able to withdraw all my BTC from the exchange as of now.
I am very proud of CaVirtex.
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Did they reimburse everyone? not yet. btc/ ltc withdrawals still closed, but bank deposits should be working. I made a $ withdrawal the other day, should receive it tomorrow or Tuesday at latest. I can confirm that my $500 withdrawal came into my bank account today. |
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Did they reimburse everyone? not yet. btc/ ltc withdrawals still closed, but bank deposits should be working. I made a $ withdrawal the other day, should receive it tomorrow or Tuesday at latest. |
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This is the last time I end an auction late at night  I was ready to bid up to 2.7 on this, which I offered to Litcoincollector. He really wanted to keep it  |
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