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Old 10-01-2007, 12:53 PM
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Caution: Davey Pittman of ATL is a scammer!

Folks, be careful of new members PM'ing you in response to "parts wanted" posts. Davey Pittman (formerly "John Candy," "germaus37," and several other usernames at several forums) may be back and trolling for victims again. Hopefully sellers who contact you are legit, but proceed with caution! A quick search will reveal how many folks have been taken by Mr. Pittman, and he's not even man enough to reply to any my inquiries regarding a refund he still owes me. Our dealings go back more than 4 months now, and he's hiding from me again. Not a professional seller whatsoever; feel free to PM me if need-be for specifics. The Atlanta PD will be doing what they can to put the heat on him, so perhaps he'll change his business ways before too long.

Be careful out there, friends!

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Old 10-01-2007, 01:18 PM
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Some people never learn.
I really wish that we could have a rating system here for sellers.
I myself sell here from time to time and have had great experences with
the folks here, but,with people like DP, it makes everyone leary about
buying parts here from others. I have taken to just putting parts on ebay
and posting links here as a safety measure for people.
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Old 10-01-2007, 01:30 PM
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I agree, Jack. I have had great luck here on Mercedesshop, save for Davey Pittman. I should have known better than to buy from a member with no posts other than replies to "WTB" threads. This guy's still around, too, playing the member name game on multiple forums. You'd think it would be easier for him to just run an honest business and do the right thing when necessary. Instead, he has to run around under new names, with new email addresses and new phone numbers. Seems like a lot of hassle for a guy who claims to be an honest seller, and the fact is he's NOT honest... not one bit. I have every shred of evidence to prove it, and so do the authorities.

Anyway, watch out for folks this this. Stick with sellers who are regulars and/or have an established track record!
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Old 10-01-2007, 01:53 PM
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Talk about "bad pennies"

I keep thinking of the ads for "JAWS II" "Just when you think it is safe..."

The thing I don't like is that by doing this repeatedly, he makes us all nervous about trusting each other.
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Old 10-01-2007, 04:19 PM
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I got a PM from eurotech35 in response to my wanted ad for a 617.912 motor. I was suspicious of it because he showed 0 posts and a join date the same day I posted the ad. He also provided no real info other than he had an engine, the price and the shipping cost as he was not in my area (which I stated in the ad that I wanted) and requested my zip code. I just deleted it.
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Old 10-01-2007, 04:45 PM
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I got a PM from eurotech35 in response to my wanted ad for a 617.912 motor. I was suspicious of it because he showed 0 posts and a join date the same day I posted the ad. He also provided no real info other than he had an engine, the price and the shipping cost as he was not in my area (which I stated in the ad that I wanted) and requested my zip code. I just deleted it.
I'd say there's a 99% chance it's him. I'm not the only one who's taken note of eurotech, and the evidence is mounting against him. If it's him he'll hang himself in very short order, I am sure.
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Old 10-02-2007, 11:46 AM
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Well if it is him he should take note that scamming me is a very bad idea. I have a much better knowledge than the average person of exactly what I would need in order to put together a fraud case against him. Cops make bad victims....
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Old 10-02-2007, 04:59 PM
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references?

At the leas,t sellers can provide forum member references who have bought from them before. And maybe buyers could do their own leg work verifying as best they can honest (most of the members) from dishonest members.

I think I bought from JackG before, so if anyone needs a reference...let me know.

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Some people never learn.
I really wish that we could have a rating system here for sellers.
I myself sell here from time to time and have had great experences with
the folks here, but,with people like DP, it makes everyone leary about
buying parts here from others. I have taken to just putting parts on ebay
and posting links here as a safety measure for people.
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Old 10-02-2007, 07:19 PM
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I've purchased from JackG, Klaus, t walgamuth, and mightyhogweed. Honorable men.

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Old 10-02-2007, 08:33 PM
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yep, I have sold parts to both of you when I was over in New Orleans.....Thanks for the reference guys.
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Old 10-02-2007, 11:09 PM
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I've purchased from JackG, Klaus, t walgamuth, and mightyhogweed. Honorable men.

John
thanks for the good words! most of us do our level best to provide good parts and service to one another. i get bogged down at times and feel bad when i don't get stuff in the mail the next day! i just can't see how anyone could look in the mirror day after day while leaving people hanging and stealing money...thats some baaaad woojoo
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Old 10-02-2007, 11:17 PM
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I just sent 150. pay pal to Curistan N. in Atlanta area for 2 300CD rear window regs & 1 motor.

I expect them to be in good working order as described.............

If they are he gets my GOOD Reference!


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Old 10-03-2007, 07:12 PM
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I've bought so many parts from so many great folks on this forum that it REALLY pisses me off when a scammer spooks all. And parts are the least valuable aspect of this community. I'd like to keel-haul the SOB.

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