Posted WTB rear windshield trim and was quickly contacted by jjoe223344 offering sale. Never checked his credentials on this site (zero activity) and was taken for $. In a hurry and got him mixed up with a legit forum member. I was redirected to his gmail address jjoe223344@gmail.com to make the payment-in retrospect another red flag.
Lesson learned and time lost,
Beware the Bottomfeeders

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Gwizzer
'82 300D

I'm sorry you got screwed. Was it like one of these? :
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-benz-used-parts-sale-wanted/406177-wtb-190sl-ponton-brake-fluid-reservoir.html

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-benz-used-parts-sale-wanted/406138-wtb-trunk-lock-cylinder-key-1980-300sd-w116.html

I got a PM from this scammer today

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04 Sprinter 3500 - 310k
"Ich mag die Dieselgeräusche"
https://youtu.be/YjrxHqNy5CQ
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I got scammed recently by Swissjay.

Also got a PM from a scammer today, jackdickson698.
Cole72 was floating around for awhile as well.

They seem to plant a couple legit-looking posts about a part they’re looking for, and then they PM all WTB posts.

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1985 300D Surfblau "Blueberry" 250K R.I.P
1984 300CD Manila Beige "The Banana" 238K R.I.P
1984 300TD Cypress Green "Olive" 390K (M.I.A.)
1982 300D Orient Red "Steak" 195K
1985 Euro 300TD Lapis Blue “Pancake” 200k KM
1982 300D Light Ivory “Butter” 183k
1984 300TD Black “Pepper” 55k

There needs to be a "report to Admin" button on this forum.

What good does that do when all the admins seem to be on permanent vacation? We're basically in an abandoned forum, Wild-Wild-West...

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Current stable:
1995 E320 149K (Nancy)
1983 500SL 120K (SLoL)

Black Sheep:
1985 524TD 167K (TotalDumpster™)

Gone but not forgotten:
1986 300SDL (RIP)
1991 350SD
1991 560SEL
1990 560SEL
1986 500SEL Euro (Rusted to nothing at 47K!)

Well that's really unfortunate. Is it the case that we have no admins who monitor things?

Here's my list of SCAM info on the guy trying to get me to pay for a W116 trunk lock:



Andre Budney <andrebudney15@gmail.com>
cashapp address ($jamesh60853593)
Full Name: Devin Porter
PayPal email address: dlporter454@gmail.com

That's all that I got. If you see any of those, run away.

So we not safe here


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I wouldn't say that at all. Follow some guidelines:

1. Buy from people who have been around a while
2. Buy from people who have an on-line presence
3. PAY for things using paypal FOR GOODS AND SERVICE not friends/family cash transfer - even if you have to pay add'l fees for this. It's your only protection

Okay give him a trial okay


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At least do a little research if you don't know the person.

Okay


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You're conversing with a scammer right now! Check the post count (3), sign up date (6-30-2020), and the telltale ESL writing style.

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1983 300D Midnight Blue
4 speed, W115 intake mani, non-EGR exhaust mani, KKK K26, 3 pc Euro bumpers, Lo-spec Euro headlights, AL129X, hubcaps, custom A/C

1987 300TD Smoke Silver
Euro headlights, thermostat relocation, coolant bypass mod, rebuilt Becker + Jehnert + Helix audio, OEM Oris roof boxes and surfboard racks, Euro towbar

1983 300TD Reed (Moss) Green / Dark Olive MB Tex Euro spec

1983 300TD Silver Blue / Blue cloth Euro spec, OM648 and 722.6, 15" hubcaps, W126 S2 brakes

Thank you, this person also PM’d me saying they had the springs I was looking for.