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Thu, 13 June 2013 10:42  |
C Boyd
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"Good day Mr. Boyd,
I am hoping you can point me in the right direction. I am looking at purchasing a 1974 GMC Sequoia. From my research, I understand it to be special and limited RV. I am looking at one in particular right now and would like to make a final purchase decision in the next day or two. The one thing I would like to know more about it the repair/maintenance aspects. I am getting conflicting information on this front. Do you know of anyone I can contact for more information on taking care of type of GMC (we will not be servicing/repairing ourselves)? I'd appreciate any assistance you could provide.
Kind Regards,
Christy Johnson"
No info on where and just sounds strange.
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: [GMCnet] anybody get an email like this? [message #210958 is a reply to message #210951] |
Thu, 13 June 2013 11:30  |
Robin Hood
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Something about that language sets me off. It could be legitimate, or it
could be the first bit of a con job. I fell for a reply to a craigslist ad,
looking for someone to let me use their sidescan sonar for a few hours in
exchange for beer. Dude hit me up for expenses to get his unit out of
Pakistan or some crap like that. He didn't lay that on me until his SECOND
email though. The first one looked fine. This... something about the word
choice or grammar or something bothers me, but I can't say what. I also
can't imagine what a follow up scam opener would look like in this
context... unless they're trying to lay some groundwork to appear as a
legit customer before they make some ridiculous order and want to pay with
an oversized money order and please wire them the change thankyouverymuch.
:/
On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 10:42 AM, Charles Boyd <covered-wagon@comcast.net>wrote:
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> "Good day Mr. Boyd,
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> I am hoping you can point me in the right direction. I am looking at
> purchasing a 1974 GMC Sequoia. From my research, I understand it to be
> special and limited RV. I am looking at one in particular right now and
> would like to make a final purchase decision in the next day or two. The
> one thing I would like to know more about it the repair/maintenance
> aspects. I am getting conflicting information on this front. Do you know
> of anyone I can contact for more information on taking care of type of GMC
> (we will not be servicing/repairing ourselves)? I'd appreciate any
> assistance you could provide.
>
> Kind Regards,
> Christy Johnson"
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>
> No info on where and just sounds strange.
> --
> C. Boyd
> 76 Crestmont
> East Tennessee
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Jackson, MS
2013 Subaru Outback "Top Flight"
1968 Pontiac Catalina "The Cheshire Cat"
1978 GMC Royale motorhome "Pinto Bean"
1977 GMC Palm Beach motorhome "Barn Queen"
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| Re: [GMCnet] anybody get an email like this? [message #210959 is a reply to message #210951] |
Thu, 13 June 2013 11:33 |
jhbridges
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Location: Braselton ga
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How about:
"Dear Christy, if you are going to pay to have it serviced and repaired at todays' prices, I suggest you consider something much newer. yvt,"
--johnny
'76 23' transmode norris
'76 palm beach
________________________________
From: Charles Boyd <covered-wagon@comcast.net>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 11:42 AM
Subject: [GMCnet] anybody get an email like this?
"Good day Mr. Boyd,
I am hoping you can point me in the right direction. I am looking at purchasing a 1974 GMC Sequoia. From my research, I understand it to be special and limited RV. I am looking at one in particular right now and would like to make a final purchase decision in the next day or two. The one thing I would like to know more about it the repair/maintenance aspects. I am getting conflicting information on this front. Do you know of anyone I can contact for more information on taking care of type of GMC (we will not be servicing/repairing ourselves)? I'd appreciate any assistance you could provide.
Kind Regards,
Christy Johnson"
No info on where and just sounds strange.
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C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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| Re: [GMCnet] anybody get an email like this? [message #210963 is a reply to message #210958] |
Thu, 13 June 2013 11:44 |
jhbridges
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Also, on the legit side, many women don't like to put contact info on the 'net because of the a$$hats who then hit on them.
--johnny
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From: Robin Hood <loxley@gmail.com>
To: "gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org" <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 12:30 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] anybody get an email like this?
Something about that language sets me off. It could be legitimate, or it
could be the first bit of a con job. I fell for a reply to a craigslist ad,
looking for someone to let me use their sidescan sonar for a few hours in
exchange for beer. Dude hit me up for expenses to get his unit out of
Pakistan or some crap like that. He didn't lay that on me until his SECOND
email though. The first one looked fine. This... something about the word
choice or grammar or something bothers me, but I can't say what. I also
can't imagine what a follow up scam opener would look like in this
context... unless they're trying to lay some groundwork to appear as a
legit customer before they make some ridiculous order and want to pay with
an oversized money order and please wire them the change thankyouverymuch.
:/
On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 10:42 AM, Charles Boyd <covered-wagon@comcast.net>wrote:
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>
> "Good day Mr. Boyd,
>
> I am hoping you can point me in the right direction. I am looking at
> purchasing a 1974 GMC Sequoia. From my research, I understand it to be
> special and limited RV. I am looking at one in particular right now and
> would like to make a final purchase decision in the next day or two. The
> one thing I would like to know more about it the repair/maintenance
> aspects. I am getting conflicting information on this front. Do you know
> of anyone I can contact for more information on taking care of type of GMC
> (we will not be servicing/repairing ourselves)? I'd appreciate any
> assistance you could provide.
>
> Kind Regards,
> Christy Johnson"
>
>
>
> No info on where and just sounds strange.
> --
> C. Boyd
> 76 Crestmont
> East Tennessee
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
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--
Robin Hood
Jackson, MS
2013 Subaru Outback "Top Flight"
1968 Pontiac Catalina "The Cheshire Cat"
1978 GMC Royale motorhome "Pinto Bean"
1977 GMC Palm Beach motorhome "Barn Queen"
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Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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| Re: [GMCnet] anybody get an email like this? [message #210968 is a reply to message #210959] |
Thu, 13 June 2013 12:02 |
jayrabe
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Location: Portland, OR
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She didn't ask for any financial info or your telephone#. She already has your email address. The only downside to responding is that you confirm that the email she has for you is valid. So perhaps a few more messages into your spam folder. OTOH if you fail to respond and she is bonafide, you've sent a negative message about you and the GMC forum of whatever she interprets.
Personally I think her email has enough specific information that it's unlikely a spammer would take that much time to target and research you, so If it were me I'd respond with some questions: How'd you get my email? How did you find your Sequoia and what shape is it in? What part of the country are you located in?
My 2c
Jay Rabe
76 PB
Portland, OR
> Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:33:28 -0700
> From: jhbridges@ymail.com
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] anybody get an email like this?
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> How about:
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> "Dear Christy, if you are going to pay to have it serviced and repaired at todays' prices, I suggest you consider something much newer. yvt,"
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> --johnny
> '76 23' transmode norris
> '76 palm beach
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> From: Charles Boyd <covered-wagon@comcast.net>
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 11:42 AM
> Subject: [GMCnet] anybody get an email like this?
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> "Good day Mr. Boyd,
>
> I am hoping you can point me in the right direction. I am looking at purchasing a 1974 GMC Sequoia. From my research, I understand it to be special and limited RV. I am looking at one in particular right now and would like to make a final purchase decision in the next day or two. The one thing I would like to know more about it the repair/maintenance aspects. I am getting conflicting information on this front. Do you know of anyone I can contact for more information on taking care of type of GMC (we will not be servicing/repairing ourselves)? I'd appreciate any assistance you could provide.
>
> Kind Regards,
> Christy Johnson"
>
>
>
> No info on where and just sounds strange.
> --
> C. Boyd
> 76 Crestmont
> East Tennessee
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| Re: [GMCnet] anybody get an email like this? [message #210971 is a reply to message #210969] |
Thu, 13 June 2013 12:45 |
Keith V
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most likely spam.
I'd reply and ask for a link to the MH in question
or the VIN number
Keith Vasilakes
Mounds View. MN
75 ex Royale GMC
ask me about MicroLevel
Cell, 763-732-3419
My427v8@hotmail.com
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| Re: anybody get an email like this? [message #210989 is a reply to message #210951] |
Thu, 13 June 2013 16:07 |
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I'm so sure it's a scam that I wouldn't even respond.
I've received almost the same e-mail a couple of time except it wasn't a GMC it was a Classic Thunderbird.
Bill Brown - '77 Buckeye Cruiser
Coshocton OH
carguybill@sbcglobal.net
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| Re: [GMCnet] anybody get an email like this? [message #210991 is a reply to message #210971] |
Thu, 13 June 2013 16:12 |
Jim Galbavy
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Chuck,
I have to agree with Jay and Keith. You could put her in touch with one of the Jims. Hey, sometimes my working English doesn't come out just as perfect "Queen's English" .....heck I'm an retired engineer not an English teacher.
I have to laugh. ... some here want to be movers and shakers in the GMC world and when they have their first chance to maybe help someone who professes not to know much about GMCs they blow it off as a scam. I've helped steer newbes to someone who could help them in the past.
jim galbavy
'73 x-CL ANNIE
Lake Mary, FL
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| Re: anybody get an email like this? [message #210993 is a reply to message #210951] |
Thu, 13 June 2013 16:25 |
kerry pinkerton
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Since she obviously has your email and knows you're in the GMC world, I'd ask her where she is located and direct her appropriately to one of the vendors. I'd also suggest that she hold off making a purchase decision until she gets comfortable with what kind of maintenance issues she may face and the corresponding cost. Ultimately, she should have the coach inspected by the folks who are going to do the work. Otherwise they may be in for an expensive surprise. Finally, I'd ask here what kind of conflicting information she has heard and where she heard it from.
The grammar appears to be from someone who does not have English as a native language but that doesn't necessarily mean they are a bad actor. I had a similar email once that ended up buying an English Wheel from me. You never know. Until they start asking you to do something or give cash to their driver or asking for bank account info, I wouldn't sweat it. They can't do anything to you if you reply that they could not do today with only your email.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: [GMCnet] anybody get an email like this? [message #210998 is a reply to message #210951] |
Thu, 13 June 2013 16:43 |
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Too much information for scam unless the person is really good at it. If
it were a scam, then others on the GMCnet would have likely received
something within the same timeframe.
As other suggested, respond with questions. He who has the questions has
control.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained, right. Besides, can't get silk out of a
sow's ear. If it turns out to be a false request all you've lost is the
time you spent responding. Who knows, if you don't respond then a certain
guy in Indiana may get the next email.
As to the broken language, I get that all the time from my ESL students.
Byron
ATTENTION: This reply is in reference to what is provided below
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>"Good day Mr. Boyd,
>
>I am hoping you can point me in the right direction. I am looking at
>purchasing a 1974 GMC Sequoia. From my research, I understand it to be
>special and limited RV. I am looking at one in particular right now and
>would like to make a final purchase decision in the next day or two. The
>one thing I would like to know more about it the repair/maintenance
>aspects. I am getting conflicting information on this front. Do you
>know of anyone I can contact for more information on taking care of type
>of GMC (we will not be servicing/repairing ourselves)? I'd appreciate
>any assistance you could provide.
>
>Kind Regards,
>Christy Johnson"
>
>
>
>No info on where and just sounds strange.
>--
>C. Boyd
>76 Crestmont
>East Tennessee
>_______________________________________________
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Former owner but still an admirer
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http://www.songerconsulting.net
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| Re: anybody get an email like this? [message #210999 is a reply to message #210951] |
Thu, 13 June 2013 16:49 |
C Boyd
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Just got his job offer from Kwong Koo
"KC&K Trading HK Ltd, is interested in employing you as a
collection Agent,contact me for more details"
next thing you know I`ll be winning the lottery.
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: [GMCnet] anybody get an email like this? [message #211001 is a reply to message #210999] |
Thu, 13 June 2013 16:55 |
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Lucky dog. I always wanted to win the lottery.
Contact KC&K with your details and Dan's credit card number. You'll get
"the business".
Byron
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>Just got his job offer from Kwong Koo
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>"KC&K Trading HK Ltd, is interested in employing you as a
>collection Agent,contact me for more details"
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>next thing you know I`ll be winning the lottery.
>--
>C. Boyd
>76 Crestmont
>East Tennessee
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http://www.songerconsulting.net
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