saint
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Odd PM??, by saint on Oct 30, 2012 13:52:41 GMT 1, Anyone else get a very odd pm regarding sending freebies out to you, asking for an address, telling you they couldn't give you any more info, and then asking you not to post anything about it on here?
I did, i told the person who sent it it sounded dodgy, and i would post on here to warn people that this kind of thing can lead to you getting either a) burgled, or b) your head smashed in and then burgled.
If you give your address out to someone who claims to want to send you something for free without giving you more info, after you have just posted in a thread that you were offered 5k for a print you own, you're a braver man than me.
Be careful out there, theres a lot of dodgy fuckers around.
I could be wrong and it might just be me being an old silly suspicious bugger, but thought i'd throw a warning out there.
Anyone else get a very odd pm regarding sending freebies out to you, asking for an address, telling you they couldn't give you any more info, and then asking you not to post anything about it on here?
I did, i told the person who sent it it sounded dodgy, and i would post on here to warn people that this kind of thing can lead to you getting either a) burgled, or b) your head smashed in and then burgled.
If you give your address out to someone who claims to want to send you something for free without giving you more info, after you have just posted in a thread that you were offered 5k for a print you own, you're a braver man than me.
Be careful out there, theres a lot of dodgy fuckers around.
I could be wrong and it might just be me being an old silly suspicious bugger, but thought i'd throw a warning out there.
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Odd PM??, by Deleted on Oct 30, 2012 13:55:53 GMT 1, Had one from someone pissed off because he thinks i am downing the Bonhams result on Choose Your Weapon (think its that?), says im a Dickhead, i know full well i am a Dickhead but would guess i have attended more sales worldwide than him and know how auctions have always and always will work, so (you know who you are) just grow up with your PMs or i will tell your mum to stop your pocket money, nob.
Had one from someone pissed off because he thinks i am downing the Bonhams result on Choose Your Weapon (think its that?), says im a Dickhead, i know full well i am a Dickhead but would guess i have attended more sales worldwide than him and know how auctions have always and always will work, so (you know who you are) just grow up with your PMs or i will tell your mum to stop your pocket money, nob.
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saint
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Odd PM??, by saint on Oct 30, 2012 13:58:41 GMT 1, The bonhams result was totally mental as we all know, so i wouldnt worry about it mate. Too much testosterone in an auction can lead to a game of 'i'm a bigger man than you' and we all know where that finishes (11k)
No, this was from someone else. I wont post who or the subject matter as if others do want to get involved it wouldnt be fair to spoil it for them, but i have concerns and wanted to bring them to light.
The bonhams result was totally mental as we all know, so i wouldnt worry about it mate. Too much testosterone in an auction can lead to a game of 'i'm a bigger man than you' and we all know where that finishes (11k)
No, this was from someone else. I wont post who or the subject matter as if others do want to get involved it wouldnt be fair to spoil it for them, but i have concerns and wanted to bring them to light.
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Odd PM??, by apologiesto3anksy on Oct 30, 2012 14:02:29 GMT 1, I was the one who contacted Saint, as well as 9 other forum members, offering a freebie product we are looking to launch in the next few weeks. We have nothing to hide. Unfortuantely, Saint has stolen our thunder. For those that were contacted if you do not wish to provide your details, that is fine with us. All we were trying to do is send some freebie products out to get some "hopefully" positive feedback. Since Saint does not wish to take part, is there anyone else who wants his freebie?
I was the one who contacted Saint, as well as 9 other forum members, offering a freebie product we are looking to launch in the next few weeks. We have nothing to hide. Unfortuantely, Saint has stolen our thunder. For those that were contacted if you do not wish to provide your details, that is fine with us. All we were trying to do is send some freebie products out to get some "hopefully" positive feedback. Since Saint does not wish to take part, is there anyone else who wants his freebie?
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Karl Read
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Odd PM??, by Karl Read on Oct 30, 2012 14:07:16 GMT 1, Give a work address, problem solved.
Give a work address, problem solved.
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Odd PM??, by Dungle on Oct 30, 2012 14:08:10 GMT 1, I didn't get an odd PM and feel insulted.
I didn't get an odd PM and feel insulted.
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Odd PM??, by lha on Oct 30, 2012 14:09:04 GMT 1, Nice one Saint, cheers for the heads up and doing what you deemed to be the right thing in the circumstances. Appreciated.
Nice one Saint, cheers for the heads up and doing what you deemed to be the right thing in the circumstances. Appreciated.
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Odd PM??, by Shoot Again on Oct 30, 2012 14:10:44 GMT 1, I didn't get an odd PM and feel insulted.
;-) +1
I didn't get an odd PM and feel insulted. ;-) +1
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Odd PM??, by sparkplug on Oct 30, 2012 14:15:22 GMT 1, I was offering free sweets and puppies a while back, got me into a lot of hot water :-(
I was offering free sweets and puppies a while back, got me into a lot of hot water :-(
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Odd PM??, by anbesivam1 on Oct 30, 2012 14:18:54 GMT 1, Give a work address, problem solved.
Depends on what they send to your work...if it's a "I love Jimmy Saville" T-Shirt...and you work at a Nursery...then problem amplified!
Give a work address, problem solved. Depends on what they send to your work...if it's a "I love Jimmy Saville" T-Shirt...and you work at a Nursery...then problem amplified!
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Odd PM??, by Wenters on Oct 30, 2012 14:23:58 GMT 1, send it my way!
send it my way!
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Odd PM??, by Coach on Oct 30, 2012 14:28:42 GMT 1, Fwiw, I got the pm too. And I havent just posted about having a valuable print. But I do think saint was spot on in what he said. It's sad, as the offer may well be completley genuine. But sadly there are dodgy people out there, so I would only give my address out once I am sure the recipient is completley genuine. Work address once you have been told what the item is may be the way forward. But everyone should excercise caution. I don't think the poster of the pms should feel insulted. I hope he or she understands why people are and should be careful.
Fwiw, I got the pm too. And I havent just posted about having a valuable print. But I do think saint was spot on in what he said. It's sad, as the offer may well be completley genuine. But sadly there are dodgy people out there, so I would only give my address out once I am sure the recipient is completley genuine. Work address once you have been told what the item is may be the way forward. But everyone should excercise caution. I don't think the poster of the pms should feel insulted. I hope he or she understands why people are and should be careful.
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Odd PM??, by ilmambo on Oct 30, 2012 14:30:17 GMT 1, there's a nigerian prince offering me millions of dollars everyday... must be the same guy that PM'd you saint?
there's a nigerian prince offering me millions of dollars everyday... must be the same guy that PM'd you saint?
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Odd PM??, by apologiesto3anksy on Oct 30, 2012 14:32:02 GMT 1, Some very funny posts guys, keep it up...Needless to say I have now been inundated with offers to take a freebie, I will not be accepting anymore offers, so for those who contacted me thus far, shall receive the freebie. These are still available to those I originally PM'd.
Some very funny posts guys, keep it up...Needless to say I have now been inundated with offers to take a freebie, I will not be accepting anymore offers, so for those who contacted me thus far, shall receive the freebie. These are still available to those I originally PM'd.
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Odd PM??, by Coach on Oct 30, 2012 14:32:10 GMT 1, Had one from someone pissed off because he thinks i am downing the Bonhams result on Choose Your Weapon (think its that?), says im a Dickhead, i know full well i am a Dickhead but would guess i have attended more sales worldwide than him and know how auctions have always and always will work, so (you know who you are) just grow up with your PMs or i will tell your mum to stop your pocket money, nob.
Dickhead or not ( ;-) ), you shouldn't be getting insulting pms. Not good form.
Had one from someone pissed off because he thinks i am downing the Bonhams result on Choose Your Weapon (think its that?), says im a Dickhead, i know full well i am a Dickhead but would guess i have attended more sales worldwide than him and know how auctions have always and always will work, so (you know who you are) just grow up with your PMs or i will tell your mum to stop your pocket money, nob. Dickhead or not ( ;-) ), you shouldn't be getting insulting pms. Not good form.
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Odd PM??, by Sacked... on Oct 30, 2012 14:36:32 GMT 1, Saint and Coach ,how come you got a pm and i did'nt ??
Saint and Coach ,how come you got a pm and i did'nt ??
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Odd PM??, by xmyart on Oct 30, 2012 14:38:23 GMT 1, Did they not offer pick up?
Im with you on this one saint, OF COURSE it sounds dodgy, why wouldnt it!!
Apologies to apologiesto3anksy if it is genuine, but you have to admit, it has sus written all over it bud
Did they not offer pick up?
Im with you on this one saint, OF COURSE it sounds dodgy, why wouldnt it!!
Apologies to apologiesto3anksy if it is genuine, but you have to admit, it has sus written all over it bud
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Odd PM??, by apologiesto3anksy on Oct 30, 2012 14:42:34 GMT 1, I sent idential PM's to 10 people, all selected from usernames I recognise from years gone by on the forum as those I think make a positive contribution to the forum. If you were not PM'd, I am sorry and do not wish to cause any offence by excluding you. Although this is a new account, I have been a member under a different name for a number of years. I can totally understand the sceptism which is why I asked for address to send the freebie and not whats your home address, so I can come along and steal your pieces.
I sent idential PM's to 10 people, all selected from usernames I recognise from years gone by on the forum as those I think make a positive contribution to the forum. If you were not PM'd, I am sorry and do not wish to cause any offence by excluding you. Although this is a new account, I have been a member under a different name for a number of years. I can totally understand the sceptism which is why I asked for address to send the freebie and not whats your home address, so I can come along and steal your pieces.
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saint
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Odd PM??, by saint on Oct 30, 2012 14:43:07 GMT 1, As i said to you in the PM, your message sounded dodgy and i wanted to give people a heads up, i gave you an opportunity before posting to show me it was legit, you told me you understood my concern, but that you couldnt tell me anymore and that you didnt want me to post a thread. This again made me feel uneasy, so i posted the thread. I did also say to you in PM that if i was wrong i apologise, and it is just my thoughts being stated. I did also say above that people should make up their own minds, and it was just my thoughts. I dont think i did anything wrong, but if you want to believe i did then thats up to you. I wish you the best with it, if its legit.
As i said to you in the PM, your message sounded dodgy and i wanted to give people a heads up, i gave you an opportunity before posting to show me it was legit, you told me you understood my concern, but that you couldnt tell me anymore and that you didnt want me to post a thread. This again made me feel uneasy, so i posted the thread. I did also say to you in PM that if i was wrong i apologise, and it is just my thoughts being stated. I did also say above that people should make up their own minds, and it was just my thoughts. I dont think i did anything wrong, but if you want to believe i did then thats up to you. I wish you the best with it, if its legit.
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Odd PM??, by xmyart on Oct 30, 2012 14:49:32 GMT 1, Lol you did nothing wrong saint. Your spot on to mention it.
Lol you did nothing wrong saint. Your spot on to mention it.
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Odd PM??, by Deleted on Oct 30, 2012 14:54:43 GMT 1, the freebie could be worth than my collection a gamble id be willing to take
the freebie could be worth than my collection a gamble id be willing to take
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Odd PM??, by Deleted on Oct 30, 2012 14:55:34 GMT 1, ooo just realised im to late to jump on this,, i mean ,you would be a fool to send your email address ;D
ooo just realised im to late to jump on this,, i mean ,you would be a fool to send your email address ;D
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Odd PM??, by apologiesto3anksy on Oct 30, 2012 14:56:07 GMT 1, This is a copy of the PM I sent to 10 members, for those that are intrigued and want to know what all the noise is about..
Hey
Hope all is well.
We are due to launch a new range of products aimed at Banksy fans and alike and would like to send you a free sample of the product once this becomes available.
We have contacted 10 members via the forum of which you are one. You have been selected due to the activity you have on the forum and hope you will like the products enough to leave some positive comments on the forum etc about the product once we formally launch.
At this point, we cannot advise the nature of the product and the website is still under development.
We anticipate launching the product within the next 2-3 weeks.
Please can you provide us with the address you would like the sample to be sent to, we will not bombard you with any literature or alike and will not pass your details on.
We very much hope you will take us up on the offer of a freebie and welcome the positive feedback.
We would also kindly ask that you do not post any mention of this on the forum or any other public space as we want to keep all under wraps until the products have been launched.
This is a copy of the PM I sent to 10 members, for those that are intrigued and want to know what all the noise is about..
Hey
Hope all is well.
We are due to launch a new range of products aimed at Banksy fans and alike and would like to send you a free sample of the product once this becomes available.
We have contacted 10 members via the forum of which you are one. You have been selected due to the activity you have on the forum and hope you will like the products enough to leave some positive comments on the forum etc about the product once we formally launch.
At this point, we cannot advise the nature of the product and the website is still under development.
We anticipate launching the product within the next 2-3 weeks.
Please can you provide us with the address you would like the sample to be sent to, we will not bombard you with any literature or alike and will not pass your details on.
We very much hope you will take us up on the offer of a freebie and welcome the positive feedback.
We would also kindly ask that you do not post any mention of this on the forum or any other public space as we want to keep all under wraps until the products have been launched.
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Odd PM??, by saint on Oct 30, 2012 14:57:41 GMT 1, Well i thought so.
I didnt want to spoil it for people, and i do hope its something great that i will be kicking myself for missing out on in the future, and for being a silly old suspicious whatnot, but as i say, i was concerned about the legitimacy of the messages, and wanted to voice my concerns, that was all. No malice meant to the sender of the message, i just didnt want forum members getting in problems.
I am not forwarding the message so please no more pms asking me to do so.
Well i thought so.
I didnt want to spoil it for people, and i do hope its something great that i will be kicking myself for missing out on in the future, and for being a silly old suspicious whatnot, but as i say, i was concerned about the legitimacy of the messages, and wanted to voice my concerns, that was all. No malice meant to the sender of the message, i just didnt want forum members getting in problems.
I am not forwarding the message so please no more pms asking me to do so.
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saint
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Odd PM??, by saint on Oct 30, 2012 14:58:36 GMT 1, Well there you go, you didnt need to ask me to send it on!
Well there you go, you didnt need to ask me to send it on!
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Odd PM??, by apologiesto3anksy on Oct 30, 2012 15:08:09 GMT 1, Saint, no hard feelings and no real harm done. We just wanted to keep all this a surprise for all as we are sure it is something you guys will like, or at least hope you will. I posted a copy of the message as there is nothing to hide and no reason now to ask Saint for it as all on public view. Peace..
Saint, no hard feelings and no real harm done. We just wanted to keep all this a surprise for all as we are sure it is something you guys will like, or at least hope you will. I posted a copy of the message as there is nothing to hide and no reason now to ask Saint for it as all on public view. Peace..
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Odd PM??, by Deleted on Oct 30, 2012 15:09:39 GMT 1, I was the one who contacted Saint, as well as 9 other forum members, offering a freebie product we are looking to launch in the next few weeks. We have nothing to hide. Unfortuantely, Saint has stolen our thunder. For those that were contacted if you do not wish to provide your details, that is fine with us. All we were trying to do is send some freebie products out to get some "hopefully" positive feedback. Since Saint does not wish to take part, is there anyone else who wants his freebie?
What is it?,you might as well say now.
I was the one who contacted Saint, as well as 9 other forum members, offering a freebie product we are looking to launch in the next few weeks. We have nothing to hide. Unfortuantely, Saint has stolen our thunder. For those that were contacted if you do not wish to provide your details, that is fine with us. All we were trying to do is send some freebie products out to get some "hopefully" positive feedback. Since Saint does not wish to take part, is there anyone else who wants his freebie? What is it?,you might as well say now.
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saint
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Odd PM??, by saint on Oct 30, 2012 15:10:08 GMT 1, Peace to you as well, have a +1 from me so you're not at -1.
Peace to you as well, have a +1 from me so you're not at -1.
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Odd PM??, by Sacked... on Oct 30, 2012 15:20:21 GMT 1, I'm not sure if i want to be left out or let in.
I'm not sure if i want to be left out or let in.
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Odd PM??, by xmyart on Oct 30, 2012 15:23:22 GMT 1, Im going to take a shot in the dark that if there is a product its either coasters, mugs, CROCKERY SETS, fridge magnets, postcards, iphone covers or some other bank. Judgeing by the username, there will also be the usual lifting of images for personal profit going down.
I would have done the same saint, still doesnt gain my trust im afraid.
Im going to take a shot in the dark that if there is a product its either coasters, mugs, CROCKERY SETS, fridge magnets, postcards, iphone covers or some other bank. Judgeing by the username, there will also be the usual lifting of images for personal profit going down.
I would have done the same saint, still doesnt gain my trust im afraid.
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