I posted a 'wanted' ad on Mr. Pinball for a Champion Pub last week. I've gotten 3 replies so far, and 2 are definitely scams, can you see why?

First one: (Nchitu Glory)

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hello
i just saw your ad and i wish to inform you that i have the machine for sale. e-mail me for more info if interested.
thanks

I respond:

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Got pics? How much do you want for it? Are you willing to ship?

Thanks,
Jon

The scammer responds:

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hello
thanks for your response. the machine is still good. no missing paints on the b/g. no wears on the p/f. perfect working condition. asking price is $1350.00 yes i could ship ok.
attached to this e-mail is a picture of the machine. let me know if you like it.

See attached pic below.

Second one: (Ricardo Martin)

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I have the Champion Pub, 1998 Bally,In good working condition,If still interested let me know

Thanks

Rikky

My response:

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Yup, please send pics. What's the asking price?

-Jon

The scammer responds:

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Im totally sorry i dont have any pics of it .I am relocating and want to give it out for a good price..You can provide me with your shipping details so i can have it packaged with fedex for express delivery..

Thanks

Rikky

Come on man! It's like they're not even trying!

Attached pic

WHAT!?!?!?


THAT IS A GREAT PIC! look at the nice detail!  A pic that nice should be used online as an example pic!

well you realy dont understand...he had to move the pin  in storage....he had to travel for his job now he is in italy....he can take pictures but he can assure you that the pin is huo and that a "body" of his will realy take a good care on packing it from is storage to your place with no additional charge,all you have to do is send the money via a money order in italy
here is the addres

mr.alcapone
666 nowhere street
cecile italy ru2bz46x

Where ' s the back ground on the pic ? Some scams are so stupid . He could at least ' ve gone true the the trouble and take a pic from IPDB , but i guess he doesn ' t even know about the site . As for the second one , FEDEX and no pics , Hmmmm ...

I had an add on Mr. pinball for a FG strobe assy. and the guy sent me a pic from a strobe ' s bulb out of Pinball Magic publicity ...

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well you realy dont understand...he had to move the pin  in storage....he had to travel for his job now he is in italy....he can take pictures but he can assure you that the pin is huo and that a "body" of his will realy take a good care on packing it from is storage to your place with no additional charge,all you have to do is send the money via a money order in italy
here is the addres

mr.alcapone
666 nowhere street
cecile italy ru2bz46x

cecile italy ru2bz46x
are-you-to-buzy-for-sex..mouhahaha

Ricardo is very busy! Here's my correspondence with him yesterday:

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I have the Gottlieb Spirit backglass,In good working condition,If still interested let me know
Thanks
Ricardo

I wrote:

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Do all the coils work ? I'd like to see some photos of the transistors too.

Ricardo's response:

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Yeah they all work and like i said its still in excellent working condition.But i am sorry i dont have any pics.Im located in Ga and want to give it out for a fair price.I would be relocating with my family next week to NY

The scam must work on some people. Why would he/she continue?

Tell him you already received a better offer from a gentleman in Nigeria.