Knife buying - Security/PayPal

[Tler]

sorry, I wanted to write that as soon as possible as I despise scammers. Anyway, that is a complete scam since I have that exact knife right now. I just started reading through this thread and when I was looking at the photo you posted, thought that there should be some reflection/gleam on the paper based on the light's reflection off the table. And then I thought that it looks very similar to the knife I bought not too long ago. So I went to my messages, then to the original post and it's the same exact picture. I really hate scammers and I hope you've saved your money

 

[Rocco]

RUN AWAY! I bought that knife from here: WTS - 3x Konosuke Fujiyama gyuto's

That the same knife and table

 

[DoYoon Kim]

RUN AWAY! I bought that knife from here: WTS - 3x Konosuke Fujiyama gyuto's

Holy Moly, that photoshop... Dang

 

[Corradobrit1]

Holy Moly, that photoshop... Dang

Didn't fool me. Right edge where it meets the box was not convincing. They are too easy nowadays. There are likely templates on the Dark Web for creating such images.

Make sure @daveb knows it's a scammer so they can be blocked

 

[Godinlhi]

Holy Moly, that photoshop... Dang

Not an awful job. The index card behind the box made me suspicious though. Usually how they try sneak it into an original.

 

[Barmoley]

Holy Moly, that photoshop... Dang

Yep, and this is why the note with the date unfortunately doesn’t work as proof of authenticity. Seemed like a good idea, but proved not to be the solution we were hoping for.

It is definitely not perfect, but good enough to full many. Of course now many will say how it was obvious to them

 

[sansho]

zelle + due diligence or run away

just say no to PP (especially G&S) ;p

 

[Corradobrit1]

zelle + due diligence or run away

just say no to PP (especially G&S) ;p

No buyer protection whatsoever with Zelle. May as well send cash in the mail.

Venmo (with CC payment) or PP G&S when dealing with noobs with zero history who just happen to have the high value knife you want.

 

[sansho]

perfect
i would suggest a MO instead though

 

[Corradobrit1]

perfect
i would suggest a MO instead though

And drive to the PO and stand in line? I suppose you want it mailed Express too?

 

[Tea_Hills]

This is wild. I certainly have a level of confidence on bst but good on op for trusting their nose

 

[labor of love]

Sorry couldn’t help myself. Been trolling the scammer all day

 

[DoYoon Kim]

Sorry couldn’t help myself. Been trolling the scammer all day

I gotta ask why montana?

 

[labor of love]

Seems like a nice place, always wanted to visit

 

[labor of love]

He doesn’t mind, still wants me to send funds F&F lmao

 

[Nemo]

I guess it's a good time for a reminder about BST.

KKF and it's moderators don't in any way vet sellers or buyers on KKF. It is very much a case of buyer (and seller) beware.

Don't make the transaction if you are in doubt (or at least, can't afford to take the risk).

FWIW, all of my own BST transactions have been with established members with solid reputations both in BST and as forum contributors.

Things that would be a red flag for me would be (personal opinion) :
1) New members. Especially if they PM me, just happening to have the knife in my WTB thread.
2) Members without any meaningful forum contributions.
3) Requests for F&F and probably other payment methods without recourse if things go wrong.

 

[Corradobrit1]

Finally banned. Took a while.

 

[MarcelNL]

Great! Another Triumph for gut feeling Mk1 ! Well done OP.

Just wondering, would a google Lens search not help or is the addition of a photoshopped 'notice' preventing that from working properly?

 

[Rocco]

I just want to thank U all for the help in this matter. I learned a lot from this community.

Hope that we can do good and safe deals in the future together

Max

 

[Jovidah]

We should have KKF capes instead of stickers...