I concur. I sent this scammer Leah's way unknowingly. Stay away from this person. In this case his "cousin" just bought a Homer and so was selling his Roadini. He must troll this group for want to buy posts and pounces. Karma is a concept of action, work, or deed, and its effect or consequences. Here's hoping that a little karma is heading his way. Doug
On Friday, May 3, 2024 at 7:55:23 AM UTC-4 Andrew Joseph wrote: > Bad experience with Jeff and the “seller,” he directed me to with a Homer > as well! > > I posted that I want to buy a Mustard frameset. > Jeff directed me to his friend, and it went very badly from there. > Fortunately, I sent no payment. > > I also reported this to Admin. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 3, 2024, at 5:29 AM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <jonasa...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > That Jeff McCathern guy tried to sell me a Roadini. He’s a scammer. I > wasn’t brave enough to say so publicly, but I will now. > > > > On Friday, May 3, 2024 at 6:25:52 AM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > >> Kim, the link takes us directly to a blue lug page. How did you get >> scammed? >> >> BTW, I’ve gotten scammed too — with eBay. I will never not buy directly >> from the seller. >> >> On Friday, May 3, 2024 at 12:29:57 AM UTC-4 Kim H. wrote: >> >>> @Brenton- >>> I am sorry to hear and see you go through this ordeal. I wish it was not >>> so. >>> >>> The administrator for this RBWOB group is Jim - cyclo...@gmail.com >>> Your message may take a day or two for him to respond. I hope he can >>> help you. >>> >>> My regards, >>> Kim Hetzel. >>> I got scammed too last year over these - >>> https://global.bluelug.com/catalog/product/view/id/27109/s/rew10-works-hex-brass-valve-cap/category/1321/ >>> >>> last year. >>> >>> On Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 9:17:48 PM UTC-7 brenton...@gmail.com wrote: >>> >>>> The more I think about this the more fired up I get. I've had so many >>>> pleasant exchanges here, both transactional and non-transactional, that I >>>> feel protective of this group. If no scam is happening, no one will be >>>> bummed on me sharing out a phone number and email. >>>> >>>> I was direct messaged from 'Jeff McCathern' via *jeff00m...@gmail.com* >>>> who said they were friends with a seller named "Leonard" and I gave my >>>> phone number to that emailer. >>>> >>>> The text message correspondence was with phone number *424-269-2563 >>>> <(424)%20269-2563>* which got super cryptic and scammy. When they told >>>> me the bike was in LA, I said I would happily have a friend (I have lots >>>> of >>>> friends in LA, some are in this group!) meet up to buy the bike, they >>>> accused me of being cautious and suggested a deposit. >>>> >>>> Not sure who the admins of this group are, but everything about this >>>> says *scam*. I would love to be wrong. >>>> >>>> On Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 8:48:01 PM UTC-7 Brenton Eastman wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi. I've been searching for a blue homer in 54.5 for my wife and in my >>>>> ISO post I was linked to this facebook listing: >>>>> >>>>> " @Brenton - >>>>> If you go FACEBOOK Rivendell Bicycle BUY/SELL/TRADE, there is a blue >>>>> Homer under the owner's name of >>>>> *Payton Beargrr* >>>>> <https://www.facebook.com/groups/3127504017358010/user/33810597/?__cft__[0]=AZWM_HUDwICO-DZxRDgeH6PKEH27Q60_rtRW56T14XolOXVDtbhiBhqSs5IRAf2tQDooAhYlS1GgrtEsUMVFG9ZrTDTGQLgc2dwfiW-pCa6kFgLsLZXBqq6yep7jrikH2XvXt0mesTqEacdgnkqciYIV4VxMZbmA-_JjOgp9P2iC9Yu-ioEmc_h01k1sYLT7-4XapFpB_ZNlHwVe_6xRHXgq&__tn__=-UC%2CP-R> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Very near mint condition A. Homer Hilsen, 54.5cm with 650b wheels. >>>>> Unsure of year but it's likely 4 or less years old. Taiwanese made frame. >>>>> I >>>>> am not the original owner but this appears to be a Rivendell build. >>>>> -Nitto handlebars, stem, and seat post >>>>> -Brooks saddle >>>>> -Paul racer brakes, Paul canti levers >>>>> -Paul thumbie mounts with Microshift shifters >>>>> -Riv Silver double crankset >>>>> -IRD front derailleur >>>>> -Shimano Alivio rear derailleur >>>>> -MKS Grip Monarch pedals >>>>> -mismatched Shimano hubs, no name rims >>>>> -Soma Cazadero 650 x 42b >>>>> -Sackville bag >>>>> The only imperfections are the two small paint chips on the top tube, >>>>> noted in the pictures. >>>>> $2500 + shipping. >>>>> Let me know if you have any questions. >>>>> >>>>> Kim Hetzel." >>>>> >>>>> Other people seem to also be looking at this bike. Robert Carlton said >>>>> owner confirmed it's a 58. The facebook post has some comments and the >>>>> owner says the bike is in *Fargo ND.* >>>>> >>>>> I've been texting with someone (who says the bike is in *LA*) and he >>>>> wants a $400 deposit to sell it to me for $1300 (complete bike, insane >>>>> price). The whole thing is odd. They can't send me a pic with measure >>>>> tape >>>>> to prove a claim of *69cm standover*. It sure doesn't look like a >>>>> 54.5 based on every other Riv stack I've seen and studied. Our messages >>>>> have been super cryptic. >>>>> >>>>> I just *HOPE* anyone else looking for a blue homer in 58 or 54.5 >>>>> doesn't fall for a scam. Posting here amongst people I trust, admire, and >>>>> have become friends with. My Roadini frame and dozens of parts on both my >>>>> Rivs have been purchased from this group. I don't want to stir up any >>>>> drama >>>>> if this is in fact a legit sale, but the listing is from Jan 2023, 16 >>>>> months old, this bike at any price under $2000 should be long gone on >>>>> it's >>>>> way to a new owner. PS. I'm not sending a deposit. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/9d7fa74f-3093-4c10-b38a-63aa4a200dafn%40googlegroups.com > > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/9d7fa74f-3093-4c10-b38a-63aa4a200dafn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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