$600 seems like a heck of deal on that RK-76!
I don't see an RK-76 in the classified ads. It must have been a scam that got taken down.
Well, Banjo Teacher has one but it's $1749.
Edited by - Culloden on 07/27/2024 12:33:53
Here it is, doesn't look like a scam, it's offered by a member who's been here for 10 years. Go here: banjohangout.org/classified/105676banjohangout.org/classified/105676
If you have any qualms about this being legit, contact the seller and vett him out.
saw that....seems too good to be true
Just got my RK 76 almost a month ago. Cant sing its praises high enough. That being said, $600 has simply got to be a typo unless something major is wrong with it..ya know.."mechanics special" or something like that.
Ive seen them at that price 2 years ago. Tye wording on the ad seems cut and paste, which is a scammy indicator. Theres been hacked accounts on here before. Local pickup is bulletproof.
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Originally posted by NotABanjoYodaIve seen them at that price 2 years ago. Tye wording on the ad seems cut and paste, which is a scammy indicator. Theres been hacked accounts on here before. Local pickup is bulletproof.
Seller has been a Hangout "member" for 16 years, and this ad is his first activity on the site.
The banjo description / verbage ( which was placed in the "Contact Info:" field, instead of the main body of the ad), is definitely cut-and-paste from the RK website, or an ebay ad, or something like that
Edited by - RioStat on 07/27/2024 19:28:49
Those pix are very similar to how BanjoWarehouse used to set up their ads. Look:
banjowarehouse.com/product/new...ig-bag-2/
Note the toy turtles.
When in doubt reverse image search the pictures on google and see if theres any matches. It came up with a matching ebay listing, even the title of it is copied.
ebay.com/itm/276562922650?itmm...4J1Y0T97R
Honestly that bit of advice should be in the "avoiding scams" section.
Who wants a 27”+ scale?
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Originally posted by Bill RogersWho wants a 27”+ scale?
Well...
My RK-75 is my back up banjo to the RB-1 and it's put at work when for example the weather is very hot (++ 30 deg.) or I need exceptional power while richness in sound is of less concern (a Stelling would be my choice there, if I had one).
The difference in scale lenght doesn't bother me at all.
So I don't understand the question.
Okay, everyone has convinced me. He's locked!!
Never mind. sorry.
Edited by - From Greylock to Bean Blossom on 07/28/2024 05:11:15
Here's another one that looks too good to be true.
That one was locked out early this morning, thanks for a couple of very sharp, diligent members who reported on the mod reports.
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Originally posted by TexasbanjoThat one was locked out early this morning, thanks for a couple of very sharp, diligent members who reported on the mod reports.
Sherry, How do they get their BHO page to say they have been a member for 10 years? Maybe you don't want to and should not state that in public, but is there something BHO can do about that?
Thanks,
ken
It's what I've been saying for a long time, purge old accounts that haven't been active for a long time. They just beg for scammers to use. Any time it's brought up there is push back. I have no idea why.
Edited by - banjoez on 07/29/2024 07:08:07
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Originally posted by From Greylock to Bean Blossomquote:
Originally posted by TexasbanjoThat one was locked out early this morning, thanks for a couple of very sharp, diligent members who reported on the mod reports.
Sherry, How do they get their BHO page to say they have been a member for 10 years? Maybe you don't want to and should not state that in public, but is there something BHO can do about that?
Thanks,
ken
Ken, they find a seldom/not used account and try to hack it. If they can, then they're in and can pretend to be that person. They are usually caught when they try to spam members and the members let us moderators know so we can check it out.
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Originally posted by banjoezIt's what I've been saying for a long time, purge old accounts that haven't been active for a long time. They just beg for scammers to use. Any time it's brought up there is push back. I have no idea why.
I don't know why , either. Maybe it's because it would be a difficult job to program or there's not manpower enough to do it. It's something I can't answer, only Eric can.
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Originally posted by banjoezIt's what I've been saying for a long time, purge old accounts that haven't been active for a long time. They just beg for scammers to use. Any time it's brought up there is push back. I have no idea why.
Joe,
My 2 cents on that: Selectively purge old accounts. Some accounts like Ken LeVan on banjo building and Sonny Osborne on banjo and bluegrass still hold priceless information and I would hope they would be left.
Ken
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