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03-07-2007, 09:26 PM
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Re: new FREE rig (in sig)
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Originally Posted by TheBurninator
Ok ok here's the deal. Bullzi IM's me on MSN and tells me what's up, about the computers. At first I'm like, hmm I don't think so. Then he tells us (this is on Ventrilo, a teamspeak program) to ask for his dad, Tony Melise, up in Dell support, so he can get a discount. So at this point I'm skeptical, but nonetheless excited. I look him up on an online New York (where he lives) phonebook, and I find an Anthony Melise. So he's not making bullshit up. He wouldn't have given us his real name, and eventually his home address...
The next day we're talking, and he's explaining the specs of the computer he's gonna build us, the same one's we requested the day before, to exact detail, showing that he wrote it down. Bullzi then asked him if he could ship the peripherals for us to use before he builds the actual rig, and he agrees. So apparently, he's going to ship everything BUT the computer itself on Saturday, and it will arrive on Thursday. That will be the determining factor in this wild controversy.
And we're definately not giving our real names, but telling him to send them to InsaniTech inc. for me, and something else for Bullzi.
So we'll see how this goes. If it does come in... Naner naner boo boo... LOL
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For the phonebook, he could've been looking in the same phonebook and read the address out of there.
And as for writing it down...he could've just recorded the session.
I'm not saying don't try it, just be skeptical. Did you give him your address yet?? Hopefully you didn't. Instead of giving a real address, find some abandoned house and use it as a drop site. Make sure he gives you a package tracking number. When the package is supposed to arrive, scope out the drop site from a distance where you can't be seen. (not inside the place though) If there's a legit delivery guy there, you can go sign for the package, but I would recommend letting him leave one of those attempted delivery notices, and then sign that so the guy is allowed to leave the package on the doorstep for you to pick up the next day.
Don't ask how I know that, haha.  Not trying to rain on your parade, just caring about a fellow member's safety.
If you actually by some miracle get it, be sure to shoot PM's around
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03-07-2007, 09:29 PM
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Re: new FREE rig (in sig)
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03-07-2007, 09:34 PM
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Re: new FREE rig (in sig)
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^Ya that just gave me an idea, what if this is the next unibomber who is trying to lure people by saying hes sending very expensive free gifts yet its really a bomb...thats scaring me thinking about it, but i don't want someone to die from it so just be careful!!!
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Seriously, you never know. You really have to be careful. Honest to God, there were these people who live in a neighborhood not far from mine (about 5-10 miles away) who were busted for having homemade bombs inside their house for some terrorist plot they had.
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03-07-2007, 10:26 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
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Re: new FREE rig (in sig)
But I didnt Bullzi also say other ppl have used thsi guys computers too. Well if he is legit I'm sure he cant afford to give us all $4000 pcs, but some parts here and there wouldnt be too bad...
lol, tell us how it goes plz. and tell us if you get a trakcing number, and the wieght of the package and all to see if it matches what should be in it.
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03-07-2007, 11:56 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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Re: new FREE rig (in sig)
you can add me to list of ppl that are gonna get a pm if this whole thing works out good, no strings attached. Thats pretty sweet
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03-08-2007, 12:11 AM
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Re: new FREE rig (in sig)
I'll admit, I've been generous enough to do things to random people on the internet, for instance in World of Warcraft I've willingly bought low level characters the best gear for their level and enchanted all of it, costing a fortune, but I still did it nonetheless. However, spending upwards of $4,000 for no reason whatsoever, I doubt it to be true. But, there are rare occasions where nice things do happen, but I wouldn't get your hopes to high only to find out it was a scam. Just a word of caution is all.
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03-08-2007, 04:31 AM
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Re: new FREE rig (in sig)
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Originally Posted by macbook
too good to be true..
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Exactly, that's what I told him, ah well, on his head be it, if he goes ahead with it, he's only got himself to blame, hasn't he?
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03-08-2007, 07:49 AM
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Re: new FREE rig (in sig)
Still too good to be true. i'm still skeptical. you never said if you cleared it up with your parents....
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03-08-2007, 10:29 AM
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Re: new FREE rig (in sig)
can he make me a free kick butt rig?!
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03-08-2007, 11:44 AM
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Re: new FREE rig (in sig)
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Originally Posted by drumthrasher
can he make me a free kick butt rig?!
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If you have the money, I don't see why not. It's just that most people aren't stupid/nice enough to just give away a several-thousand dollar PC.
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03-08-2007, 12:10 PM
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Re: new FREE rig (in sig)
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I'll admit, I've been generous enough to do things to random people on the internet, for instance in World of Warcraft I've willingly bought low level characters the best gear for their level and enchanted all of it, costing a fortune, but I still did it nonetheless. However, spending upwards of $4,000 for no reason whatsoever, I doubt it to be true. But, there are rare occasions where nice things do happen, but I wouldn't get your hopes to high only to find out it was a scam. Just a word of caution is all.
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Exactly.
Whatever, if it works out, I'm interested.
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03-08-2007, 12:16 PM
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Re: new FREE rig (in sig)
Lil bit late on this thread, but BS!
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03-08-2007, 12:48 PM
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Re: new FREE rig (in sig)
What part of "slow" didn't you get? I'm thinking, since he's about 24, lives with his mom, and plays world of warcraft, maybe he's thinking giving free stuff away will make people like him more. If that's what he's thinking, he'll get a friend out of me. And besides, from hearing his voice, he seems more like an overgrown kid, who was apparently beat repeatedly by his parents just trying to gain acceptance.
We'll see what happens.
FYI, Bullzi talked to him last night, and confirmed he was shipping, so he has our addresses, but not our names, so he can't send a bill, and can't steal our identities, and technically CAN send anthrax and what-not, but I don't value my life too much as it is right now. I'm pretty much open to anything.
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03-08-2007, 12:50 PM
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Re: new FREE rig (in sig)
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Originally Posted by TheBurninator
What part of "slow" didn't you get? I'm thinking, since he's about 24, lives with his mom, and plays world of warcraft, maybe he's thinking giving free stuff away will make people like him more. If that's what he's thinking, he'll get a friend out of me. And besides, from hearing his voice, he seems more like an overgrown kid, who was apparently beat repeatedly by his parents just trying to gain acceptance.
We'll see what happens.
FYI, Bullzi talked to him last night, and confirmed he was shipping, so he has our addresses, but not our names, so he can't send a bill, and can't steal our identities, and technically CAN send anthrax and what-not, but I don't value my life too much as it is right now. I'm pretty much open to anything.
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ya that could be the case, you'll have to see what happens and report back
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03-08-2007, 01:22 PM
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Re: new FREE rig (in sig)
ok guys, ya ive talked to my parents, they say dont get your hopes up, which im not, and im making up a name, and only giving the address which is all he wants, and with this many responses im not going to just post his email here, he would get about 20 im's instantly, and frankly (not trying to be mean) i dont think he could handle all that, hes a tad slow, but a really nice guy, ive known him for a year, played games with him online, and talked to other ppl that have received his pc's for free, no strings attached, ill keep all of you posted, and once (if) everything gets here, i will post pics, and let you guys know what to do to get ahold of him
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03-08-2007, 01:36 PM
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Re: new FREE rig (in sig)
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Originally Posted by bullzi
ok guys, ya ive talked to my parents, they say dont get your hopes up, which im not, and im making up a name, and only giving the address which is all he wants, and with this many responses im not going to just post his email here, he would get about 20 im's instantly, and frankly (not trying to be mean) i dont think he could handle all that, hes a tad slow, but a really nice guy, ive known him for a year, played games with him online, and talked to other ppl that have received his pc's for free, no strings attached, ill keep all of you posted, and once (if) everything gets here, i will post pics, and let you guys know what to do to get ahold of him
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That's a very good attitude, you're being very open about this.
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03-08-2007, 01:40 PM
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Re: new FREE rig (in sig)
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That's a very good attitude, you're being very open about this.
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ya, im tryin to get opinions and ideas of how to handle this, which i think i have  , so hopefully all goes well
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03-08-2007, 02:39 PM
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Daemon Poster
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Re: new FREE rig (in sig)
Yeah i think its good not to give out his details, by the sounds of him ,he might just be doing it to get friends, its sad really, dont take advantage! lol.
Hope it works out.
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03-08-2007, 02:57 PM
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Re: new FREE rig (in sig)
Well my opinion, in which im rather sure on, is that you won't get it. Remember, people can be nice online, but you never know who they really are.
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03-08-2007, 03:48 PM
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Re: new FREE rig (in sig)
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Well my opinion, in which im rather sure on, is that you won't get it. Remember, people can be nice online, but you never know who they really are.
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QUOTED FOR FREAKIN TRUTH!!!!
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