I feel for this guy if it's true

[Born30YrsLate]

If this is true and I'm reading it as it is meant to be taken, I feel bad for this guy!
Bad luck (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=34202&item=2453022 133)

[MrsBillyBobcat]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif I'm sorry, but I think it's a "scam"! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif

There are a lot of different reasons why you would get a check from your insurance company, and they would definately notify you if they are going to cancel your policy. If you notice, you cannot see the "reason" for the check in his photo.

Besides, if his house burned down, I doubt he would STILL be bidding on eBay. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

Look at this auction he just put a bid on TWO days ago...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2452079821

Rita

[yountto]

You may want to make a donation rather than kick the guy while hes down.Ive dealt with him before and have had only pleasant dealings.

[budnate]

Chuck I see your point,

but why would he be bidding on car parts??, not cloths etc.... if he really was screwed and had nothing today??? I have kicked in on a few car guys this last year that were down and out, but this does not feal right??, help me understand if I am way off base.

Bud.

[55chevy]

I agree with Bud. We all know how fast insurance companys cut checks.. If he's got a check in hand to include in the photos of an EBAY scam.. That would mean it was WAAAAAY MORE than TWO days have passed since the house burned down.. yet he's bidding on car parts?? 2 DAYS ago?? And STILL has TIME and a computer and connection to the internet to go and do all this?? Sounds like total http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif to me http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif

But while I'm on my pedistal.. If anyone would like to donate to the "help Ed get a project car since he's poor and divorced fund". Please send contributions to:
Ed Gilpin
12103 East 79th Court North
Owasso, OK 74055

Thank you for your help
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[SamLBInj]

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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif I'm sorry, but I think it's a "scam"! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif

There are a lot of different reasons why you would get a check from your insurance company, and they would definately notify you if they are going to cancel your policy. If you notice, you cannot see the "reason" for the check in his photo.

Besides, if his house burned down, I doubt he would STILL be bidding on eBay. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

Look at this auction he just put a bid on TWO days ago...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2452079821

Rita

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I could be wrong, but I punched up the local news for the town on the check and nothing comes up..might be older than this look-up..maybe someone near there would no...too bad everyone is so skeptical but all the scumbags on the net who run scams make us all that way...anyway, here is the news section link.
Sam
http://www.havasunews.com/HAVASUNEWS/myarticlesearch.asp?S=463&PubID=11866&P=711474

[budnate]

Hey Ed, I have a 72 Buick Skylark with your name all over it!! Cheap, you just need to get LV to move it from here to you.

Bud.

[yountto]

This is an email ive received from Jeff in response to the accusations hes a scammer,some of you "detectives" might want to call the # he listed and post if in fact his 911 call is true ...............ALL BIDS I HAVE PLACED WERE PRIOR TO THE FIRE CHECK BID TIME I HAVE ONLY ONE ITEM BID ON AND RESERVE NOT MET, I AM NOT AGAIN AM NOT BIDDING ON ANY THING AND IN FACT I HAVE 4 ITEMS I HAVE WON AND TRYING TO GET OUT OF PAYING, I WILL PAY THEM IF I HAVE TO BUT WOULD PREFER NOT, 911 CALL 6:17 PM TUESDAY NIGHT 1-6-04 HAVE ANY DOUBT CALL SL COUNTY FIRE/EMERGENCY CAPTAIN SANDE STORMS FIRE INVESTIGATION CAPTAIN 801-743-7215 CASE NUMBER 04-326, OR CHECK SLC NEWS CHANNELS WEB SITES CHANNEL 5KSL AND CHANNEL13FOX FEEL FREE PLEASE DO OR CALL MY CELL PHONE AT 801-726-0455 FOR ANY MORE INFO YOU NEED OR PLEASE FEEL FREE TO COME BY AND LEND A HELPING HAND WITH THE RUBBLE 7745 BRIGHTON WAY SALT LAKE CITY UT 84121, THANKS JEFF CLARK, AND PLEASE FEEL FREE TO FORWARD THIS E-MAIL TO ALL SAVE IT FORWARD IT AND THANKYOU

[55chevy]

Hey Bud. No you don't because I don't want a '72 Skylark http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif How's that for honesty? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif Must be a Chevy. Something that looks good with a stinger hood and side pipes http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif. Vega, Chevelle, Camaro.. You know. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[SamLBInj]

Out of curiosity, Why is the check sent to an address in Arizona but the fire was in Utah? Cant Blame anyone for being suspicious about internet donations...
Sam

[budnate]

Ed, Drat! Thought I had a fish On! I Cant blame ya there,

Chuck, easy, I asked to be shown what the deal was and you did, I have a big heart and will help the guy out.

I kicked $10.00 bucks his way, if by chance this is a scam he gets to answer for his actions some day.

Bud.

[yountto]

Ed, Just hard to stand down when non members and non worthy members continually get slammed well before the facts are presented. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gifMaybe this is what you guys are looking for,........ Kerosene Heater Ignites House Fire
Jan. 6, 2004

Fire gutted a garage in Salt Lake County tonight.

It didn't take long for fire fighters to arrive at the home.

But flames had already caused about 100-thousand dollars damage to the garage, and its contents, not the least of which was a -Corvette the homeowner was restoring.

There is also extensive smoke damage inside the home. No one was injured.

Fire officials believe an old kerosene -heater in the garage ignited the fire.

[Steve_Hoog]

There are 4 donation auctions in less than 24 hours after a fire? A pic taken the night of the fire, no smoking ambers? And the possible remains of a 74 he may have bought on Ebay for a little under $3G back in October? It does all seem a little odd.

I'm not sure I would have my bearings gathered within 24 hours, and to even think you might get a return phone call from the insurance plus a check. OK, so then find time to put up donation ads on Ebay?

I'm just thinking out loud.

[budnate]

Steve, I agree, but at the bottom of the add,his names are listed, my guess is a friend possibly did the add, But with his user name???? seams odd also.

Chuck, I may have jumped the gun bidding, why not have Jeff come over for five minutes and sighn up and let us know how all this was done so quickly..........

this post hit a soft spot with me,
I know how it feals to lose everything as a kid my folks split up and our stuff was in the garage at the grandparents place well the old oil stove went kablooy one afternoon and burned everything up I owned, well at 8yrs old that really was a tough pill to swallow. And no Ins for some reason.

Bud. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Steve_Hoog]

Bud

I sympathize with all fire victims, I would and have gone out of my way to help several. This just seems strange.

Very sorry if I'm wrong.

Steve

[budnate]

I jumped with emotion, the more I look at this thing the more I think something is not right, Steve is right, I would still be standing in my driveway in disbelief, and probably sick to my stomach.

I know i would be working my way up the ladder thinking there was a mistake or something on there end at the Ins Co. to not having Ins coverage, this takes time, Right??

I definitely would not be looking for handouts 24 Hrs after the event,at least not on e-bay, Family yes, sorry if I am wrong but something is wrong with the time frame.

This event may have happened last night, if it did then with the facts and how he has posted on e-bay already he new he had no Ins coverage before yesterday, does this make sense????.

Bud.

[MrsBillyBobcat]

Chuck,

I am sorry if I came across kinda harsh, especially if you know this person. But like Sam said, with all the internet scams out there, I could not help but feel it might be a "scam". I do feel bad for this man since it does appear that he indeed had a fire. From the photos in the auction it did look like it might just be his "garage", but it was hard to tell. According to the news story (source?) that you posted, it was his "garage" that burned, not his "home". What bothers me is that he said in the auction "This is what a home looks like after your worst fear" and stated "ALL LOST". I know he probably lost a lot in his garage, but he did not lose everything. He still has what is most important...his family!

I am a VERY generous person, and always willing to help someone in need. However, I feel this (eBay auction) was the wrong way to go about asking for help.

Best of luck to your friend and sorry to hear about his car and garage.

Rita

[MrsBillyBobcat]

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I jumped with emotion, the more I look at this thing the more I think something is not right, Steve is right, I would still be standing in my driveway in disbelief, and probably sick to my stomach.

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ME TOO! Going to eBay would be the LAST thing on my mind!

[SamLBInj]

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I jumped with emotion, the more I look at this thing the more I think something is not right, Steve is right, I would still be standing in my driveway in disbelief, and probably sick to my stomach.

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ME TOO! Going to eBay would be the LAST thing on my mind!

[/ QUOTE ]
Usually I am one of the first in line to help someone out in a time of need but this seems rather peculiar, First off the check, If your insurance is cancelled you will receive a cancellation notice in the mail along with a grace period of at least 30 days to find new insurance, it seems odd that a refund check shows up at the time of the fire. Second, The address on the check is for a town in Arizona and the fire was in a garage in Utah. Is one of these addresses for a second home? Third,seems like the donation hot lines were set up aweful fast and at a time most of us would be spending time on the phone with our insurance agent asking why we didnt get a cancellation notice. Fourth thing is and as a builder I can tell you there are not alot of garages worth a 100k unless they are occupied by a Yenko or L-88 and in that case they would have their own insurance coverage for this, so that leaves the garage itself. I have an 80 foot 2 story wood framed garage that I built for at least half that amount including cement, drywall, bathroom facilities, and heating and Airconditioning. So saying their is a 100k in damage is a little off the mark. Somebody needs to fill in a lot of blanks before the donations can be sent out. Maybe the guy can come on here and explain what is going on...other than that, Thank God nobody was hurt.
Sam

[Steve_Hoog]

The item you requested (2453022133) is invalid

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[DaJudge]

Go who? I will admit the Eagles got lucky. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif If the story is true I feel very sorry for the person and his family. I always try to take the high road and my thoughts go out to him and his family. However, it is now an invalid item either ebay or the person running the auction closed it down. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[SamLBInj]

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Go who? I will admit the Eagles got lucky. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif If the story is true I feel very sorry for the person and his family. I always try to take the high road and my thoughts go out to him and his family. However, it is now an invalid item either ebay or the person running the auction closed it down. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

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hey, Hey, HEy, HEY!! Whaddaya mean they got lucky!...4th and 26? no problem! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif Your from eastern Pennsyltucky and you are not rooting for da Eagles?? or should I say Eggles as you locals pronounce it http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gifEagles going all the WAY!!!