lathe and mill $1100 each I'm getting scammy vibes but if it isn't is a great deal

[Aarknoid]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplac...wse_serp:e8c04c1a-b1bd-4faf-9296-1f2f681c3eab

 

[whydontu]

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[combustable herbage]

TGTBT funny he says to come and have a look at it.

 

[Aarknoid]

any time I see an American branded hobby lathe or mill it starts the red flags

 

[Jswain]

Same ad has been up before in Banff and also previously in Calgary too. Scam

 

[RobertW]

Ask for an appointment to see it. They will say they are at work and have a bunch of people coming to see it when they get home. They will then ask for a deposit to hold it. If you send money they disappear. Total scam.

 

[Aarknoid]

posting is reported and gone from marketplace

 

[darrin1200]

The Ad is still up. I was curious, so I to a quick dive into Central Machinery, because I have only ever seen them sold at Harbor Freight in the US.
Actually found a website. If you want a chuckle, read their “About” page.

About Central Machinery® - Central Machinery

At Central Machinery®, our passion is empowering makers, hobbyists, and DIY enthusiasts to bring their creative visions to life. For over 30 years, we’ve been providing high-quality power tools, machine shop equipment, and metalworking machinery direct to consumers at prices they can afford...

thecentralmachinery.com

Then check out their lathe and mill

Central Machinery Lathe

Unleashing Creativity and Precision in Your Workshop As a passionate woodworker and metalworking enthusiast, I’ve spent countless hours honing my craft on various lathes. Today, I’m excited to share my insights on a brand that has become increasingly popular among hobbyists and professionals...

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Central Machinery Milling Machine

Unlocking Precision Metalworking for Hobbyists and Professionals Alike When I first stepped into the world of precision metalworking, I was overwhelmed by the sheer variety of equipment available. The gleaming surfaces, the promise of turning raw materials into something useful, and yes, the...

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Not sure how they could even legally say this.

 

[RobertW]

I can confirm the ad is still up. When you report anything to facebook all they do is remove it from your feed. They dont care if people get scammed or are given false information.

 

[Mcgyver]

Do we know it's a scam? Anyone contacted him? Price seems ok and they guy is inviting you to come by??

 

[Dan Dubeau]

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Yep, looks to be a simple scam. You'd probably get a reply similar to this "I've had a lot of people interested, if you send me a deposit, I'll hold it till the weekend for you"

Dead internet theory.....

 

[MrWhoopee]

Easy enough, contact him, decline to give a deposit stating "I'll take my chances" and ask for the address.

 

[Dan Dubeau]

Honestly it's best not to bother. A huge part of facebook scams is simply identity theft, and it starts by verifying real profiles. They're scrape your profile for pictures or info, then make a mirrored one to either scrape your friends list too, or scam others. Not interacting if you think it's a scam, or an obvious one like this helps to protect your data. If you haven't already, at the very least set your profile to private, and verify that nothing personal is viewable to people not in your circle.