
Originally Posted by
BASK8KACE
Newtogear,
I think you should mention that it's important to check with the MODs and VETs BEFORE you purchase gear from anyone, not after you've sent the money. If you don't verify your source before you purchase, you will get scammed as you found out, the hard way. Not everyone on AR is out to get you. There are many good people on this board (who have nothing to do with sourcing or scamming) who are here to help you.
If anyone approches you and offers to help you buy gear based on something you've written in a post or contacts you out of the blue, DO NOT TRUST THAT PERSON. Immediately contact SEVERAL MODs and VETS and tell them that you've been solicited by a member of the board.
Whenever you ask for a verification, contact more than just one or two MODs and VETS.
If someone tells you only to contact a certain MOD or VET, be wary. Always check with several MODs and VETs when you need a source verified.
NOTE: I do not and will not give out source names. I will only verify if a source is good or not.
Be safe.