These adds had been posted in the classified and other threads here 8/30. They were quickly pulled down by moderators, but you never know who was gullible enough to jump. He wrote me direct within minutes of posting them here. I'm reposting them below for posterity, but hopefully to warn off anybody that has actually contacted this guy. He's a terrible con man. Absolutely pathetic. If anybody has communicated with him and your spidey senses haven't gone on high alert, find a nurse and have yourself checked for a pulse.

He'll send you microscopic random pictures of the guitars he claims he has, although he can't seem to send pictures of the actual guitars. Pricing should be the first clue. Love the $4599 BRAND NEW UV77RE, especially in the UK, where he actually claims he has 9 of them, but can't send a picture of even one [except for random shots, Colter McCorkindale's group shot from this board, the factory close up of the NAMM guitar [which I own], and the factory catalog guitar shot in open case].

He claims to be Spanish living in London, the guitars are his, then they're at the shop, then his boss has bought 2 more UV77RE's when he was in South Africa for the World Cup, and 4 of them came from Spain. Yup, sure. Evidently he's my biggest competitor with nearly 10% of worldwide distribution!!

It seems his ID was mod deleted but if one could check if his IP is still available and run his location it would be a service to all.

The add -

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http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showth...4&goto=newpost

Forum: JEM and Universe Guitars
Title: Ibanez Steve Vai Jem Uv77re Universe 20th Rei./ Ibanez Jem 777 Dy/ For sale Avaliabl

Post by: harrisson
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Ibanez Steve Vai Jem Uv77re Universe 20th Rei...

$4,566.00



Ibanez Jem 777 Dy

$2000.00


2000 Ibanez Jem 7vwh Steve Vai Model Mint Con...

$202.55..



Ibanez Jem 555 Bk Made In Korea ( Jem Js Rg )...

$400.99



Ibanez Jem 77bfp Blue Floral Pattern W/ Prest...

$1200.00


Ibanez Pgm 300 Paul Gilbert ( Rg Js Jem Pgm )...

$600.99



New Ibanez Jem Jr 333 Steve Vai Pgm Rg Js Pre...

$250.99



Ibanez Jem Jr 333 Korea Steve Vai Pgm Rg Js P...

$100.50



banez Jem 7vwh – Ebony Fretboard ̵...

$110.00

banez Jem 7v-wh Steve Vai

$1000.99


Ibanez Swirl/marbled Loaded Body Jem Custom

$550.00

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988 Ibanez Steve Vai Floral Jem77fp Guitar J...

$1400.00




Ibanez 777sk Jem

$1500.00

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Ibanez 777dy Jem

$1400.00



banez Rg20061 Prestige Neck Through Jem

$500.00


Ibanez Rg550 Rg350 Rg555 Black African Jem P...

$1400.00


2008 Ibanez Steve Vai Jem 7vw

$1200.00



Ibanez Jem Jem7vsbl With Case

$85.50




Replacement Swirl Ibanez Rg Jem Guitar Body D...

$100.00

Contact: ([email protected])
+447024025622

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Here's the header of the email he's using if any of you tech savy can figure a source, I'm getting false proxy Georgia, USA.

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A quick Google search will show you he's also active in electronic "sales" [or should that read cons also]

http://www.google.com/#hl=en&source=...71436a38449abf

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At any rate, be careful out there, this guy is a moron, but there are some very good and convincing criminals that have targeted and succeeded on this board and the internet in general.

And yet another reason why I will never buy a guitar online. I'm sure there are some very trustworthy vendors, such as Rich here from what I gather, but still seems too risky.

thanks for the heads up.

Good news this post is now #1 on Google, when googling the email addy.

I forgot to add

He's will to ship you the guitar for inspection if you pay half of it up front.....

One thing true about all cons, half a con is better than nothing. It costs them nothing but time.

How come I can't get my site on Google that fast?!?!

Finally, he sends me pictures of the actual guitar, with this note -

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That is my boss in front he just wanted you to know that this is real
.. this i have take for you and i have don for you we sell this real
i am only not reading and getting your English well ,but my boss
understand you and he has taken the picture the way you want it.

i await your reply

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And the guitar, finally!!









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I would just LOVE to have that guitar!!!

Here's his IP address, thanks Glen

41.155.73.190

He's in the UK, watch out guys, or, play with the jacka$$. I've toyed with him long enough, time to send him packing.

thanks Rich, nice work as usual ...glen

I just love his "boss" standing in front.

Seems like a cool boss, but I can't help but think that I might know that guy from somewhere...

Hell, maybe he's my boss too!

Sweet guitar though, you should try to get your hands on it Rich, it sounds like a great deal for eighteen bucks, or whatever he is asking for it

I just think it's awesome when people try to sell you your own stuff. Priceless.

LOL that's hilarious..... sending you a picture of his boss...... that's you. I bet you laughed pretty hard at that one Rich?

I wouldn't go that far. I got my Jem 7VWh off Evilbay, from a very reputable vendor in Canada, 100% positive reviews, Power Seller, and within minutes of handing over the credit card details, got a phonecall to verify the card holder to be correct and knowing of the purchase. I was very impressed.

You CAN buy online, just do your homework on the seller first..... If you can't find enough information about them or if they've made a lot of people happy and such then keep looking.

Incidentally I saved myself $2500 Australian Dollars by getting it online. They're over $5500 in Australia, which is absurd. My mate thought the deal so amazing that he did the same.... again with no problems and ultra fast shipment.

In fact, I've gone as far as saying that "I will never buy another guitar off the shelf in this country again.... all purchases will be online when it comes to guitars"

What an absolute balloon!!! You should have said “wow, your photographic edge is so vibrant – I love the way you capture the action... that’s just how I would take a picture”

Obviously not very bright :
• Rip some pictures from a website
• Email the guy who took the pictures in the hope he has developed the most severe form of amnesia known to man!
• Watch the cash role in

I’m gonna email this guy purely for the entertainment value – total legend!

You can with the right tweaks to your site

scanning a ip address only shows post code (zip code) it wont tell you his house number.the only people who can find out where you live using ip address is the police.

Thats Darren from ATD, hes the dude that swirled that guitar!