Here he is:
https://www.instagram.com/wagonboytd/
https://www.instagram.com/wagonboytd/
Bring a Trailer Defender Auction Criticism
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AdamSanta85
Well-known member
I had a feeling the BAT Defender 'expert' didn't own a Defender. Thanks.
He's literally the reason I didn't sell my truck on BAT. I had no interest in dealing with his commentary good or bad... probably worked out for the better.
mgreenspan
Founding Member
I think it’s possible to post negative comments as long as you post specifics that meet their guidelines. Basically say what is wrong and what needs to be done to fix it. I figure folks can also add approximate costs to fix issues. For example you could ask a question like, “how much does it cost for a shop to replace the weird Turkish pickup bed with a new take off Hi-Cap bed that costs $2k used and probably $5k new?” Or “What method of paint application was used on the paint job and do you have any close up shots of typical overspray areas?”
https://bringatrailer.com/commenting-rules/
https://bringatrailer.com/commenting-rules/
mgreenspan
Founding Member
The problem is the trolls and fanboys can flag comments as not constructive, but if you’re within their guidelines there’s no reason for them to take it down.
Wagonboytd's comments are much like Cowboy's on the other site. Worthless dribble, ass kissing and reek of a lonely guy with no friends other than his "internet friends".
Should be easy to detect money laundering. Call them up and act serious about buying it. If they work with you, it's probably not money laundering. I don't think they would waste their inventory on actual clean money.
Also, what if it is money laundering? Where are they disposing of the trucks after they wash the cash? And won't their bank get suspicious?
It’s kinda a lot of effort for money laundering, and it’s not like I’m an FBI guy or someone who actually knows this stuff. I would think the objects of value or services traded would be much less tangible and the quantities much larger to make this a worthwhile criminal enterprise. I’m just racking my brain to think why there would be this many fools to be parted with their money. If this is all above board then everyone trying to sell a truck should cover it with Chinese knock-off Kahn parts.
I’m still beyond baffled.
I’m still beyond baffled.
And idiots like me searching for meaning where there is none.
But it does bother me that I can’t seem to routinely sell objects for more than they’re worth.
AdamSanta85
Well-known member
The guy that bought my truck didn't even want to talk to me. Never spoke to me on phone once or asked me any questions via email. Sent check, truck was shipped/delivered, and never heard from again. He has all my contact info. It was sold via Brooklyn Coachworks but the guy still had all my contact info etc. I thought it was so weird. He got a good truck, but still weird to buy a modded enthusiasts vehicle and not have any follow ups or anything. It wasn't a cheap purchase either (at least to me).
The guy I bought my truck from in Italy years ago still sends me questions asking about it... yet the guy that paid $$$ for it, nothing.
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WreckITFrank
Technical Excellence Contributor
I almost confused BAT's finest with this guy... https://www.instagram.com/alpine_restorations/?hl=en
FlyersFan76
Well-known member
The comments from known knowledgeable members from these forums get flagged, deleted, etc. from that site when the comments are totally valid. It is almost comical to be honest.
acheck
Well-known member
We've been having a lot of insider conversation about BaT amongst us in the industry. I'm convinced it's jumped the shark. Brought revolution to the internet car market, but now has become the bottom of the barrel, catch-all marketplace. Think, the Barrett Jackson auction of online. Other boutique auction platforms are popping up which exhibit actual scrutiny of their offerings; see PCARMARKET or Auctomobile.
BaT, especially since their acquisition earlier this year, has been taking every bad piece of inventory they can get at $99 and a chance to make 5%. No restraint.
BaT, especially since their acquisition earlier this year, has been taking every bad piece of inventory they can get at $99 and a chance to make 5%. No restraint.
AdamSanta85
Well-known member
For all we know irscott11 is WAGONBOYTD
Look at WAGONBOYTD bid history, he just shill bids on things, never any amount that could ever win the auction. And when you bid on BAT they hold money on your CC or whatever, so to do that over and over makes no sense. For all we know he works for BAT.
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Z.G
Well-known member
I can assure you he doesn't work at BaT, but yeah I dont understand it.