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firm in Fiji wants 72 rods
Posted by:
Rex Mason
(47.183.147.---)
Date: February 06, 2017 05:59AM
I received an inquiry from Fiji about an order for 24 casting rods - 24 spinning rods - 24 fly rods. Toooo much for me.
Anyone out there interested??? send me your contact information & I will forward it. Re: firm in Fiji wants 72 rods
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: February 06, 2017 07:34AM
Be careful. Some red flags on this one, about 24 to be exact.
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Posted by:
Ken Preston
(---.opera-mini.net)
Date: February 06, 2017 07:48AM
Looks like a scam to me. If you decide to follow up demand payment for all parts up front Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/06/2017 07:49AM by Ken Preston. Re: firm in Fiji wants 72 rods
Posted by:
David Parsons
(---.c3-0.drf-ubr1.atw-drf.pa.cable.rcn.com)
Date: February 06, 2017 09:08AM
How did they get your name did some one you made a rod for go fishing with them? .How much would shipping be. custom fees Beware Re: firm in Fiji wants 72 rods
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
(172.58.40.---)
Date: February 06, 2017 10:02AM
So they are sending you the blanks and components and your just wrapping them? I'm sure they would want their components and blanks used. Re: firm in Fiji wants 72 rods
Posted by:
Buzz Butters
(---.dhcp.fdul.wi.charter.com)
Date: February 06, 2017 10:50AM
set up a separate checking account just for that order. Have them deposit $ into your account. then take it from there..... Works well with legit out of country orders....... Re: firm in Fiji wants 72 rods
Posted by:
Lance Schreckenbach
(---.lightspeed.rsbgtx.sbcglobal.net)
Date: February 06, 2017 11:27AM
Buzz Butters Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > set up a separate checking account just for that > order. Have them deposit $ into your account. then > take it from there..... Works well with legit out > of country orders....... x2. Don't let them have access to your personal accounts. Re: firm in Fiji wants 72 rods
Posted by:
roger wilson
(---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: February 06, 2017 11:40AM
Rex,
If and when you do the order - don't forget customs. In some countries, customs charges could be as much as the price of the item. Be safe Re: firm in Fiji wants 72 rods
Posted by:
roger wilson
(---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: February 06, 2017 11:41AM
By the way,
you might send the inquiry to some of the Australian builders on the forum. They are much much closer to Fuji, than any place in the US. Re: firm in Fiji wants 72 rods
Posted by:
Bill Sidney
(---.gci.net)
Date: February 06, 2017 12:04PM
why would a large MFG like FIJI would go to a small rod maker for a job ??? like said before look out , I think William Sidney AK Re: firm in Fiji wants 72 rods
Posted by:
Ron Weber
(---.ph.ph.cox.net)
Date: February 06, 2017 01:00PM
Fiji is a country, not a manufacturer Re: firm in Fiji wants 72 rods
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
(172.56.42.---)
Date: February 06, 2017 01:18PM
Now I'm embarassed. Re: firm in Fiji wants 72 rods
Posted by:
Matthew Pitrowski
(---.lightspeed.milwwi.sbcglobal.net)
Date: February 06, 2017 05:31PM
I totally agree with TOM on this
the one thing you should ask your self with all the production rods on the market available and would be easily shipped there WHY customs and only 24 of each did the request have any specifications for the type of rod wanted or was it just general request for rods ??? The best day to be alive is always tomorrow !! Think out side the box when all else fails !!! Wi. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/06/2017 05:36PM by Matthew Paul. Re: firm in Fiji wants 72 rods
Posted by:
Capt. Michael Harmon
(107.77.76.---)
Date: February 06, 2017 06:28PM
Another option is get all of their contact info then contact a fishing Lodge in Fiji. I believe there are a couple in Viti Levu. Ask them if they know the person or company in question. Even if it is legit they might know more then the "firm" is telling you.
I have to agree with Tom. It does sound sketchy. Plenty of rod builders in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia they could contact. As someone said earlier... make sure they don't get access to your personal info. Good luck. Re: firm in Fiji wants 72 rods
Posted by:
Dennis Danku
(---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: February 06, 2017 06:30PM
Actually Tom its like 72. Dennis J. Danku (Sayreville,NJ) Re: firm in Fiji wants 72 rods
Posted by:
Capt. Michael Harmon
(107.77.76.---)
Date: February 06, 2017 07:09PM
I'm pretty sure Tom can do math. His point is 24 rods is a strange request. Why not 25 of each? Re: firm in Fiji wants 72 rods
Posted by:
roger wilson
(---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: February 06, 2017 07:39PM
Michael,
Actually, 24 rods is a very common request. 24 is a very common item when purchasing case lots of items. Often, there are price breaks when a buyer buys in case lots of 12 or 24 at a time. Take care Re: firm in Fiji wants 72 rods
Posted by:
Capt. Michael Harmon
(107.77.76.---)
Date: February 06, 2017 08:00PM
I buy beer in 12 and 24 cases. Haven't bought rods like that, but thanks for clarification. Take care. Re: firm in Fiji wants 72 rods
Posted by:
Dennis Danku
(---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: February 07, 2017 07:10PM
Beer goes good with crow. Dennis J. Danku (Sayreville,NJ) Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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