The Ford Barn

shew01 · 12-28-2023, 10:33 AM

When I checked for spare tire covers a while back, everyone seemed to be out of stock. Can anyone confirm that this is not a scam?

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Keith True · 12-28-2023, 11:45 AM

Ryan is not a scammer,he is just a serious Model A guy.I have bought a few things from him.I just drive to his house and pick it up.He buys and sells a few parts and cars.There was an article about him driving his A across the country,maybe 5?? or so years ago.The last time I was there he had a bunch of American Classic tires for sale.I don't think those were something he's picked up thopugh,I think he had just become a dealer for them.

WTSHNN · 12-28-2023, 12:06 PM

He's legit. I believe he recently bought out an old parts supplier that closed up shop a while ago.

rackops · 12-28-2023, 12:36 PM

He's a great guy and good seller. He picked up a whole bunch of older upholstery related items and is offering them.

spdway1 · 12-28-2023, 12:41 PM

Ryan is a great stand-up guy and helpful too. I have purchased a few things from him, most recently a modern rebuilt water pump. Buy with confidence.

He has a nice shop too fixing Model T and Model A and a few antique strays that come threw the door. Ryan hosts an open house in the early spring.

slatgrille · 12-28-2023, 02:18 PM

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He's legit...has a place in Milton, NH. His uncle Carl has many, many Model A's.

shew01 · 12-28-2023, 02:48 PM

I known Ryan is legit, but I’m asking if this ad is legit.

Sorry, I should have provided more detail. The conversation I’m having with what I think to be him is asking me to send payment to [email protected], which does not match the email address on his website, and I am being asked to send payment as friends/family, which does not provide fraud protection from PayPal, if I understand correctly.

When I initially replied to his ad, he was very responsive. However, when I asked for some sort of confirmation that this is really him, I didn’t get a response. That is what is making me wonder if the ad is a scam.

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shew01 · 12-28-2023, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith True

Ryan is not a scammer,he is just a serious Model A guy.I have bought a few things from him.I just drive to his house and pick it up.He buys and sells a few parts and cars.There was an article about him driving his A across the country,maybe 5?? or so years ago.The last time I was there he had a bunch of American Classic tires for sale.I don't think those were something he's picked up thopugh,I think he had just become a dealer for them.

Yes, I recall that article. Great story.

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lrf · 12-28-2023, 03:08 PM

Buyer beware! A different e-mail and special payment...some things too fishy (that is, it stinks) about this! Just my old man opinion.

spdway1 · 12-28-2023, 05:51 PM

Make sure you stop at his booth in Hershey, then tell me he is suspicious. SMH

ModelA29 · 12-28-2023, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by shew01

I am being asked to send payment as friends/family, which does not provide fraud protection from PayPal,

I always tell them I'll pay the 3% extra to send it for goods and services (so I'm covered). If they balk it's a scam.

shew01 · 12-28-2023, 06:14 PM

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I always tell them I'll pay the 3% extra to send it for goods and services (so I'm covered). If they balk it's a scam.

Actually, that is what I did—I added 3%.

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shew01 · 12-28-2023, 07:03 PM

It turns out that this is Ryan’s email for the tire covers. He sent me a tracking number.

There have been LOTS of scammer complaints in the Model A community in the past. I was just trying to make sure I was actually sending money to Ryan, instead of sending money to someone claiming to be Ryan.

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Rochesterguy · 12-30-2023, 08:42 AM

Ryan Is my nephew. This is no Scam. He’s been around Model A’s since he was born. He’s the third generation in our family to have TOCD. (The old car disease)

eagle · 12-30-2023, 09:50 AM

The OP was NOT asking if Ryan was a scam! He was asking if the AD was a scam. That is a very legit question to ask. Scammers will take a legit, reputable company and spoof their website. They will direct you to send payment to them directly, then when you don't get your merchandise you contact the REAL website owner and they know nothing about the supposed "sale". It has happened to many, many people so you ALL should be careful. There are a lot of scumbags out there. Sounds like this one was legit so that's good. Something similar happened right here on Fordbarn a year or so ago I think.

Keith True · 12-30-2023, 11:54 AM

When I answered the original post I read it that he was asking about Ryan himself,not just the ad.Actually for years when I saw gmail as an address I went the other way.I personally won't use paypal in any form to either sell or buy,no matter how much is offered.Very bad experience with them over 15 years ago soured me on them.I was lucky,I was only out about $600.Found out that Square trade and Buyer protection plus was a joke.

rustyparts · 12-30-2023, 01:21 PM

Just order one, should be here Tuesday. I've order from him before, great guy.

lrf · 12-30-2023, 02:34 PM

My apology to Ryan or anyone I may have offended, BUT you have to be very careful with whom you deal with on any transaction involving a website. IMO. LRF

updraught · 12-30-2023, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith True

When I answered the original post I read it that he was asking about Ryan himself,not just the ad.Actually for years when I saw gmail as an address I went the other way.I personally won't use paypal in any form to either sell or buy,no matter how much is offered.Very bad experience with them over 15 years ago soured me on them.I was lucky,I was only out about $600.Found out that Square trade and Buyer protection plus was a joke.

You need to use PayPal through a credit card. The credit card company can then contact PayPal and get them to fix it. It's hard to win against PayPal on your own when they have a GDP bigger than most countries.

Keith True · 12-30-2023, 08:12 PM

The only reason i I got stuck for $600.was because the initial payment due at the time of sale was $600,and I used the paypal credit card.The remainder of the money was on my own card,through paypal.My CC company got my money back,from paypal.I really have no idea just wound up holding the bag on that.

12-28-2023, 10:33 AM	#1
shew01 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Roanoke, VA USA Posts: 1,908	Spare Tore Covers from Tebo Barn When I checked for spare tire covers a while back, everyone seemed to be out of stock. Can anyone confirm that this is not a scam? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by shew01; 12-28-2023 at 11:05 AM.

12-28-2023, 11:45 AM	#2
Keith True Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Epping N.H. Posts: 2,990	Re: Spare Tore Covers from Tebo Barn Ryan is not a scammer,he is just a serious Model A guy.I have bought a few things from him.I just drive to his house and pick it up.He buys and sells a few parts and cars.There was an article about him driving his A across the country,maybe 5?? or so years ago.The last time I was there he had a bunch of American Classic tires for sale.I don't think those were something he's picked up thopugh,I think he had just become a dealer for them.

12-28-2023, 12:06 PM	#3
WTSHNN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,413	Re: Spare Tore Covers from Tebo Barn He's legit. I believe he recently bought out an old parts supplier that closed up shop a while ago. __________________ No one wants advice - only corroboration. -John Steinbeck

12-28-2023, 12:36 PM	#4
rackops Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: The Great Dismal Swamp Posts: 181	Re: Spare Tore Covers from Tebo Barn He's a great guy and good seller. He picked up a whole bunch of older upholstery related items and is offering them. __________________ Member, MAFCA and MARC Current owner, 1928 RHD Australian-built Phaeton CA4752 "Felicity" and a 1931 Victoria "Katie" Former owner, 1929 Phaeton, 1929 Fordor

12-28-2023, 12:41 PM	#5
spdway1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicopee, MA Posts: 1,402	Re: Spare Tore Covers from Tebo Barn Ryan is a great stand-up guy and helpful too. I have purchased a few things from him, most recently a modern rebuilt water pump. Buy with confidence. He has a nice shop too fixing Model T and Model A and a few antique strays that come threw the door. Ryan hosts an open house in the early spring.

12-28-2023, 02:18 PM	#6
slatgrille Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Limerick, ME Posts: 158	Re: Spare Tore Covers from Tebo Barn Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) He's legit...has a place in Milton, NH. His uncle Carl has many, many Model A's.

12-28-2023, 02:48 PM	#7
shew01 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Roanoke, VA USA Posts: 1,908	Spare Tore Covers from Tebo Barn I known Ryan is legit, but I’m asking if this ad is legit. Sorry, I should have provided more detail. The conversation I’m having with what I think to be him is asking me to send payment to [email protected], which does not match the email address on his website, and I am being asked to send payment as friends/family, which does not provide fraud protection from PayPal, if I understand correctly. When I initially replied to his ad, he was very responsive. However, when I asked for some sort of confirmation that this is really him, I didn’t get a response. That is what is making me wonder if the ad is a scam. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-28-2023, 03:08 PM	#9
lrf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: long beach ca Posts: 171	Re: Spare Tore Covers from Tebo Barn Buyer beware! A different e-mail and special payment...some things too fishy (that is, it stinks) about this! Just my old man opinion.

12-28-2023, 05:51 PM	#10
spdway1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicopee, MA Posts: 1,402	Re: Spare Tore Covers from Tebo Barn Make sure you stop at his booth in Hershey, then tell me he is suspicious. SMH

12-28-2023, 07:03 PM	#13
shew01 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Roanoke, VA USA Posts: 1,908	Re: Spare Tore Covers from Tebo Barn It turns out that this is Ryan’s email for the tire covers. He sent me a tracking number. There have been LOTS of scammer complaints in the Model A community in the past. I was just trying to make sure I was actually sending money to Ryan, instead of sending money to someone claiming to be Ryan. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-30-2023, 08:42 AM	#14
Rochesterguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Rochester NH Posts: 197	Re: Spare Tore Covers from Tebo Barn Ryan Is my nephew. This is no Scam. He’s been around Model A’s since he was born. He’s the third generation in our family to have TOCD. (The old car disease)

12-30-2023, 09:50 AM	#15
eagle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle Bend, MN Posts: 2,025	Re: Spare Tore Covers from Tebo Barn The OP was NOT asking if Ryan was a scam! He was asking if the AD was a scam. That is a very legit question to ask. Scammers will take a legit, reputable company and spoof their website. They will direct you to send payment to them directly, then when you don't get your merchandise you contact the REAL website owner and they know nothing about the supposed "sale". It has happened to many, many people so you ALL should be careful. There are a lot of scumbags out there. Sounds like this one was legit so that's good. Something similar happened right here on Fordbarn a year or so ago I think. __________________ "There are some that can destroy an anvil with a teaspoon and shouldn't be allowed to touch anything resembling a tool."

12-30-2023, 11:54 AM	#16
Keith True Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Epping N.H. Posts: 2,990	Re: Spare Tore Covers from Tebo Barn When I answered the original post I read it that he was asking about Ryan himself,not just the ad.Actually for years when I saw gmail as an address I went the other way.I personally won't use paypal in any form to either sell or buy,no matter how much is offered.Very bad experience with them over 15 years ago soured me on them.I was lucky,I was only out about $600.Found out that Square trade and Buyer protection plus was a joke.

12-30-2023, 01:21 PM	#17
rustyparts Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Posts: 22	Re: Spare Tore Covers from Tebo Barn Just order one, should be here Tuesday. I've order from him before, great guy.

12-30-2023, 02:34 PM	#18
lrf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: long beach ca Posts: 171	Re: Spare Tore Covers from Tebo Barn My apology to Ryan or anyone I may have offended, BUT you have to be very careful with whom you deal with on any transaction involving a website. IMO. LRF

12-30-2023, 08:12 PM	#20
Keith True Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Epping N.H. Posts: 2,990	Re: Spare Tore Covers from Tebo Barn The only reason i I got stuck for $600.was because the initial payment due at the time of sale was $600,and I used the paypal credit card.The remainder of the money was on my own card,through paypal.My CC company got my money back,from paypal.I really have no idea just wound up holding the bag on that.