I thought this was a little odd. Scam?
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Ernie Swanson
SASSY PINK LUUNCHBOX KNIFE MAKER
If he keeps bugging me I am going to tell him that I am a member of knife forums and that I am going to let everyone know that he is trying to scam us.
oh wait I kind of already did
shhh dont tell him
whiteeugene
Well-Known Member
Whois on the domain
Here it the contact info on the web site
It looks like ensalza.com is a E-mail Marketing Solutions provider thay are listed under the site Registrant.
Distribuidor Autorizado:
Piensa Solutions
info@piensasolutions.com
http://www.piensasolutions.com
Domain name: mercopalabra.com
Registrant:
Jose Conde (SROW-468878)
info@ensalza.com
Carretera canillas 119
Madrid Madrid
28043 ES
+34 695558695
Administrative contact:
EnsalZa CB (SRCO-728760)
info@ensalza.com
C. Francisca Torres Catalan
Madrid MADRID
28032 ES
+34 695558695
Technical contact:
EnsalZa CB (SRCO-728761)
info@ensalza.com
C. Francisca Torres Catalan
Madrid MADRID
28032 ES
+34 695558695
Here it the contact info on the web site
It looks like ensalza.com is a E-mail Marketing Solutions provider thay are listed under the site Registrant.
Distribuidor Autorizado:
Piensa Solutions
info@piensasolutions.com
http://www.piensasolutions.com
Domain name: mercopalabra.com
Registrant:
Jose Conde (SROW-468878)
info@ensalza.com
Carretera canillas 119
Madrid Madrid
28043 ES
+34 695558695
Administrative contact:
EnsalZa CB (SRCO-728760)
info@ensalza.com
C. Francisca Torres Catalan
Madrid MADRID
28032 ES
+34 695558695
Technical contact:
EnsalZa CB (SRCO-728761)
info@ensalza.com
C. Francisca Torres Catalan
Madrid MADRID
28032 ES
+34 695558695
Bill Coye
Knife Maker
Word.
I emailed him this link so he could have the opportunity to address some concerns here in this thread
BC
Ernie Swanson
SASSY PINK LUUNCHBOX KNIFE MAKER
Word.
I emailed him this link so he could have the opportunity to address some concerns here in this thread
BC
It would be really interesting if he responds!!!
whiteeugene
Well-Known Member
My two Cents
Although replying to a spammer maybe gratifying, it is also a signal to him that the address he sent the email to is valid and that the recipient reads their mail. He can then continue to use the address within his mass mailer or sell it as a known good address to other spammers. I have a Gmail junk account that I use to respond to those type of email messages when it gets full I just delete everything.
If this continues the forum may need to change the way email address are displayed.
Although replying to a spammer maybe gratifying, it is also a signal to him that the address he sent the email to is valid and that the recipient reads their mail. He can then continue to use the address within his mass mailer or sell it as a known good address to other spammers. I have a Gmail junk account that I use to respond to those type of email messages when it gets full I just delete everything.
If this continues the forum may need to change the way email address are displayed.
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UKLongbow
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I'll gladly pay you tomorrow for a Hamburger/knife today ...
Maybe contact the Magazine and inform them of what this guy is doing, the laws might be different in spain, But also it'll make them aware that it's going on and might save a few other knife makers any problems...
Might also be an idea to e-mail some of the US magazines ?
Roger
... Maybe contact the Magazine and inform them of what this guy is doing, the laws might be different in spain, But also it'll make them aware that it's going on and might save a few other knife makers any problems...
Might also be an idea to e-mail some of the US magazines ?
Roger
Bill Coye
Knife Maker
Ernie, Tracy Mickley and I were contacted from our email addresses that can be found on our websites. Our website links are in our signature lines...
...he's trolling new knifemakers. He also called the phone number that's listed on my contact page. He used "the internet" to call me so there was no real phone number that could be tracked. I wasn't impressed with the young man on the other end of the line.
The email address I set up my KD account with has never received spam from being displayed on this forum or any other forum I'm a member of. So far so good.
BC
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Bill Coye
Knife Maker
He's been given the opportunity. We'll wait and see.
I also received a "check" from a guy a few months ago for $7000.00 for 5 knives. Obviously, this was a scam as that model runs $180.00 each...."send the balance back with the knives".
Riiiiiiiight.
Folks just have to use their heads when dealing with people on the internet. Peroid. If you post your contact information on your website, expect weirdness.
You can call anyone you want to, raise all kinds of flags, shoot off flares. They'll be someone else to take his place.
Just my two cents.
BC
Ernie Swanson
SASSY PINK LUUNCHBOX KNIFE MAKER
He also contacted my website email,
Not the one I have on the forums.
Not the one I have on the forums.
Les George
Admin - Founding Member
The way I see it, if you're getting "knife SPAM" then your contact info is in the right place!
Ernie Swanson
SASSY PINK LUUNCHBOX KNIFE MAKER
The way I see it, if you're getting "knife SPAM" then your contact info is in the right place!
Thats kinda what I thought............
I was like....................................
Hey, someone actually looked at my websitebouncewow1dancing dogurock1
Bruce Bump
Forum Owner-Moderator
I got the exact same email. Theres no way I'm sending him anything. I just replied and said I'm not interested. I've gotten this same email about a year ago too.
john smith
Well-Known Member
Has any one even thought of reporting this guy to your
(state attorney generals office) internet scams are illeagal.
Instead of everyone playing his game, report him and start the paper trail.
(state attorney generals office) internet scams are illeagal.
Instead of everyone playing his game, report him and start the paper trail.
Chad Nichols
Well-Known Member
Hmmmmmmmm?????
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Ernie Swanson
SASSY PINK LUUNCHBOX KNIFE MAKER
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Mr.Dave.89
Guest
Dear Knife Makers,
My name is David Bolton, aka mr.dave.89.
Some of you have received e-mail, from me; asking for the opportunity, to review one of your knives. I am an accredited journalist, US Army veteran of six years and have a business degree and two minors in education and journalism, from Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.
Some of you gentleman I have found by surfing the web, reading the forms and word of mouth. You were contacted because, I liked your work and felt it would be received well in Spain. For some who may not know, Spain is NOT in South America, neither is Mexico for that matter. The magazine, is distributed in Mexico and parts of South America, though. Spain is a little larger then Texas, and has a population of forty-five million people. Spain is also the former colonial power of most of Latin America; and has a long history sword and knife makers.
Please find my list of references below. I HAVE received samples from all listed.
PLEASE, feel free to contact any of the makers and companies below.
Sniper Bladeworks, Lance and Jody are partners. I have only dealt with Lance, he is working with a friend of mine on a separate project. Lance is also a ex-SWAT office.
www.sniperbladeworks.com
Sparton Knives, Owned by two former Green Berets, we have a friend in common. Curt and Mark are the owners.
www.spartonknivesusa.com
Fallkniven is a Swedish knife company. The owner's name is Peter, they speak English.
http://www.fallkniven.com/en
Jeff Randell, Formerly R.A.T. now ES.EE Knives
http://www.eseeknives.com/index2.htm
Alan Elishewitz, Ask for Alan or his wife Valarie
http://www.elishewitzknives.com/
CRKT, p.o.c. is lindsey Phelps.
http://www.crkt.com/
Ka-Bar, p.o.c. is Tar Troughtman
https://www.kabar.com/index.jsp
Kingdom Armory Knives, p.o.c. is owner David M. Rydbom
http://www.kingdomarmory.com/
Woodsman Pal, p.o.c. is Mark
http://www.protoolindustries.net/woodmanpal/
Taylor Bands, LLC., p.o.c. is Morgan Taylor
http://www.taylorbrandsllc.com/
These are my top makers and companies, I have dealt with and RECEIVED samples from.
Mike Vellekamp, A gentleman I have been speaking to, and who's sample I am waiting on. He is also a very nice guy, that is why I listed him, as well.
http://www.blade-tech.com/home.php , http://www.foxknivesusa.com/en/home.html
I am also on Facebook, feel free to review my friends list. There are some knife makers there, who I am working with and waiting on samples from. http://www.facebook.com/#!/david.bolton89
Any other questions about my work or credibility please direct to me at, davidlbolton@hotmail.com. You may call to my cell, (034) 637 260 992. Try www.voipbuster.com, they have the best rates, also free calls to the USA. That's why I use it, for ALL my international call.
Some of you, I do still wish to review. While others have presented and shown themselves, to be not to my standards. Any knife maker, who wants a fair and honest review, that will appear in a bi-monthly, foreign magazine. Is free, to contact me.
Thank you for your time in this matter.
Best regards,
David Bolton.
My name is David Bolton, aka mr.dave.89.
Some of you have received e-mail, from me; asking for the opportunity, to review one of your knives. I am an accredited journalist, US Army veteran of six years and have a business degree and two minors in education and journalism, from Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.
Some of you gentleman I have found by surfing the web, reading the forms and word of mouth. You were contacted because, I liked your work and felt it would be received well in Spain. For some who may not know, Spain is NOT in South America, neither is Mexico for that matter. The magazine, is distributed in Mexico and parts of South America, though. Spain is a little larger then Texas, and has a population of forty-five million people. Spain is also the former colonial power of most of Latin America; and has a long history sword and knife makers.
Please find my list of references below. I HAVE received samples from all listed.
PLEASE, feel free to contact any of the makers and companies below.
Sniper Bladeworks, Lance and Jody are partners. I have only dealt with Lance, he is working with a friend of mine on a separate project. Lance is also a ex-SWAT office.
www.sniperbladeworks.com
Sparton Knives, Owned by two former Green Berets, we have a friend in common. Curt and Mark are the owners.
www.spartonknivesusa.com
Fallkniven is a Swedish knife company. The owner's name is Peter, they speak English.
http://www.fallkniven.com/en
Jeff Randell, Formerly R.A.T. now ES.EE Knives
http://www.eseeknives.com/index2.htm
Alan Elishewitz, Ask for Alan or his wife Valarie
http://www.elishewitzknives.com/
CRKT, p.o.c. is lindsey Phelps.
http://www.crkt.com/
Ka-Bar, p.o.c. is Tar Troughtman
https://www.kabar.com/index.jsp
Kingdom Armory Knives, p.o.c. is owner David M. Rydbom
http://www.kingdomarmory.com/
Woodsman Pal, p.o.c. is Mark
http://www.protoolindustries.net/woodmanpal/
Taylor Bands, LLC., p.o.c. is Morgan Taylor
http://www.taylorbrandsllc.com/
These are my top makers and companies, I have dealt with and RECEIVED samples from.
Mike Vellekamp, A gentleman I have been speaking to, and who's sample I am waiting on. He is also a very nice guy, that is why I listed him, as well.
http://www.blade-tech.com/home.php , http://www.foxknivesusa.com/en/home.html
I am also on Facebook, feel free to review my friends list. There are some knife makers there, who I am working with and waiting on samples from. http://www.facebook.com/#!/david.bolton89
Any other questions about my work or credibility please direct to me at, davidlbolton@hotmail.com. You may call to my cell, (034) 637 260 992. Try www.voipbuster.com, they have the best rates, also free calls to the USA. That's why I use it, for ALL my international call.
Some of you, I do still wish to review. While others have presented and shown themselves, to be not to my standards. Any knife maker, who wants a fair and honest review, that will appear in a bi-monthly, foreign magazine. Is free, to contact me.
Thank you for your time in this matter.
Best regards,
David Bolton.
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