The Travellers strike Tulsa!

[Steve Flanagan]

Many of you know about the "Travellers" or "Irish Travellers" who travel from gun show to gun show running cons on dealers at the shows. Well they made out well at Tulsa. One dealer "he who shall not be named from south Texas" bought some glorious fake engraved German Crosses and Panzer badges, another dealer got snagged in the parking lot and got the deal of a lifetime on a trunk full of Panzer officer tunics,,,SS trumpet banners,,,double decal SS helmet,,,snow camo red cross helmet,,,,heck Im sure if you looked hard enough there was a Tiger tank in there somewhere! Some people should buy a book or two before jumping out and testing the waters of Third Reich militaria. Beware the Travellers!

[Asper]

That is an unfortunate and sad reality at a lot of shows; the old adagio never gets old "knowledge is power".

Cheers,

Asper

[Howard Kelley]

Couldn't of happened to a nicer guy...

Sad part is that the dealer will just turn around and screw someone else.

[Robin Lumsden]

Many of you know about the "Travellers" or "Irish Travellers" who travel running cons..........

Good God Almighty!

Have you got them across there as well?

[Steve Flanagan]

travellers

Yes and their con so far usually involves a german cross to start things going so thats a red flag right off at the start, then if they have Himmler in the back seat of their van thats a clue also

[Robin Lumsden]

Steve.

Here are words of wisdom.

1. Don't let them cut your trees.
2. Don't let them tar your driveway.
3. Don't let them near the roof of your home.
4. If you are over 80 years of age, don't let them take you to a cash point to withdraw the $2000 they have just charged you to replace a couple of roof tiles.
5. If their name begins with 'Mc' or 'Mac' (they all do) run like hell. They will be heavily armed and will take no prisoners.
6. Don't invite them to any family funeral - they will cause a riot.
7. Don't let them near alcohol - they will cause a riot.
8. Don't look at any of their females - they will cause a riot.
9. Don't look at any of their males - they will cause a riot.

I could go on.......................

[Steve Flanagan]

Travellers

Wise words,,would make a good tee shirt

[Robin Lumsden]

Would make a good tee shirt.

Like this?

These people (bless them) are known as 'Tinks' (after 'tinkers') in this part of the world.

[Robin Lumsden]

Oh.

I should have added.

A few British dealers come into this category of folk..............as a visit to any UK militaria show will confirm.

[Ian Hulley]

Is Mr Goodlad still 'trading' ?

[Robin Lumsden]

Is Mr Goodlad still 'trading' ?

A misnomer, if ever there was one!

[Dennis S]

Good God Almighty!

Have you got them across there as well?

Do we have them. Hell Yes! A whole city of them.

Interesting reading:

http://www.fraudtech.bizland.com/travelers.htm

[Dr. Strangelove]

Travelers?

Why how silly, after spending the day in a Militaria Show haggling with Dealers and trying to get to the truth of anything I usually relax for a Beer with the local Traveler Clan for relaxation.

[Vid]

Why how silly, after spending the day in a Militaria Show haggling with Dealers and trying to get to the truth of anything I usually relax for a Beer with the local Traveler Clan for relaxation.

They know how to party!!. But get out early.

[DonC]

I can only hope it's my favorite Texas Dealer who got boned. that would make my week. Howard, feel free to PM and name names...

Don