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Old 05-28-2020, 08:36 AM
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I got this ad on my Facebook page today...and I would love to jump on one of the Martin's that are offered here for such a crazy price...but the phrase "if it looks too good to be true, it usually is" rings in my head.

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https://www.writoftess.com/#
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No way this is legit.
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I saw a similar fb post a week ago about a music store going out of business. Sure looks like horse poop.
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I got this ad on my Facebook page today...and I would love to jump on one of the Martin's that are offered here for such a crazy price...but the phrase "if it looks too good to be true, it usually is" rings in my head.

What do you think?

https://www.writoftess.com/#
questions about this ad come up often here on the forum. Just send your money directly to me instead.
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There have been a number of threads about this. It’s a H.O.A.X.
Fuggedaboutit and concentrate on playing the guitar(s) you already have.
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Don't believe ANY FB ads for things too cheap to be true. If the web address isn't a legitimate one (they never are!), just pass it by.
Yesterday, I saw an ad for a place offering Keen sandals and boots for 1/4 of the price as they usually go for. Either: 1) you never get anything for your money or 2) a cheap counterfeit.
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Frankly had I known this was an oft-posted thing, I wouldn't have taken the time to post it.

I wasn't about to send them my money.
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Nah, no red flags here...95 bucks for guitars that normally cost a couple grand.
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Hmmm....no
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We've talked about these ads on and off here. Sooo obvious but still very entertaining.
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Clicking on that link is the best way to ensure that you get continously spammed
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if you have to think "is it too good",, then yes,, it probably is. Especially with the likes of Facebook
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Save your money for a Zager. . . .
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