That IS a good one.
Probably the most realistic chance of success too.
Nice one.
SF.
That IS a good one.
Probably the most realistic chance of success too.
Nice one.
SF.
Right, to address some of the points made here.
There is a hunger to stop these folks from operating as has already been stated numerous times. The desire to work together will only come about when direct action can be seen to be taken and those who have lost money can see a way to take action and do their bit to bite back. The trouble is, no-one really knows where to go or who to report these things to and have very little faith their complaints will be taken seriously.
The 'committee syndrome' is not in place here and never will be. There is no way to control flippancy or arrogance or to a certain extent abuse because everyone interprets these things differently and it is hard to know the manner in which a person is writing when all you can do is read what they want to say. Direct abuse will be dealt with. Foul language, insults and behaviour not within the spirit of the forum is very minor here and any action against those who flout the forum rules and guidelines is meted out swiftly and fairly.
Everyone is welcome and everyone is encouraged to post and give their opinion, as long as it doesn't devolve into long winded slanging matches and a tirade of abuse.
If any person here has taken steps to report fraudulent behaviour by individuals to authorities it would be extremely useful if they could share it here. As I said in the first paragraph, a lack of action is becasue no-one knows what action to take.
Therefore if a method of reporting can be established and it is known where to go and what results are achieved it will help and encourage more to do so, the ball will be rolling so to speak.
Don't keep secrets, don't act alone. If collective action is what is needed no-one will benefit from not knowing what to do. Give us timelines, the names of the organisations you've reported to, what the answers are given, what the general response time is, etc.
Looking for LDO marked EK2s and items relating to U-406.....
I really feel for all of those who have been ripped off of their hard earned money and people like Nowak should be held accountable for their actions. You have to be so careful these days particularly when dealing with people offering militaria abroad. I have dealt with one or two and they have been decent and honest, but for every decent seller there are ten con merchants. As for Nowak id like to think he will eventually mess with the wrong person and maybe come to a sticky end at the bottom of a river or something-we can dream i guess! Regards, Tim.
As is the case with most activities, such as this, the most effective way to make them go away is to remove the market place for fraudulent items and sellers. The only real way to do this is through education of others, the main reason so many such as myself, come to these forums....to get educated on what is and what is not. Unfortunately, not everyone does so, probably out of simple lack of knowing about the vast number of fradulent items and people, when starting out collection.
As hunting down and destroying the bad people is not likely to happen maybe the best bet is to eliminate the market by education. Legit sellers, be it at a show, store front or internet maybe should post information alarting new collectors of the large fradulent market and urge them to educate themselves. But of course, even doing so there will always be those of us that will not heed any warning or just have to have that Too Good To Be True item......
Justice comes in many forms and I would at least like to think that he is always peering over his shoulder or when he sits in a public place he keeps his back to the wall to keep watch on all the entrances. Every one makes mistakes gentlemen and I am positive that he will one day as well. Unfortunately we may never know when this happens.I still believe that sharing information on this man and his activities is one of are best defences as well as informing the authorities on a local or international level here in Canada there is a special branch that stricktly deals with and investigates internet fraud. And I would think in the U.S that the F.B.I would do the same.
Regards Mark K
Look at what he's currently offering on 2dehands.be; Tweedehands artikelen | 2dehands.be
He changed his username.
Regards
Anyone who falls for those prices deserves getting raped by the scum sucking piece of amphibian poo that is Nowak. If they are as naive to pay what is literally peanuts for helmets worth thousands, without doing even a rudimentary investigation into the item itself, and it's true value that they desire so much, then, too bad....I have no sympathy with them whatsoever....If you work lazy be prepared to get bit, endex.
Ned.
Last edited by big ned; 09-24-2011 at 11:56 PM. Reason: Toned it down...a bit.
'I do not think we can hope for any better thing now.
We shall stick it out to the end, but we are getting weaker of course, and the end cannot be far.
It seems a pity, but I do not think I can write more. R. SCOTT.
Last Entry - For God's sake look after our people.'
In memory of Capt. Robert Falcon Scott, Edward Wilson, Henry Bowers, Lawrence Oates and Edgar Evans. South Pole Expedition, 30th March 1912.
As you can see the link doesn't work anymore. The mods removed his acc..
I don't know if they know Pawel Nowak or not, but he was trying to sell those helmets with a description in English. The English language is not permitted on 2dehands.be.
Regards
I did manage to get a look at thoes helmets and sent him a reply on the DAC helmet Ingrid. Iam curious if he will respond or not the listed prices could be very tempting to the uninformed collector and I am shur he has reeled in many a fish this way over the years and Ned you are right as the saying goes (A fool and his money shall soon be parted)
Regards Mark K
Well, here he is again; Tweedehands artikelen | 2dehands.be
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