Well Tailored Spam
This might be my favourite spam ever:
From: BEN LARRY [mailto:bn.larry@gmail.com] Sent: March 25, 2009 8:34 AM To: bn.larry@gmail.com Subject: Order Dear Sir/Madam, I'm Mr Ben Larry and I would like to Order some Scrimshaw.. I want to know the types that you carry in stock as well as the price ranges for me to advice the quantity I desire. however I want this units to be shipped to Ghana West Africa and I want to know the types of credit card you admit for payment. Thank You and waiting for your prompt reply. Best Regard Mr Ben Larry
Did anybody else get this one?
Any thoughts on what types of Scrimshaw I should tell him I have in stock?
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16 comments:
Stainless steel scrimshaw is alliterative.
You should say --the really expensive kind of scrimshaw-- and that you operate only in cash.
Hey Milan, I like the Stainless Steel. Makes me think of Harry Harrison's Slippery Jim DiGriz.
And Aggie, of course I only deal in cash.
God, I hope I get one. Though writing the answer might be rather horrifying.
This may explain that email I got from a Nigerian looking for a tailor.
i'd ask if they'd like the matte or glossy finish.
Given the global economic downturn, Ben Larry may be serious. Fearing that if the markets recover, gold will nose dive, Ben Larry may be moving his assets into scrimshaw. He may have sussed out that scrimshaw has never lost value. Suggest to Ben that he try ebay.
Wait, you're a Scrimshaw supplier? I thought you were just a user.
If I'm ever in Ghana and need a Scrimshaw, I'll give you a call.
- RG>
I think you need to be honest. You don't get anywhere in business by being unscrupulous -- especially when dealing with naive overseas customers.
I've been looking everywhere for some Scrimshaw as well. I hear it cures Graves disease.
He may have you confused with this guy: http://www.aboutcanada.ca/store.html?showThisProduct=1&productId=1246
We got this one:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I'm Mr Ben Larry and I would like to Order some sextants.. I want to know the types that you carry in stock as well as the price ranges for me to advice the quantity I desire. however I want this units to be shipped to Ghana West Africa and I want to know the types of credit card you admit for payment. Thank You and waiting for your prompt reply.
Best Regard
Mr Ben Larry
Sharon, that's fascinating.
I've just sent off a reply to Mr. Larry.
Hello Mr. Larry,
The only type of Scrimshaw I carry in stock is top-quality middle-aged Scrimshaw. It's a type that has done well in Ghana in the past.
Unfortunately, I cannot accept credit card payment. Cash or electronic funds transfer only.
- David Scrimshaw
p.s. Could I interest you in a sextant?
Hi David,
I liked your answer. However I am wondering what if he really wants to get top-quality middle-aged Scrimshaw and if he offers to pay cash, what would you do? LOL
Cheers,
Sage(((~_~)))
Here is my email from Ben Larry - dated Nov 15, 2008
Dear Sir/Madam,
I'm Mr Ben Larry and I would like to Order some Corbels.. I want to know the types that you carry in stock as well as the price ranges for me to advice the quantity I desire.however I want this units to be shipped to Ghana West Africa and I want to know the types of credit card you admit for payment. Thank You and waiting for your prompt reply.
Best Regard
Mr Ben Larry
I sent him the best corbels I coould find - bless his heart.
Karma will win in the end.
Here is Ben Larry's phone number - at least it was on 12/18/08 - 0044 7024074556
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