Steak scam???

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: jemcam
I've bought from those guys twice in Florida. Their stuff tastes like sh!t, don't buy it.

That's been my experience and if you figure it out it is no bargain price wise either.

 

[Scarpozzi]

Originally posted by: BillGates

Originally posted by: jagec
I'm guessing it's mad-cow infested USDA grade F meat.

no such thing as grade F meat

Sure there is...F is for Ferret.

 

[jemcam]

Originally posted by: DnetMHZ

Originally posted by: jemcam
I've bought from those guys twice in Florida. Their stuff tastes like sh!t, don't buy it.

Why did your buy twice then?

Because I thought maybe I just got some meat that was thawed and refrozen the first time. I thought I'd give them a chance the second time around. It was a pretty good deal, but I won't buy any of them again.

 

[jagec]

Originally posted by: BillGates

Originally posted by: jagec
I'm guessing it's mad-cow infested USDA grade F meat.

no such thing as grade F meat

...and I doubt the USDA would certify mad-cow infested beef.

The art of comedy lies in exaggeration.

 

[TechnoKid]

Originally posted by: jagec

Originally posted by: BillGates

Originally posted by: jagec
I'm guessing it's mad-cow infested USDA grade F meat.

no such thing as grade F meat

...and I doubt the USDA would certify mad-cow infested beef.

The art of comedy lies in exaggeration.

if meat that is tested and found to be infectious, the whole cow is incinerated. Not every beef product we buy in the US has been tested for mad cow because its not mandated that beef producers do so [yet]. If a cow shows sympthoms of mad cow, the cow is tested before killing it.

 

[flot]

It's a scam, same as the white van speakers, just a little more unusual.

 

[puffff]

i had a coworker who did something like this when she was in college. she went around selling meat door to door. she described it as selling huge quantities at a time, which made sense only for families with large freezers, but if you could somehow store the meat, it came cheaper than buying from grocery stores. i don't think it's a scam, you'll get the meat.

ironically, when people asked her about the quality of the meat, she had to say she honestly didnt know... she was a vegetarian

 

[Yzzim]

I read the title as Steak Cam

Wanted to find out who the hell would watch a steak over the internet.

*backs slowly out the door*

 

[Codewiz]

Originally posted by: Yzzim
I read the title as Steak Cam

Wanted to find out who the hell would watch a steak over the internet.

*backs slowly out the door*

LOL, but you came in looking for the steak cam so why would YOU want to look at a steak over the internet? You must have been disappointed :-(

 

[Rudee]

Originally posted by: jemcam
I've bought from those guys twice in Florida. Their stuff tastes like sh!t, don't buy it.

And it only took you two times? Boy, you're quick.

 

[Phoenix86]

FYI.

USDA info.
Moar info.

 

Originally posted by: Amused
Here is one tip that, if followed, will do a great deal to help keep you from being scammed:

NEVER buy anything from anyone who approaches you first.

Oh, and along the same lines, never donate to any charity that approaches you first.

Uh you own businesses, albeit franchise sandwich shops, but comon, that's a ridiculous statement.
Customers don't magically appear.

In this context I understand what you are getting at. But using that as a overall rule of thumb strikes me as foolish.

 

[Rudee]

Originally posted by: SampSon

Originally posted by: Amused
Here is one tip that, if followed, will do a great deal to help keep you from being scammed:

NEVER buy anything from anyone who approaches you first.

Oh, and along the same lines, never donate to any charity that approaches you first.

Uh you own businesses, albeit franchise sandwich shops, but comon, that's a ridiculous statement.
Customers don't magically appear.

In this context I understand what you are getting at. But using that as a overall rule of thumb strikes me as foolish.

I agree.

 

[Anonemous]

Originally posted by: Yzzim
I read the title as Steak Cam

Wanted to find out who the hell would watch a steak over the internet.

*backs slowly out the door*

where's the beef?

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: SampSon

Originally posted by: Amused
Here is one tip that, if followed, will do a great deal to help keep you from being scammed:

NEVER buy anything from anyone who approaches you first.

Oh, and along the same lines, never donate to any charity that approaches you first.

Uh you own businesses, albeit franchise sandwich shops, but comon, that's a ridiculous statement.
Customers don't magically appear.

In this context I understand what you are getting at. But using that as a overall rule of thumb strikes me as foolish.

Why? If someone approaches me with an offer, I NEVER buy what they are selling. This means I turn away all door to door salesmen, all street hawkers and all telemarketers. If I need something, I go find it. But what I need has never found me.

Advertising is different. In case you were confused.

 

[sygyzy]

Originally posted by: TechnoKid
First thing I'd ask [in a situations as fishy as this] is to see their business license [and permit if local requires it]. Ask them what USDA grade of beef are they selling. What is the country of origin on the beef? I believe any beef that is for sale to the public has to be certified for wholesomeness and saleability by the USDA/FDA.

They [well some, invariably there will be some who will try to scam this market] are legit, but its just like any other door-to-door salespeople (with the exception of girl scout cookies, they never lie), a lot of talk and marketing strategies to sell a lesser product.

Give me a break. Obviously people know something shady is going on - it's guys selling meat from the back of a truck! What are you going to prove by asking them that stuff? Do you ask the hispanic selling oranges on the corner if they are Florida Citrus Growers' Certified? Or for his business license? What about the kids selling chocolate bars outside your local supermarket. I don't think anyone is dumb enough to think these are legitimate busineses. You just seem like an ass asking them for all that certication. And even if they provided it to you, wouldn't you rather just buy the meat from a market or butcher? Everyone here just said the prices were the same if not more expensive than the market.

 

[sharkeeper]

I read the title as Steak Cam

Wanted to find out who the hell would watch a steak over the internet.

*backs slowly out the door*

furburger?

Cheers!