My Guardala Story 2007
the anatomy of a SCAM
A Message to the Victims
If you have been victimized by Dave Guardala, please step forward as I have, and tell your story.
I believe dozens of saxophone players have been contacted by Dave with an offer to purchase vintage saxophones and mouthpieces, paid thousands of dollars and never saw a thing from Mr. Guardala. It looks as if many fell to this scam, myself included.
If you have had contact or have a story that you can share, please visit the BLOG and post your story. If you would rather share via email; email me, Greg Vail at gvsaxboy@aol.com.
Dave Guardala was a legend in the sax world. His mouthpieces were among the very best ever created. The art of the Scam involves trust. Dave Guardala used his good name to develop further trust in an amazing opportunity that was too easy to fall for. I know I did!
Just let me say, you are not stupid for believing Dave. You might have suffered serious loss, but you took a chance that looked really good. I understand that because I fell prey to Dave's lies. Don’t let this single event define your future. Wipe yourself off and start moving forward again.
I have had people make me feel pretty stupid for not realizing Guardala was not safe business call. How could I have missed all the bad press online and stories and all? I didn't find anything that said thief. I found stuff that said stupid. But I have had far more people offer sympathy and encouragement thru the process.
This event may cost you some pretty overwhelming setbacks, but you can and will survive it. This is not a major illness or the loss of a loved one. Money is a renewable resource.
History says every successful business is preceded by failure and every thriving relationship traveled a path of serious difficulty along the way.
I, personally did not loose expendable income. I borrowed and borrowed and borrowed again to get in this horrible place. I will be paying back loans for years to come and will have to adjust many spending habits to survive, but I will survive.
I pray you discover the fighting spirit within to graciously accept this major bump in the road and fight your way into a better future. My prayers go out to those who have experienced this loss – to you and your families.
May your future be blessed and your needs for tomorrow be met.
Feel free to email me or drop a line on the BLOG – www.guardala.net.
Privacy Statement – I will use no personal names or specific details unless given permission. I will authorize all BLOG posts, requiring no offensive language, hate, racism or off topic from this scam and related scams or fraud. I will keep track of all information for statistical purposes only. I am here for you and you story is safe unless you choose to share it.
I hope this site encourages those hurt by Scams, helps many to see what the elements of a Scam are and helps others avoid falling victim of Fraud and Scams in the future.
GREG VAIL – SAXBOY
Feb. 12, 2007
The following was POSTED on Sax On The Web, posted by member Tonehole, on February 16th, 2007. Another Dave Guardala attempt to defraud Sax Players out of hard earned money with the same SCAM he sold me.
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Below is a email I received from Dave.
I was put in touch with Dave by a buyer at Long&McQuade. They were offered the deal and knew Dave on a personal level, business practice did not allow them to do a money transaction. They knew I do large mouthpiece deals and gave me Daves contact information.
It was a sweet deal but I explained to Dave the problems with getting $10,000.00 in cash from the bank without having the RCMP involved. There is a anti terrorist / drug law and all cash over $10,000.00 is tracked.
I still thought it was a real deal so I offered to fly to Germany and do bank transfers and hand the cash to Dave in person. Whats $800.00 airfare when you are passing of $15,000.00CDN with a potential pay out of around $70,000.00US! I told him he could ship the instruments and I would fly back with a suitcase full of mouthpieces!
He ranted that this was not the deal ... I hung up.
Dear &*(^%,
Below is a list of the horns and mouthpieces that are for sale:
1- Selmer Mark VI Alto sax, 77,000 series in orig. lacquer & condition, with case.
1- Selmer Mark VI Alto sax, 101,000 series in orig. lacquer & condition, with case.
1- Selmer Mark VI Tenor sax, 83,000 series in orig. lacquer & condition, with case.
1- Selmer Mark VI Soprano sax, 102,000 series with High F# in orig. gold plate & condition, with case.
7- Link Super Tone Master "double ring" metal Tenor mpcs, with serial #'s."7*, 8 & 8*"
6- Slant Link Tone Edge hard rubber Tenor mpcs. "7*, 8 & 8*"
6- Meyer Bros. New York hard rubber Alto mpcs. "6 , 7 & 8"s"
4- Berg Larsen stainless steel metal Tenor mpcs.
4- Berg Larsen hard rubber Tenor mpcs." Long Tables in .110+"
3- Berg Larsen hard rubber Alto mpcs.
3- Selmer hard rubber Soprano mpcs. "Soloists f,g,h on the table"
3- Selmer metal Soprano mpcs.
All mouthpieces are unplayed and in original condition and in their original boxes. All of the mouthpieces are vintage late 1950's-early 1960's. all of the instruments listed above are in unplayed original condition.
The amount for the entire collection listed above including shipping charges is EURO 7,900.00
The person that you need to send the money to is: WOLFGANG RAUSCH
Grosse Marktstr. 7
63065, Offenbach
Germany
Please send the first payment on Thursday by Moneygram.
After you send the payment please call me with all of the information as I need to have the complete address and phone number along with the 8 digit transfer number.
Please call me on Thursday on my cell phone 011-49-160-9222-5855.
Thank you very much for your prompt assistance with this matter.
When you get this email can you please call me to confirm that you have received this.
Sincerly yours,
David Guardala
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I wish I had hung up too.
Saxophonist Beware - Dave Guardala has become a professional Scam Artist and is looking for his next victim. - Greg Vail
I believe dozens of saxophone players have been contacted by Dave with an offer to purchase vintage saxophones and mouthpieces, paid thousands of dollars and never saw a thing from Mr. Guardala. It looks as if many fell to this scam, myself included.
If you have had contact or have a story that you can share, please visit the BLOG and post your story. If you would rather share via email; email me, Greg Vail at gvsaxboy@aol.com.
Dave Guardala was a legend in the sax world. His mouthpieces were among the very best ever created. The art of the Scam involves trust. Dave Guardala used his good name to develop further trust in an amazing opportunity that was too easy to fall for. I know I did!
Just let me say, you are not stupid for believing Dave. You might have suffered serious loss, but you took a chance that looked really good. I understand that because I fell prey to Dave's lies. Don’t let this single event define your future. Wipe yourself off and start moving forward again.
I have had people make me feel pretty stupid for not realizing Guardala was not safe business call. How could I have missed all the bad press online and stories and all? I didn't find anything that said thief. I found stuff that said stupid. But I have had far more people offer sympathy and encouragement thru the process.
This event may cost you some pretty overwhelming setbacks, but you can and will survive it. This is not a major illness or the loss of a loved one. Money is a renewable resource.
History says every successful business is preceded by failure and every thriving relationship traveled a path of serious difficulty along the way.
I, personally did not loose expendable income. I borrowed and borrowed and borrowed again to get in this horrible place. I will be paying back loans for years to come and will have to adjust many spending habits to survive, but I will survive.
I pray you discover the fighting spirit within to graciously accept this major bump in the road and fight your way into a better future. My prayers go out to those who have experienced this loss – to you and your families.
May your future be blessed and your needs for tomorrow be met.
Feel free to email me or drop a line on the BLOG – www.guardala.net.
Privacy Statement – I will use no personal names or specific details unless given permission. I will authorize all BLOG posts, requiring no offensive language, hate, racism or off topic from this scam and related scams or fraud. I will keep track of all information for statistical purposes only. I am here for you and you story is safe unless you choose to share it.
I hope this site encourages those hurt by Scams, helps many to see what the elements of a Scam are and helps others avoid falling victim of Fraud and Scams in the future.
GREG VAIL – SAXBOY
Feb. 12, 2007
The following was POSTED on Sax On The Web, posted by member Tonehole, on February 16th, 2007. Another Dave Guardala attempt to defraud Sax Players out of hard earned money with the same SCAM he sold me.
<-- Begin Copy -->
Below is a email I received from Dave.
I was put in touch with Dave by a buyer at Long&McQuade. They were offered the deal and knew Dave on a personal level, business practice did not allow them to do a money transaction. They knew I do large mouthpiece deals and gave me Daves contact information.
It was a sweet deal but I explained to Dave the problems with getting $10,000.00 in cash from the bank without having the RCMP involved. There is a anti terrorist / drug law and all cash over $10,000.00 is tracked.
I still thought it was a real deal so I offered to fly to Germany and do bank transfers and hand the cash to Dave in person. Whats $800.00 airfare when you are passing of $15,000.00CDN with a potential pay out of around $70,000.00US! I told him he could ship the instruments and I would fly back with a suitcase full of mouthpieces!
He ranted that this was not the deal ... I hung up.
Dear &*(^%,
Below is a list of the horns and mouthpieces that are for sale:
1- Selmer Mark VI Alto sax, 77,000 series in orig. lacquer & condition, with case.
1- Selmer Mark VI Alto sax, 101,000 series in orig. lacquer & condition, with case.
1- Selmer Mark VI Tenor sax, 83,000 series in orig. lacquer & condition, with case.
1- Selmer Mark VI Soprano sax, 102,000 series with High F# in orig. gold plate & condition, with case.
7- Link Super Tone Master "double ring" metal Tenor mpcs, with serial #'s."7*, 8 & 8*"
6- Slant Link Tone Edge hard rubber Tenor mpcs. "7*, 8 & 8*"
6- Meyer Bros. New York hard rubber Alto mpcs. "6 , 7 & 8"s"
4- Berg Larsen stainless steel metal Tenor mpcs.
4- Berg Larsen hard rubber Tenor mpcs." Long Tables in .110+"
3- Berg Larsen hard rubber Alto mpcs.
3- Selmer hard rubber Soprano mpcs. "Soloists f,g,h on the table"
3- Selmer metal Soprano mpcs.
All mouthpieces are unplayed and in original condition and in their original boxes. All of the mouthpieces are vintage late 1950's-early 1960's. all of the instruments listed above are in unplayed original condition.
The amount for the entire collection listed above including shipping charges is EURO 7,900.00
The person that you need to send the money to is: WOLFGANG RAUSCH
Grosse Marktstr. 7
63065, Offenbach
Germany
Please send the first payment on Thursday by Moneygram.
After you send the payment please call me with all of the information as I need to have the complete address and phone number along with the 8 digit transfer number.
Please call me on Thursday on my cell phone 011-49-160-9222-5855.
Thank you very much for your prompt assistance with this matter.
When you get this email can you please call me to confirm that you have received this.
Sincerly yours,
David Guardala
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I wish I had hung up too.
Saxophonist Beware - Dave Guardala has become a professional Scam Artist and is looking for his next victim. - Greg Vail
