I Was Scammed Out of $15,100 | The SNAKEPIT Counterfeit Les Paul Story

*Update - 3-16-22 Paypal Refunds one of the $5k claims to make right the employee error. They couldn't refund the 3rd since that extension message was only tied to one of the claims **Important - Mr. Harrison was NOT the creator of this guitar and had nothing to do with it - see his hearted comment. This was a lie fed to me by the seller that he later admitted that he bought it from a different person contrary to his initial story. Also, I have no bad blood with CME or Gruhns. They are nice shops that just weren't able to assist me with this matter. 🟢My Website: https://www.troglysguitarshow.com 🔴Reverb: https://tidd.ly/4aFiyhC 🔵eBay: https://ebay.us/R9fACt ⚫Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Zither-Wooden-Guitar-Stand-Handcrafted/dp/B06X9QPNXF/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=fender+guitar+stand&qid=1584154756&sr=8-43&linkCode=ll1&tag=trogly-20&linkId=5f49c589f48a3c5d78f875555c93a6a7&language=en_US 🍭Shop Sweetwater + Support the Show ➡️ https://imp.i114863.net/2ra3zO 📚 Description: I've held this story back for too long - it is time I share the tale of the biggest scam I ever fell victim to thanks to Paypal. The counterfeit Gibson Les Paul Slash Snakepit from 1997 full story. 🐕 Episode Guide: 0:00 - Intro - Check Links in the Description 0:26 - The Setup 1:23 - Winning the Auction 6:40 - Special Delivery 10:09 - Passing on the Curse 13:16 - Confrontation 19:08 - Next Moves 24:03 - Hunting the Source 27:37 - The Examination Results 32:17 - The Response 35:11 - Aftermath 40:30 - Hanging On 🎞️ Videos Mentioned: 0:01 Trogly's April Fools 2020 | $1 Toy Guitar Review | Trade Tuesday Season 3 E1 https://youtu.be/uXV3XObO-zw 0:38 Les Pauls at the Grocery Store? Idaho Potato Contest Winning Entry! https://youtu.be/Zn9OSGFhkQQ 4:36 Trogly's Guitars: 2004 Les Paul Standard Premium Plus - Flamed Back! https://youtu.be/5qDSlsGvuN4 4:39 Trogly's Guitars: 1981 Gibson Leo's Les Paul - Prehistoric Reissue https://youtu.be/m1isoMffq98 6:47 Counterfeit 1998 Gibson Les Paul Slash's Snakepit https://youtu.be/fD1RZEqjPBw 7:21 Trogly's Guitars: 1981 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Cherry Sunburst https://youtu.be/Q0OTLWARb9M 7:28 Is the NEW 2021 Original Collection 70s Les Paul Deluxe Worth Buying? | Review + Demo + Comparison https://youtu.be/BLQq0txNQdY 22:41 1980 B.C. Rich Bich 10-String Custom Order Dusty Stone Demo https://youtu.be/xofdzKRNsdE 28:20 I Never Thought I'd See My Stolen Guitars Again | Trogly's Unboxing Vlog 53 https://youtu.be/IzeDKIJ6o8c ❓Private Help Sessions ➡️ https://troglysguitarshow.com/help-appraisals 💰New to Reverb? Get $10 on Me ➡️ https://reverb.grsm.io/earn10 🍭Shop Sweetwater + Support the Show ➡️ https://sweetwater.sjv.io/x90ZDO 👕 Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/trogly?ref_id=27133 🥇 Patreon ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/trogly 📘 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/troglys 📸 Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/troglys 🟢My Website: https://www.troglysguitarshow.com 🔥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@troglys 🛒 Current Inventory ➡️ https://reverb.grsm.io/CurrentInventory (also on website) ✉️ Email for Business Inquiries ➡️ [email protected] ❓Guitar Questions ➡️ https://troglysguitarshow.com/help-appraisals ⚙️ Gear Used to Make the Show: (AFFILIATE LINKS) Guitar + Recording: George L's Guitar Lead: ebay - https://goo.gl/6SjCeG Shure SM57 (Amp Cab Mic): ebay - https://goo.gl/JK9bAC Audio Interface - Roland Duo Capture EX - amazon - https://amzn.to/2tkIBed + Universal Audio Apollo Twin: amazon - https://amzn.to/2uYeeKN Headphones: Focal Listen Professional: amazon - https://amzn.to/2tonXtI Rode Videomic Go (backup audio): amazon - https://amzn.to/2vHNzm5 Lens: Lumix 12-35mm : ebay - https://goo.gl/NP6dQd Computer: Mac Pro 2013 - amazon - https://amzn.to/37L9eb4 Editing Software: Final Cut Pro X - ebay - https://goo.gl/oiU3L2 American DJ Eco UV Bar Plus Blacklight: ebay - https://goo.gl/1E4ELt Camera: Panasonic Lumix GH-4: amazon - https://amzn.to/2Se3akM Camera Gimbal: amazon - https://amzn.to/38KxYk9 Camera Slider: amazon - https://amzn.to/3bTIXK1 Rode NTG-2 (vocal + room mic): amazon - https://amzn.to/2UjxmxA Affiliate Links are found in this description + comments section - clicking and purchasing items from partners will help financially support the show.