Guy selling steaks out of white truck

[jayerose]

I was outside when someone let me know that he had just delivered steaks to one of our neighbors and they all couldn't fit in the guy's freezer so if I wanted to buy some steaks at $3 each...

I didn't.

Has anyone been in contact with this guy and brought the steaks?

I guess it's a way to make a living!!

[I'm Popeye!]

Years ago, I bought in similar conditions......, and it turns out (we think) it was horse meat...

[Kenswing]

No way I’d buy from some random guy in a truck. No telling where the meet came from, how old it is or how it’s been stored.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Years ago, I bought in similar conditions......, and it turns out (we think) it was horse meat...

There’s a member on here that claims he feeds his dog... horse meat. Maybe he’ll see this post!

[retiredguy123]

No way. Also, don't buy day-old sushi from the gas station.

[Shipping up to Boston]

I was outside when someone let me know that he had just delivered steaks to one of our neighbors and they all couldn't fit in the guy's freezer so if I wanted to buy some steaks at $3 each...

I didn't.

Has anyone been in contact with this guy and brought the steaks?

I guess it's a way to make a living!!

One of my favorite comedians....Nick Dipaolo....in his bio, he talks about going door to door for an outfit selling meats etc. Not uncommon in that era and quite profitable for ‘the guy’ doing it. Just don’t see it as often in the neighborhoods today....most have transitioned to farmers markets.

[Taltarzac725]

I recall someone doing that years ago. It was probably around 2008. Guy came to the door and his truck was out front. My Dad said no.

[Normal]

Bought plenty of lobster tails in California back in the 80s off of a guy who was out every Friday and Saturday afternoon for a couple of hours. They were always delicious. That said, we are in a different era and you probably don’t have the guy that raised the “beef”. In our case, the seller dove for the tails.

[Stu from NYC]

Unless we knew the guy and trusted him no way

[Marathon Man]

So, those guys are back. If it is the same guys from about 5-6 years ago, they verbally claimed to have Omaha Steaks, had shirts that said Chicago Steaks, and yet a third name on their truck. I decided that if they ever knocked on my door again I would get my phone and start recording. I figured that they would go running. But I have not seen them since.

[Shipping up to Boston]

So, those guys are back. If it is the same guys from about 5-6 years ago, they verbally claimed to have Omaha Steaks, had shirts that said Chicago Steaks, and yet a third name on their truck. I decided that if they ever knocked on my door again I would get my phone and start recording. I figured that they would go running. But I have not seen them since.

Not sure what recording would do. Most established communities have ‘Do Not Knock’ ordinances. Which means a vendor would need to check in with the appropriate licensing authority before entering a neighborhood. Not sure if that is even an option in TV or more importantly the county.

[MrFlorida]

After Covid ? Who would buy meat from a guy in a truck ??

[Stu from NYC]

After Covid ? Who would buy meat from a guy in a truck ??

Obviously some do

[Shipping up to Boston]

Obviously some do

Pre Covid.....Dollar Tree was selling $1 (before $1.25 kicked in) Rib Eye steaks. So if people will pay a buck for a ‘steak’ at a dollar store known for selling Chinese toothpaste in the past....they’ll cut out the middle man and buy it from a truck....curbside! :1rotfl:

[BrianL99]

Not sure what recording would do. Most established communities have ‘Do Not Knock’ ordinances. Which means a vendor would need to check in with the appropriate licensing authority before entering a neighborhood. Not sure if that is even an option in TV or more importantly the county.

Unless you're in a Patio Villa (which most have "private roads"), I think you're stuck with anyone who wants to go door to door. At least that's what I've been told is the case in Sumter County.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Unless you're in a Patio Villa (which most have "private roads"), I think you're stuck with anyone who wants to go door to door. At least that's what I've been told is the case in Sumter County.

Something maybe one of our Commissioner candidates can respond to or clarify

[Bogie Shooter]

Not sure what recording would do. Most established communities have ‘Do Not Knock’ ordinances. Which means a vendor would need to check in with the appropriate licensing authority before entering a neighborhood. Not sure if that is even an option in TV or more importantly the county.

No mention of a guy in a white truck…..😎
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Instructions for Application for Home Solicitation Sales Permit and Identification Card

Pursuant to Chapter 501, Florida Statutes, individuals who engage in certain door-to-door solicitation activities that sell, lease, or rent consumer goods or services with a purchase price in excess of $25.00 are required to obtain a Home Solicitation Sales Permit.

The following individuals are excluded from this requirement:

Bonafide agents, business representatives, or salespersons making calls or soliciting orders at the usual place of business of a customer.

Solicitors, salespersons, or agents making a call or business visit upon the express invitation, oral or written, of an inhabitant of the premises or her or his agent.

Telephone solicitors, salespersons, or agents making calls that involve transactions that are unsolicited by the consumer and consummated by telephone.

Solicitors, salespersons, or agents conducting a sale, lease, or rental of consumer goods or services by sample, catalog, or brochure for future delivery.

Minors, as defined in s. 1.01(13), Florida Statutes, conducting home solicitation sales under the supervision of an adult supervisor who holds a valid home solicitation sale permit.

Those sellers or their representatives that are currently regulated as to the sale of goods and services by Chapter 475 or Chapter 497, Florida Statutes.

Solicitors, salespersons, or agents making calls or soliciting orders on behalf of a religious, charitable, scientific, educational, or veterans’ institution or organization holding a sales tax exemption certificate under s. 212.08(7)(a), Florida Statutes.

The Recording Department has the responsibility of collecting fees for home solicitation sales permits, acceptance and review of permit applications, and issuance of approved permits.

You may obtain an application on this website (link below) or at the location listed below:

Sumter County Clerk of the Courts
Recording Department
215 E McCollum Ave, Room 190
Bushnell, Florida 33513

[Topspinmo]

I was outside when someone let me know that he had just delivered steaks to one of our neighbors and they all couldn't fit in the guy's freezer so if I wanted to buy some steaks at $3 each...

I didn't.

Has anyone been in contact with this guy and brought the steaks?

I guess it's a way to make a living!!


Take some risk from store, no way off street for me.

[Gpsma]

This is an old scam, very old. Had a friend up north that owned a bar and bought a big order of steaks and chopped meat from a truck that were reasonably priced. They looked good. He tried one, was tough and didnt taste good at all. He brought a couple of tge steaks to the local butcher.
The butcher explained that the meat was low grade. They cut the meat very professionally so it looks like store bought. My friend had all the meat ground up to feed his dog. It is not horse meat.

[I'm Popeye!]

This is an old scam, very old. Had a friend up north that owned a bar and bought a big order of steaks and chopped meat from a truck that were reasonably priced. They looked good. He tried one, was tough and didnt taste good at all. He brought a couple of tge steaks to the local butcher.
The butcher explained that the meat was low grade. They cut the meat very professionally so it looks like store bought. My friend had all the meat ground up to feed his dog. It is not horse meat.

I said in my first post, "Horse meat".
You say the meat was tough and didn't taste good but you really don't know, it sounds like house meat to me..:yuck:

[Stu from NYC]

I said in my first post, "Horse meat".
You say the meat was tough and didn't taste good but you really don't know, it sounds like house meat to me..:yuck:

Try it you will like it:pepper2:

[Shipping up to Boston]

Try it you will like it:pepper2:

Depending on which ‘publications’ you believe....apparently we’ve all sampled horse meat if you frequent fast food chains! :1rotfl:

[Shipping up to Boston]

This is an old scam, very old. Had a friend up north that owned a bar and bought a big order of steaks and chopped meat from a truck that were reasonably priced. They looked good. He tried one, was tough and didnt taste good at all. He brought a couple of tge steaks to the local butcher.
The butcher explained that the meat was low grade. They cut the meat very professionally so it looks like store bought. My friend had all the meat ground up to feed his dog. It is not horse meat.

Phew! That restores my trust and faith in bar food....up north!

[BrianL99]

Depending on which ‘publications’ you believe....apparently we’ve all sampled horse meat if you frequent fast food chains! :1rotfl:

I see you've sampled Buzzy's.

Of course, at 3 a.m., who cares what animal the meat came from.

[Shipping up to Boston]

I see you've sampled Buzzy's.

Of course, at 3 a.m., who cares what animal the meat came from.

A Jay Leno staple when he was on the Boston comedy scene! One red picnic bench next to the county jail.

[BrianL99]

A Jay Leno staple when he was on the Boston comedy scene! One red picnic bench next to the county jail.

The biggest crooks in the area weren't in the Charles St. Jail. The guy who owned the gas station right at Leverett Circle was the biggest crook in town.

[tophcfa]

I was outside when someone let me know that he had just delivered steaks to one of our neighbors and they all couldn't fit in the guy's freezer so if I wanted to buy some steaks at $3 each...

I didn't.

Has anyone been in contact with this guy and brought the steaks?

I guess it's a way to make a living!!

Take a hard pass on that.

[Miboater]

There's a guy selling supposedly fresh, wild caught Georgia gulf shrimp out of a truck in the Plantation of Leesburg once a week. I read about this on Nextdoor and from what I've read has gotten good reviews. I haven't tried it yet but I would trust that more than a guy selling steaks out of his car.

[retiredguy123]

There's a guy selling supposedly fresh, wild caught Georgia gulf shrimp out of a truck in the Plantation of Leesburg once a week. I read about this on Nextdoor and from what I've read has gotten good reviews. I haven't tried it yet but I would trust that more than a guy selling steaks out of his car.
As I understand it, almost all shrimp is frozen immediately after it is caught. It is virtually impossible to buy fresh, never frozen shrimp, except off of the boat. When buying shrimp in the grocery store, you should buy it frozen, and thaw it yourself. It is better than the previously frozen shrimp sold by the store in their seafood case. Publix sells never frozen fish, but they never claim to sell "fresh" shrimp.

[FloridaGuy66]

Most established communities have ‘Do Not Knock’ ordinances. Which means a vendor would need to check in with the appropriate licensing authority before entering a neighborhood. Not sure if that is even an option in TV or more importantly the county.

Most established communities certainly do NOT. I have called The Villages Community Watch, Wildwood Police, and Sumter County and they all said there's nothing that can be done to stop them.

I've never seen any other part of the state that had a "Do Not Knock" ordinance.

[FloridaGuy66]

This whole ploy is common. "Leftover" things delivered to neighbors. "Extra stock". "We happened to be working/doing a delivery in the area". All common sales scams used to trick people into thinking they are getting a "deal".

[oneclickplus]

I was outside when someone let me know that he had just delivered steaks to one of our neighbors and they all couldn't fit in the guy's freezer so if I wanted to buy some steaks at $3 each...

I didn't.

Has anyone been in contact with this guy and brought the steaks?

I guess it's a way to make a living!!

It's the same ruse as "we are working in your neighborhood .... and can offer you a great deal". There is no guy next door and no over-filled freezer.

[dewilson58]

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[Mfalls]

Common scam up north

[SeaCros]

I was outside when someone let me know that he had just delivered steaks to one of our neighbors and they all couldn't fit in the guy's freezer so if I wanted to buy some steaks at $3 each...

I didn't.

Has anyone been in contact with this guy and brought the steaks?

I guess it's a way to make a living!!
That would be like buying things on TeMu IMO so nope.

[jimdecastro]

The OP clearly says he ran into the guy, not that the guy knocked. The key question is, which neighbor? No name, no address, no sale. By the way, for me no sale anyway.

[Rocksnap]

Made the mistake of buying frozen “steaks” of a truck in Georgia last year. Some package deals he had going.
Trouble is, I didn’t do a package count. The vacuum packed/sealed frozen steaks were already very thin, about 1/4” thick. Then I opened our first package at home to cook. 2 steaks in a vacuum sealed package! Looked like one…. Buyer beware…

[Cuervo]

I'm a true New Yorker and we are accustomed to buying things from that have fallen from the back of a truck, but food FORGET ABOUT IT.
I question the meat I buy at Publix.

[BlueStarAirlines]

The OP clearly says he ran into the guy, not that the guy knocked. The key question is, which neighbor? No name, no address, no sale. By the way, for me no sale anyway.

Thats an easy answer... There are many folks with their names hanging from their lamp post. Pick one 5-6 houses up....

[retiredguy123]

Thats an easy answer... There are many folks with their names hanging from their lamp post. Pick one 5-6 houses up....
I don't understand why people in The Villages put their name on their lamppost and their golf cart. I never did it anywhere I have lived and I don't here.

[Stu from NYC]

As I understand it, almost all shrimp is frozen immediately after it is caught. It is virtually impossible to buy fresh, never frozen shrimp, except off of the boat. When buying shrimp in the grocery store, you should buy it frozen, and thaw it yourself. It is better than the previously frozen shrimp sold by the store in their seafood case. Publix sells never frozen fish, but they never claim to sell "fresh" shrimp.

Brother in law was in the wholesale fish business. Other than a fishing boat out for the day and selling immediately on its return, there is almost no such thing as fresh fish anymore.

Boats stay out for days or more at a time and immediately freeze and often filet their catch.

What we get can be called fresh frozen. The one major exception I can think of is farm raised fish.

[Sandy and Ed]

Bought plenty of lobster tails in California back in the 80s off of a guy who was out every Friday and Saturday afternoon for a couple of hours. They were always delicious. That said, we are in a different era and you probably don’t have the guy that raised the “beef”. In our case, the seller dove for the tails.
Lobster? OK. Would do that all the time when we had our Maine summer house (as long as they are still moving)! “Beef” steak?? Now that’s another thing entirely. Can’t even be sure it came from a creature with four legs!!

[Sandy and Ed]

I don't understood why people in The Villages put their name on their lamppost and their golf cart. I never did it anywhere I have lived and I don't here.
…..more sociable? More approachable?? Friendlier? Inviting?? I don’t know for sure but probably something along those lines

[Two Bills]

In the UK, we have Irish Travelers who have just finished a big contract nearby and always seem to have some asphalt leftover, which they could resurface your driveway with at a very reasonable price.
Cash of course!

[mrf6969]

Something maybe one of our Commissioner candidates can respond to or clarify

All the roads in TV are County roads except those roads in the Patio Villas, not sure about the Courtyard Villas. I found this out when they were paving in the villas by our house. I called to see why we did not get new paving and the county person said villas are maintained by TV not the county. I still find this strange.

[retiredguy123]

Brother in law was in the wholesale fish business. Other than a fishing boat out for the day and selling immediately on its return, there is almost no such thing as fresh fish anymore.

Boats stay out for days or more at a time and immediately freeze and often filet their catch.

What we get can be called fresh frozen. The one major exception I can think of is farm raised fish.
I think Publix sells a lot of farm raised fish and some wild caught fish. Some of their farm raised fish is labeled "never frozen". But, they don't label shrimp as "fresh" or "never frozen" or "fresh frozen". Sometimes they label shrimp as "previously frozen". When I buy shrimp, I always buy it frozen. It someone is selling "fresh" shrimp, they are probably not being honest.

[Thetwisted2]

He came by da la vista about 2 months ago, same story told him he couldn’t do that in the Villages and he said they changed the law and he could, I went behind his truck and he told me not to are a picture of his license plate and the took off and told his son I took a picture of his plate ( I didn’t) and they left in a hurry.

[retiredguy123]

…..more sociable? More approachable?? Friendlier? Inviting?? I don’t know for sure but probably something along those lines
Probably, but I would rather be invited over for a beer than see your name on a lamppost.

[Girlcopper]

I was outside when someone let me know that he had just delivered steaks to one of our neighbors and they all couldn't fit in the guy's freezer so if I wanted to buy some steaks at $3 each...

I didn't.

Has anyone been in contact with this guy and brought the steaks?

I guess it's a way to make a living!!
Typical scam. Just like “ hey, I just paved your neighbors driveway and have materials left over and will,pave yours for 50% less”. Scam. Scam. Why would you even think such a bargain for meat from a stranger who walks up to your door would be legit???? Did you ask the neighbors name and address? His name and company he was from? Was he driving a company truck? When have you ever heard of a business taking back steaks because the customer didn’t have room in his freezer?? Did you ask any questions??

[BrianL99]

In the UK, we have Irish Travelers who have just finished a big contract nearby and always seem to have some asphalt leftover, which they could resurface your driveway with at a very reasonable price.
Cash of course!


I'm fairly familiar with my Irish heritage and some awareness of the cultural existence of "Irish Travelers".

My question (& NOT an accusation in any way) ... is the term "Irish Travelers" considered pejorative in the UK? In Ireland, I've only heard them referred to as "gypsies" and that was probably used in a pejorative way.

[Heytubes]

Wasn’t that Jeffery Dalmer a few years ago?

[retiredguy123]

Unless you're in a Patio Villa (which most have "private roads"), I think you're stuck with anyone who wants to go door to door. At least that's what I've been told is the case in Sumter County.
You can ask to see their state permit.

"According to Florida law, individuals who engage in door-to-door solicitation activities that sell, lease or rent consumer goods or services with a purchase price more than $25 are required to have a home solicitation permit issued by the clerk of the court."

[Sgt Ed]

He came by da la vista about 2 months ago, same story told him he couldn’t do that in the Villages and he said they changed the law and he could, I went behind his truck and he told me not to are a picture of his license plate and the took off and told his son I took a picture of his plate ( I didn’t) and they left in a hurry. I had a business in Tampa before coming to the Villages. 2 buildings down from mine there was an outfit that did this as a business. They had 10-15 small pickups with a freezer in the bed. The building also had a detached cold box. Every morning the trucks would leave and return early afternoon. 2 to 3 times a week a tractor trailer would show up to fill up the cold box. As far as I know the business is still there. 15 year span we are talking about.

[ElDiabloJoe]

I don't understood why people in The Villages put their name on their lamppost and their golf cart. I never did it anywhere I have lived and I don't here.

^ Persec. Concur. I don't even put stickers on my common-colored vehicle. No directories or white pages, etc. Never ever draw attention to yourself. Low-key, blend-in, head-on-a-swivel.

[ElDiabloJoe]

…..more sociable? More approachable?? Friendlier? Inviting?? I don’t know for sure but probably something along those lines

This is how one can be targeted for victimization. Make eye contact with every one you walk past, don't stare at the sidewalk with your Rolex on your arm and your Barney's bag in your hand. Get to know people before you start sharing personal details with them. Look around you before you step out of a store onto the sidewalk. Wait in the parking lot of the bank for someone to come out before walking into an unknown situation. Lots of examples of why some are targeted and others are not. How people behave in public is how one can tell who was former military or first responder, and who was a salesperson. A wise man once said, and I'm going to paraphrase for censorship purposes: Smile and be polite to everyone, but always have an immediate gameplan to neutralize them in the back of your mind."

[rochellepfaff]

I was outside when someone let me know that he had just delivered steaks to one of our neighbors and they all couldn't fit in the guy's freezer so if I wanted to buy some steaks at $3 each...

I didn't.

Has anyone been in contact with this guy and brought the steaks?

I guess it's a way to make a living!!

It's a scam!!!!! It's been around for at least 20 years or more. They claim they were delivering to a neighbor, but they weren't home. Then they ask if you could take the delivery for them and pay for it, and your neighbor will pay you back. Or, they say they just delivered to your neighbor, but they have some left over they will sell cheap. None of this is true. And it could be horse meat, or meat long past it's freshness. DON'T EVER BUY FROM A TRUCK SELLING MEAT NO MATTER HOW CONVINCING THEY ARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[barbnick]

He was here Friday, around 5:30, giving me the same story.
I told him no and he should not be soliciting

[Shipping up to Boston]

These guys aren't stupid. My guess is that they know the $25 threshold in the state statute and proceed accordingly.As well as the lack of TV or county restrictions. This is why they still exist decades later. As long as you have the gullible...these guys will always be present!

[FredMitchell]

Perfectly fine. Only the good guys drive white trucks.

[Stu from NYC]

Perfectly fine. Only the good guys drive white trucks.

Is that like the cowboy movie where the good guy wears white hat the bad guy wears a black one?

[Nana2Teddy]

I don't understood why people in The Villages put their name on their lamppost and their golf cart. I never did it anywhere I have lived and I don't here.
It’s only first names. Not a big deal.

[Topspinmo]

Pre Covid.....Dollar Tree was selling $1 (before $1.25 kicked in) Rib Eye steaks. So if people will pay a buck for a ‘steak’ at a dollar store known for selling Chinese toothpaste in the past....they’ll cut out the middle man and buy it from a truck....curbside! :1rotfl:

Dollar tree needs name change to 5 dollar tree…..:Screen_of_Death:

[Topspinmo]

I'm a true New Yorker and we are accustomed to buying things from that have fallen from the back of a truck, but food FORGET ABOUT IT.
I question the meat I buy at Publix.


Falling or five finger discount? :wave:

[Billy1]

Is that like the cowboy movie where the good guy wears white hat the bad guy wears a black one?

Yes, except Hoppalong Cassidy>

[LeRoySmith]

Years ago, I bought in similar conditions......, and it turns out (we think) it was horse meat...

Nothing wrong with horse meat if you're hungry enough, I'm not.


don't buy day-old sushi from the gas station.

I think you could just go with 'don't buy had station sushi' and be much better off.

[retiredguy123]

Nothing wrong with horse meat if you're hungry enough, I'm not.




I think you could just go with 'don't buy had station sushi' and be much better off.
Maybe, but the day-old sushi is half price.

[I'm Popeye!]

Try it you will like it:pepper2:

From your reply I guess you lost the conversation between you and me.
Have tried it and didn't like it, so from now on you can enjoy my shear... :pepper2:

[Two Bills]

I'm fairly familiar with my Irish heritage and some awareness of the cultural existence of "Irish Travelers".

My question (& NOT an accusation in any way) ... is the term "Irish Travelers" considered pejorative in the UK? In Ireland, I've only heard them referred to as "gypsies" and that was probably used in a pejorative way.

Traveler is acceptable.
I called them Irish to differentiate between non-Irish 'travelers' most of whom do not work, just live a very alternate lifestyle, supported by state benefits, and scrounging.

Many years ago when I worked on farms, we had the same families of true Romany Gypsies, not travelers, with horse and caravans come each year to pick up potatoes, until machines put them out of a job.
It's a complicated world to sort out.

[Michael G.]

I was outside when someone let me know that he had just delivered steaks to one of our neighbors and they all couldn't fit in the guy's freezer so if I wanted to buy some steaks at $3 each...

I didn't.

Has anyone been in contact with this guy and brought the steaks?

I guess it's a way to make a living!!


Pine or oak? :0000000000luvmyhors

[hlr1190]

I was outside when someone let me know that he had just delivered steaks to one of our neighbors and they all couldn't fit in the guy's freezer so if I wanted to buy some steaks at $3 each...

I didn't.

Has anyone been in contact with this guy and brought the steaks?

I guess it's a way to make a living!!

He always has some excuse why he has such a deal…. Tried it one and the meat was very inferior.

[rochellepfaff]

I was outside when someone let me know that he had just delivered steaks to one of our neighbors and they all couldn't fit in the guy's freezer so if I wanted to buy some steaks at $3 each...

I didn't.

Has anyone been in contact with this guy and brought the steaks?

I guess it's a way to make a living!!

It's a scam. They tell you they just delivered to a neighbor and they have some left over to sell cheap. Or the neighbor ordered it, and when they went to deliver he wasn't home, so would you please take delivery for your neighbor, and pay for it. None of this is true. It is a total scam. It's either horse meat, or old meat, and all of it is bad. This scam has been around for years. It's not new. DO NOT BY MEAT FROM A TRUCK!!!!!!!!

[Sgt Ed]

In the UK, we have Irish Travelers who have just finished a big contract nearby and always seem to have some asphalt leftover, which they could resurface your driveway with at a very reasonable price.
Cash of course! Florida has their cousins from Iowa here, doing the same thing. Evidentually is is a thriving business because the trucks and equipment look like show stuff. Very fancy and chrome galore.

[retiredguy123]

It’s only first names. Not a big deal.
I agree. It's not a big deal, but I just choose to not do it.

Although, I can understand that a woman living alone may feel uncomfortable if almost every house on the street has 2 names on it.

[DonnaNi4os]

I bought some steaks from him last year. They tasted like horse meat. Awful, tough, no flavor. NEVER AGAIN

[Stu from NYC]

I bought some steaks from him last year. They tasted like horse meat. Awful, tough, no flavor. NEVER AGAIN

Hmm how did you know what horse meat tastes like? Asking for a friend

[Two Bills]

Hmm how did you know what horse meat tastes like? Asking for a friend

Plenty of it at restaurants in Belgium and France.

My old greyhounds loved the stuff.

[Lazydaze]

Had some neighbors buy into this scam years ago. It clearly was remnants from either meat packers or butcher shops after the meat had been trimmed for sale.
Needless to say, it was not worth even the low price that was paid for it….not to mention the lack of safety in the process.
Stay away from this garbage..

[Shipping up to Boston]

Hmm how did you know what horse meat tastes like? Asking for a friend

Not to repeat a post (I am)...chances are anybody that has dined on a number of fast food franchise' 'meat' offerings in the past...has probably had a taste of the 8th place finisher at Pimlico! ;)

[Boomer]

This “meat deal” routine is nothing new. Been around for decades. I heard about it back home in Ohio, too.

They cruise around looking for gullible types who will listen to their spiel and think they are getting in on a fantastic opportunity. Of course, the sales pitch always includes a sense of urgency, just like all high pressure pitches.

Not only is the source of said meat highly questionable, but also who really believes that food safety is practiced by these operators.

Please do not even think about buying this stuff. Do not even talk to them.

OP, thanks for starting the thread though. There could be some who are not aware and should look out.

Boomer

[Shipping up to Boston]

This “meat deal” routine is nothing new. Been around for decades. I heard about it back home in Ohio, too.

They cruise around looking for gullible types who will listen to their spiel and think they are getting in on a fantastic opportunity. Of course, the sales pitch always includes a sense of urgency, just like all high pressure pitches.

Not only is the source of said meat highly questionable, but also who really believes that food safety is practiced by these operators.

Please do not even think about buying this stuff. Do not even talk to them.

OP, ,thanks for starting the thread though. There could be some who are not aware and should look out.

Boomer

Really?!
‘Some who are not aware...’

What do those people think....that TV sanctions door to door or Mr. Ed to door/curb vendors? It’s a common sense issue. Being gullible cannot be corrected by ordinance or legislation!

[ElDiabloJoe]

Really?!
‘Some who are not aware...’

What do those people think....that TV sanctions door to door or Mr. Ed to door/curb vendors? It’s a common sense issue. Being gullible cannot be corrected by ordinance or legislation!

Ahhh, your post is a clear example of the dichotomy between the two primary ideological philosophies existing in our country: Those that believe things are common sense and one should be educated and aware, versus those that believe government can regulate us to safety and an idyllic existence.

I'm not knocking either, nor condoning them. I know toward which end of the spectrum I lean. I'm just pointing out the basic outlooks that fuel so much of our individual belief systems and this just speaks to that core basic divergence from an unexpected angle.

[Bwanajim]

I have to admit, had a guy come, named some neighbors who bought. Of course they have their names on the lamppost, realized later it was bull****. But I got the filets for $3 apiece & they were actually great! I would not buy a whole box but thought I would gamble for a few $&&

[Pairadocs]

Years ago, I bought in similar conditions......, and it turns out (we think) it was horse meat...

Yep ! Been here a long time now and this has been going on for all those years, kind of moves from area to area, the "story line" usually has some minor changes. One of the most common has always been an accident to a refrigerated truck "out on the toll road" and they got "authorization" from the wholesale customer (presumably Publix, Winn-D, etc. but never mentioned by name) to "do an emergency dissolution", LOL, meaning "fire sale" of possibly UN-inspected (?), possibly most anything, including meat intended for a variety of "other" uses. They show up in the S.S. area of the Villages, move to LSL area, etc. sometimes a year or more between "visits".

[Bwanajim]

This is how one can be targeted for victimization. Make eye contact with every one you walk past, don't stare at the sidewalk with your Rolex on your arm and your Barney's bag in your hand. Get to know people before you start sharing personal details with them. Look around you before you step out of a store onto the sidewalk. Wait in the parking lot of the bank for someone to come out before walking into an unknown situation. Lots of examples of why some are targeted and others are not. How people behave in public is how one can tell who was former military or first responder, and who was a salesperson. A wise man once said, and I'm going to paraphrase for censorship purposes: Smile and be polite to everyone, but always have an immediate gameplan to neutralize them in the back of your mind."

And always carry!!

[Pairadocs]

Typical scam. Just like “ hey, I just paved your neighbors driveway and have materials left over and will,pave yours for 50% less”. Scam. Scam. Why would you even think such a bargain for meat from a stranger who walks up to your door would be legit???? Did you ask the neighbors name and address? His name and company he was from? Was he driving a company truck? When have you ever heard of a business taking back steaks because the customer didn’t have room in his freezer?? Did you ask any questions??

We HAVE (if we have the extra time) done exactly that. When they said they JUST finished at my neighbor's place, and have this ------ left, etc. etc. I walked further out toward the street and said, "which neighbor ?" When they could not bring up the name, I'd point to a house and say "there ? At the Johnson's ? A name I made up) and then they would quickly say "well ACTUALLY a neighbor 2 blocks down...." as they nearly RAN to their truck (of course). Always good to snap a photo of license plate... while house to house solicitation may be "discouraged" by the villages (does the Villages really do anything to "discourage" it ????) at least if anything more serious happens you have information that could help the police ! When there is a series of break-ins, it would at least provide leads of who has been going around the neighborhood recently ostensibly for some other purpose; like selling "steaks", or roofs, or wanted to cut down trees.

[jimbomaybe]

And always carry!!
I think this guy got his start years ago , selling new VCRs in a sealed box,, that turned out to be a sealed box and a couple of bricks

[Shipping up to Boston]

I think this guy got his start years ago , selling new VCRs in a sealed box,, that turned out to be a sealed box and a couple of bricks

You mean it really wasn’t a BetaMax in the box! ;)

[LeRoySmith]

You mean it really wasn’t a BetaMax in the box! ;)

You really are old

[Shipping up to Boston]

You really are old

Ya think!
The ‘Walkman’ reference I used yesterday (sadly, disappeared) must’ve been a give away! :1rotfl:

[Shipping up to Boston]

You really are old

Old enough to own and reside here....and young enough to (always) remember where I came from LS! ;)

[Stu from NYC]

You really are old

We all are:BigApplause:

[JMintzer]

You mean it really wasn’t a BetaMax in the box! ;)

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[LeRoySmith]

https://i.makeagif.com/media/2-20-2017/nVKY7P.gif

Good movie!

[Risuli]

Maybe this scam wouldn't be so tempting to some if there were a REAL butcher shop anywhere close by...

[Nana2Teddy]

I agree. It's not a big deal, but I just choose to not do it.

Although, I can understand that a woman living alone may feel uncomfortable if almost every house on the street has 2 names on it.
If I was a woman living alone I wouldn’t have a sign.

[Two Bills]

If I was a woman living alone I wouldn’t have a sign.

I used to travel quite a lot for work, and my wife and daughters were alone at home.
I used to leave a couple of pairs of dirty old size 13 work boots in the porch, it was amazing how many people noticed, and remarked on their size.
My wife always replied, "you want to see the rest of him!"
Never had a problem with callers.

[Boomer]

. . .

[pauld315]

Not sure what recording would do. Most established communities have ‘Do Not Knock’ ordinances. Which means a vendor would need to check in with the appropriate licensing authority before entering a neighborhood. Not sure if that is even an option in TV or more importantly the county.

Can't stop them from coming in. Over 90% of the roads are owned by the counties and are public roads. The only exceptions are the ones in Villa neighborhoods and the roads in Marion County because Marion County would not take ownership of the roads after The Villages built them.

[Plinker]

I have to admit, had a guy come, named some neighbors who bought. Of course they have their names on the lamppost, realized later it was bull****. But I got the filets for $3 apiece & they were actually great! I would not buy a whole box but thought I would gamble for a few $&&

He was at my door and introduced himself as “Sal”. He told me his two kids were in the white truck and said their names were “Mo” and “Nellie”.
Seriously, I could give you a long list of truly horrible diseases you could contract from eating spoiled meat. Some of which you may not recover from.
Who would buy ANYTHING from ANYBODY knocking at their door? I placed a no solicitation sign on the window next to the door and have only had two knocks in 5 years.

[Shipping up to Boston]

He was at my door and introduced himself as “Sal”. He told me his two kids were in the white truck and said their names were “Mo” and “Nellie”.
Seriously, I could give you a long list of truly horrible diseases you could contract from eating spoiled meat. Some of which you may not recover from.
Who would buy ANYTHING from ANYBODY knocking at their door? I placed a no solicitation sign on the window next to the door and have only had two knocks in 5 years.

To your last sentence....theres a whole 'nother active thread that would answer your question perfectly!

[Ripp3325]

I was outside when someone let me know that he had just delivered steaks to one of our neighbors and they all couldn't fit in the guy's freezer so if I wanted to buy some steaks at $3 each...

I didn't.

Has anyone been in contact with this guy and brought the steaks?

I guess it's a way to make a living!!

Yes! I bought $200 worth from the same guy with the same story. Very bad deal! Worst meat I have ever bought, not even worth $20. Don't waste your money.

[Bilyclub]

Can't stop them from coming in. Over 90% of the roads are owned by the counties and are public roads. The only exceptions are the ones in Villa neighborhoods and the roads in Marion County because Marion County would not take ownership of the roads after The Villages built them.


I wouldn't have taken onwership of all those streets up there with goofy addresses, either.

[MplsPete]

I just met him!
In Alhambra

My doorbell rang; Same story; neighbor's freezer full, selling brand name steaks, $3; I noticed a white pickup in the street.

I said No, I'm leaving in two days. He politely left.

Very cool experience: reading about it here, then it really happened!

[Stu from NYC]

If I was a woman living alone I wouldn’t have a sign.

Widow on our street left the husbands name up on the sign to make sales people think she was not living alone

[retiredguy123]

Widow on our street left the husbands name up on the sign to make sales people think she was not living alone
I have seen that also. But, why should someone need to lie about who lives in the house? I think the system to encourage people to put names on their lamppost is not a good policy, especially if it causes women living alone feel the need to be dishonest.

[fdpaq0580]

No way. Also, don't buy day-old sushi from the gas station.

NEVER, EVER WOULD DO THAT


again. 🥴😵😵*💫🤢🤮🥶

[fdpaq0580]

Yes, except Hoppalong Cassidy>

And Zorro, lash LaRoue, Cisco (Sombrero), and Paladin. 🤠🤠🤠

[Stu from NYC]

NEVER, EVER WOULD DO THAT


again. 🥴😵😵*💫🤢🤮🥶

What if they cooked it first?