The Car Middleman with David Gborie
Summary
Lacey Mosley welcomes comedian David Bory to discuss his experience getting scammed at a fake art auction in Colorado, where he purchased counterfeit Matisse and Keith Haring pieces. The pair also debate the ethics of middleman services, specifically focusing on Tommy McKee, a former car salesman who charges buyers $1,000 to negotiate lower prices with dealerships. They explore the vulnerability of car buyers, the decline of customer service, and the cultural implications of using social media to expose corporate pricing tactics.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship ads for United Healthcare and Indeed
Sponsorship ads for Nissan, Lowe's, and postpartum depression
Introduction of host Lacey Mosley and guest David
David's story about being scammed at a fake art auction
Currency exchange mishaps and travel anecdotes
Revealing the fake Matisse and auction scam details
Discussion on media, scams, and the Forbes 30 under 30 pipeline
Banter about a celebrity's haircut and posing
Tax filing, business banter, and sponsorship ads
Introduction of Tommy, the car negotiation scammer
Analyzing Tommy's tactics and vulnerability of buyers
Tangents on retail, fashion, and truck culture
The sunk cost fallacy in car buying and life
Overwhelm in decision making and Tommy's call tactics
Discussion on car loans, community vulnerability, and David's dad
Sponsorship ads for fencing, Times Square, and Disney on Ice
Online car buying, negotiation pressure, and add-ons
Tips for avoiding car scams and personal car stories
Credit checks, Quest Diagnostics debt, and pre-approval
Final thoughts on Tommy and the 'bring a man' strategy
Scammer of the Week: Afroman and the Pound Cake case
Outro, social media plugs, and final sponsorship ads
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