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1960sDJ Rookie Author Boston Posts:47 Points:154,940 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 5:13:24 PM Ignore 1960sDJ Report Abuse Last night, "Tigerrrrrrrr" posted all of the King Petroleum stations around greater Boston (Medford, Malden, Woburn and Dedham) at $3.07 regular, after they had all been posted by others in the $3.17 - $3.19 area on Thursday. I didn't have a chance to drive by any of them myself today, but that seemed unlikely when all other stations are jumping up like crazy everywhere. Today, various other people are posting the King stations back at their true current prices once again, back in the $3.17 - $3.19 area (except the Dedham one is higher). Is "Tigerrrrrrrr" trying to get people to King stations for some reason by posting phony prices, or just posting prices that are many days old? It doesn't seem likely that they all lowered to $3.07 on Friday only, and went back up on Saturday. Except for one other independent in Belmont, King seems to be the only brand that "Tigerrrrrrrr" posts.

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Last night, "Tigerrrrrrrr" posted all of the King Petroleum stations around greater Boston (Medford, Malden, Woburn and Dedham) at $3.07 regular, after they had all been posted by others in the $3.17 - $3.19 area on Thursday.

I didn't have a chance to drive by any of them myself today, but that seemed unlikely when all other stations are jumping up like crazy everywhere.

Today, various other people are posting the King stations back at their true current prices once again, back in the $3.17 - $3.19 area (except the Dedham one is higher).

Is "Tigerrrrrrrr" trying to get people to King stations for some reason by posting phony prices, or just posting prices that are many days old? It doesn't seem likely that they all lowered to $3.07 on Friday only, and went back up on Saturday. Except for one other independent in Belmont, King seems to be the only brand that "Tigerrrrrrrr" posts.

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Jessica Moderator	Message Posted: Jun 30, 2011 10:34:53 AM Ignore Jessica Report Abuse We have been in contact with the owner of the King Petroleum stations. They have confirmed that the prices that member Tigerrrrrrrr has been posting to the site are the correct prices and that these prices are not discounted prices.
bcressy Sophomore Author Boston Posts:112 Points:474,435 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Jun 30, 2011 7:55:34 AM Ignore bcressy Report Abuse There is an auto repair shop attached to one of the King stations in Malden called "Tiger Auto Service". Coincidence? Maybe. I tried calling all of the phone numbers attached to the King stations last night, but they were all for cell phones with full mailboxes. All that this phenomenon is going to do is hurt their business. I'm in Medford/Malden all of the time to visit friends; no way am I going to fill up at these stations after all of this nonsense. I wonder if others feel the same way? Maybe if Tigerrrrr knew this, he'd stop mis-posting.
panda317 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:2,234 Points:683,500 Joined:Aug 2002	Message Posted: Jun 30, 2011 2:52:25 AM Ignore panda317 Report Abuse old story, but still good info, especially the comments [L=http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpp/news/local/medford-shuts-down-king-petroleum-gas-stations-over-unpaid-taxes-fees-20100306[/L] [Edited by: panda317 at 6/30/2011 2:53:17 AM EST]
panda317 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:2,234 Points:683,500 Joined:Aug 2002	Message Posted: Jun 30, 2011 2:30:33 AM Ignore panda317 Report Abuse useless moderator! this is a reply to a message I sent about posting wrong gas prices; From GB Moderator Jun 29 Hello Patrick , Thanks for bringing this to our attention. If you notice prices or station information being entered inaccurately, please let us know the username of the poster, the price they posted, station details (station name, address, area, state/province) and approximate time posted, so we can bring it to their attention. Thanks for your help. Regards, JM GasBuddy.com
panda317 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:2,234 Points:683,500 Joined:Aug 2002	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2011 12:07:03 PM Ignore panda317 Report Abuse Tigerrrrrrrr is an id10t posting prices for dedham and beverly simultaneously. any stations that aren't 'his' get higher posting from him. any of 'his' stations get lower prices. moderators need to do something about him.
1Visitor Champion Author Boston Posts:24,105 Points:3,050,785 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Jun 25, 2011 10:31:03 PM Ignore 1Visitor Report Abuse He's at it again by posting Pezzi's in Chelsea at 3.69. The real price is 3.49.
GasTruth Veteran Author Boston Posts:369 Points:112,950 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jun 25, 2011 6:23:30 PM Ignore GasTruth Report Abuse I have heard alot of bad stuff about King P some it must be true. I can't believe people still go there. As far as pricing goes. The rack price of fuel had a some major swings this week. One day was +6 cents next day was -8 cents. So it is possible that some stations went up because they were unfortunate and got gas on an upswing day.
bcressy Sophomore Author Boston Posts:112 Points:474,435 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Jun 25, 2011 2:01:32 PM Ignore bcressy Report Abuse To me, it looks like a ploy to mis-post some of the cheapest stations nearby as HIGHER than they are and also mis-post to make the King stations look LESS than they actually are. He needs to be found and banned.
1960sDJ Rookie Author Boston Posts:47 Points:154,940 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2011 5:26:42 PM Ignore 1960sDJ Report Abuse More phony prices for the King stations on Salem St. Medford today, one from "Tigerrrrrrrr" posting the 348 Salem St. station at $3.49 seven hours ago (allegedly at the same time he "saw" the one in Dedham), and one from "anuj_pushkarna" posting the 353 Salem St. station also at $3.49 three hours ago. I was in the area two hours ago today (just before 3 PM), and all three of the King stations on Salem St. are actually at $3.57 regular/cash. I don't know whether I believe that they were actually eight cents lower just one to five hours earlier. I just updated the postings with the correct prices and time.
mightymoes Champion Author Boston Posts:10,742 Points:2,064,645 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2011 12:05:10 PM Ignore mightymoes Report Abuse He also posted BJs .10 higher. I emailed the moderators.
dickc49 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:24,714 Points:2,519,525 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2011 11:57:00 AM Ignore dickc49 Report Abuse He also posted the Best in Peabody 10 cents higher than before. He is just trying to get all of "HIS" stations on the front page.
mightymoes Champion Author Boston Posts:10,742 Points:2,064,645 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2011 8:07:26 AM Ignore mightymoes Report Abuse He is posting wrong prices again. I posted Super Petroleum in Saugus at $3.55 An hour later he posted the price at $3.65 The price did not change.
bcressy Sophomore Author Boston Posts:112 Points:474,435 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2011 7:33:32 AM Ignore bcressy Report Abuse 1960sDJ, thanks for trying to make sure you postings are as accurate as possible. If Tigerrrrrr would do this, his postings would be easier to believe.
1960sDJ Rookie Author Boston Posts:47 Points:154,940 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jun 17, 2011 12:35:36 AM Ignore 1960sDJ Report Abuse I always use the dropdown menu to post prices at the closest time to when I saw them, but it looks like few other posters use it at all. It looks like most posters just post with the time they're able to get on their computer, without changing it.
bcressy Sophomore Author Boston Posts:112 Points:474,435 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Jun 16, 2011 9:32:09 PM Ignore bcressy Report Abuse In response: you should post them and select the closest appropriate time in the drop down menu. If I see gas at 8:30 on my way to work, but enter it at 12:00 PM, I enter it as spotted at 8:30 and not 12:00.
ShadowACE Champion Author Boston Posts:9,003 Points:2,146,650 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jun 16, 2011 5:11:14 PM Ignore ShadowACE Report Abuse With regard to "., and posting Dedham, Woburn and Medford prices at the exact same time." -- I will frequently note the prices of stations that I pass in my travels but I may not be able to post those prices for a while. If I am going to a meeting or some other activity that does not allow me access to my computer I have no choice but to wait until I get home or somewhere that does provide an opportunity to post the data.
bcressy Sophomore Author Boston Posts:112 Points:474,435 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Apr 20, 2011 1:49:45 PM Ignore bcressy Report Abuse He's back. Duplicate posting of the location near Almont St., and posting Dedham, Woburn and Medford prices at the exact same time.
bcressy Sophomore Author Boston Posts:112 Points:474,435 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2011 10:30:11 AM Ignore bcressy Report Abuse Paulg - I've been there myself, and I know what you mean. But often he posts them with the same street address number and adds an extra space or character so they can be posted more than once.
paulg72 Champion Author Boston Posts:1,592 Points:749,905 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Mar 23, 2011 1:27:31 PM Ignore paulg72 Report Abuse i dont think they are duplicate i have been to this area alot and there are 3 gas stations in a 2 block stretch 2 of them are across the street from each other all are king petroleum
bcressy Sophomore Author Boston Posts:112 Points:474,435 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Mar 18, 2011 10:30:37 AM Ignore bcressy Report Abuse I have consistently turned him in because of duplicate posting as well. Several times the same King Petroleum station was listed 2-3 times on the front page! Some of my research indicates that this isn't the most reliable place to fill up, either, but that's besides the point.
paulg72 Champion Author Boston Posts:1,592 Points:749,905 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Mar 8, 2011 8:49:42 PM Ignore paulg72 Report Abuse i havent seen him in awhile maybe setup new id
1960sDJ Rookie Author Boston Posts:47 Points:154,940 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2011 12:58:18 AM Ignore 1960sDJ Report Abuse His (or her) profile says joined Dec 20, 2010. Total Points: 33,550 Haven't seen a post for a week now, but was previously reporting King stations regularly. [Edited by: 1960sDJ at 3/5/2011 1:01:47 AM EST]
paulg72 Champion Author Boston Posts:1,592 Points:749,905 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Mar 4, 2011 1:41:56 PM Ignore paulg72 Report Abuse how long has he been a member and how many points does he have if he is swaying bussines there he would have low points
mightymoes Champion Author Boston Posts:10,742 Points:2,064,645 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2011 9:10:49 AM Ignore mightymoes Report Abuse I doubt that he drives by all the King Pet stations every day.
EdPG Champion Author Boston Posts:12,167 Points:2,666,060 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2011 7:12:03 AM Ignore EdPG Report Abuse Is "Tigerrrrrrr" an employee of King Pet?