The Voord Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 (edited) Looks like our old 'friend' (or should that read, 'fiend) Richard Rae has re-surfaced on the 'Original Comic Art Collectors FB group, now calling himself 'Ardath Bey'. He's currently trying to suggest trading with Bill Wray. I had a quick look at Ardath's FB profile and quickly identified some art that I remember Richard Rae owned . . . and Richard and Ardath hail from the same part of Australia. Pretty certain it's him, but form your own conclusions. All I'd suggest is that if he contacts anyone here suggesting a trade, do yourselves a favor and steer clear. For any newbies here unaware of Rae's past: Australian Original Art Scammer - Richard Rae - Original Comic Art - CGC Comic Book Collectors Chat Boards (cgccomics.com) Edited December 6, 2021 by The Voord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Peck Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 The re-animated corpse of Richard Rae is back to haunt new unsuspecting OA collectors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voord Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 On 12/6/2021 at 7:18 PM, Brian Peck said: The re-animated corpse of Richard Rae is back to haunt new unsuspecting OA collectors. He's now 'The Mummy', Ardath Bey! Bird 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will_K Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 "Ardath Bey" sometimes chimes in via chat on Comic Art Live videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pemart1966 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 On 12/6/2021 at 3:22 PM, Will_K said: "Ardath Bey" sometimes chimes in via chat on Comic Art Live videos. That would be a great place to call him out! The Voord 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will_K Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 I don't know who is using "Ardath Bey" in the chat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voord Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 On 12/6/2021 at 10:29 PM, Bill C said: I'm sorry- is he still a zombie? And if he is, I assume he popped back up before halloween? More comebacks than Jason Vorhees . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Peck Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 On 12/6/2021 at 4:15 PM, Qarlo Clobreggny said: More comebacks than Jason Vorhees . . . YA but Vorhees is more fun and not such an ahole The Voord and taro90 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeGiant Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Got a message from him over the weekend ... "Gee... I always totally 100% loved this one page from the whole run... wish I could trade you for it." Terry E. Gibbs, MR SigS, Twanj and 5 others 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voord Posted March 22, 2022 Author Share Posted March 22, 2022 On 3/21/2022 at 2:39 PM, JadeGiant said: Got a message from him over the weekend ... "Gee... I always totally 100% loved this one page from the whole run... wish I could trade you for it." Did he identify himself as Richard Rae and what, if anything, was your response to him? vodou 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeGiant Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 On 3/22/2022 at 3:18 AM, Qarlo Clobreggny said: Did he identify himself as Richard Rae and what, if anything, was your response to him? No, the message was from "Ardath Bey" on CAF I did not reply The Voord 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voord Posted March 23, 2022 Author Share Posted March 23, 2022 On 3/23/2022 at 2:46 AM, JadeGiant said: No, the message was from "Ardath Bey" on CAF I did not reply You should have asked if he had any fake Kirby or Steranko drawings to offer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voord Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 I hadn't realised, until a few days ago, that Rae had re-branded himself as Ardeth Bey with a new CAF account. I've now left a few comments on his CAF postings suitably advising other collectors that this is without doubt Richard Rae (he's even e-mailed me privately which confirms it). Because he doesn't have a premium account, Rae can't delete my comments . . . so anyone considering Rae's trade suggestions are now suitably informed about who they'd potentially be dealing with taro90, grapeape and Twanj 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhamlau Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 I ran into him on Facebook years ago as Ardeth Bey (which i think is the Mummy from the Boris Karloff movie of the same name). He messaged me about a trade for art I had, and told me his real name. The deal was not pursued after that. JadeGiant and The Voord 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pemart1966 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 On 3/25/2022 at 4:28 AM, The Voord said: I hadn't realised, until a few days ago, that Rae had re-branded himself as Ardeth Bey with a new CAF account. I've now left a few comments on his CAF postings suitably advising other collectors that this is without doubt Richard Rae (he's even e-mailed me privately which confirms it). Because he doesn't have a premium account, Rae can't delete my comments . . . so anyone considering Rae's trade suggestions are now suitably informed about who they'd potentially be dealing with Did he delete his account? I can't find it on CAF...but then again I can't find my glasses...both are probably right in front of me,,, In any case, if you could post a link to it that would be helpful. The more that this guy is visible and exposed the better for all - except him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeGiant Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 On 3/30/2022 at 9:07 AM, pemart1966 said: Did he delete his account? I can't find it on CAF...but then again I can't find my glasses...both are probably right in front of me,,, In any case, if you could post a link to it that would be helpful. The more that this guy is visible and exposed the better for all - except him. Looks like he pulled down the art since he couldn't delete the comments. https://www.comicartfans.com/gallerydetail.asp?gcat=165583 pemart1966 and cloud cloddie 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voord Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 On 3/30/2022 at 3:48 PM, JadeGiant said: Looks like he pulled down the art since he couldn't delete the comments. https://www.comicartfans.com/gallerydetail.asp?gcat=165583 I'm sure he'll re-invent/resurrect himself as someone else further on down the line. Bit like playing 'whack the mole' with this guy! JadeGiant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoV Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Still alive and active ... hmendryk, Twanj, BCarter27 and 4 others 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapeape Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 On 12/17/2022 at 2:22 AM, NicoV said: Still alive and active ... I can help you Richard Rae. Here's my address. You send me your Frazetta art first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Balls Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Richard Rae, Ardath Bey, Bill Wray whaddya say? grapeape 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
