I had a completely perfect deal going with this fellow, and all of a sudden he stops responding to my pms when I ask him for his paypal address so I could send the funds. I could clearly see that he was logging on AND posting on the forums, but he was not replying to my pms inquiring his paypal address...
Obviously, I was both confused and curious, so I sent him a pm every day for 5 days. I could see that he was logging on and posting, but he was clearly avoiding talking to me. So I think, whatever, screw it, and I bought the item I need on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...%3AUS%3A1&rd=1
First, this is our chat log until he started ignoring me:
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hi how are you?
i got a brand new one that i took out of my new H340. i took it out the first day i bought the player and was never a bit of memory saved on it. the reason i took it out was to put in the 60GB hard drive.
im gonna sell it if i get a good price
make a reasonable offer.
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How does $65 shipped sound? |
nah sorry
since its basically new, i was looking for $105 shipped
what do you think? |
On ebay MK4004GAH NIB sealed is $70 buy it now.
I'll do 80 tops. Anything more than that and I can buy a new sealed one..why would I buy a used one?
Makes sense, right? Let me know. |
well, like i said, it isnt used. its just not sealed. even though i removed it from the casing, the actual drive is still new. anyway, i forgot to ask you, where are you located? i forgot to ask you |
Wisconsin, zip code 53092
I don't have the money yet but I'm sure you'll hold it for me, right?
I just ran into a problem and will have to refund money to someone that paid me for an item...so that will set things back  |
how long you think itll take? i want to sell it as soon as i can
also, do you paypal? |
Yes, I will be doing this transaction through paypal as the money is in there right now.
It really depends on how many things I sell in this thread:
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1075528
If you see something you like, we can work out a trade or something. LMK |
hi again
well thanks but i dont need anything you have for sale
also, ill take $80 shipped for the drive if you want
let me know if you agree and we'll go from there
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That sounds like a good plan, $80 shipped it is. I'll let you know when I have the funds to pay you. Until then, please prettyyyyy please hold it for me, ok? Thanks! |
hi
ok ill hold it for you. hopefully its not too long
around how many days?
just let me know when you got the cash |
Nothing wrong there, right?
2 days later, I had the money. More PM logs:
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A few more things:
Where do you live? This is my shipping addy:
cut out
What method of shipping to you plan to use? Also, just make sure the hard drive is packed VERY adequetly, as these h340 drives are VERY delicate and die from small jerks (that's how mine died) Also insure the package for $100 just to make sure, ok?
Got any feedback? I couldn't find any on the forum for you. I've got feedback here:
http://heatware.com/eval.php?id=47833
Here's the deal-I'll paypal you $40 straight right now. Ship the hard drive ASAP. When I get it I will unpack, inspect for shipping damage, make sure it works 100%, and then paypal you the other half of the funds.
Fair enough?
Thanks. |
hi again
well, another member just offered $90 for it shipped so im taking the highest bidder obviously. however, since you pmed first, i'd give you a chance to match that offer. if you agreed to $90 then its yours and ill tell the other member its sold
its up to you?
let me know thanks |
Well, what's the deal dude? You signed on but didn't reply to my PM...I've got the money ready, and I need that hard drive....we had a deal, right? I had to sell my video card and downgrade just so I could get the money to buy the hard drive from you...you're not bailing out on me now, are you?
Get back to me fast! I'm leaving for a summer ending vacation in a few days and I'd really like to use my DAP along the way.
Thanks! |
well, been thinking and i dont really like the half payment thing. if you could pay in full it would be much better. its only $90 and its more hassle splitting up the payments its up to you though
let me know thx |
Ok, thats when things get fishy. He said another member offered him $90 and he wanted me to price match, yet he had listed his hard drive NOWHERE on the forum...but whatever, I assumed he had contacted someone himself and offered them $90 for the drive. He also refuses to do split payments, which gives both me and him security. No, he justs wants is money right away. Maybe he was squeezing an extra $10 out of me, but that's not the issue at hand anyway.
This is where he stops talking. That was on "August 5th, 2006, 02:07 PM"
So over the next 4 days I send him PMs:
August 5th:
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Alright, I'll send you $88 in full, but on one condition: give me your phone number. I will call it at some point in time to confirm that is infact you and the number is legit. That is all I ask for. Give me your paypal address and I will forward the funds over right now.
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August 7th:
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Hey dude i need your paypal address so I can send the funds over  |
August 8th, 11AM:
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Why aren't you responding to my PMs? I now have the full $90USD ready to pay...I just received payment for an item today. I've got exactly $93.63 in my paypal account!
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August 8th, 9PM (after I saw that he had logged on and posted that day)
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Why aren't you responding to my PMs? I thought we had a deal? This isn't right dude. If you don't wanna do business with me, say no to my face-don't try to ignore me. I can clearly see that you log on to your account and post, and yet you haven't responded to me in 4 days? Why?
If our deal is still a GO, then give me your paypal address and I'll send the funds over!
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Anyway, he finally gets back to me, and this is what he says via PM:
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WHO THE [Edited for profanity] YOU THINK YOU ARE [Edited for profanity] ????!!!
HOW BOUT THE DEAL IS A NO GO!!!!!!
YOU THINK I GIVE A FLYIN [Edited for profanity] THAT YOU CAN SEE I LOG IN OR NOT!!!!!!!!!!!! HAHA GET A LIFE [Edited for profanity]!
YOU THINK YOURE ROYAL FAMILY OR SOMETHING AND I HAVE TO ANSWER TO YOU????
THINK AGAIN AND [Edited for profanity]!!
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Ok, so I take it lightly, and respond:
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lmao 
You didn't answer the question though. Deal or no deal? I'll send you $90 right now. Otherwise I'm gonna go ahead with somebody else.
Thanks |
Of course, by now I had already bought the hard drive off ebay, but I just wanted to see what he says. He responds:
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WHAT PART OF "HOW BOUT THE DEAL IS A NO GO!!!!!!" AND [Edited for profanity] DONT YOU UNDERSTAND????? ARE PEOPLE THAT STUPID WHERE YOURE FROM?? DUMBEST [Edited for profanity] STATE I EVER SEEN????
HERES A TIP. WHEN SOMEONE CALLES YOU AN [Edited for profanity], YOU CAN PRETTY MUCH SAY THE DEALS OFF!!!!!!
GEEZ PEOPLE DOWN SOUTH JUST GET DUMBER EVERY DAY!
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Alright. I'm not calling him a scammer or anything, just a complete
[Edited for profanity]. I'd suggest that no one ever do business with him. Thanks for taking the time to read this-people like bassthumper should never be allowed to trade. Thought I'd just get this out there.
Thanks for reading!