o0SwishaHouse, where's my stuff? Trade gone bad?

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Uh, let's not post personal information about other CAGs in an open thread. :whistle2:s I removed the information in question.

I'm sure you wouldn't like the same thing done to you. Any other occurances of this, people will get banned over it, and I don't care who you are.
 
If anyone else got jacked by this guy, hit me with a pm with your info, what you send, who signed for it or proof of them recieving. If you have the dc number, scan me the slip, if you have the sig slip, send a scan of that. Im waiting on a package from usps and that should be here within a couple of hours then Im going up there.
 
[quote name='shrike4242']Uh, let's not post personal information about other CAGs in an open thread. :whistle2:s I removed the information in question.

I'm sure you wouldn't like the same thing done to you. Any other occurances of this, people will get banned over it, and I don't care who you are.[/QUOTE]

Physical addy I understand, but editing out his name too? Or can we not post that till he has enough people comming after him for being ripped off? What are the boundries if you dont mind me asking.
 
[quote name='Stink_Pickle']Physical addy I understand, but editing out his name too? Or can we not post that till he has enough people comming after him for being ripped off? What are the boundries if you dont mind me asking.[/QUOTE]
Boundries are that you don't post personal information, including names, in an open forum where anyone can get to it.

If information like names, addresses, phone numbers or email addresses need to be exchanged, do it in PM's. Don't do it in the public. I wouldn't want my personal info posted where anyone can see it, and I know others feel the same way. Do it in private, don't do it in public.

In the other fun thread of note about this type of situation (the kimsh0t thread), I put down the same rules.
 
Ok. I went by and found his place. Supposedly he's 18 but still in school. Neither him or the female that signed for them is on the lease. If I understood correct his mother is on the lease. Anyhoo, the female that answered the door has my number to call. I informed her that if the proper people he owed werent contacted and given their stuff back or the stuff he was suppose to send, I was personally gonna help everyone filed fraud and theft charges.
 
[quote name='Stink_Pickle']Ok. I went by and found his place. Supposedly he's 18 but still in school. Neither him or the female that signed for them is on the lease. If I understood correct his mother is on the lease. Anyhoo, the female that answered the door has my number to call. I informed her that if the proper people he owed werent contacted and given their stuff back or the stuff he was suppose to send, I was personally gonna help everyone filed fraud and theft charges.[/QUOTE]
:applause: Way to go out of your way to help someone.
 
[quote name='Stink_Pickle']Ok. I went by and found his place. Supposedly he's 18 but still in school. Neither him or the female that signed for them is on the lease. If I understood correct his mother is on the lease. Anyhoo, the female that answered the door has my number to call. I informed her that if the proper people he owed werent contacted and given their stuff back or the stuff he was suppose to send, I was personally gonna help everyone filed fraud and theft charges.[/QUOTE]

I agree with zew. Very nice on your part.
 
[quote name='Stink_Pickle']Ok. I went by and found his place. Supposedly he's 18 but still in school. Neither him or the female that signed for them is on the lease. If I understood correct his mother is on the lease. Anyhoo, the female that answered the door has my number to call. I informed her that if the proper people he owed werent contacted and given their stuff back or the stuff he was suppose to send, I was personally gonna help everyone filed fraud and theft charges.[/QUOTE]
That should hopefully scare him into fixing the problem. Damn nice of you to do.
 
I know how it feels to get ripped off and what a pain in the ass it is to get things done to recover. Anytime its close enough I have no prob dropping by to let someone know they owe someone or the cops will be the next option.

While Im at it, the female that answered the door let the last name slip of the mother that supposedly is on the lease. I did a search based on that last name and couldnt dig up a phone number for you. Either way the land lord knows whats up and he has no prob with me going by although it helped that I promised no trouble would be caused on my part. If there was any, Id stop and let the cops go from there. With a nice little laugh he said thanks and told me exactly where the apt was lol.
 
[quote name='Stink_Pickle']I know how it feels to get ripped off and what a pain in the ass it is to get things done to recover. Anytime its close enough I have no prob dropping by to let someone know they owe someone or the cops will be the next option.

While Im at it, the female that answered the door let the last name slip of the mother that supposedly is on the lease. I did a search based on that last name and couldnt dig up a phone number for you. Either way the land lord knows whats up and he has no prob with me going by although it helped that I promised no trouble would be caused on my part. If there was any, Id stop and let the cops go from there. With a nice little laugh he said thanks and told me exactly where the apt was lol.[/QUOTE]

Stink_Pickle, CAG Trade Enforcer of Austin, TX? :D
 
Ive done this a few times before. Once was for a kid that was stealing sports cards. Agreed to send and wouldnt come through. The town he was from just happened to be a town I drove through 3 times a week for work. On the way home one day I talked to his mom and showed her a list of who he owed, what was owed etc etc and said that they were prepared to file theft if they didnt get whats owed or their stuff back. Within 1 wk everyone had their stuff. Alot of times kids pull this crap and parents never find out.
 
[quote name='Stink_Pickle']If you dont hear from him by this sunday, lmk. If I dont, Ill lyk and Ill go back by again.[/QUOTE]

He's PMd me a couple of times...I won't consider it resolved until my stuff's back and in the condition I shipped it, but we're a lot closer than we were this morning.

Thanks again Pickle! I'll PM you with any updates.
 
[quote name='Stink_Pickle']As of 10pm no phone call. Hopefully he got in touch with you today.[/QUOTE]

Via PM he contacted me. It was brief, but I requested everything sent back fedex. Awaiting his reply right now.
 
[quote name='eshbums']Via PM he contacted me. It was brief, but I requested everything sent back fedex. Awaiting his reply right now.[/QUOTE]

I just finished reading the whole thread & fyi to all but eshubs who I PM'ed yesterday, I was left hanging on a couple of items I shipped first as well ... I was planning on giving our friend until tomorrow to contact me or pay up (2 weeks) before I posted a negative comment.

According to the message I received from Mr swishahouse, he's going to ship my stuff back asap & as soon as it arrives intact I'll post an update... thanks to the Pickle for going above & beyond the call of duty here.. I'm new to this site & this is a big confidence booster!
 
Captante-got your pm..np!


From here on out if he keeps giving people the run around, I highly suggest filing theft with your local authorities. Give them proof of the deal, proof of shipping, and proof of receipt. They should be able to take care of it from there. I know in Tx anything under 100.00 value they tend to take their time on dealing with but anything valued at over 100.00 usually gets good quick help. At least the few times Ive had to persue the matter. Hopefully he comes across with whats owed. I dont see his family emergency excuse being good for burning two people on the same deal.
 
Also, Ill take payment for services rendered. Accepting pay pal, money order, 1hr with g/f or mom's, possibly gifts of heterosexual pornograpy-ie videos and magazines. No toy or clothing items please........













j/k....
 
[quote name='Stink_Pickle']Captante-got your pm..np!


From here on out if he keeps giving people the run around, I highly suggest filing theft with your local authorities. Give them proof of the deal, proof of shipping, and proof of receipt. They should be able to take care of it from there. I know in Tx anything under 100.00 value they tend to take their time on dealing with but anything valued at over 100.00 usually gets good quick help. At least the few times Ive had to persue the matter. Hopefully he comes across with whats owed. I dont see his family emergency excuse being good for burning two people on the same deal.[/QUOTE]


Hopefully that won't be required now, but I have the proof of delivery in hand & had already explored my options... as I said I'm giving him the benefit of a doubt, mainly because of the way this all seemed to happen at the same time, I've done a lot of trading & selling on Anandtech & have heard much stranger stories which turned out to be true, so you never know.
Meanwhile if anyone needs a similar visit to what you did made in Connecticut, feel free to get in touch! :cool:
 
Maybe he'll come on this thread and say a few words on his behalf. I know shit happens sometimes but its just too hard to take someones word these days. Maybe an open apology or something.
 
[quote name='Stink_Pickle']Maybe he'll come on this thread and say a few words on his behalf. I know shit happens sometimes but its just too hard to take someones word these days. Maybe an open apology or something.[/QUOTE]
And I'll keep that in mind when I decide what to do with him.
 
If the dude was out for the holidays now his reputation is tainted now that everyone has seen this thread. It's like like he def screwed anyone over yet.
 
[quote name='Mono`']If the dude was out for the holidays now his reputation is tainted now that everyone has seen this thread. It's like like he def screwed anyone over yet.[/QUOTE]
Offering a PSP for an iPod to two different people and having them both send first?

No, I'm sure he had good intentions with that.
 
[quote name='zewone']Offering a PSP for an iPod to two different people and having them both send first?

No, I'm sure he had good intentions with that.[/QUOTE]

tru.dat
 
[quote name='Stink_Pickle']Also, Ill take payment for services rendered. Accepting pay pal, money order, 1hr with g/f or mom's, possibly gifts of heterosexual pornograpy-ie videos and magazines. No toy or clothing items please........













j/k....[/QUOTE]


LOL! Seriously though, everyone that gets their stuff back should at least throw you some green into your paypal for gas and time. PM me your acct. info and I'll shuffle you some bucks.

And oddly enough, I do have some spare softcore laying around! One of the perks of being a reviewer! It's hard to find a good hiding place with a 5 year old in the house, so maybe it would have a better life with you anyways (the porn, not the 5 year old). :)

I'm not going to call off anyone I reported this to until my stuff is back safe and sound.
 
[quote name='apokalipze2']Man this guy wasn't dumb at all. He built his feedback to an acceptable level where he could request a send first on trades. http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73432&page=1[/QUOTE]

If the site went back far enough, I'd link you to metroidkiller9. He was at one time the top trader on CAG and then decide to start ripping people off, if I remember correctly. I know it was someone with a ridiculously high rating, prior to the new rating system.
 
[quote name='craven_fiend']If the site went back far enough, I'd link you to metroidkiller9. He was at one time the top trader on CAG and then decide to start ripping people off, if I remember correctly. I know it was someone with a ridiculously high rating, prior to the new rating system.[/QUOTE]
Oh, we have a recent person in that situation, supermariomeele:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/traderratings.php?u=12392

No show for three months, and he has three negs out of his last bits of going MIA.
 
[quote name='shrike4242']Oh, we have a recent person in that situation, supermariomeele:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/traderratings.php?u=12392

No show for three months, and he has three negs out of his last bits of going MIA.[/QUOTE]

I've had similar experiences shipping to people with lots pf positive comments on Heatware.com too, never actually been burned, but waited up to a month to get paid by guys with like 75+ positives... after this one I don't think I'm going to ship first at all anymore.
 
Shrike, thanks for your help in all of this...and to everyone else in the CAG community.

I've been on the site for a while now, just not a heavy poster, and it's good to know that people were so good to help out in a situation gone bad, be it pickle, who really stepped up, and all the positive support from everyone else.

It's not over yet, and I'll probably be really pissed for many hours reburning my CDs and loading the 'pod back up, but this definately gives me hope to maybe once again trade on the forums...just don't think I'm being a jackass if I don't offer to ship first. :)


Edit update: Ouch - just got the confirmation from the FBI complaint I filed. The information is in their system, and has been forwarded to Columbus and Austin authorities.

For his sake, I hope he hustles his ass up with shipping all this stuff back, I'm not calling off the dogs until it's resolved 100%.
 
[quote name='Captante']I've had similar experiences shipping to people with lots pf positive comments on Heatware.com too, never actually been burned, but waited up to a month to get paid by guys with like 75+ positives... after this one I don't think I'm going to ship first at all anymore.[/QUOTE]
See, that's what I don't understand in this type of situation.

Getting high enough feedback to have someone ship first is one thing, you do a few deals, and get yourself high enough that you can ask for it. Little time and little money investment.

Where you get to the point where you're in the 50's and up for feedback, you know how to do things in a trade/sale, why the heck would you let it go to heck like that? I know that people can have family emergencies, as well as other issues with real life getting in the way of doing things, though can people honestly say they can't scare up 10 minutes to get to email or on CAG (or wherever) to get emails/PM's to people and say what's going on? Is that really so hard? If you suddenly decide to scam when you have feedbacks like that, why did you even bother getting that high in the first place?

It's just one of those things that I, as the person that I am, can't understand why someone would do something like that. I guess I'm thinking too much of my fellow person. :wall:

The quicker we deal with these issues and the quicker they're dealt with, the better, since it's less work for everyone concerned.

eshbaums, glad I could help, and I hope this will be quickly resolved. A learning experience for everyone, and I'll be happy to do for St. Louis CAGs what Stink_Pickle did for you in Austin.
 
[quote name='shrike4242'] I'll be happy to do for St. Louis CAGs what Stink_Pickle did for you in Austin.[/QUOTE]

I'd offer to do it for New Orleans but I haven't been shot at in a while and I'd like to keep it that way ;)
 
I also want to thanks pickle for his help :). My first scammer and i didnt really know what to do, so just wanted to say thanks. Hopefully i get my ipod back now. Thanks again
 
[quote name='joevan']I'd offer to do it for New Orleans but I haven't been shot at in a while and I'd like to keep it that way ;)[/QUOTE]

North Alabama Ass Kicker is standing by...have boots will travel.
 
[quote name='joevan']I'd offer to do it for New Orleans but I haven't been shot at in a while and I'd like to keep it that way ;)[/QUOTE]

same here...i'd offer to protect from fraud in Baltimore if I'm supplied with a bullet-proof vest and a bullet-proof ride...oh yeah, and a bigger set of balls
 
[quote name='The Successful Dropout']same here...i'd offer to protect from fraud in Baltimore if I'm supplied with a bullet-proof vest and a bullet-proof ride...oh yeah, and a bigger set of balls[/QUOTE]
LMAO!
 
[quote name='mesthead21']I also want to thanks pickle for his help :). My first scammer and i didnt really know what to do, so just wanted to say thanks. Hopefully i get my ipod back now. Thanks again[/QUOTE]


Np. Again, payment methods accepted were listed lol.
 
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