mattopiela 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2005 Well, I don't know if this is the right forum or thread to post this subject, but I believe I got ripped off on a deal I made on a another hockey forum. The Deal & SiteI asked the seller to send me the stuff by Fedex so I would be provided with a tracking number. He went on to send it by USPS Air Mail, which takes about 4-10 days max. Yes I know it might of got held up at customs but its been over a month so I highly doubt that (he claims he shipped it on the 18th of March). Anyways I believe I've lost umm 420.00 USD on this deal. I guess I only have my self to blame for going through with it. At first the seller was co-operative and stuff, but afterwards he became a real a-hole. Whenever I called he'd pick up and hang up, I left him multiple messages but he never returned my phone calls. He even said he'd block my email if I ever emailed him again. I kept every email he ever sent, not sure if that helps with anything. Anyways I payed him by Paypal, so I filed a claim, hopefully they will be able to recover some funds. This guy is from Midlothian, TX and I live in Canada, oh boy if I live anywhere close to Texas I'd beat the crap out of him ninja style . Anyways do you guys have any suggestions as to what to do ? Is it worth calling the cops or something ? I never dealt with a situation like this. Any help is appreciated. P.S. My appologies go out to "wickedwrister" for not being able to come up with the money for the stick I agreed to purchase, I though I could of scored some extra $$$ from the deal, but my plan failed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eazy_b97 1 Report post Posted April 20, 2005 Go through paypal. If that doesn't work, take a road trip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted April 21, 2005 That's why we suggest using a service like Paypal for all online transactions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickz 107 Report post Posted April 21, 2005 Your best bet is to file a claim with Paypal. You're fortunate you used Paypal instead of paying with a money order or else you would've never seen your money again. For any deals online, if the prices are too good to be true, they probably are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted April 21, 2005 Dude, those prices ARE too good to be true......looks like a total scam to me...."My father and I bought out a hockey shop" a total bs statement :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickz 107 Report post Posted April 21, 2005 You should've asked for more information too. Such as, what is the name of the hockey shop and where is it located and did some research. Your best bet is to still file a claim with Paypal... I don't think theres much else you could do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vivaotravez12 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2005 It's mail fraud, so it's also a federal offense. File a complaint with the IFCC, should have a website but don't have it in front of me. Affiliated with the FBI, should be of some help. Contact the Post Master General where you sent the items, explain everything, and see what can be done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tanner23 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2005 Dude, those prices ARE too good to be true......looks like a total scam to me...."My father and I bought out a hockey shop" a total bs statement :) ya vapor XXX skates for 150$???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Megamandan 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2005 Dude, those prices ARE too good to be true......looks like a total scam to me...."My father and I bought out a hockey shop" a total bs statement :) ya vapor XXX skates for 150$???? That and the fact he stated "who ever pays me via papal first gets it all", should give a good clue he was trying to get rid of it fast. I would have been drooling over those prices too, even though they are WAY under wholesale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattopiela 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2005 That's why we suggest using a service like Paypal for all online transactions. I did use Paypal, and I did file a claim with them, its actually being revised right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattopiela 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2005 You should've asked for more information too. Such as, what is the name of the hockey shop and where is it located and did some research. Your best bet is to still file a claim with Paypal... I don't think theres much else you could do. I did do research, I even looked up his name in the city he came from registry and everything seemed to match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattopiela 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2005 Dude, those prices ARE too good to be true......looks like a total scam to me...."My father and I bought out a hockey shop" a total bs statement :) ya vapor XXX skates for 150$???? That and the fact he stated "who ever pays me via papal first gets it all", should give a good clue he was trying to get rid of it fast. I would have been drooling over those prices too, even though they are WAY under wholesale. Yeah I thought I scored a jackpot. He told me he sold off the rest of the stuff to local teams and the other stuff he was looking to get rid off because it was taking up room in his house. That @*er. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thockey17 1 Report post Posted April 21, 2005 Yeah I thought I scored a jackpot. He told me he sold off the rest of the stuff to local teams and the other stuff he was looking to get rid off because it was taking up room in his house. That @*er. Funny how he sold everything else except for the top-of-the-line equipment in the most common sizes.Sucks you have to go through it, but its quite obvious he was a scam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
