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Title: A little straightening out.....
Post by: machomadness on October 22, 2012, 04:11:57 AM
Hi,
You guys may remember me as the "a$$hole Turbo Guy".
But, I think after a while, I need to give a formal explanation of things.
I tried finding the original thread but it seems to be gone.
Here's the sitch:
I've only had TWO deals go wrong in my life. Unfortunately, they were SORT of big.
About the first Duo deal, that was mostly my fault. I was under a LOT of stress(I was practically living with gypsies in our apartment who were violent and threatening toward the family), it was handled by numerous people, and it turned into a HUGE mess that should not have happened. As soon as I caught wind of what happened(and got my shit together), I sent the Duo back and later on bought a Duo from someone else. I know my behavior was not the greatest, but I take FULL responsibility for that and apologize to all who were pissed at me, and ESPECIALLY the person who was supposed to trade with me. I wasn't trying to rip off anyone, but some people took the wording wrong on the messages. I have not let ANYONE handle my personal affairs after that and will never again.
Now, about the second one because I don't know if anyone here knows, but I will tell it anyway.
I bought a $300 lot of Famicom items from who I thought was a reputable seller. When the items arrived, the Disk System was not functioning properly. After numerous attempts to try and resolve the situation, the seller kept brushing me off and telling me that everything is fine. I took pictures AND video and still the same response, even after other members pointed out something was wrong. He told me "it's an old electronic". I understand that these things can break at a moment's notice. But, when you pay for something and it comes dead on arrival, that's a HUGE problem.
So, I repeatedly asked him for another RAM Adapter, he kept telling me no. Then after pressure mounted, he told me he would if I pay to send the adapter all the way back to Japan. For the price it would've cost, I could've bought another one from someone in the states. So, I did the only thing I could do. I filed a PayPal claim and did it on the phone so I could tell them what I needed. All I wanted was $50 or so to buy a new RAM adapter. But, PayPal told me that they couldn't just pick and choose the amount and they had to put it in for the full price. I reluctantly agreed as I figured it would get his attention and get him to settle. He finally did offer me $25 which I wasn't sure would cover shipping it back to him(PayPal only lets you ship Priority International now and not first class). Another member on the forum intervened and offered to send me his RAM adapter and ship the defective one back to the seller. I agreed and even threw in my extra Famicom Disks as a thank you and settled the case. Yet, he still chose to badmouth me even though his PayPal was frozen because of numerous complaints about him asking for gift payments for goods and even REFUSING regular PayPal payments so he could take the money and not refund for a defective item. As you are aware, that is against PayPal policy. So, he got caught and is pissed at me because unlike other people, I told him straight up I had a problem.
Then a few weeks later, lo and behold, he found a defect in the RAM adapter, which if it was tested properly would've been found.
But, other than these two, I've had TONS of great deals go by without a hitch and even have one going out today. I just hope you guys are the "stand up people" that everyone keeps telling me you are, even though I still have some trepidation from our last experiences together, and will let bygones be bygones as no one was ripped off like some other people I see floating around and accept it for what it was: two deals that went horribly wrong, but were turned into spectacle.
I plan to start collecting for the PC Engine and even have my Turbo Duo up for trade for a PC Engine Duo-R(unmodified). I can't do this WITHOUT you guys.
So, let me have it.....
Title: Re: A little straightening out.....
Post by: hoobs88 on October 22, 2012, 05:10:59 AM
Title: Re: A little straightening out.....
Post by: machomadness on October 22, 2012, 05:22:07 AM
Oh BELIEVE me, I saw that a million times already. That's why I'm a fan on that channel. The one with Freddie Mercury and Frank Sinatra was the best along with Elvis and Michael Jackson.
Title: Re: A little straightening out.....
Post by: sirhcman on October 22, 2012, 05:55:45 AM
Why would you come back here after saying this about the great members of this board?
"Besides, from what I've heard from people, including some close to me, most of the people on those forums are unscrupulous individuals...."
Title: Re: A little straightening out.....
Post by: Necromancer on October 22, 2012, 06:13:50 AM
I bought a $300 lot of Famicom items from who I thought was a reputable seller. When the items arrived, the Disk System was not functioning properly. After numerous attempts to try and resolve the situation, the seller kept brushing me off and telling me that everything is fine. I took pictures AND video and still the same response, even after other members pointed out something was wrong. He told me "it's an old electronic". I understand that these things can break at a moment's notice. But, when you pay for something and it comes dead on arrival, that's a HUGE problem.
Which part of 'as-is' do you not understand? You screwed that guy, period, end of story.
Then a few weeks later, lo and behold, he found a defect in the RAM adapter, which if it was tested properly would've been found.
And yet ulera reported it as working just fine while he had it. Who should I believe - some seemingly level headed guy who has nothing to gain or the guy that goes bat shit crazy when things don't go the way he planned?
I plan to start collecting for the PC Engine and even have my Turbo Duo up for trade for a PC Engine Duo-R(unmodified). I can't do this WITHOUT you guys.
Good luck with that. I wouldn't deal with a pee-pants whiner like you for anything.
Title: Re: A little straightening out.....
Post by: PunkicCyborg on October 22, 2012, 09:38:51 AM
I doubt anyone here who knows your history would want to send anything of value to you. I mean seriously dude read your posts, when you go all crazy when things don't go your way and you type every other word in caps you sound like a psycho. SERIUOSLY see how BAD this LOOKS when you TYPE like THIS! Oh yeah and thanks to you 80sfreak doesnt want to sell to the US anymore. Yep people no more chances to get a $14 famicom, a $20 super famicom, a $10 mega drive because of this guy. Yeah thanks dude great to have you around!
Title: Re: A little straightening out.....
Post by: T2KFreeker on October 22, 2012, 09:54:26 AM
From one of those "Unscrupulous" users over here, you can go screw yourself. Go act like an assclown someplace else. Do you really think anyone here is that stupid as to deal with you? And for God's Sake man, change your damn user name because Macho man you ain't. Randy Poffo would have put his boot up your ass for acting like such a horses ass. Your pissing all over the mans legacy, Oooh Yeah!
Title: Re: A little straightening out.....
Post by: hizaygizirlz on October 22, 2012, 09:57:16 AM
I for one welcome him back with open arms.
If gypsies had threatened your familes I doubt your main focus would be, being honest in an internet trade.
Bless you JohnnyBlaze
Title: Re: A little straightening out.....
Post by: T2KFreeker on October 22, 2012, 10:11:03 AM
Thanks Hizay! I had no clue which former PCEFX "a$$hole" this might be and no patience to read a new chapter in his life drama past the word "gypsies." (Why do a$$holes always assume they're infamous?)
Protip: if you're dumb enough to let transients/crusties/hippies/boxcar willies move into your family's house and threaten you, you deserve it.
Title: Re: A little straightening out.....
Post by: vestcoat on October 22, 2012, 10:26:17 AM
Also, why do these guys always feel the need to clear their name?
I'd like to supoort my hobby too. I have every right.
Participating on a forum isn't a right. We're just a bunch of random people you pissed off. There's nothing in the constitution that requires us to suffer fools. We're not an institution, you don't have to submit an application, and you don't have to clear your name or expunge your criminal record.
The only thing you need to do is keep your big mouth shut next time you sneak back and create an account. Don't reveal your identity, don't bring up ancient history, and put you old nemeses on "ignore". After a few years of civility maybe you'll establish a reputation as a human being.
I never paid any attention to your stupid drama and I don't know anyone's side of the story, but it doesn't take a detective to see that you're a colossal creep.
Title: Re: A little straightening out.....
Post by: SignOfZeta on October 22, 2012, 10:35:33 AM
Re: A little straightening out..... What the f*ck is it about this forum that attracts attention whores, drama queens, scammers and "on the spectrum" combinations of the three!?
Seriously, why do they never stop coming? Is there something wrong with this place? With us? With me? Is this my fault? Is it because I touch myself?
But seriously, why here? Why us?
Title: Re: A little straightening out.....
Post by: hizaygizirlz on October 22, 2012, 10:40:22 AM
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Thanks Hizay! I had no clue which former PCEFX "a$$hole" this might be and no patience to read a new chapter in his life drama past the word "gypsies." (Why do a$$holes always assume they're infamous?)
We disagree on one thing. He is famous to me.
Also thank you both for my first sig. I'll keep it for a week or two.
Title: Re: A little straightening out.....
Post by: TheOldMan on October 22, 2012, 11:48:10 AM
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But seriously, why here? Why us?
Because they want/need attention. They feed on everyone arguing with them, and bitching about things. Ignore them, and they go away. Unfortunately, there's always another crop of them :( They all think they have found something 'new' and 'cool', and have to show it (and their ignorance) off.
Title: Re: A little straightening out.....
Post by: machomadness on October 22, 2012, 01:43:24 PM
You know what? If this is how you guys are going to be even AFTER the truth was presented to you, then I don't need ANY of you. Everyone that I personally know WAS right about you guys. You are the most bitter, self centered, egotistical people in my LIFE.
I thought that maybe you guys could be stand up people. I guess not. I tried to be cordial and straighten things out, yet you people continue to bully me. I'm done with you people. I will NOT be a part of a community which denigrates their members. In your twisted minds, you may consider it a victory and me a "scammer", but it's YOUR loss and NOT mine. You could've gotten to know me better and see that I was a nice person. Instead you chose to denigrate me and crucify me. I NEVER TOOK ANYTHING FROM ANYONE. I explained what happened, but whatever.
I have a life unlike most of you and I'm DAMN happy with it. You people couldn't be functioning members of society if you tried. You proved it to me here.
One final thought, a REAL MAN DOESN'T HIDE. A real man explains himself and admits his mistakes.
Title: Re: A little straightening out.....
Post by: Lost Monkey on October 22, 2012, 01:51:58 PM
One final thought, a REAL MAN DOESN'T HIDE. A real man explains himself and admits his mistakes.
Word. Gypsies are responsible for all my mistakes too.
Title: Re: A little straightening out.....
Post by: Jibbajaba on October 22, 2012, 03:13:57 PM
See that's the thing. He pulls shit, disappears for a while, then comes back all candy and roses. Then when he isn't immediately welcomed back with open arms, he shows his true colors. We're all losers with no lives. I've heard it so many times that it's lost all meaning.
I for one don't care if you come back. But I would never buy anything from you or sell anything to you.
Chris
Title: Re: A little straightening out.....
Post by: Frank_fjs on October 22, 2012, 03:31:28 PM
Trouble seems to follow you around.
You got some great deals from 80sFREAK, a reconditioned FDS console for around $30 wasn't it? I find it misleading how you've been throwing around the term "$300 worth of Famicom goods", what are you trying to imply with this statement? It seems to me you know exactly what you are doing and word things very carefully, but unfortunately for you 99% of us can read between the lines.
The issue with the RAM adapter was a rare factory fault where certain adapters fitted with a specific brand of memory chip may suffer issues with a small handful of games. By your reasoning, I should be seeking refunds from any seller whom I've purchased a Game Gear from due to the shitty screen or failing caps.
Re PayPal, you DO NOT have to request a refund of the full amount, what a crock of shit. You can request a partial refund and you can choose whether to be refunded on purchase cost or shipping cost or both etc.
I have no more time for you, I won't be welcoming you back to any forum I see you on. You can change your profile name as many times as you like but you can't change the person that you are. I have to go save my cat from gypsies now, see ya...
Title: Re: A little straightening out.....
Post by: hizaygizirlz on October 22, 2012, 03:34:24 PM
I know i'm officially a loser when the guy who lived w/ the murderous gypsies is looking down on me.
Title: Re: A little straightening out.....
Post by: vestcoat on October 22, 2012, 03:40:34 PM
One final thought, a REAL MAN DOESN'T HIDE. A real man explains himself and admits his mistakes.
Word. Gypsies are responsible for all my mistakes too.
I can just imagine his responses to negative ebay feedback:
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BUYER: (-) Item DOA. Received crushed in a Rice Crispy box. Canada to USA Buyer: Member id excitingdeals_77 ( Feedback Score Of 42Yellow star icon for feedback score in between 10 to 49) 06-Jul-12 04:30
Reply by JohnnyBlaze (18-Jul-12 01:49): Shipped with protective gypsy dreadlocks inside. Not my fault! Practically saw threatening panhandler on way to work. Super STRESSED.
Title: Re: A little straightening out.....
Post by: sirhcman on October 22, 2012, 03:41:50 PM
You know what? If this is how you guys are going to be even AFTER the truth was presented to you, then I don't need ANY of you. Everyone that I personally know WAS right about you guys. You are the most bitter, self centered, egotistical people in my LIFE.
I thought that maybe you guys could be stand up people. I guess not. I tried to be cordial and straighten things out, yet you people continue to bully me. I'm done with you people. I will NOT be a part of a community which denigrates their members. In your twisted minds, you may consider it a victory and me a "scammer", but it's YOUR loss and NOT mine. You could've gotten to know me better and see that I was a nice person. Instead you chose to denigrate me and crucify me. I NEVER TOOK ANYTHING FROM ANYONE. I explained what happened, but whatever.
I have a life unlike most of you and I'm DAMN happy with it. You people couldn't be functioning members of society if you tried. You proved it to me here.
One final thought, a REAL MAN DOESN'T HIDE. A real man explains himself and admits his mistakes.
Please take punkiccyborg's advice in the future on whatever board you move onto, he posted it earlier in the thread but you obviously didn't read it so I will paste it again..
"when you go all crazy when things don't go your way and you type every other word in caps you sound like a psycho."
BTW: I have been on probably 100 different message boards and this is the nicest most caring group of people around! It seems like controversy follows you wherever you go so maybe you should take a look in the mirror before you lay blame on others.
Title: Re: A little straightening out.....
Post by: esteban on October 23, 2012, 06:02:25 PM
I have a life unlike most of you and I'm DAMN happy with it. You people couldn't be functioning members of society if you tried. You proved it to me here.
One final thought, a REAL MAN DOESN'T HIDE. A real man explains himself and admits his mistakes.
I never questioned your manhood.
I questioned your sanity. I questioned your ability to handle stress in a healthy manner.
Then I began wondering if I was losing my mind...
Title: Re: A little straightening out.....
Post by: ProfessorProfessorson on October 23, 2012, 07:43:52 PM
I plan to start collecting for the PC Engine and even have my Turbo Duo up for trade for a PC Engine Duo-R(unmodified). I can't do this WITHOUT you guys.
You know what? If this is how you guys are going to be even AFTER the truth was presented to you, then I don't need ANY of you. Everyone that I personally know WAS right about you guys. You are the most bitter, self centered, egotistical people in my LIFE.
I thought that maybe you guys could be stand up people. I guess not. I tried to be cordial and straighten things out, yet you people continue to bully me. I'm done with you people. I will NOT be a part of a community which denigrates their members. In your twisted minds, you may consider it a victory and me a "scammer", but it's YOUR loss and NOT mine. You could've gotten to know me better and see that I was a nice person. Instead you chose to denigrate me and crucify me. I NEVER TOOK ANYTHING FROM ANYONE. I explained what happened, but whatever.
I have a life unlike most of you and I'm DAMN happy with it. You people couldn't be functioning members of society if you tried. You proved it to me here.
One final thought, a REAL MAN DOESN'T HIDE. A real man explains himself and admits his mistakes.
In my mind anyone trying to fool someone into accepting a TurboDuo (that was supposedly defective at one point) in trade for a Duo-R is a scammer. Even if you did a cap job I wouldn't consider that a even trade, and I cant imagine anyone willing to do it unless the Duo was complete in box. And you were busted as being a scammer, trying to get shit for free. It was documented. Ironically, it was you that exposed yourself by picking a fight with your victim here on this very forum.
Defective or not, you told this guy you were keeping his shit and not sending him anything back, then you gave him a link to this thread where you hoped to use the community to drag him mentally through the mud and break him. That makes you a thief and a f*ck face. You committed a scam, and you attempted to use this community as your personal lynch-mob under false pretense, hoping to break the guy down enough that he would stop asking for his system back.
BTW: I have been on probably 100 different message boards and this is the nicest most caring group of people around! It seems like controversy follows you wherever you go so maybe you should take a look in the mirror before you lay blame on others.
Yeah, this is what I am saying. This community is the coolest cats around. It does have it's drama mama's and braggarts and speakers, which is all cool. Try and "STEAL" from people though and guess what? You are f*ckED!!!! And I mean John Holmes style right in your ass, the way it should be. Go away man, just go away. I guess we are all happy being losers and a crappy community because if being like you is what is great and happy, I am glad to be whatever horrible thing you think we are. At least we have the sense to not blame the Gypsies.
Title: Re: A little straightening out.....
Post by: mcarnage on October 24, 2012, 03:06:35 PM
I bought my first famicom just last month from 80sFreak and guess what? It works fine! He packed it well and it was just like it was in the picture. It's like you realized that oh wait I've screwed myself out of the only place I can get PC Engine stuff well I guess I better go back there and slander the gypsies and it didn't work. Look just go on eBay and pay the sucker prices and then you can PayPal claim anyone who doesn't respond to your emails in 10 minutes and doesn't give you your money back when you buy something that you don't understand the risks on.
Title: Re: A little straightening out.....
Post by: tggodfrey on November 12, 2012, 08:38:47 PM
There is no god if you guys wont accept me. I want to collect PCE too.
We have a place you can collect all day long and dont worry.....you can do it without us....we call it...........Wait for it.......wait for it.......EBAY!!!!!!
Your life isnt all that great if you are upset that a bunch of scrupulous idiots on a forum dont like you. This isnt Romper Room a$$hole.