contender
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Yes Scott,, my words were meant to praise your honest dealings. And some of us do understand that where you live can provide unexpected challenges in shipping stuff.
SOLD Smith & Wesson model 25-5
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I purchased parts from you and wouldn’t hesitate to do so again and likely will when the need arises down the road.
@mr.deerstalker is a right guy in my book. Another reason a transaction rating system for the marketplace would be a good idea.
Do not feed his ego!! @mr.deerstalker is one of the worst enablers on this site!!!!
I actually haven't bought anything from him yet (not that I would hesitate to do so), but I did buy from another member. USPS lost the first MO I sent, they happened to find it and deliver it the day after the second MO arrived. I got 'lucky", 1 the seller was understanding, 2 he had another gun that I had been on the fence about for the same price. I just told him that fate had decided I needed both and to ship them out.
We are working on a solution. I'll keep you all updated.
TDF
Single-Sixer
I hope that solution ends with you getting the 25-5. I know this has been a bit of a mess, but all our hopes are that it ends well for both parties. As a fellow owner of a 25-5 i doubt you will be disappointed.
TDF
TDF
No the pistol has not shipped. He said there was some kind of miscommunication and the pistol did not head my way. We are making arrangements for the refund via a postal money order. I advised him I'd let you all know so as not to screw up his rep here on the forum.
To be continued...
To be continued...
I just tried to open Azshooter and check his prior posts and site says "oops
we ran into some problems”.
we ran into some problems”.
I wanted the pistol but for whatever reason he doesn't have one.
His screen name is @AzShooter1 and he has 10 pages of posts on the forum. Give it a rest until he comes through with the refund. He's trying to make good.
To me every post in this thread underscores the need for and the value of a transaction rating system. Marketplace threads are deleted after 30 days. If someone buys or sells infrequently they will likely have no recent threads, and if they do, there may not have been any feedback.
If there were a rating thread, members judgements about a transaction would follow both parties, and even if every transaction did not result in feedback, enough would to give an idea about the "transaction worthiness" of the member.
If things seem to be going sideways because of sudden illness or something else, a positive rating score could provide reassurance and from that patience rather than panic.
If there were a rating thread, members judgements about a transaction would follow both parties, and even if every transaction did not result in feedback, enough would to give an idea about the "transaction worthiness" of the member.
If things seem to be going sideways because of sudden illness or something else, a positive rating score could provide reassurance and from that patience rather than panic.
Cal30 1906
Single-Sixer
So has this issue been resolved or is it still in shambles?
Lemme guess...
Still waiting for a resolution. I've been assured that the end of the month I get refunded my funds.
A rating system wouldn't make a bit of difference. Simply put: One flat out bad sale and that member won't be in the Classifieds anymore.
So I've been following this out of curiosity.....the "seller" is on another forum I frequent. Same pic but slightly different forum name. On the other forum he is a premium member in good standing, and as for seller rating his is excellent. He's been a member there since 2002. I have a feeling the "seller" here is not him and there is criminal element in play.
artey
Single-Sixer
Then why hasnt the forum member posted in this thread “hey guys this aint me! My account got hijacked!”
If his account was hijacked, he may not have it back. @XUSNORDIE can you try to DM him on the other forum and see if he is locked out?
While this sounds good in theory. The forum owners/participants have ZERO power to enforce anything. The worst they can do is ban the member.
It's really no different than watching a theft on the street or in a business. Maybe you should intervene, but you really have no authority or power to do so.
bisleyfan41
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A rating system or any other measure you take won't prevent issues with a hacked account.
I only choose to buy from members I know or am familiar with.
I always avoid newbies until they pan out.
While I wouldn't consider my feathers ruffled, I do understand that as a grown adult, the outcome of any transactions is on me. I buy and sell here at my own risk.
You have the freedom to do the same or choose not to participate in that part of the forum.
It ain't hard.
Killer Bee
Advanced Level Novice
forum owners have access to user registration information, login information, ip address activity, etc.
forum owners certainly have the authority to reach out to a user for verification it's actually them, explanation of suspected foul play or criminal activity, etc.
I'm not saying they aren't doing any of this, just that it doesn't appear so based on what's posted in this thread
Well maybe he doesn't get on here much or at all. I belong to a couple forums I haven't been on in years, which is probably exposing myself to being preyed upon. Not to mention there is no profile for him here anymore.
I did. I had little interaction with him on that forum, however he appeared to be well respected older gentleman. I believe he was wheel chair bound but still very active in shooting. We will see if he responds......I'm usually not very active there until Spring but I will check and get back to y'all here.
I think that may have been an attempt to log in? There is no profile. When I moderated a forum a while back that usually happened when we banned a member.
As the buyer in this fiasco I am giving @AzShooter1 the opportunity to make this right. The Moderator is keeping up with this as well. This will work out one way or another and I will give full disclosure one way or another. I appreciate all the post supporting me in getting this resolved.
They may have some helpful capabilities but they have no POWER beyond controlling access to their website.
I lost $250 on this forum last month. The member was banned and I was told the member was using multiple VPN's.
No other information was given to me. I asked for a copy of all known IP addresses, or any other pertinent info, but so far I haven't received anything from the forum owners.
I want to see if I can find this SOB, but all I have is an email address.
No other information was given to me. I asked for a copy of all known IP addresses, or any other pertinent info, but so far I haven't received anything from the forum owners.
I want to see if I can find this SOB, but all I have is an email address.
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There are no records of you asking for this information via email or PM.
That said, we do not release this information to the public, and only under court order to do so.
We highly recommend only using traceable and trackable methods for payments to folks.
This thread is posted, and I highly recommend all read it as a refresher:
https://www.rugerforum.com/threads/rules-for-posting-classifieds.306208/
This is also another reminder to ALL:
- Keep your email address updated, so you are notified when your password, or other items are changed in your account.
- Change your password often using a password manager.
- Use 2 Step Authentication, along with keeping backup codes.
As I recall, ArizonaTea123 changed his username from Coup d'etat recently, so maybe his request was under another name.
Well FWIW the "seller" is not a known entity.....as suspected the real AzShooter answered my message on the other forum. This not him selling the revolver he states.
I think we all already knew that but hey just for the sake of "closure"
I think we all already knew that but hey just for the sake of "closure"
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