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Roto-Mat

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"only storm 4 me" AKA David Barfield = BAD SELLER!! STAY AWAY FROM HIM!!
« on: August 10, 2006, 09:01:35 AM »
Is a scam. He has taken money from myself and another BR member. If anyone else has any run-ins with him post them here please. I am going to organize the authorities against him.

STAY AWAY FROM THIS SELLER!!!!!
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Re: "only storm 4 me" AKA David Barfield = BAD SELLER!! STAY AWAY FROM HIM!!
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2006, 02:27:51 AM »
TTT What an A** H***
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RHWestar57

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Re: "only storm 4 me" AKA David Barfield = BAD SELLER!! STAY AWAY FROM HIM!!
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2006, 10:26:02 AM »
He said the ball he sold me was in great shape, no scratches & low games on it. He failed to mention the thing had been plugged 3 times already!
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Re: "only storm 4 me" AKA David Barfield = BAD SELLER!! STAY AWAY FROM HIM!!
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2006, 01:05:23 AM »
I'm the other member referenced in the initial post above. We finally got our deal squared away but it took too long and could have been helped with better communication.

I bought the ball back around the second week of July and finally got it Aug. 14. I sent a money order and was told the ball had shipped and I'd get a tracking number. After two weeks of not hearing from the seller, and a lot of unanswered PMs, I finally mentioned legal action. The ball was sent after I threatened the legal action. The seller claimed he'd "been on vacation," but that was never mentioned before the sale, and he had originally claimed to have a tracking number before the "vacation," anyway. A message asking for clarification of these issues went unanswered.

After all that, I've nearly forgotten to talk about the ball itself; it was okay, and I wasn't expecting much for $27.50 anyway. But the communication issues means I won't deal with this seller again.

And to my knowledge, Mat still hasn't gotten his transaction resolved, and he's got a ton more money at stake than I did.

Jess
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Re: "only storm 4 me" AKA David Barfield = BAD SELLER!! STAY AWAY FROM HIM!!
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2006, 01:19:47 AM »
when will this crap ever stop????
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Re: "only storm 4 me" AKA David Barfield = BAD SELLER!! STAY AWAY FROM HIM!!
« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2006, 03:28:31 AM »
The other issue with number-based feedback is for someone like me, who rarely buys and hardly ever sells, it might take a year for me to get up to a certain level.

I'll stand by my deals, though, and will make it right if something happens that shouldn't have. Plus, there are two BR.com members who know exactly where I live and could deliver a whoopa** in person if I ever got caught giving someone a bad deal. (g)

Jess
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Re: "only storm 4 me" AKA David Barfield = BAD SELLER!! STAY AWAY FROM HIM!!
« Reply #6 on: August 15, 2006, 09:07:24 AM »
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If we could, we should set up a feedback system kind of like eBay.
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Just a thought.  I don't know how we will make this happen though.


I like the notion of putting transaction details in your profile.  I look through the FS forum from time to time, and every time I see something I want, I look at the seller's profile to see who they've had transactions with.  Pretty much all of the trustworthy sellers have such a list.

SH
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Re: "only storm 4 me" AKA David Barfield = BAD SELLER!! STAY AWAY FROM HIM!!
« Reply #7 on: August 15, 2006, 05:22:05 PM »
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If we could, we should set up a feedback system kind of like eBay.
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Just a thought.  I don't know how we will make this happen though.


I like the notion of putting transaction details in your profile.  I look through the FS forum from time to time, and every time I see something I want, I look at the seller's profile to see who they've had transactions with.  Pretty much all of the trustworthy sellers have such a list.

SH


this Idea is the best way to prevent what you are talking about. I am the same way when I start a deal with another user on this sight or any other site I always look at the other users profile and if they dont fill that out I do not deal with them wheather buying from or selling to, when I do a sucessful deal with someone I add that to my profile its vary easy to update your profile. I personally think it should be a requirement to fill out your profile when you sign on to this site if you are not willing to fill that out then you can not become a member.Dont know how you would implament this though
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LuckyLefty

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Re: "only storm 4 me" AKA David Barfield = BAD SELLER!! STAY AWAY FROM HIM!!
« Reply #8 on: September 12, 2006, 05:44:41 PM »
I had a pending deal with him...went to do it...sent a message saying I was going to ship that day..was he?....never heard from him for awhile...then..."Did you send ball" from him to me..  But since he didn't confirm he was sending...I never could pull the trigger.

It just seemed to be very spaced out communication and I grew leary.  I guess he did also.

Finally the deal died.  It sounds like I may have been lucky.

Great ball all boxed up in my garage....hook and hit to spare...nowhere to go!

I bought the ball in question NIB for a pittance and have basically moved on.

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Re: "only storm 4 me" AKA David Barfield = BAD SELLER!! STAY AWAY FROM HIM!!
« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2006, 11:40:55 AM »
Just thought I would throw this out there.....

Still no laptop.

Still no communication......

Last communication from him was over a month ago when I asked him why UPS was knocking on my door and he didnt let me know he *finally* got the ball rolling. He replied calling me a "smart one" (scarasim on) and how dare I expect to be refunded without UPS picking it up to inspect it.

Well I was getting upset again yesterday so I emailed UPS about the status of my claim....... here was their response:

Dear Mat:

Thank you for your inquiry. Our system indicates that a claim letter
was mailed to the shipper on 09/07/06 and we are currently waiting for a
response from the shipper with documentation to process the claim.
Since UPS finalizes all claims with the shipper of record, please contact the
company or party that shipped your package for final resolution.
Unfortunately, I am unable to provide claim information to the receiver
or third party.

So basically UPS emailed him THE DAY AFTER HE MESSAGED ME to finalize the deal and he never responded to them. The kicker is that because of UPS policy, HE will get the money. So now not only does he get my $300, now he gets $300 from UPS (if he ever decides to not be lazy and actually communicate with someone).

Isn't the internet grand?
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Re: "only storm 4 me" AKA David Barfield = BAD SELLER!! STAY AWAY FROM HIM!!
« Reply #10 on: October 17, 2006, 07:22:20 PM »
This is why I don't buy balls through the internet.

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Re: "only storm 4 me" AKA David Barfield = BAD SELLER!! STAY AWAY FROM HIM!!
« Reply #11 on: October 17, 2006, 07:33:31 PM »
yea, i think the best bet is to post all your previous transactions, good or bad, in your profile. i try to keep it updated, i have missed a few along the way, but for the most part, there all there. it would be cool if there was a message extention in your profile if you wanted to contact someones "refrence" about them, because whats to keep someone from making up names or putting random people in there?
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Re: "only storm 4 me" AKA David Barfield = BAD SELLER!! STAY AWAY FROM HIM!!
« Reply #12 on: October 18, 2006, 09:15:41 AM »
I would look into the internet fraud links that have been provided in many other topics just like this!!

You've got the UPS reply and you should have your (or can get) signed check/money order/paypal documentation.  With this.....clear case of fraud!!


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