Post by: idriveahonda on August 05, 2008, 07:43:17 AM
I have been waiting for more contact information concerning my equipment, and have been more than patient. I did not want to have to do this, but my messages have not been returned nor have phone calls been made to me.
I do truly understand your situation, but the problem is that my equipment should have been to me WAY before this occurred. It has now been over three weeks and have not gotten all of my equipment, and contact has not been made after several statements on here and within messages.
Please contact me immediately to discuss the problem. I have not received the tracking number in which the bals were supposedly shipped early last week for the second shipping, and they have still not yet arrived.
Thank you.
Levi Washburn
Edited on 8/5/2008 3:44 PM
Post by: idriveahonda on August 06, 2008, 08:21:49 PM
Post by: idriveahonda on August 07, 2008, 03:50:20 PM
Post by: mainzer on August 08, 2008, 09:32:35 AM
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Post by: idriveahonda on August 08, 2008, 03:46:54 PM
Post by: idriveahonda on August 09, 2008, 04:45:01 PM
Post by: idriveahonda on August 10, 2008, 10:18:46 PM
Post by: 3835 on August 10, 2008, 10:25:09 PM
Why don't you post his info so he does nto change his screen name and take someone else's ball or money? All he has to do is either change the name or create a second identity and nobody would know unless you had deal with this person before.
3835
Post by: idriveahonda on August 10, 2008, 11:15:14 PM
Post by: idriveahonda on August 10, 2008, 11:22:55 PM
I am hoping this will work out.
Post by: cudaskater123 on August 11, 2008, 12:31:29 AM
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Ricky Michaels
Also known as Mister High Speed Himself,
Post by: 3835 on August 11, 2008, 06:16:44 AM
3835
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Post by: idriveahonda on August 11, 2008, 07:12:13 AM
The only reason I had to go where I did is as just. I was told by both his stepson and wife that I would be getting phone contact...multiple times. It is not hard to make a two minute phone call to say "Hey, this is what's going on, I havn't had time." Messaging is no the only means of contact, and I was assured so many times I would get a phone call. When you get multiple messages like that, and still have received NO contact from ANYONE, you begin to wonder.
The easiest way from the beginning of the transaction for me to be able to see the status of my equipment would have been tracking numbers. I NEVER received tracking numbers for any of it. Now if I would have had those, and also been told about the runaround UPS was giving Mark, it would have been understood by me as I could see it through the tracking. Without these, I was in the complete dark.
All I asked for was updates, as his stepson is the owner of the account. And also, I have yet to be able to see a feature that allows me to see if the receiver of the message has read one that has been sent.
Thank you. I look forward to receiving my equipment and hope all the best to Mark.
Levi
Edited on 8/11/2008 7:31 AM
Post by: 3835 on August 11, 2008, 11:52:50 AM
Wasn't coming down on you at all, just wanted to point out that you, in a personal crisis as well, was able to have SOMEONE pass on a message for you pretty quickly. Where as here, it seems several calls were made, were answered by family, AND no responses were given until after the threat of prosecuting if the equipment wasn't received.....
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Post by: 3835 on August 11, 2008, 12:06:01 PM
Yeah right...
Have a good one Six
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Post by: JOE FALCO on August 11, 2008, 12:28:41 PM
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buyer was informed that 1 of the original balls that he paid for was returned to me damaged and i was waiting on reimbursement from ups to help cover expense of locating another one with same specs.
If I read this correctly .. the BUYER received all that he transacted for except one ball that was returned to sender! Seems the SELLER did everything he was expected to do including advising the BUYER! To me it looks like the BUYER is not satisfied in the time period to deliver 1 of 4 items where the BUYER was advised of the SELLERS problems.
The shipped ball being returned due to UPS problem and a HOUSE FIRE should give the SELLER a little SLACK .. however the BUYER wants the one more ball to get their faster then the SELLER can provide .. I see it all as a BUYER WHO DOESN'T WANT TO BELIEVE THE SELLER IS ACTING IN AN ACCEPTABLE FASHION.
From what I see the SELLER should be patted on the back for taking an obvious beating on this transaction.
Incidentally I don't know either BUYER or SELLER!
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Hit them light and watch them fight
J O E - F A L C O
Post by: Monster Pike on August 11, 2008, 03:12:53 PM
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buyer was informed that 1 of the original balls that he paid for was returned to me damaged and i was waiting on reimbursement from ups to help cover expense of locating another one with same specs.
If I read this correctly .. the BUYER received all that he transacted for except one ball that was returned to sender! Seems the SELLER did everything he was expected to do including advising the BUYER! To me it looks like the BUYER is not satisfied in the time period to deliver 1 of 4 items where the BUYER was advised of the SELLERS problems.
The shipped ball being returned due to UPS problem and a HOUSE FIRE should give the SELLER a little SLACK .. however the BUYER wants the one more ball to get their faster then the SELLER can provide .. I see it all as a BUYER WHO DOESN'T WANT TO BELIEVE THE SELLER IS ACTING IN AN ACCEPTABLE FASHION.
From what I see the SELLER should be patted on the back for taking an obvious beating on this transaction.
Incidentally I don't know either BUYER or SELLER!
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Hit them light and watch them fight
J O E - F A L C O
Just a few things. And I don't know the buyer or seller either. But if you had read everything here you'd see the buyers side as well plus the fact they've come close to resolving this issue. So here's some points I've gotten from this: 1.) The fire did happen sure, but it also happened 3 weeks after they agreed to the deal. 2.) Then one of the balls was damaged during shipping, okay, but the buyer never received tracking numbers for any of the balls, therefore being kept in the dark. 3.) After the fire & buyers numerous messaging & posting, he received communication from the sellers stepson & wife that the seller would be contacting him via phone. According to buyer, that didn't happen until now.
Now you want to "pat the seller on the back"? Of course emergencies come up & the seller has to worry about bigger issues, no one is telling him not too. Sure there has to be some compassion, but there has got to be a free moment here or there to update a party regarding a pending transaction. Especially after 2 of his family members promised the buyer that he'd get back to him. So they are coming to a resolution & hopefully everyone will be happy.
We all have our opinions, but now I've noticed you come to the defense of a lot of the BR members that are being questioned. I'm not so sure how you form these conclusions.
I wish the best for the seller with the loss of his house & belongings & hope he can recover what money he can. But some things like pictures & mementos are irreplaceable. But from what I see, communication was sorely lacking by the seller especially before the fire & somewhat after the fire. Put yourself in both sides shoes from the very beginning of the deal & you just might see that.
Post by: JOE FALCO on August 11, 2008, 04:11:49 PM
I'm not DEFENDING as you put it .. I'm trying to see the OTHER SIDE! Exactly WHAT did he do wrong?
Someone said the SELLER would be in TELEPHONE CONTACT .. but he wasn't .. wow ! ... time for the crucifixion! Indications are the TOTAL ORDER did go out in a timely manner .. seems to me we are discussing an item returned by the mail carrier that the SELLER was attempting to obtain a substitute .. how quickly can that be done while there are other MORE IMPORTANT things in the SELLERS life? I'm sure the BUYER is unable to function without the ONE BALL in question! It appears the SELLER was working on the replacement ..
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even with all of that i was aware of what happened to levi's one ball and immediately began a search of places to find a replacement near the same specs as originally promised to him. yes the last thing from my mind was contacting him, but as soon as i found a replacement for him i tried to get it and i did and i was notified that it was finally delivered to me this past saturday via fedex.
Don't know what the ball in question was .. but .. tough to find a ball exactly as the one in question in a time frame that would satisfy a BUYER!
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Hit them light and watch them fight
J O E - F A L C O
Post by: idriveahonda on August 11, 2008, 04:12:40 PM
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buyer was informed that 1 of the original balls that he paid for was returned to me damaged and i was waiting on reimbursement from ups to help cover expense of locating another one with same specs.
If I read this correctly .. the BUYER received all that he transacted for except one ball that was returned to sender! Seems the SELLER did everything he was expected to do including advising the BUYER! To me it looks like the BUYER is not satisfied in the time period to deliver 1 of 4 items where the BUYER was advised of the SELLERS problems.
The shipped ball being returned due to UPS problem and a HOUSE FIRE should give the SELLER a little SLACK .. however the BUYER wants the one more ball to get their faster then the SELLER can provide .. I see it all as a BUYER WHO DOESN'T WANT TO BELIEVE THE SELLER IS ACTING IN AN ACCEPTABLE FASHION.
From what I see the SELLER should be patted on the back for taking an obvious beating on this transaction.
Incidentally I don't know either BUYER or SELLER!
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Hit them light and watch them fight
J O E - F A L C O
You are incorrect.
I have yet to receive two of my balls. I was to receive three balls, and have YET to receive two of them. The problem arises in that the balls were NOT sent out in any aspect of a reasonable manner, and then this house fire arises, which puts the seller even further behind schedule. I have NEVER received tracking numbers for ANYTHING. This is what you need to understand. If I had any tracking numbers, I would be able to see the sole problem. Other than the single ball that was damaged, where is my other ball in the mix? He could have sent that one so I have an idea he is working to get the other one, or at least the tracking numbers!
Accidents do occur, but understand what you are trying to argue. It has been over a month, and I have only gotten one of my three balls, and my bag. Those came a week after sending a money order, and it has been three weeks since. No contact was made to me by ANYONE regarding tracking numbers, or the problem with shipping other than it was returned. No phone calls were made as promised, and no messages were returned until AFTER I threatened prosecution.
Thank you.
Post by: idriveahonda on August 11, 2008, 04:14:11 PM
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I wonder HOW LONG IT TAKES BEFORE THE SELLER IS AWARE THAT THE MAILED ITEM IS BEING RETURNED? Is it possible the return came around the fire?
I'm not DEFENDING as you put it .. I'm trying to see the OTHER SIDE! Exactly WHAT did he do wrong?
Someone said the SELLER would be in TELEPHONE CONTACT .. but he wasn't .. wow ! ... time for the crucifixion! Indications are the TOTAL ORDER did go out in a timely manner .. seems to me we are discussing an item returned by the mail carrier that the SELLER was attempting to obtain a substitute .. how quickly can that be done while there are other MORE IMPORTANT things in the SELLERS life? I'm sure the BUYER is unable to function without the ONE BALL in question! It appears the SELLER was working on the replacement ..quote:
even with all of that i was aware of what happened to levi's one ball and immediately began a search of places to find a replacement near the same specs as originally promised to him. yes the last thing from my mind was contacting him, but as soon as i found a replacement for him i tried to get it and i did and i was notified that it was finally delivered to me this past saturday via fedex.
Don't know what the ball in question was .. but .. tough to find a ball exactly as the one in question in a time frame that would satisfy a BUYER!
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Hit them light and watch them fight
J O E - F A L C O
Post by: JOE FALCO on August 11, 2008, 04:40:10 PM
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buyer has been contacted and situation is being taken care of.
buyer was informed that 1 of the original balls that he paid for was returned to me damaged and i was waiting on reimbursement from ups to help cover expense of locating another one with same specs.
was also notified that items will be sent out this week and when he should receive them by.
Only know what was written .. no one questioned this posting so it appeared to be correct! See no place where TWO BALLS MISSING is stated! I've presented my thoughts .. if it seems I'm defending .. there is no reason for me to take that action. I am only looking at possible reasons for the DELAY in delivery!
You want to call the SELLER a crook .. OK .. I'll go along with you .. I hope the SELLER settles with the MAILING SERVICE and his insurance company .. I also hope the BUYER finally gets his items purchased!
I haven't bought USED equipment in a while (bowling balls) and don't intend to do so in the future! Never would I buy a ball that I MUST HAVE right away! I would be lenient with any SELLER and always give them the benefit of doubt! Guess in MANY EYES I'd be considered a SUCKER .. But I have faith in my Piers.
GOOD LUCK!!
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Hit them light and watch them fight
J O E - F A L C O
Post by: rvmark on August 11, 2008, 05:04:52 PM
Hope you get everything squared around from your fire, Good luck.
Levi, hope you get your two balls and everything will be fine.
Mark
Post by: idriveahonda on August 11, 2008, 08:22:09 PM
If anyone could tell me how to lock this thread, I would be more than happy to do so. Messages have been answered from me to DavePucci and everything has been squared away.