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Hello B-town,

unfortunately I came across a trade that really disappointed me. I was contacted by Mekboyz Slagg about purchasing a bunch of ork boyz from me pretty cheap. we struck a deal and he said he was sending out payment in the mail, a good amount of time goes by and no payment. I contact him again and he says he is sending payment that day. another week goes by and he contacts me telling me that his parents won't let him spend the money now...... which angers me about this is I was contacted by several other people who were interested in the $150+ worth of items I was selling and I really need the money. here is our past PM's.



Sorry

Sent: Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:36 pm
From: Mekboyz Slagg
To: Pibz
My dad wont let me use any of the money in my bank account, even though I have used a penny he says I have to save it up

Really sorry about making you wait so long again

Re: Orks

Sent: Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:10 pm
by Pibz
checking in again, have you sent payment yet?

everything is ready to ship.

* Quote Mekboyz Slagg

Re: Orks

Sent: Fri Oct 23, 2009 3:31 pm
by Mekboyz Slagg
Not yet sorry, Ill have the money by tomorrow so ill send it off tomorrow
Re: Orks

Sent: Fri Oct 23, 2009 8:13 am
by Pibz
Hello,

I am just curious if you sent out payment for the Ork boyz yet?

they are all packed and ready to ship.
Re: Orks

Sent: Fri Oct 16, 2009 6:05 pm
by Pibz
ok great, I will let you know when your payment arrives.

* Quote Mekboyz Slagg

Re: Orks

Sent: Fri Oct 16, 2009 6:01 pm
by Mekboyz Slagg
Aww....yea i think it should be
Re: Orks

Sent: Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:32 pm
by Pibz
ok, so I checked the shipping quote on the package its a little more then $10

so $160 sound ok?

* Quote Mekboyz Slagg

Re: Orks

Sent: Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:24 pm
by Mekboyz Slagg
Ok thanks, sounds good
Re: Orks

Sent: Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:17 pm
by Pibz
Ok, once I get your payment I will ship it right out

here is my address so you can send the money.

Kai Nelson
684 Alice St.
Monterey CA, 93940

* Quote Mekboyz Slagg

Re: Orks

Sent: Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:12 pm
by Mekboyz Slagg
O ok thats really kool then

My address is
Cullen Linehan
2994 Crater Lane
San Jose, CA 95132
Re: Orks

Sent: Fri Oct 16, 2009 4:50 pm
by Pibz
ya mailing the money would be fine. yes I live in the US California to be exact.

* Quote Mekboyz Slagg

Re: Orks

Sent: Fri Oct 16, 2009 4:40 pm
by Mekboyz Slagg
Im pretty sure we do, you do live in the US right?
Also would mailing the money be fine with you, I dont have paypal
Re: Orks

Sent: Fri Oct 16, 2009 4:36 pm
by Pibz
150+SH+paypal fees and we have a deal

* Quote Mekboyz Slagg

Re: Orks

Sent: Fri Oct 16, 2009 4:18 pm
by Mekboyz Slagg
O yea im really interested actually but would you be willing to go down to $150?
Orks

Sent: Fri Oct 16, 2009 12:19 pm
by Pibz
if your still interested in buying

90 shoota boyz
30 or more slugga boyz

I would be willing to let go

90 Shoota Boyz
35 Slugga Boyz

for $165+shipping which is 40% off

You'll have to edit this to make it in chronological order before it'll be addressed.

Another note would be that he seems like a minor as his dad is controlling his funds and should not be allowed on the site

You also seem to be missing a few PMs.

Ahhh, Ironhide you are right, I had recontacted him a couple days later after I had earlier decided not to sell them. I will edit the post.

I don't think you can Edit this forum.. you will have to add them in a separate entry..

-Porkuslime

Re: Orks

Sent: Tue Oct 13, 2009 4:18 pm
by Mekboyz Slagg
Yea true but if you ever do want to sell them little cheaper just pm since i dont have much money to buy them for that much
Re: Orks

Sent: Tue Oct 13, 2009 8:23 am
by Pibz
Ya, i mean if i sold them that money would just go towards models again so i might as well trade what i have closer to retail for the items im looking for then sell my stuff off at 50%.

* Quote Mekboyz Slagg

Re: Orks

Sent: Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:59 pm
by Mekboyz Slagg
You mean close to retail? thats gonna be kinda hard since nearly all the people hear sell at 50%

Gonna be kinda hard to sell if you sold at retail price
Re: Orks

Sent: Mon Oct 12, 2009 7:55 pm
by Pibz
most likely not, unless its a really good price your offering me, I would rather try to get near dollar to dollar in trade for them.

* Quote Mekboyz Slagg

Orks

Sent: Mon Oct 12, 2009 7:50 pm
by Mekboyz Slagg
wondering if you would want to sell

30 or more Slugga Boyz
90 shoota boyz

This is a backout and you are within your rights to leave a negative ref. However, it is not like this kid had control over a certain portion of the deal (obtaining the payment). I'll be willing to bet it was his money in an account set up by his parents, so he couldn't take money out without their consent. I'm sure he really wanted to go through with it, but some parents can't understand the value people place on this hobby.

For future reference, when discussing trades maybe it would be a good idea to get the person's age or a close approximate. That way you can factor in the parent exponent.

No offense, but if he isnt a "big boy" he shouldnt be making $165 deals. Others should know he is unreliable.

Totally agree starslayer. Just trying to say there are some things people should know about their trade partners.

Ironhide wrote:Totally agree starslayer. Just trying to say there are some things people should know about their trade partners.

LOL. Maybe age is going to be next, after location.

Certain pertinent facts should be discussed between trade partners.

Examples:
My wife/parents control my bank acount.
Can't send until payday.
I'm thirteen and have to rely on my parents to give me money, or get me to the post office.

Basically, if it could affect the trade, you should discuss it with your trade partner.

Right, they should. But who actually will? No one. Age 13 and responsibilty are two very different things. Not many traders here will want to make any kind of deal with a 13 year old. Even if he blatantly steals from you, not much will happen. A very light slap on the wrist & a stern lecture from Dad is the worst consequences.

Is there anychance Btown could have a $.01 charge on a cc or some plastic? If someone has a card at least they should be 16or 17 and at the very least it would allow u (admin) to have more info on a person that you can contact the cc and get adress, name, pritty much anything that you want in a BTR. I don't know if thus has been thought about in the past but seems like it could fix a problem or two.

Sorry if this is offtopic

EZ mac wrote:Is there anychance Btown could have a $.01 charge on a cc or some plastic? If someone has a card at least they should be 16or 17 and at the very least it would allow u (admin) to have more info on a person that you can contact the cc and get adress, name, pritty much anything that you want in a BTR. I don't know if thus has been thought about in the past but seems like it could fix a problem or two.

Sorry if this is offtopic

Three comments:

1) No. We won't be getting into the "must have a CC to join" game.
2) It *IS* off topic and should have been brought up as a new post in a more appropriate forum (don't stress it, though)
3) If anyone else wants to discuss this or any other unrelated topic, please start a new thread in a more appropriate forum.

Eric

P.S. This sort of topic (trader age) COULD be a good one to start a new discussion on, if anyone's up to doing it.