dzones Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 If their store was a little closer and gas prices weren't so high I'd drive up there just to see if it did exist. Oh it exists. He is just ignoring us is all. Not sure how he figures he will get away with anything but who knows. I have contacted Adin and the issue is under review now. Link to comment
Christopher Marks Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 I'll see if I can get in touch with Paradise Reef about this. Link to comment
dzones Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 I'll see if I can get in touch with Paradise Reef about this. Thanks! Link to comment
Greenstar Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 As someone that has done numerous online transactions with animals, this reeks of dead stock. I have a feeling that the corals may have died when UPS screwed him over and he doesn't have the sack to come on here to admit it. Right now he is trying to either get enough money together or regrow the corals so he can ship out. By not posting he isn't admitting or denying anything and he can still do business elsewhere. Again this is all just speculation but this time of the year these things do happen. Link to comment
constantocean Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 wow this is horrible to hear about. so sorry to everyone who didn't get their corals. Link to comment
breebauer Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 As someone that has done numerous online transactions with animals, this reeks of dead stock. I have a feeling that the corals may have died when UPS screwed him over and he doesn't have the sack to come on here to admit it. Right now he is trying to either get enough money together or regrow the corals so he can ship out. By not posting he isn't admitting or denying anything and he can still do business elsewhere. Again this is all just speculation but this time of the year these things do happen. Good point. It's possible that all of the packages suffered if they were never picked up. BUT if he has a store, with a big New Years day sale going on, I'm assumming he can still fill everybody's orders from here. If he can't give the exact corals that were promised, at least he could substitute some. AND, it seems to me, that most of the people here are reasonable people who would understand if that was the case. Like I said before, SOME kind of BS story would be better than no story at all. Even if it was complete BS (homeland security comfiscated the order, the dog ate them, aliens kidnapped him for the holiday, whatever) at least to me, it would seem like the guy was trying a little bit. For all we know, the guy could be a nice guy and all, but what he's doing is just rude, mean, and not to mention stupid. Good luck everyone! Link to comment
scarfish Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 I am going over there tonight to see whats up! YOU GUYS ARE STARTING TO WORRY ME THIS IS NOT LIKE JAMES!!!!!!!! He is a rare breed trying to help out and find anything! Did anybody else find it strange TRANSMATT's first and only 2 posts were how good James is and said he would personally stop by on the 28th to find out and never posted again? Link to comment
dzones Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Did anybody else find it strange TRANSMATT's first and only 2 posts were how good James is and said he would personally stop by on the 28th to find out and never posted again? yeah pretty sad and obviously setup Well i have since posted about him on every forum I can find he has an account.. The longer he waits to get hold of me or refund my money the worse it gets for him. Thing is since he is doing this via his website and not just between 2 people on a forum it constitutes internet fraud. Considering this guy has a storefront business as well he will be easy enough to track down and charged. He really needs to get this straightened out asap. Link to comment
dzones Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 hmmm.. seems like our "friend" is ripping people off over on the e auction site as well by not delivering goods people bought from him. Link to comment
dtfleming Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Hate to say it but, You guys got screwed. Hope you guys get your money back. Link to comment
SPerry Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Interesting the INDMAS President is asking you to keep issues with Paradise Reef off their sponsor forum. Paradise Reef Thread Link to comment
breebauer Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Interesting the INDMAS President is asking you to keep issues with Paradise Reef off their sponsor forum. Allow me to translate for you: SPONSOR = MONEY ($) Link to comment
dzones Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 "Interesting the INDMAS President is asking you to keep issues with Paradise Reef off their sponsor forum." yeah how pathetic was that huh? Link to comment
breebauer Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Interesting the INDMAS President is asking you to keep issues with Paradise Reef off their sponsor forum. spon·sor /ˈspɒnsər/ –noun 1. a person who vouches or is responsible for a person or thing. 2. a person, firm, organization, etc., that finances and buys the time to broadcast a radio or television program so as to advertise a product, a political party, etc. 3. a person who makes a pledge or promise on behalf of another. Well, it's very clear that he can advertise, and make promises. But responsible?...doesn't seem to be able to meet that requirement, IMO. Quite the 'sponsor' they have on that site. Happy New Year! Link to comment
dzones Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 I started contacting the people on the e auction site that recently got ripped off by this guy. i am providing them with all this guy's contact info and his store hours etc.. *snicker* Link to comment
SPerry Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Hopefully they will realize that you are judged by the company you keep. People will judge the club by its sponsors. I see they removed your offending post. Link to comment
fiction101 Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Well I wouldn't call it fraud, I don't think that was his intention? I mean he has a legit business, so paypal and any credit/debit fraud team can easily locate him. He better kiss his internet plans goodbye though . Link to comment
Prowland Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 I am going by the shop around 3pm Tuesday... I will see what I can find out. Link to comment
clifford513 Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Happy New Year mvite. Noticed you BD yesterday Link to comment
mvite Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 That was the Amish fellow's birthday. He was born on 12/31/1999---just like the Prince song. ---- I really didn't think it was a scam--and still don't---but I wonder why the seller won't communicate or refund? Link to comment
Prowland Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 On my way over there now....... Link to comment
jmoudry Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 On my way over there now....... Looking forward to see what you find out. Link to comment
Prowland Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Went over there and he said that he had refunded some money and whatnot. Hope you guys are getting your stuff straightened out. Link to comment
SPerry Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Well that was somewhat less info than I had hoped for Link to comment
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