Stereo Times reviewer holding my $80k power cables for ransom

AudioTruth
AudioTruth Posts: 55
edited November 2012 in The Clubhouse
He is a reviewer for Stereo Times Magazine. I sent him many expensive power cables so he could review them. They also cost me $100 to ship them from Sweden to USA, they are very heavy, approx 20 lbs. I sent everything to him for free, he has not paid anything.

After two months he still refuses to send them back if I don't pay hundreds of dollars to him, claiming his old tubes died from my cable. Everyone I asked is saying it's not possible and he's trying to scam me. :sad:
I need someone who can pick-up these cables at Overland Park, KS 66085.
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,201
    edited November 2012
    (speechless)
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,933
    edited November 2012
    LOL.. hahahah, oh god. Thanks for the Monday morning laughs, it's very much needed today.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited November 2012
    Did you contact Stereo Times and ask them?
    Jake
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  • AudioTruth
    AudioTruth Posts: 55
    edited November 2012
    zingo wrote: »
    Did you contact Stereo Times and ask them?

    Yes, I sent many e-mails to the reviewer and got no replies from him for a month. Finally he replied and he has not changed his mind, he wants me to pay.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited November 2012
    Actually, we explained how a poorly wired DIY power cable can be shorted, and cause problems. Granted, the breaker should go before the tubes, but it is still possible your cables are the problem.
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  • AudioTruth
    AudioTruth Posts: 55
    edited November 2012
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Actually, we explained how a poorly wired DIY power cable can be shorted, and cause problems. Granted, the breaker should go before the tubes, but it is still possible your cables are the problem.
    The breaker in his house never blew, only the amp.
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  • Glowrdr
    Glowrdr Posts: 1,103
    edited November 2012
    You sent some $80k power cables across the world? I would think anyone interested in something like that would just come and look at them (or you would personally hand deliver them in a suitcase handcuffed to your wrist)

    :rolleyes:
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  • DMara
    DMara Posts: 1,434
    edited November 2012
    AudioTruth wrote: »
    I need someone who can pick-up these cables at Overland Park, KS 66085.

    You talked to the wrong crowd. We're neither law enforcement nor thugs :razz:
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,717
    edited November 2012
    Well, I for one would be glad to pick up your $80K cables but only if you allow me to send you a cashier's check for $80K prior to pickup. Sort of a security deposit to help insure that you're not subjected to any further mental anguish and trauma.

    No compensation for such kind deeds is expected or will be accepted. If, however, you are able to secure an introduction to the Travelling Swedish Bikini Team that would be appreciated. And not the whole busload, just a couple. Or one. Things have been a little slow here at the Ponderosa lately. Quid pro quo.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited November 2012
    DMara wrote: »
    You talked to the wrong crowd. We're neither law enforcement nor thugs :razz:

    Speak for yourself. I am a straight thug from da MidWest. Holla at ya boy!
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  • scottyboy76
    scottyboy76 Posts: 2,905
    edited November 2012
    That guy did the same thing to me.

    Look around while your there, see if mine are layin around somewhere.

    Thanks
    humpty dumpty was pushed
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,957
    edited November 2012
    Let me see if I get this right.

    You post on an internet forum for people you don't know to go and strong arm some guy into giving you your cables back. Then trust these strangers to actually send them back to you ? Is that about right ?

    If they are 80k cables as you say, dontcha think it's worth a plane ticket ?
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited November 2012
    Send Vinny to break his thumbs.
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited November 2012
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    Speak for yourself. I am a straight thug from da MidWest. Holla at ya boy!

    I would catagorize myself the same way, I suppose. My second choice for screen names was "P-Dizzle" :cool:
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited November 2012
    I'm thinkin he meant $80 not 80k.
    If they are really 80k send me some.I'll give them a try.And send them back too.:rolleyes:
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    I’M OFFENDED!!!!
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited November 2012
    AudioTruth wrote: »
    Yes, I sent many e-mails to the reviewer and got no replies from him for a month. Finally he replied and he has not changed his mind, he wants me to pay.

    Contact the owner/operator of Stereo Times, not the reviewer directly; obviously contacting him at this point will not make a difference based on past experiences.
    Jake
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited November 2012
    I'm calling BS.
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited November 2012
    dkg999 wrote: »
    I'm calling BS.
    Finally. The voice of reason.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,516
    edited November 2012
    I saw this guy post this same story elsewhere. Guess he didn't have any luck there either.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • Hobbyguy
    Hobbyguy Posts: 317
    edited November 2012
    Just out of curiosity what were these power cords made from? Rhodium, platinum, or unobtainium?
    Sounds like the latter in your case.
    Hope you get them back.
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    edited November 2012
    Yea BS get my vote too
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited November 2012
    Hahaha...
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  • nwohlford
    nwohlford Posts: 700
    edited November 2012
    This reminds me of when I lent a very valuable Cheeto (I don't even want to hazzard a guess on its value) to somebody on this forum and then he refused to return it to me.
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  • DMara
    DMara Posts: 1,434
    edited November 2012
    nwohlford wrote: »
    This reminds me of when I lent a very valuable Cheeto (I don't even want to hazzard a guess on its value) to somebody on this forum and then he refused to return it to me.

    Are you talking about this one: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?137857-Strange-shaped-Cheetos......-Ebay-it-or-sue-Frito-Lay? :mrgreen:
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,772
    edited November 2012
    Is "Cheeto" in fact the singular of "Cheetos"?
    Is there such a thing as "one Cheeto"?
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,754
    edited November 2012
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    Is "Cheeto" in fact the singular of "Cheetos"?
    Is there such a thing as "one Cheeto"?

    Not in my mouth...
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,602
    edited November 2012
    Guys.....wasn't there another VERY similar post a noob made not long ago here claiming the exact same thing?? I smell BS on this one as well.

    I wanna see a link to the thread at Stereo Times about this.


    EDIT: Yep, same poster again. http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?136460-Help!-Did-my-power-cable-blow-his-tubes
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  • nwohlford
    nwohlford Posts: 700
    edited November 2012
    halo71 wrote: »
    Guys.....wasn't there another VERY similar post a noob made not long ago here claiming the exact same thing?? I smell BS on this one as well.

    I wanna see a link to the thread at Stereo Times about this.

    I hope you are not calling bs on my Cheeto.

    Maybe you are thinking of AudioTruth's other thread http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?136460-Help!-Did-my-power-cable-blow-his-tubes&p=1816112#post1816112.
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,649
    edited November 2012
    Huh $80k?:eek: For a mere $40k finders fee I will gladly grab my pals Guido and Glock and retrieve those precious cables for you.:evil:
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited November 2012
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    Is "Cheeto" in fact the singular of "Cheetos"?
    Is there such a thing as "one Cheeto"?

    I lol'ed. Nice words.
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