I just scored a pair of Mcintosh MC1201's and a MC 2300 preamp

nspindel

DaveMuell wrote: »

I can't imagine he was a big enough moron...

You're being very closed-minded Dave.

mrbigbluelight

Well, good luck PFB but you should really consult with nspindel before you make any online purchases (see post #14). :loneranger:

And while I'm thinking of it, PFB, do you happen to have a doctor named Dr. Lee for whom you posted an online review ? For some reason I think you might.

Polkitup2

polkfarmboy wrote: »

I had to file a paypal claim against the thiefing F'cr. The Porsche is great, now that I dont have a job I get to go cruise on down into town for coffee with the top down in the lovely weather. I do like the occasional race off the traffic lights but I am starting to settle down with that.

Some people take offence to me buying quality audio products it seems? Anyways here's a link to the agon listings.

http://app.audiogon.com/listings/tube-mcintosh-mc-1201-monoblock-power-amplifiers-2014-08-06-amplifiers-15354?show_listing=true


http://app.audiogon.com/listings/tube-mcintosh-c2300-full-function-preamplifer-2014-08-06-preamplifiers-15354?show_listing=true

Those prices are ridiculously low.

polkfarmboy

All of my little troubles come with pics, tracking numbers, listings and proof so that's quite enough of the nonsense.

I wish I could find this guy that took my 7k and ring his neck. I hope I am covered by paypal as I even called them to explain about my findings through the google image search I ran. The pp rep said the seller has done alot of transactions in the usa and there should be nothing to worry about. I have always been in the frame of mind " Never look a gift horse in the mouth" I have had many transactions with zero feedback sellers with good results until now.

nspindel

nguyendot

Where are the pics of you getting fired? The tracking number where they delivered your butt to the curb? And the listings for job ads you should be looking at?

polkfarmboy wrote: »

All of my little troubles come with pics, tracking numbers, listings and proof so that's quite enough of the nonsense.

I wish I could find this guy that took my 7k and ring his neck. I hope I am covered by paypal as I even called them to explain about my findings through the google image search I ran. The pp rep said the seller has done alot of transactions in the usa and there should be nothing to worry about. I have always been in the frame of mind " Never look a gift horse in the mouth" I have had many transactions with zero feedback sellers with good results until now.

mikey1987

polkfarmboy wrote: »

All of my little troubles come with pics, tracking numbers, listings and proof so that's quite enough of the nonsense.

I wish I could find this guy that took my 7k and ring his neck. I hope I am covered by paypal as I even called them to explain about my findings through the google image search I ran. The pp rep said the seller has done alot of transactions in the usa and there should be nothing to worry about. I have always been in the frame of mind " Never look a gift horse in the mouth" I have had many transactions with zero feedback sellers with good results until now.

I've been a zero feedback seller and buyer as well as dealt with both. And it comes with common sense. Don't buy large items from or sell to people with no feedback. Zero feedback is for things like CD Box Sets... come on dude. Common sense much?

PSOVLSK

mikey1987 wrote: »

Common sense much?

nspindel wrote: »

Go to advanced search. Where it asks for user name, type 'polkfarmboy', and select 'Find latest posts by user', then hit the 'Search Now' button.

I think you'll be able to answer your own question. haha

halo71

awww, my post was deleted. lol

polkfarmboy

Well if anyone has been in a similar situation know that paypal has your back and "will"give you a refund. I had a nice chat with them and on the 19th I have to call up and get refunded providing a miracle does not happen and the seller comes through and ships out the gear.

I also got tips on the FBI web page to go to and file a report about this seller as I'm 7 grand out of pocket with this so I am not stopping at just a refund. I want this persons head on a plate so hopefully who ever it is get slammed.

Here is the place to go for reporting a crime and a site that I will be hitting up after the 19th http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx

mikey1987

polkfarmboy wrote: »

Well if anyone has been in a similar situation know that paypal has your back and "will"give you a refund. I had a nice chat with them and on the 19th I have to call up and get refunded providing a miracle does not happen and the seller comes through and ships out the gear.

I also got tips on the FBI web page to go to and file a report about this seller as I'm 7 grand out of pocket with this so I am not stopping at just a refund. I want this persons head on a plate so hopefully who ever it is get slammed.

Here is the place to go for reporting a crime and a site that I will be hitting up after the 19th http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx

I am sure they will be in a hurry to help you... right after they nail Tom from Home Protection and Rachel from Card Member Services.

nguyendot

Hate to tell you, but the FBI doesn't care.

polkfarmboy

nguyendot wrote: »

Hate to tell you, but the FBI doesn't care.

Care to back up your statement and give myself and anyone else reading some proof?

nspindel

polkfarmboy wrote: »

http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx

You should probably bookmark it.

xjghost

And we conclude another episode of PFB! Dum! Dum! Dum!

ZLTFUL

From first hand experience of the FBI's Cyber Crimes division, I can tell you that anything below at least a couple hundred thousand and they will do little more than take your statement and file it away, never to see the light of day again.

I worked at a beer distributorship and our CFO had taken his computer home to do some work. I told them time and time again to always connect to the VPN before working as it would afford them the protection of our intrusion prevention and firewall. Well, the CFO didn't bother, let his kids play with his work laptop and had a keylogger installed on his computer remotely. Needless to say, they got the bank password information and 2 or 3 days later, a group of Ukrainian hackers (that's right...the FBI knew exactly who was responsible and still did nothing) tried to withdraw a total of $193,000 from the company's bank accounts. They managed to get several sub-$15,000 transactions completed because the bank allowed those without dual approval. But all the larger amounts required 2 officers of the company to approve the transaction with their PIN. They ultimately got away with around $57,000 and the FBI never spoke to us again after taking our statements, doing a "forensic copy and wipe" of the infected computer and giving us their business card.

So, yeah...if you think the FBI is going to invest 10s or possibly 100s of thousands of dollars of resources to help you shut down some scumbag who tried to scam you out of $7000, you are sadly mistaken.

nooshinjohn

ZLTFUL wrote: »

From first hand experience of the FBI's Cyber Crimes division, I can tell you that anything below at least a couple hundred thousand and they will do little more than take your statement and file it away, never to see the light of day again.

I worked at a beer distributorship and our CFO had taken his computer home to do some work. I told them time and time again to always connect to the VPN before working as it would afford them the protection of our intrusion prevention and firewall. Well, the CFO didn't bother, let his kids play with his work laptop and had a keylogger installed on his computer remotely. Needless to say, they got the bank password information and 2 or 3 days later, a group of Ukrainian hackers (that's right...the FBI knew exactly who was responsible and still did nothing) tried to withdraw a total of $193,000 from the company's bank accounts. They managed to get several sub-$15,000 transactions completed because the bank allowed those without dual approval. But all the larger amounts required 2 officers of the company to approve the transaction with their PIN. They ultimately got away with around $57,000 and the FBI never spoke to us again after taking our statements, doing a "forensic copy and wipe" of the infected computer and giving us their business card.

So, yeah...if you think the FBI is going to invest 10s or possibly 100s of thousands of dollars of resources to help you shut down some scumbag who tried to scam you out of $7000, you are sadly mistaken.

Agreed... my ex wife committed tax fraud using my social to the tune of some 45000 dollars as well as evasion of paying taxes by not filing. I was able to prove away 25k, but the IRS refused to budge on the remaining 20 grand because the company want out of business, so I was unable to gain the proof from them that I as never employed by them. It took m years to pay that debt, and to this day, some 15 years later I still get the occasional letter telling me that because a debt was forgiven I need to fork over more.

I submitted proof to the Feds and IRS of the fraud, took the time to make a statement each and every time, hundreds if not thousands of hours spent. They know here she lives, and have even asked me if I would testify. 14 years have gone by and she has never even had a knock on the door for and open and shut case.

nguyendot

polkfarmboy wrote: »

Care to back up your statement and give myself and anyone else reading some proof?

Sure,

the fact that they have done nothing about it, and will do nothing about it is proof enough.

You've got pipe dreams buddy. All you're going to end up with is a nightmare.

megasat16

It's sad to hear that the deal turns out to be a scam. I hope you paid with credit cards because paypal doesn't always protect you if you pay from the bank account. I don't know if they have changed their policy and now refund you 100% from scams like these but in the past, I lost a couple Gs from scammers paying with my bank account. I learned not to ever do it again.

Good Luck to you! And yes, FBI doesn't care. They'll lodge your case and complaints but see if they'll ever try to get the crooks behind the bar?

fluffy

megasat16 wrote: »

It's sad to hear that the deal turns out to be a scam. I hope you paid with credit cards because paypal doesn't always protect you if you pay from the bank account. I don't know if they have changed their policy and now refund you 100% from scams like these but in the past, I lost a couple Gs from scammers paying with my bank account. I learned not to ever do it again.

Good Luck to you! And yes, FBI doesn't care. They'll lodge your case and complaints but see if they'll ever try to get the crooks behind the bar?

the scamming is getting worse everyday.

tonyb

I think what we have here is a tutorial for PFB on "How the real world works". He keeps flunking that class though.