Maurice
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I am 100% BORN DEAF and No I am not kidding!
Why am I here? My wife's hearing! 
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I don't care if the guy is going through a divorce, has the plague, or just had his nads sawed off, the only excuse for this is death or coma. I've been through several hard times and I remained a solid guy. I call bs on the hard times defense everytime. Oh thanks nurse, I forgot it was medication time already........SDA-1C (full mods)
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Rotel RCD-855 with modified tube output stage
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Ben's IC's
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That's about it. Maurice be on the Bad Boy list from here on in.
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he wont be back.. he cashed in here, moved on
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You're not out of the woods yet. I wouldn't count on getting them, at least not in 8/10 condition. They require a fair bit of effort to pack correctly and I doubt he has the time or money to do it right. Good luck with this.
funny you say this.. you should have seen how mine was packed. big box, receiver, and maybe 1/4 of it filled with packing peanuts. what does this mean, it means the unit was essentially just floating in a box. literally. 1/4 peanuts left the entire top half of the unit exposed. I was stunned when I opened it and it was by far weakest pack job I had seen. -
No tracking was ever sent. I called again and no answer.
Anybody live in Cali that wants to knock on a few doors for me? I pay well... and fast (Even if the product is never shipped obviously! Ha)
shocker...
did he give you the whole song and dance divorce story? he did for me the 1 time he answered my call. I should have held his feet to the flames that day, but I tried to be a nice guy & took his word/promise as good and look what it got me.. a defective receiver he admits he did not test. -
shocker...
did he give you the whole song and dance divorce story? he did for me the 1 time he answered my call. I should have held his feet to the flames that day, but I tried to be a nice guy & took his word/promise as good and look what it got me.. a defective receiver he admits he did not test.
Ya and I was mrnice guy... should have put on my MR Nightly face... but alas.
I will call him again from a different number and see if he picks up. I am requesting a full refund.
This sucks. Just bad timing all the way around to be out 400+ dollars.Honoured to be, an original SOPA founding member
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RTi4's - surrounds
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Wow, I'm sorry to see this. File those claims with PP and your CC company.
I'm calling for Maurice to be banned for this crap.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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Wow, I'm sorry to see this. File those claims with PP and your CC company.
I'm calling for Maurice to be banned for this crap.
I did file it already with PP. They said since it was bought on this site, they offer no protection. I paid for this with PP buyer credit, which I thought for sure that they would stand behind me, but nope.
PP sucks! I will only use it in an emergency from here out, or unless I know the guy personally to be a standup person I am buying from.
Anybody have an address on this Maurice guy? $400 isn't a ton to waste energy over, but it's enough for me. Plus I look like an idiot for not being able to give my boss the speakers I have been telling him about. Arg...Honoured to be, an original SOPA founding member
Stuff...
RTi12's - front
CSi5 - center
FXi3's - surrounds
RTi4's - surrounds
SVS PB12-NSD/2 - sub
Denon 3805
Rotel RB-985 5-Channel Amplifier -
Just another dirtbag with no integrity IMO. If this is not resolved, he is a thief...period. Hard times show the true character of people. The honest ones will do the right thing regardless of the issues. The crooks...well..."Just because youre offended doesnt mean youre right." - Ricky Gervais
"For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase
"Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson -
MrNightly wrote:I did file it already with PP. They said since it was bought on this site, they offer no protection. I paid for this with PP buyer credit, which I thought for sure that they would stand behind me, but nope.
PP sucks! I will only use it in an emergency from here out, or unless I know the guy personally to be a standup person I am buying from.
THIS is the reason I don't have a PP account. Either a CC or check (cash if in person)...if that isn't good enough...I don't need to buy it."Just because youre offended doesnt mean youre right." - Ricky Gervais
"For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase
"Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson -
THIS is the reason I don't have a PP account. Either a CC or check (cash if in person)...if that isn't good enough...I don't need to buy it.
Well i'm actually glad I didn't send cash on this one... because now I can at least pay off the second half next month... since the guy the speakers were meant for isn't paying for product he doesn't have in his possession!
So... the next big question is... anybody have any RTi70's they want to sell? Honoured to be, an original SOPA founding member
Stuff...
RTi12's - front
CSi5 - center
FXi3's - surrounds
RTi4's - surrounds
SVS PB12-NSD/2 - sub
Denon 3805
Rotel RB-985 5-Channel Amplifier -
MrNightly wrote:Well i'm actually glad I didn't send cash on this one... because now I can at least pay off the second half next month...
If I pay cash the other party is handing me the merchandise at the same time I'm handing them the cash. Seems to work well that way."Just because youre offended doesnt mean youre right." - Ricky Gervais
"For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase
"Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson -
It's beyond me how anyone whose been a member of this club could do such a thing. What a deadbeat. I'm with Jesse. Nightly I'm sorry to hear of your dilemma.
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THIS is the reason I don't have a PP account. Either a CC or check (cash if in person)...if that isn't good enough...I don't need to buy it.
Check or MO would net the same results. If you buy something long distance from an individual you are limited in your protection, it's as simple as that. But when you pay for something through PayPal you have the option to fund the purchase with a CC, which is what I almost always do. That way if things go south I at least have another avenue of protection.
PP isn't evil, except for the fees. It's slimy sellers with no conscience that are evil.Speakers: Polk LSi15
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Check or MO would net the same results. If you buy something long distance from an individual you are limited in your protection, it's as simple as that. But when you pay for something through PayPal you have the option to fund the purchase with a CC, which is what I almost always do. That way if things go south I at least have another avenue of protection.
PP isn't evil, except for the fees. It's slimy sellers with no conscience that are evil.
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Maybe the story was a simple scam to play the good people on this site. This is really a shame! How long was this Maurice charactor a member of the Polk's forum? When you look at his FS add, he gets the attention and compassion of everyone and people are so busy feeling for this guy that they don't take the time to see the potential risk. I know MrNightly only from this thread and I don't think he deserves such crap. Even afterward, he has defended this guy till the end... really, what a shame!Just another dirtbag with no integrity IMO. If this is not resolved, he is a thief...period. Hard times show the true character of people. The honest ones will do the right thing regardless of the issues. The crooks...well...DARE TO SOAR:
Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life
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Devil's Advocate arguement here......but I'd bet anyone out to 'scam' people would be doing so for a hell of a lot more than $400.Maybe the story was a simple scam to play the good people on this site. This is really a shame! How long was this Maurice charactor a member of the Polk's forum? When you look at his FS add, he gets the attention and compassion of everyone and people are so busy feeling for this guy that they don't take the time to see the potential risk. I know MrNightly only from this thread and I don't think he deserves such crap. Even afterward, he has defended this guy till the end... really, what a shame!
I'm not excusing his actions, but I certainly wouldn't be getting involved in any transactions with him either at this point........comment comment comment comment. bitchy. -
sad that we can't trust people in here some times for transactions. I would almost expect this from a newbie, but a member who has been here a while and participated in the fourm like Maurice did.. then to pull this. Just stuns me.PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
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from what I gather it isn't only one person that got hit, right? Unfortunately, I am learning from others misfortune. I always was reluctant to do online business (older folk from the old school) and started buying online but only from reputable store. Never yet bought online private sales or even eBay. I was starting to have/develop some confidence and was thinking about starting doing some business but I guess this is an eye opener and unless the gear is reachable and the deal can be finalize in a face to face meeting, there is no way I am sending any money to anyone from online offers/deals (of course, I would certainly trust Polk on eBay but that is about it!).Devil's Advocate arguement here......but I'd bet anyone out to 'scam' people would be doing so for a hell of a lot more than $400.
I'm not excusing his actions, but I certainly wouldn't be getting involved in any transactions with him either at this point........DARE TO SOAR:
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Unfortunately, we have to realize we are dealing online and don't really know each others (exception for people that were fortunate enough to meet during Polk events etc...). How long was Maurice actually member of the forum? As pointed out in the original FS thread, it is during the hardship of men that you truly see is character and integrity!danger boy wrote: »sad that we can't trust people in here some times for transactions. I would almost expect this from a newbie, but a member who has been here a while and participated in the forum like Maurice did... then to pull this. Just stuns me.
Cheers!DARE TO SOAR:
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Devil's Advocate arguement here......but I'd bet anyone out to 'scam' people would be doing so for a hell of a lot more than $400.
I'm not excusing his actions, but I certainly wouldn't be getting involved in any transactions with him either at this point........
I believe he was selling some equipment for big bucks on another forum, as well.Ludicrous gibs! -
Hummm, if that can be traced there might be ways for the involved to nail this guy?????????I believe he was selling some equipment for big bucks on another forum, as well.DARE TO SOAR:
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maybe he popped himself due to the pain and anguish of divorce.
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http://polkarmy.com/forums/index.phpbobman1235 wrote:I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments. -
hearingimpared wrote: »At least with a postal money order you have to option to report the offender for mail fraud.
Agreed. They really chase after people for this. I insist on US Postal Service MO's from most buyers. -
Don't let this incident discourage you. I have had well over 50 transactions with the fine members of this forum and not one transaction had an issue worth complaining about. In fact 99% of the transactions were worthy of a hefty compliment. I know my sales/purchase #'s don't reflect the amount of transactions that I have had because most of them have been behind the scenes. I have trusted the well established members with thousands of dollars worth of gear/money [and vise-versa] and not once did I ever question anything.from what I gather it isn't only one person that got hit, right? Unfortunately, I am learning from others misfortune. I always was reluctant to do online business (older folk from the old school) and started buying online but only from reputable store. Never yet bought online private sales or even eBay. I was starting to have/develop some confidence and was thinking about starting doing some business but I guess this is an eye opener and unless the gear is reachable and the deal can be finalize in a face to face meeting, there is no way I am sending any money to anyone from online offers/deals (of course, I would certainly trust Polk on eBay but that is about it!).
Of course, there is always buyer beware but don't let an isolated incident keep you from doing some transactions. There are a lot of good folk here with sometimes really smokin' deals. You want to pass them up, it's your decision but I thought I'd throw my POV out there at you. Not everybody is a scumbag.
On a different note, I say ban his **** as well. This kind of crap has no place here.~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
hearingimpared wrote: »At least with a postal money order you have to option to report the offender for mail fraud.
Every single person I have dealt with for purchasing items here ( For the 5 showing in the ratings...I have at least 4 or 5 more locally with members )from the forums has been stellar ( Well except for this clown...I reported him for mail fraud and he is still posting...go figure I kid..I kid )
What I cant believe is MN actually spoke with him after this thread was in motion...and he still didnt send the goods. :mad:The first rule of Fight Club is you don't talk about Fight Club -
Oh...and I just received a MO from erniejade for my Carver controller....I spent the last hour packing it into its original factory Carver box with extra air bags....then placed it into another box with airbags 360 degrees around AND used some pretty awesome 1/4" thick corner cardboard stock that came in the packing with my pair of replacement grills from polk for my 2 CSi A6's in all 4 corners of the second box in case a huge weight is placed on it ( Like a 300 pounder eating lunch )
And, I had the old lady get that shipped out today......did I mention I have a 102 fever and bilateral pnumonia on 4,000 Mgs a day of Augmentin ( And going back to the hospital if this **** doesnt let up soon )
Yeah...its that important to get people the stuff they pay for in a timely manner....Maurice ought to be ashamed.The first rule of Fight Club is you don't talk about Fight Club -
Hummm, if that can be traced there might be ways for the involved to nail this guy?????????
sorry, reading back through, that was muveling, not maurice. It was in a link earlier in this thread.Ludicrous gibs! -
I hate to say it but this has become all to common around here. Buyer beware. Even if it's a long time member in good standing, when they declare a fire sale due to whatever catastrophe....RUN in the other direction!
It's been shown pretty plain on here that those members are just looking out for #1 & they don't care who they screw over here.
It's just not worth the risk, aggravation, or hassle.Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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