Branderson1983 on our site, after doing a bit of research, is maskedman504, who had his original account (maskedman504) suspended from dakkadakka.com for having several open trade reports on him from their dakka swap shop.
Having said that, before I did this research, and before I searched for his name on this site, I agreed to purchase two tyranids Haruspex kits from him that he had posted in the 40k area.
He listed 6 NiB items in a topic. I contacted him and here are the follwing PMs oldest to newest. Also, if any Mod wishes to see a screenshot of my paypal email verifying that I paid him for the goods prior to him shipping just ask and I can PM it or email it to you..and yes, I was foolish enough to paypal gift as my previous transactions have until now been positive.
Re: H: Nids in box W: $$$
Sent: Sat Mar 29, 2014 12:59 pm
by Korias1004
If you still have one of the Haruspex and one of the Harpies left I'd like to purchase 1 kit each.
Can you pm me a picture of them together for validation that they are NiB and in your possession?
Thanks,
Ben
Based upon the GW site that's 73+80 = 153 * .35 = 53.55 + whatever shipping would be.
Subject: H: Nids in box W: $$$
branderson1983 wrote:
Not looking for trades.
Was going to do a tyranid army, but I am changing gears.
I have the following, sealed in box for 65% of retail which includes paypal and shipping.
(2) Haruspex
(2) Hive Tyrant
(2) Harpies
LMK if you are interested.
There was a picture of a haruspex shrink wrapped on a wood grain table. If you need the picture from the pm let me know and I will get it to youRe: H: Nids in box W: $$$
Sent: Sat Mar 29, 2014 1:55 pm
by branderson1983
Both harpies just sold.
Re: H: Nids in box W: $$$
Sent: Sat Mar 29, 2014 2:03 pm
by Korias1004
Ok, well if you have both Haruspexes still I'll take both if you have them.
If just one, I'll take the one.
Paypal info please?
My address is
REDACTED
Re: H: Nids in box W: $$$
Sent: Sat Mar 29, 2014 2:17 pm
by branderson1983
I have both. Paypal is branderson1983@gmail.com
Thanks Ben!
Re: H: Nids in box W: $$$
Sent: Sat Mar 29, 2014 2:21 pm
by Korias1004
Ok, done deal.
So that's 73.00 x 2 = 146.00 x .35 = 51.10
So paypal gift of 52.00.
When do you expect you'll be able to ship them?
Thanks,
Ben
Re: H: Nids in box W: $$$
Sent: Sat Mar 29, 2014 2:30 pm
by Korias1004
Paypal sent,
Will leave you feedback upon getting the package.
Thanks!
Ben
Re: H: Nids in box W: $$$
Sent: Sat Mar 29, 2014 2:41 pm
by branderson1983
You got you math wrong buddy. 65%
146 * .65 = $95
Re: H: Nids in box W: $$$
Sent: Sat Mar 29, 2014 5:29 pm
by Korias1004
Ah, I see. I read your message as "65% off retail" not "of retail".
Well, I didn't mean to spend that much, but my fault for reading it wrong.
Sending you the remaining balance now.
95 - 52 (what I sent already) = $43.00
Thanks,
Ben
Re: H: Nids in box W: $$$
Sent: Sun Mar 30, 2014 10:37 am
by Korias1004
Hey Ben,
Just wanted to get a confirmation from you for the receipt of the remaining balance for the two haruspexes I sent over paypal. I also wanted to know how you ship it, via ups, USPS, or fedex and if you will provide a tracking number?
Thanks,
Ben
Re: H: Nids in box W: $$$
Sent: Tue Apr 01, 2014 7:01 am
by Korias1004
Hey Ben,
I don't know if you've just been busy or something came up, but some communication on the status of the deal would be great. I've already paid and I'm sure if roles were reversed and you had already paid for an item you would want to know whether it was in the process of being sent or shipped already.
Pardon me if I'm coming off rude, as I'm not intending to be, but lack of contact when it comes to money makes me nervous.
Thanks,
Ben
I have since sent an email this evening
I then did the internet search which resulted in me finding this topic on dakkadakkaTyranids from BartertownClick to teach Gmail this conversation is important.
Redeemer Korias bmpalmer1004@gmail.com
10:30 PM (21 minutes ago)
to branderson1983
Hey Ben,
This is just a friendly reminder that you haven't gotten in touch with me in regards to the tyranids that you owe me from Bartertown. I know you read the pm before last that I sent on Sunday, and you have not gotten back on to check your PMs since then, despite the PM I sent you on Tuesday.
Let's please resolve this without any further issue.
Regards,
Ben
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/po ... ge#5571162
I found some more information about him (his ebay account primarily) after searching on this site:
viewtopic.php?f=40&t=201375&p=383028&hi ... on#p383028
I just wanted to give everyone a heads up. I will post a link to this thread in his topic to further prevent anyone from potentially getting scammed. I THINK I may have found his information on linkedin, but if anyone else has any information, please feel free to PM me with it so that I can continue to try and contact him. If you were also scammed, I will be more than happy to share information that I have and you may have to further our recouping our money if possible.
His ebay account is sadly no longer a registered user...
Traders beware!