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I initiated a trade with Mutton aka Kevin Star on July 31. I wanted to buy Mercenary and Retribution models that he had posted. I paid with paypal the same day after confirming he still had the models. He promised shipping Monday the 2nd. On the 4th he tells me that he doesn't have the models that really his friend has them and that his friend hadn't shipped. On the 5th he said he would refund shipping if they hadn't gone out yet. He hasn't replied back or logged on to bartertown since the 5th. I received an email from his "friend" Jacob Davis on Aug 10th. He said the models would go out on the 11th or 12th priority mail and that he was refunding shipping. I haven't heard anything from his since then despite the fact I have emailed him back multiple times and PMed the original poster.

Here is the conversation history. Green posts are from my email.
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Re: H: Mercs, Retribution W: $$$

Sent: Sat Jul 31, 2010 10:29 am
by Dagna
Do you happen to still have Mercs available? I would be interested in the whole lot but Im most interested in the Merc lot. LMK thanks!

Dagna
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Sent: Sat Jul 31, 2010 11:18 am
by Mutton
Here's the mercs I have

1x Gorten (Paint)
1x Durgen
2x Gunner
10x Highshields with Unit Attachment
1x Gudrun
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Sent: Sat Jul 31, 2010 2:55 pm
by Dagna
You had such a good deal for the whole lot! It is a shame that the Ret is gone. What were you thinking you wanted for the rest of those Mercs?
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Sent: Sat Jul 31, 2010 3:07 pm
by Mutton
The ret that's in the topic is still up if you want to buy the whole lot. Same deal applies, 100 + shipping for 'em all. If not, 50% retail on the mercs

Mercs
1x Gorten (Paint)
1x Durgen
2x Gunner
10x Highshields with Unit Attachment
1x Gudrun

Retribution
1x Ravyn
1x Kaelyssa
1x Chimera
1x Ghost Sniper
1x Fane Knight Skeryth Issyen

Prime Mk2 Book.
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Sent: Sat Jul 31, 2010 4:23 pm
by Dagna
Deal. Hit me with your paypal address and shipping amount to:

Jesse Jones
209 N 21 AVE
Kelso, WA 98626

Thanks,
Jesse
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Sent: Sat Jul 31, 2010 4:48 pm
by Mutton
Paypal is diretrolljake@gmail.com
It'll be shipped monday.
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Sent: Sat Jul 31, 2010 5:26 pm
by Dagna
so $100.00 is the total or how much am I paypaling for shipping?
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Sent: Sat Jul 31, 2010 5:31 pm
by Mutton
Ha, apologies. Shipping's 15 bucks; just the standard USPS rate.
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Sent: Mon Aug 02, 2010 8:10 pm
by Dagna
I was just curious if it went out today and if so what the D/C # is on the package. LMK
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Re: H: Mercs, Retribution W: $$$

Sent: Wed Aug 04, 2010 3:27 pm
by Dagna
Still waiting on a D/C #. Send it to me when you get a chance please.
Thanks

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Re: H: Mercs, Retribution W: $$$

Sent: Wed Aug 04, 2010 3:37 pm
by Mutton
Apologies; I'm selling these for a friend, and he said he'd ship these on Monday, but hasn't gotten back to me yet. If he hasn't shipped them yet, shipping will be waved.
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Re: H: Mercs, Retribution W: $$$

Sent: Thu Aug 05, 2010 2:57 pm
by Dagna
I'm assuming that they haven't shipped. Remember, this is all taking place under your name and on your account. You dont want bad reference posted about you because your buddy screwed up. I would recommend grabbing the models and shipping them off your self... At the very least you should have better communication since your the middle man. $115.00 is a lot of money to be out and not even have a D/C yet.
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Re: H: Mercs, Retribution W: $$$

Sent: Thu Aug 05, 2010 3:09 pm
by Mutton
Hey, I know; I'm working on getting this fixed ASAP. If they aren't shipped yet, it's free; if he doesn't get them shipped until monday I'll knock some more off it; no need to get hostile.

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Re: H: Mercs, Retribution W: $$$

Sent: Thu Aug 05, 2010 4:12 pm
by Mutton
Okay, he just got back to me; his bank messed up and overdrew him, yadda yadda sob story. He'll ship it tomorrow normally and refund shipping, or he can overnight it to you, your pick. If I don't hear back from you by shipping time, he'll just ship it normally and refund shipping.
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Re: H: Mercs, Retribution W: $$$

Sent: Thu Aug 05, 2010 5:27 pm
by Dagna
I didn't mean to sound hostile so I apologize about that. I merely wanted to convey my feeling clearly. I have also taken on the role of the good friend and found trades for my friends but I also took on the role if the shipper and packager so no one would say that I was a bad trader.

Again, sorry if I sounded rude. I'm just a concerned buyer
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Re: H: Mercs, Retribution W: $$$

Sent: Thu Aug 05, 2010 5:29 pm
by Mutton
It's all good; you want it shipped overnight or the refund on shipping?
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Re: H: Mercs, Retribution W: $$$

Sent: Thu Aug 05, 2010 7:37 pm
by Dagna
go ahead and refund shipping. I think that it would cost him a lot to overnight it. Tell him to be sure to get a deliver confirmation on it. Thanks for being the middle-man.
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Re: H: Mercs, Retribution W: $$$

Sent: Sat Aug 07, 2010 4:20 pm
by Dagna
Hey man,

When should I expect a shipping D/C# and shipping refund? I haven't received either. Let me know what is going on.

I'd appreciate it if you kept me a little more informed on what is going on.

Thanks,
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Re: H: Mercs, Retribution W: $$$

Sent: Sat Aug 14, 2010 9:40 pm
by Dagna
Your buddy Jake contacted me by e mail. He said he would ship in 48 hours and refund money to my paypal. That was on Wednesday. I have not heard anything from him concerning delivery confirmation or received a refund. I have sent him 2 new messages via e mail and not received a reply back. Please find out what is going on.

Thanks,
Jesse
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Im going to open a bad trader report...

Sent: Mon Aug 16, 2010 3:56 pm
by Dagna
I'll be opening a bad trader report on Monday 23 if i don't have models on my doorstep or a delivery confirmation by then.
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Jacob Davis
to me

show details Aug 10 (12 days ago)

Hey Jesse, I am really sorry about the delay in the shipment. Life crap, bills, paypal screwing up and taking funds instead of transfering, resulting in me paying NSF fees, etc etc and work schedule blah blah has been nutty. If this is your email that you run paypal through, I am going to refund you for $30 and still ship out within the next 48 hours as priority.

Again, I am sorry for the inconvenience and lack of communication.

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-Jake
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Jesse Jones
to Jacob

show details Aug 10 (12 days ago)

Hey Jake,

I know how it can be sometimes when everything seems to go the wrong way all at once. Thank you so much for finally contacting me. I was beginning to worry. Yeah this is my paypal address. Do me a favor and please a delivery confirmation number on the package. That will protect both of us. Thanks again for the communication. I look forward to playing with your Mercs and Ret.

Jesse
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Jesse Jones
to Jacob

show details Aug 13 (9 days ago)

Hey Jake,
I assume you got the package mailed off as you promised. Did you happen to grab a Delivery Confirmation?
Im assuming that you got my emil off of either paypal or from your buddy. Let me know whats going on.

thanks,
Jesse
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Jesse Jones
to Jacob

show details Aug 17 (5 days ago)


Jake,
Whats going on with the shipment? Should i expect a package this week or not? Let me know. Thanks
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Looks like you've met all the posting requirements.


Have you looked to see if he's read the most recent PM's yet?
It's a shame. He's at a 10 rating right now and, if you ding him, it'll slam him back down to zero. Shoot... four of his ref's mention his swift shipping. Bummer on the reputation hit.

You've waited 3 weeks. That's ample time. I suggest you file a paypal claim. if you receive the models, you can always close it.


Here's to hoping it gets resolved soon.

Eric

He hasn't logged on or read any messages since Aug 5th.

His buddy hasn't replied to any emails since Aug 10th.

I opened a Paypal dispute today. I haven't upped it to a claim yet as I want to give him time to reply via Paypal and to ship the models.

I wouldn't wait to much longer, the cash is probably already out of the account and any chance you have for actually getting any money from Paypal is virtually nil.

Good luck though..looks like you'll need it.

I got a D/C and a fairly nice refund today. The Paypal Dispute must have got his interest or reminded him that I was still waiting.

I wouldn't consider this resolved yet but when I get the package in the mail and see that it is all there I'll let you all know.

Really good news to hear! Please do keep us updated!

Package arrived today. Everything was there plus extra cards, books, models.

I am very happy with the outcome of this trade. The extra stuff plus a refund more then made up for the late shipping.

Mutton left on vacation and thought the trade had been resolved. It was his friend that messed up and forgot to ship. I have nothing bad to say about Mutton.

I would have no problem trading with Mutton again.

Trade Resolved!