Derek Rhodes Is a Scammer!

[onedude36]

I actually believe XenoContraKnight. I am friends with the other party too. I still think this is just a mix up by the shipping companies or somone else I think this will all be sorted out soon. Meh im not going to post in this thread any more pm me if you need me.

[SpecialBlend2786]

Derek isnt a scammer. He's one of the last people on earth that i would call a scammer.

He isnt a theif, or a cheat, or anything like that.

tis al i have to say

[FooTemps]

I'd have to say that Derek isn't a scammer either. But what would i know. I'm biased towards his side anyway

[CoolHand]

Indeed.

I will vouch for Derek.

He is banned for the time being, so don't expect him to come to his own defense.

If he says it happened one way, it happened that way.

I have a feeling that its just a shipping mistake. If they lost it, just let him file the claim, and get your money back to you. If it's just not there yet, hang on. I've had stuff take over a week to go UPS ground from Cali before, and I've had USPS Priority 2-3 day take over two weeks before.

Just sit tight, I know for a fact he isn't taking off to a small tropical island with your cash and ETippy.

[Target Practice]

Ok maby a month ago someone posted on AO for a trade for an Electric Tippmann. I offered him my Bko and he accepted the trade . I never recieved the tippmann but he got the BKO. As soon as I asked him about why the gun never showed up he blocked me. I have all of his information including his name, address, phone number (which is the right one) and aim name(XenoContraKnight), As well as this onedude36 of AO who last spoke to him refuses to help and was the one who first showed me the thread. If anyone could help I would really appreciate it. Thanks

Not needed. Consider yourself smacked when you get over here...Army

[Recon by Fire]

I don't know either party involved here but I would like to point something out for all those traders out there; YOUR responsibility does not end by simply dropping a marker in the mail. You must ensure it gets to the respective party. Simply put, use a shipping method that is trackable and ensure it!

[CoolHand]

I don't know either party involved here but I would like to point something out for all those traders out there; YOUR responsibility does not end by simply dropping a marker in the mail. You must ensure it gets to the respective party. Simply put, use a shipping method that is trackable and ensure it!

That's not necessarily true.

If you state FOB at your doorstep, and offer to insure it on their nickel, it is then up to them (and therefore their responsibility) to spring for it or not. You as the seller dictate the FOB point. It is up to the buyer to understand the terms of the sale, and agree to them before hand.

That said, I always ship UPS unless I have no other choice (IE going to Canada, Europe, or an APO address), and I always insure for replacement cost plus the cost of shipping.

And really, when you get right down to it, shipping a marker with tracking and insurance via USPS ends up being the same price, or more that what UPS charges. Add to that the fact that the USPS doesn't even actually guarantee that it will get there (whereas UPS guarantees delivery in less than nine days (IIRC) via ground to anywhere in the US), and I begin to wonder why anyone ships USPS anymore.

[slade]

http://www.automags.org/forums/showthread.php?t=127591

2 pages positive feedback. hes a respected member and friends with many other respected members and dealers. wheres your feedback?

[ArmySyko]

And really, when you get right down to it, shipping a marker with tracking and insurance via USPS ends up being the same price, or more that what UPS charges. Add to that the fact that the USPS doesn't even actually guarantee that it will get there (whereas UPS guarantees delivery in less than nine days (IIRC) via ground to anywhere in the US), and I begin to wonder why anyone ships USPS anymore.

I got a quote to send my totes (not cardboard boxes) home through UPS and they quoted $35 each. I was going to take the hit for $210 to send all of my stuff home from the military. I checked USPS and they shipped the same thing, with tracking and delivery confirmation, for $19 each. The big difference: UPS doesn't like tough containers. There is a $10.95 surcharge for sending things in your own crates.

[Chris Nearchos]

quick question

okay quick question to fll in a blank iam getting. IF he is a great trader like everyone says (which after looking through his feedback i must agree), why is he banned for a long time??

also, do either parties have a tracking number for it (or even a reciet of postal purchase)?

[slade]

okay quick question to fll in a blank iam getting. IF he is a great trader like everyone says (which after looking through his feedback i must agree), why is he banned for a long time?

banning has nothing to do with trading... unfortunately. as you can see now there are often mixups or false accusations, and you never know who was right, so some people have ripped off others and stayed on the forum.

he was banned cause of monstermag, they were both banned.

[Chris Nearchos]

ban

banning has nothing to do with trading...

i didnt think it had to do with trading or we would be having this thread sooner. but oh well, you got play nice to stay here. some just cant do it= ban.

[CoolHand]

.....why is he banned for a long time??.......

He's not. I believe that he and MonsterMag got a three or six day a piece for sniping at each other.

I just checked the Mod log and it doesn't say for sure how long it is. For some reason though, I want to say six days. I could be full of crap though.

[Duzzy]

he was banned cause of his actions, they were both banned.

I'm sorry, but I felt the need to correct that statement.

[SCpoloRicker]

I'm sorry, but I felt the need to correct that statement.

Technically correct. Kind of a big window there, though. :)

/doesn't think there's a scam