HeavyMetalChevy

[kingsolver72]

Ok, keep hope alive.
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[teeitup]

good call on the evidence Adam, I printed off everything and gave it to Attorney General

[HotRod C/10]

did anyone receive their "shipped on Monday "parts yet?

[1stchevy]

Originally Posted by HotRod C/10

did anyone receive their "shipped on Monday "parts yet?

Hell to the NO! I'm not holding my breath.
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[kingsolver72]

It's just a hunch but, I don't think most folks will be getting parts or a refund.
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[Liz]

Oh believe me Tim he does not. Ya'll only see the part that is on the thread. My PMs with him that night were quite clear. He was suspended for 24 hours shortly after, and has not manned up enough to post since. I know he is reading this, and instead of saying sorry, or how he messed up etc, would rather hide and talk junk.

[kingsolver72]

Hey Randy, keep us up to speed on things please.

I know that I am cynical but, I hope this guy didn't set up a fictitious username/account prior to all this,where he would be able to continue his scam. I am definitely even more skeptical of any dealing with new folk or those I don't know.
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[HotRod C/10]

file internet fraud on this clown, you guys are letting off way to easy as he sits back and reads these posts and just smiles........for the time being anyway

[Liz]

Ive said the same several times

[WIDESIDE72]

Another week and still no seat belts that he promised to send me back in July.

[towbar]

OK, for the effected parties, who would it be the best to contact in this situation, ..... Indiana state police, the Vevay IN police dept, the sheriff dept in Switzerland county, our individual local sheriff departments, our state attorney general office as Randy has done?

anyone had any experience with this stuff or have knowledge to share?

[D.PASSMORE]

I googled "file internet fraud" - found this site, plus other information.

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

[Liz]

Originally Posted by D.PASSMORE

I googled "file internet fraud" - found this site, plus other information.

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

this may help some as well. We have always been advised to contact local (their local) PD in cases. I was reading up on it all a bit this evening, and think this link may be of some use for better understanding also

http://www.stopfraud.gov/report.html#cyber

[1972BackInBlackC10]

he told me as well that he was sending my stuff out that mon, i havent reciebed my parts yet but i am in canada and not sure how long it would take for stuff from his area to get here

[teeitup]

Thanks Liz, I'm going to forward all the members info you listed to Attorney General today and also give them a call for a update. Randy

[longbed67]

He has text me a few times in the last two weeks the latest being This past Tuesday saying that if he had the money that he would pay it back. I received all of my final documentation and the exact amount for my claim is $530.21. On tuesday, I messaged him and gave him till Friday Sept. 28, 2012 at noon to get me the money or I would be filling small claims.

[towbar]

Since having the ups guy show up in the morning with a care package from HMC is not very likely, maybe we should get together a list of members that is owed money and the amount that is owed, and possibly link the thread where the transaction took place so all that info will be easily accessed, all in one place and be public knowledge so we know the scope of what we or the authorities are dealing with?? thoughts anyone?

maybe one of the admins already have that info together already?

[SS Tim]

Sounds a lot like dealings I have had on eBay (+5000 purchases). One seller had his bank account raided by PayPal. So he retaliated by stretching out to the very end of the complaint filing period, said it was in the mail, then a week later apparently told everyone pound sand nothing is coming.

Have you collectively tried matching up payment paths? A credit card company or PayPal might be more inclined to do something if a number of people are complaining about the same person.

[scotts72heavyhalf]

Well, I guess I will have to get on the wagon, I too was never shipped the correct parts from Duane, he kept saying he had problems with his equipment, something broken or lost in shipping, finally he sent me a bunch of rusty parts that I couldn't even use and then kept saying he would make it right, but never did, I wrote it off and almost stopped buying parts on the forum, but I just had to let it go, there is so many great people here. I would gladly get in line to go after this guy he owes me $125.00 in parts that I had to have reblasted and treated.

[Liz]

The list after going through this thread again looks like the following

teeitup $500
kingsolver72
lex (partial refund on hood never received)
pickmup (never received balance for parts owed)
1stchevy ?
wideside72 $6
va72c10 bucket seats and alt bracket not received
sjarrett71 $15
192backinblackc10 $200
flint70step (grill)
towbar $125
longbed67 $539
scotts72heavyhalf ?

Originally Posted by HeavyMetalChevy

member kingsolver72...$85 shipped purchase towards a nice set of black retracts and female counterparts. shipping Monday, Sept 10th, 2012

member 1stchevy...$31 shipped on superb 69-70 turn signal housings, pigtails, and lens cover... shipping Monday, Sept 10th, 2012

member PICKMUP... $25 shipping on set of Blazer bucket brackets I purchased and had him send to Jonathan... Money Order going out Monday, Sept 10th, 2012

I am curious if anyone got any of the parts he spoke of in the above quote also.

[kingsolver72]

Originally Posted by Liz

The list after going through this thread again looks like the following

teeitup $500
kingsolver72
lex (partial refund on hood never received)
pickmup (never received balance for parts owed)
1stchevy ?
wideside72 $6
va72c10 bucket seats and alt bracket not received
sjarrett71 $15
192backinblackc10 $200
flint70step (grill)
towbar $125
longbed67 $539
scotts72heavyhalf ?





I am curious if anyone got any of the parts he spoke of in the above quote also.

I have not receive the belts or a refund.
In the beginning of all of this I tried to give him the benifit of the doubt. Soon after trying to make contact it became very clear that he is a fraud. If it was just me that he ripped off, I wouldn't sweat him,but it is not just about me.

I would be more than happy to help in any way that I can. I don't do the Facebook thing. I have been wondering if Duane's Facebook pals know about his cheating people here.
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[Liz]

http://www.facebook.com/duane.j.gray

facebook page for anyone needing another means of contact.. google led the way.. he has posted there this week

[bigblock73]

straight from his Facebook page...

Heavy Metal Chevy's
HUSTLE-preneur, Owner, Operator · 2011 to present

Those with FB accounts should start sending his family messages with a link to this thread...maybe his family will be wiser and give this guy some heat.

[dohyde34]

^^ ritually from a 5 foot nothing bro that figures that's the only way to be a bada$$. We all know them. Say something to there face and they crumble. If your reading this brah stop trying so hard. Fix your (edited by staff) and become a man, high school is over.
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[Liz]

Lets hope that is a sign of him attempting to do right for you guys.