67/72junkie

[Zoomin]

It is with reluctance that I make this post, but I've given Don all kinds of time and opportunity to make contact. Here's the background - I purchased a console from him on 5/17, and then made arrangements with him to restore it. Details are in this thread.

In the beginning we conversed often about things like cupholder or seatbealt style, proper color, chrome or stainless, etc. and then it tailed off.

On 5/27, I received this PM from Don (emphasis mine):

I will have your console ready in the next couple days.I had 2 seat belt styles disassembled.They were nice but not perfect like the parts for the cup holder one.I have taken 6 more down in the last couple days to get just the right parts for 2 parchment consoles.one for you and me.I have blue and white highlander buckets and I need one also.The new bezels ,ash trays and bumpers came in yesterday.I tested the super white on a console of each style today and it is just right to me.It takes 3 coats to get it solid but it sure looks nice.You paid for the best parts and I just want to make sure that is what you get not the first one I can put together.

On 6/7 I asked him via the Console thread how things were progressing. He responded through PM that evening:

will have you some pics thursday afternoon.been waiting on sem color and just got it in.

That one puzzled me a bit because he said he had tested the white on 5/27. Anyway, no pics were posted on Thursday, 6/9 or since, and that was his last contact with me. He made another post in that thread on 6/13 with no mention about my console.

On 6/22 I sent him a PM which said

Any updates? I'm not in any particular hurry, I just want to be kept in the loop.

On 6/25 I bumped the thread, figuring he was subscribed to it, as a reminder.

On 6/27 I sent the following to his email / paypal address:

I haven't heard from you in a while. Is everything OK?

On 6/27, I bumped the thread again and asked for help.

That about brings it up to date. I appreciate any help I can get at this point.

Thanks

[Rochlow]

I also have a deal semi pending with Don. We made a deal that I would ship him some seat bottoms as a deposit for a console. I shipped the bottoms and the tracking number confirmed that he received them.

The other day I sent him a PM asking his paypal, so I could pay the remainder. No response.

From what I've read he seems to be a stand up guy. I just hope nothing bad has happened.

[VA72C10]

I hope he's okay also. I've had a few guys I know who know him try to contact him with no success also....

[69step4x4]

Yes Hopefully he is ok, BUT i had a thread WTB custom 30 emblems, after i posted i had a few members step up and i chose him cause he said they are very nice, so we agreed on 50.00 shipped. I sent 50.00 paypal on the 16th of june took few days and he got back to me on the 20th saying he was out of town and he got the money and would ship them out on the next day, making it june 21st. thats the last i heard from him. I have emailed him numerous times with no reply. I even offered if he wanted to keep them just paypal my 50.00 back to me with no reply.... Lets just hope he is ok and hope he takes care of us all..... I have never had this happen so should i wait longer or contact paypal explaining I have not recieved my emblems...

Tony

[VA72C10]

At this point I'd recommend everyone to start the claims process on paypal. Maybe if he is okay, that will get him to touch base with his buyers...and if not, maybe they can pull the money out of his acct....

I found his number from an old deal
(we were supposed to swap some parts at Charlotte but he never came)
Called and left a message a few days ago with no response. And other members have called, emailed, and pm'd with no response either.

[Rochlow]

Well, I guess I'm out as I didn't use paypal for our deal..
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[Liz]

how did you pay ? money order, check, postal money order?


also his contact info is posted by him in the following thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...7&postcount=49

[Rochlow]

Originally Posted by Liz

how did you pay ? money order, check, postal money order?


also his contact info is posted by him in the following thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...7&postcount=49

We made a deal that I would send him some seat bottoms for $50, plus the shipping. (which was $38) That money was to be put as a deposit for a console and I would send him the remainder when I got paid.

On payday I sent a PM asking what his paypal was and I have yet to get a response. Even if I do at this point I'm not sure if I'm comfortable with going through with the deal as it seems like his intent is less than honorable (unless, there is a reasonable excuse for ignoring everyone)

So, I'm not sure what course of action I could take. It's not really about the money at this point, but more principle.

[no moa]

Something has to be wrong, I dealt with him an he was quick and timely getting me my parts. I hope all is well and he is just on vacation somewhere.
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[Rochlow]

Originally Posted by no moa

Something has to be wrong, I dealt with him an he was quick and timely getting me my parts. I hope all is well and he is just on vacation somewhere.
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Oh I agree. I have dealt with him in the past on some seat parts and he was great to deal with on this occassion. I hope something bad hasn't happened to him or a family member. I'm really trying to assume good intent..

[Liz]

No one is saying he is a bad dude. He has had several slow ship issues in the past, but all were resolved. The fact he stated to some he would be out of town, and has not been back since is a concern. We all hope, all is well. Issue is, either way folks are out parts or money. Until it is resolved, they will need to post here.

[VA72C10]

Still no contact with him at all despite several of us trying to call him. Has anyone had any response from paypal yet?

[JQ-72]

ATTN: I TALKED TO DONALD TONIGHT! I was getting worried since no one (myself included) has heard from him so I made some calls to his hometown today and finally got him. He had an unexpected family / legal issue come up and he had to go out of state. It was only supposed to take a day or two, but wound up lasting nearly 3 weeks. He was away and involved so long that his cable/phone got cut off while he was out of town. He wanted me to pass on to everyone that he has ALL packages ready to go and they will ship out tomorrow. He said he will go to the library or somewhere with internet access tomorrow and send out tracking numbers to everyone. He wanted me to apologize to everyone for the inconvenience. I'm just glad to hear he is OK!
Joshua

[VA72C10]

Thanks for getting in touch with him and for the update

[69step4x4]

Yep my paypal says he has responded, Glad all is ok with him...

[VA72C10]

He said he will go to the library or somewhere with internet access tomorrow (thursday 7/14) and send out tracking numbers to everyone.

Update...as of now a couple of members have pm'd me to let me know they have not received tracking info as promised...

[Liz]

Originally Posted by JQ-72

ATTN: I TALKED TO DONALD TONIGHT! I was getting worried since no one (myself included) has heard from him so I made some calls to his hometown today and finally got him. He had an unexpected family / legal issue come up and he had to go out of state. It was only supposed to take a day or two, but wound up lasting nearly 3 weeks. He was away and involved so long that his cable/phone got cut off while he was out of town. He wanted me to pass on to everyone that he has ALL packages ready to go and they will ship out tomorrow. He said he will go to the library or somewhere with internet access tomorrow and send out tracking numbers to everyone. He wanted me to apologize to everyone for the inconvenience. I'm just glad to hear he is OK!
Joshua

not to cast doubt.. but I lived in the same area for many years. Cable and phone do not get cut off in 3 weeks.. it usually takes closer to 3 months for them to bother. I hope it all works out for him. He has access to this area to answer all issues. That can be done from the library etc. As of today I had two additional members message stating no tracking, no parts, no reply.

[VA72C10]

Has anyone received tracking information yet? If so, please post. Also, if you have not received the info as promised please post. Trying to keep up to speed on this.

[JQ-72]

I never received tracking information, but I did receive my package today. He sent it USPS priority.
Joshua

[69step4x4]

I got a tracking number but not from him, it was through my paypal complaint. its on its way by usps.....

[69step4x4]

My emblems have arrived, VIA USPS .... Thanks

[VA72C10]

Glad to hear people are getting parts!

So Zoomin and Rochlow...has he made any contact with you guys yet (tracking info/email/call)?

[Rochlow]

Nope! Does anyone have his email address
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[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by Rochlow

Nope! Does anyone have his email address
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I don't...I have his phone # and it doesn't say it is cut off when you call...but he doesn't call back.

I'd try JQ-72 since he got a hold of him somehow

[Zoomin]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Glad to hear people are getting parts!

So Zoomin and Rochlow...has he made any contact with you guys yet (tracking info/email/call)?

All silent on the western front.