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shooter
Senior Heliman
Location: Southwick MA.

Trick or treat,BAD GUY be ware of the newest tricker, RR name:MUSTANGT!!!!
I purchased a used Nexus on the classified section posted on 10/16/06
The add read: Beginner helicopter, nexus never crashed, 5 flights NEW OS 37 engine, no blades, no electrics, 180.00 shipped,Pay Pal.He even sent a picture and the canopy was on he said the picture was two days old??????

Here is the treat I received,

A very used nexus, stripped main gears, NO canopy, and a very used OS 32 engine with screws all over the inside of the box and rounded heads on most of the hard ware.

I emailed MR. MUSTANGT 4 days in a row asking where the canopy might be, and how he felt about the helicopter he sent me.

Still no answer?????Can you believe this one it's even got an OS 32 engine not even the engine he said it would come with.

Check out his personal status,38yrs old, married 3 kids and I guess a MUSTANG GT,

O well, 20 years flying helicopters, many dealings on RR all of which have been great, I guess he got me, TRICK or TREAT,

TRICKED, for sure.Be carful what lures in the adds you see, this one get me.

Shooter................

Shooter
10-27-2006 Over year old.
 
 
Nightstalker
Elite Veteran
Location: UK (BEDFORDSHIRE)

Shame mate big shame sorry to hear
10-27-2006 Over year old.
 
 
skypilot 01
Key Veteran
Location: Northumberland UK

So sorry to hear about that.

http://www.geocities.com/mick.patterson/home-page.html
10-27-2006 Over year old.
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jschenck
Elite Veteran
Location: La Vista, NE.

looks like 'the new guy' had a chance to make a name for himself, and did. Not too smart either to give out all the personal info. does anyone living near Sunnyvale want to go knock on this guy's door? lots of RR guys living in the Bay area....

in all fairness, $180 does not sound too far out of line for the heli, but the blatant mis-representation (read: LIE) is not excusable and shouldn't be tolerated.

Please, make a note on the GG list to warn anyone about your deal.

...yep...
10-27-2006 Over year old.
 
 
nojohnny101
Elite Veteran
Location: 10 miles north of Cincy, OHIO

hey
check out this thread:
http://www.runryder.com/helicopter/t284560p3

you can pm one of the guys on there that is covering you area...defintely worth a try

you'll be amazed what just a little bit of pressure will do to the scammer...




Thanks
~Will~
10-27-2006 Over year old.
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GimbalFan
Elite Veteran
Location: Copter County, Nv

Shooter, post some pics of what came out of the box if you can.

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10-27-2006 Over year old.
 
 
Heliavi8or
Senior Heliman
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Sorry to hear that Shooter. Good Luck

Practice! It might be costly but it's the only way we get better!
10-27-2006 Over year old.
 
 
TOSH
Elite Veteran
Location: On the wagon.

Hi GimbalFan

Just read that other thread. Nice work.

Hi shooter

With a name like yours l`d bet if you find him you`ll get your money back PDQ.

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10-27-2006 Over year old.
 
 
chopperman1
Key Veteran
Location: Carle Place, New York

Where was it sent to?
10-27-2006 Over year old.
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shooter
Senior Heliman
Location: Southwick MA.

Bad Guy Trick or treat

The pictures are on RR classified section under helicopters.
The post was on 10/16/06 and there is a picture of the heli with the canopy.
Today I called DHL which I have an account and the man did not give the correct phone number or Zip code on the return lable. The zip code is false as well as the phone, No name on the shipping lable, this guy was out to get someone, he got me for sure.

I've got the police working on it now as my friend is a MA State Cop and a R/C flyer,this will be a good one.

Thanks,
Shooter.

Shooter
10-27-2006 Over year old.
 
 
GimbalFan
Elite Veteran
Location: Copter County, Nv

Here's a link to MustangT's ad, but apparently the pics have been removed?

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10-27-2006 Over year old.
 
 
Two Left Thumbs
Veteran
Location: Houston, Texas - USA

These reports are what keep me buying new in box from established stores. Sorry you got scammed Shooter, it is a real shame when people do things like this.
10-27-2006 Over year old.
 
 
CJames
Key Veteran
Location: Back in KC

Two Left Thumbs,
Not everyone selling here is a crook

Some of us have worked hard to build up a reputation selling thousands of dollars worth of stuff and taking care of any problems there may have been as big ticket items sold can been seen by looking at the GG list at .

Anyone want a pet rabbit?.............I found him on the road dead and I'm tired of hugging him
10-28-2006 Over year old.
 
 
Two Left Thumbs
Veteran
Location: Houston, Texas - USA

I know most people and transactions are honorable. The problem is a few bad eggs can ruin it for so many. The whole idea behind buying used gear is to save a few bucks, but one deal gone south quickly erases any savings.

The GG list is a great idea, but every one has to start somewhere. The first few sales (before making it to the GG list) are risky for the buyer. I'm sure the seller gets burned every once in a while too.

That said, I have been buying stuff online from individuals since before eBay You just have to be very careful. If it smells bad, it usually is.
10-28-2006 Over year old.
 
 
spork
Veteran
Location: Mountain View, CA

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does anyone living near Sunnyvale want to go knock on this guy's door?


I'll be happy to do it. I'm in Maui, but can do it when I return. Do we have a valid address?
10-28-2006 Over year old.
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chopperman1
Key Veteran
Location: Carle Place, New York

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I'll be happy to do it. I'm in Maui, but can do it when I return. Do we have a valid address?



This guy better watch out. The Chopper detectives are on call!
10-28-2006 Over year old.
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legoman67
Elite Veteran
Location: Nanoose Bay B.C, Canada

Spork maybe notify the local police and left them do it.... who knows what to expect...

Just dont want anyone to get hurt over the matter(physically)
10-28-2006 Over year old.
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spork
Veteran
Location: Mountain View, CA

I'm happy to help, but anyone can notify the police. You don't need a local for that. If someone has his address I can just about guarantee the following:

- I will approach him if requested.
- No one will be hurt or threatened with physical harm.
- You will get your heli or money back.
- If the local police are involved I'll back off and let them "handle" it (and you won't get your money or heli).

But remember, I don't have a horse in this race. I'll do this as a favor, or not do it, as the victim wishes.

In any event, thanks for the advice/warning legoman. It makes sense to be cautious.
10-28-2006 Over year old.
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shooter
Senior Heliman
Location: Southwick MA.

Bad Guy trick or treat

Now the guy emails me and says, I broke the main gear, and he had two boxes for the heli and one for canopy and DHL forgot to take both boxes????

He also said the add was for an OS 32,

This guy make me laugh,
as far as the main gear being stripped, the rear tail blade was chipped, I would think as in most cases with out the belt drive system, it stripped the main gear as all Concepts did in the years past.

I don't care that the gears are stripped, the only reason I bought the heli was for the OS 37 engine.
Well, he at least sent me a PM. only to say if I wanted the canopy he would send it?? HA HA this guy make me laugh.

Thanks guys, Happy Holloween!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't forget to turn the clocks back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shooter
10-29-2006 Over year old.
 
 
GimbalFan
Elite Veteran
Location: Copter County, Nv

Tell this tale on the Good Guy List so others will know.

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10-29-2006 Over year old.
 
 
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