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  • #16
    Re: See ya around the bend

    Originally posted by Mike Phillips View Post
    You have M42?

    Whoa! talk about a ghost from the past...
    I have three unopened bottles.
    I have five or six gallons of Engine Kote... A five gallon jug of Wash & Wax, Supreme Shines with the 'silk' edge- And some other disco'd stuff.
    Kevin Brown
    NXTti Instructor, Meguiar's/Ford SEMA Team, Meguiar's Distributor/Retailer

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    • #17
      Re: See ya around the bend

      Chris, many people aren't aware that the US Secret Service is in charge of investigating internet scams. It may be worth your time to notify them of your situation and see if they can lend a hand. In my opinion, if your situation doesn't fall under being scammed nothing does.

      Colin
      A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.

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      • #18
        Re: See ya around the bend

        Originally posted by Mike Phillips View Post
        You have M42?

        Whoa! talk about a ghost from the past...
        Originally posted by Kevin Brown View Post
        I have three unopened bottles.

        For those that have never seen this product, here's a mint condition bottle...

        Mike Phillips
        760-515-0444
        showcargarage@gmail.com
        "Find something you like and use it often"

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        • #19
          Re: See ya around the bend

          Geeze... I'm at a loss for words after reading some of these posts.

          Kevin, I really appreciate the sale idea.

          The posts on this thread and the other eBay thread truly show the caliber of the people on this board - always friendly, caring, and there to help.


          Here's a little explanation of the watch: It's like having a '70 Plymouth Cuda with all the Hemi decals. On the outside, it looks like a six figure car, but under the hood lies a worn out 383 (sorry for the bad example, it gets the point across, though).

          The case is from a highly desireable and much older watch. The bezel, band, and dial have been swapped. If I were to part it out, I would make about $1700 - lose $2100. My other option would be to find all the correct parts and put it back to the original - costs about $2000. I would lose $800.

          I agree with Mike-in Orange, though. This guy's actions are so shady that I don't think we could get any money out of the deal if I were to hire an attorney.

          I would like to wait and see what happens before any sales. I'm waiting to hear from the other guy to see if he's worked things out. I'll keep you guys posted.

          The most disappointing thing about the whole situation is the police (here and Costa Mesa). They could care less and keep fighting over who is in charge since this is an out of state scam.
          Chris
          Dasher Detailing Services

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          • #20
            Re: See ya around the bend

            I'm sorry too chris for some low-life!!cheap skate.
            I don't know much at this time about what I'm about to write and maybe I'm wrong but if it will/can help I'll write it and maybe someone else knows about this and can tell if I'm right!
            But if someone owes you money and you can prove it in documentation or other? I believe you can put a lien on property or something that is owned by the debtor.
            and you will get what is owed to you, in time because the debtor can't sell the property until the debt is taken care of, or a deputy or the like will serve the papers to the deptor and the have a certain time to pay or have there wages garnish or something like that.
            hope I told it the right way and may have helped you chris.
            ''USE THE LEAST AGGRESSIVE PRODUCT TO GET THE JOB DONE RIGHT''
            You Don't Know What You Can Do Until You Try '' TECHNIQUE IS EVERYTHING''
            Test Hoods Are Cheap And Most Of The Time Free

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            • #21
              Re: See ya around the bend

              That's kinda the problem. I'd have to go through the court system in order to obtain a lien. A travel out to California would be fun if I weren't missing class and I didn't have to pay for the plane ticket.

              As far as a property lien, the scammer doesn't have much I can go after. He and his girlfriend live in an apartment. I'm guessing they both go to college. Most of his money is tied up in $10,000+ watches and I'm not sure if I can go after them.

              Thanks Daniel!

              Those that have watched my posts know that I NEVER leave smilies, but I need to thank everyone for their help.
              Chris
              Dasher Detailing Services

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              • #22
                Re: See ya around the bend

                As Chris mentioned, it's hard to get a lien put on something when the guilty party doesn't own anything. My wife is a Private Investigator and we had offered up some assistance to Chris in this matter. With the info Chris gave us we were able to ascertain several residences for the scammer in the past few years, some of which overlapped time-wise, but an asset search showed nothing tangible that could be attached. Ergo......not much that can really be done. Sure, Chris could file a small claims suit and undoubtedly win, but collecting is the tricky part, especially with Chris in Indiana and the scammer in SoCal.

                The police have bigger fish to fry (at least until or unless this guy comes up on radar over and over and over again) so nothing would really happen there. I really think at this time all we can hope for is that Karma will take over and a chunk of that spy satellite expected to fall to Earth in late February finds this jerk.
                Michael Stoops
                Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

                Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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                • #23
                  Re: See ya around the bend

                  I really think at this time all we can hope for is that Karma will take over and a chunk of that spy satellite expected to fall to Earth in late February finds this jerk.[/quote]
                  ''USE THE LEAST AGGRESSIVE PRODUCT TO GET THE JOB DONE RIGHT''
                  You Don't Know What You Can Do Until You Try '' TECHNIQUE IS EVERYTHING''
                  Test Hoods Are Cheap And Most Of The Time Free

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                  • #24
                    Re: See ya around the bend

                    Originally posted by Mike-in-Orange View Post
                    I really think at this time all we can hope for is that Karma will take over and a chunk of that spy satellite expected to fall to Earth in late February finds this jerk.
                    LOL!!

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                    • #25
                      Re: See ya around the bend

                      Well, I think that Karma kinda took over...

                      I got an interesting email from PayPal this morning. They said that the chargeback had cleared and my $3800 has been refunded!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't contain my excitement.

                      Now I just have to send it back - I have a few tricks (Certified mail and Restricted delivery).
                      Chris
                      Dasher Detailing Services

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                      • #26
                        Re: See ya around the bend




                        That's great news!

                        If you still need to sell some of the rare items for money just let me know. I've been putting it off, I didn't really want you to have to part with them if you didn't want to.
                        Scott

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                        • #27
                          Re: See ya around the bend

                          That's fantastic news Chris!!!
                          Michael Stoops
                          Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

                          Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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                          • #28
                            Re: See ya around the bend

                            Chris glad to know that everything worked out.

                            You are a good guy, or sound like a good guy cause I haven't formerly meet you but I guess God couldn't do this to a person like you

                            Glad everything worked

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                            • #29
                              Re: See ya around the bend

                              Originally posted by PorscheGuy997 View Post
                              Well, I think that Karma kinda took over...

                              I got an interesting email from PayPal this morning. They said that the chargeback had cleared and my $3800 has been refunded!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't contain my excitement.
                              Sounds like he recieved my voicemail ...J/k
                              Anyways, Chris glad to hear about the news ....
                              Joe's detailing (Since 2002)
                              ''We begin where the car wash Ends.''
                              (269)650-2242

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                              • #30
                                Re: See ya around the bend




                                Good for you!!

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