[simpits-tech] Beware unscrupulous dealers

Gene Buckle simpits-tech@simpits.org
Thu, 24 Oct 2002 07:17:07 -0700 (PDT)


> > Guys, can you please take this to private mail?
> >
> > g.
> Gene,
> Although I don't agree with the way this complaint was worded I do think we
> should use this forum to warn of possible rip-off merchants that we may be
> unlucky enough to come across in our hobby.

I don't have a problem with this at all.  I just felt that they'd reached
the point where they could continue the discussion more effectively in
private mail.  I was leery of a brawl breaking out and the memory of the
Great Disturbance of 1999 is still fresh in my memory. :)


> I'm sorry to say that it appears I may have been ripped-off by someone you
> and others have dealt with. I paid a lot of money up front for equipment
> that I ordered 3 months ago. Apparently there was a Customs problem about 2
> months ago and a solution was being worked on but since then my requests for
> an update have gone completely unanswered. I deliberately held off

That is a shame. I hope it works out!

g.