Requesting info on Ebay seller roback2

[ScottA]

It is frowned upon in posting private emails or pms in public forums here.

[BATMAN89]

Welcome Joe!
Thanks for the warning on roback2

The auction pics made it look nice too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mego-boxed-Lizard-high-grade-box-vibrant-colors-/190444395635?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c575edc73

[JDeRouen]

It's definitely not the same box.

[Joseph_Y]

I would consider it inappropriate to post private messages in a public forum. Truthfully there is enough angst between these two sites, there is no reason to fan the flames.

You have given enough detail in your story for me to remember to be wary when dealing with certain parties. It would seem you have reminded yourself of that as well, and that was the original intent of this post - to find out if a seller was trustworthy and made a mistake or if you should end your transaction.

I certianly don't want to cause any drama, between sites, and I already figured that it would be bad form to post his messages. He's offering a full refund at this point. I'm still going to use Paypals dispuit feature unless he's willing to refund before I return, as I'm leary of sending it back w.o Paypals protection. But other than his first snarky outbursts, he's remained reasonably civil. Especially compared to the stories that I've been told of his previous actions. I just wish I knew then what I know now. Chalk it up to not knowing his history in the hobby.

Cheers
Joe

[johnmiic]

Pink Flamingos!!! I'm seeing Pink Flamingos everywhere!!! Aaaawwwwwwwkkk!!!

[Mego Superboy Prime]

Is that cool here on this forum? I know that on Rebelscum (the SW forums I post on) it's against the forum rules to post the contents of an email or private message on the forums. I'll read the FAQ/Forum rules to check.
I'd gladly email them to you. Message me with your email addy.

Cheers
Joe

You can always send them to me as a private message. I'm just interested in how people defend themselves with this kind of stuff. So feel free to Joe.

[Meule]

Sorry to hear roback has once again validated his reputation.
I can guarantee nothing like that will ever happen here

[Megotu]

Worms, can opener...

[satanmego]

Hi Joe!!

roback2 at Ebay offered me one week ago 2 Mego MIB, Torch and Thing...for only 400$ everyone (...) He said me " high grades".

Now I don't want to buy them.

thanks

JC

[WannabeMego]

Pink Flamingos!!! I'm seeing Pink Flamingos everywhere!!! Aaaawwwwwwwkkk!!!

Wake-Up John...It's a Dream...Your Sleeping Again:

[Joseph_Y]

Not sure what the Pink Flamingo joke is, I'm sure some inside joke I'm too new to know.
Update:
The situation is resolved. Robert Acquarulo refunded me $100 of the $225cost for the difference in condition, and is sending me an acrylic case for the figure (as promised in our orig agreement). It'll keep me from buying another Lizard right away and is a fair price for one in that conditon (IMO). Lesson learned on my part, and time to put this thread to bed.

Cheers
Joe



Thanks for all of the advice here guys.

[The Bat]

Welcome to the Mego museum Joseph! I hope your first Mego collecting experience doesn't put you off. Because now you're in the right place. There's a great bunch of Guys & Gals here...I hope you hang around.

[Neutron X]

Welcome......In my opinion your doing right by going the Paypal route. I never bought or sold to him but it didn't stop him from consantly emailing and harrassing me even after requests to stop. My opoinion is very low. Good Luck.

[boynightwing]

I came late to the party. I just wanted to say Hey and Welcome! I hope you stick around and have a good time.

I have nothing to add in regards to "he who shall not be named?" but I am glad your situation is resolved.

lol we have our own Voldemort...who knew.

[Megotu]

He once requested that I never post anything in a thread he had posted in...