Recaster Alert - scifihorror08 on ebay

[armandb]

Bought a Howard Studios Hellboy bust from scifihorror08 on ebay. I got it in and found it to be a recast, warped and in bad, bad shape. I contacted the guy who said he did in fact know it was a recast and it was too bad. Watch out for this guy, you can see by his feedback what he is doing as well. He also told me if I spread the word, he would get back at me. Buyer beware!

 

[ItsThatGuy]

What a scum bag... :unsure

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[sycor]

The good news is that you can leave him negative feedback and he can't do anything about it. Then just add him to your blocked bidders list.

 

[armandb]

The good news is that you can leave him negative feedback and he can't do anything about it. Then just add him to your blocked bidders list.

I did leave him negative feedback and then the guy left me "Positive" feedback with negative comments! Had to send ebay an e-mail on that one...

 

[Weezer]

Hi,
I had a similar experience. The seller I dealt with said "too bad".

If you paid through PayPal file a complaint. Tell them the whole story and supply them with copies of all the communications with the seller (including the threat about getting back at you).

That's what I did and they got my money back! It took a few weeks but I got a full refund.

 

[Apollo]

Sorry to hear that and thanks for the tip!

 

[Funky]

Hi,
I had a similar experience. The seller I dealt with said "too bad".

If you paid through PayPal file a complaint. Tell them the whole story and supply them with copies of all the communications with the seller (including the threat about getting back at you).

That's what I did and they got my money back! It took a few weeks but I got a full refund.

Yup, what he said. Paypal WILL side with you and you'll get the funds back. I had a similar experience. It's creepy how easy it is to get a refund from Paypal if your a buyer.

 

[Vandark]

Bought a Howard Studios Hellboy bust from scifihorror08 on ebay. I got it in and found it to be a recast, warped and in bad, bad shape. I contacted the guy who said he did in fact know it was a recast and it was too bad. Watch out for this guy, you can see by his feedback what he is doing as well. He also told me if I spread the word, he would get back at me. Buyer beware!

You DID remember to tell him that you work for the police force didn't you?

 

[Chewie15]

Bummer, looks like he re-casted JRX too

H

www.howardsstudios.com

 

[Prefect42]

That sucks all around. I hope the refund comes through.

Maybe Howard can do a line of sculpts of these scumbag recasters?

Just a thought.

Ted.
Prefect42.

 

[RacerX]

Sorry to hear that. But $99 for an original and rare Howard's Hellboy bust?? Honestly, you didn't think there was something just a little fishy about that?

 

[zorg]

thanks for the heads up on another talentless scumbag.

at 99 dollars you got what you payed for........

z

 

[reevz666]

I'll be sure to avoid his auctions

 

[zorg]

add my ns-4 head to his recasting hands

http://cgi.ebay.com/i-robot-movie-prop-ns4-head-movie-prop-will-smith-movie_W0QQitemZ270348211515QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item270348211515&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

-z

 

[Jet Beetle]

I'm always suspicious when they keep their bidder IDs private. Sorry to hear about your troubles. And 99cents is nothing to scoff at in this economy. Plus - whenever someone bids on a 99cent item, images of warehouse finds and angry wives selling hubby's collection come to my mind first - not recasting.

 

[BrundelFly]

WANNA shut him down?

COPY the pics from the AUCTION.

Start another one. (put a high reserve so it doesnt end)
And in the AUCTION DISCRIPTION PUT THIS OTHER GUY RECAST MY STUFF!

 

[rollerboi]

WANNA shut him down?

COPY the pics from the AUCTION.

Start another one. (put a high reserve so it doesnt end)
And in the AUCTION DISCRIPTION PUT THIS OTHER GUY RECAST MY STUFF!

Sadly, there's people on ebay who don't care. They'll go for the cheapest price possible.
Plus, that would put you on the radar of the studios, if they monitor ebay.

 

[wuher da brewer]

Man, that guy spells like a complete idiot. That would be warning number one to me that I'm dealing with someone who can't even handle the simplest tasks.

 

[defstartrooper]

Another one on my list thanks

 

[Too Much Garlic]

Added to list. Sad thing is that it won't stop them... they got little fish buying the cool stuff for them on eBay and on the forums. A snap with their fingers... and the fish throws out the net and snags another gem from an unsuspecting seller.