MattMunson
Master Member
I am posting this thread for two reasons: information, and a hope for resolution. I know how these threads go. I've seen it happen a million times in the past. I don't want to start a flame war. I hope the mods will help prune this thread as necessary.
Despite the fact that I am IMMENSELY upset and distraught over this transaction, I will do my best to stick to documented facts.
The transaction took place between RPF user TK-4140 and me. This user goes by the name GermanBat on other forums, and signs his name "Guido".
I recognize that TK-4140 has had many successful transactions with fellow board members. However, that does not change the facts of THIS transaction.
here's the simplified breakdown of events:
1. Guido offered an ALL METAL replica of the Batman 89 spear gun.
2. I PM'd Guido to discuss the piece, and asked for confirmation that the piece is ALL METAL.
3. Guido confirmed that the piece was ALL METAL.
4. We negotiated a price, which I paypalled to him immediately.
5. The piece arrived and was NOT all metal. I recognized it immediately as an SDStudios piece. There were a couple of metal parts on it, but the bulk of the body and "business end" were resin.
6. I emailed Guido and informed him that the piece was not all metal, and that I felt he had misrepresented the piece.
7. Translating loosely, Guido told me to go to hell, demanding that it was indeed all metal.
8. I removed a metal plate from the piece and took pictures of the tan, primered resin inside, emailed them to guido as proof that it was mostly resin.
9. Guido insisted that he has no interest in doing anything further on this transaction.
So there you have it. Guido represented the piece as all metal, which it is not. The ONLY reason I purchased this piece is because I was led to believe it was all metal. I was in posession of an SDStudios kit at the time of this purchase, and really didn't need another.
The fact that Guido was completely unrepentent, showed NO remorse, and absolutely refused to believe that the piece he sold me was made of resin demonstrates either a complete lack of familiarity with building materials, or an inability to accept the truth when it is looking you in the face.
YES, I am hoping that the attention this thread brings will force Guido's hand, and he will be willing to make this transaction right. Since he has demonstrated no desire to do so in private communications, I'm really hoping that some friendly pressure from fellow board members and collectors will work in my favor.
And while I know I have my detractors on this board, I hope that any one with open eyes and a rational mind can see that this is a transaction gone wrong, and deserves to be rectified.
Thanks for reading.
Despite the fact that I am IMMENSELY upset and distraught over this transaction, I will do my best to stick to documented facts.
The transaction took place between RPF user TK-4140 and me. This user goes by the name GermanBat on other forums, and signs his name "Guido".
I recognize that TK-4140 has had many successful transactions with fellow board members. However, that does not change the facts of THIS transaction.
here's the simplified breakdown of events:
1. Guido offered an ALL METAL replica of the Batman 89 spear gun.
2. I PM'd Guido to discuss the piece, and asked for confirmation that the piece is ALL METAL.
3. Guido confirmed that the piece was ALL METAL.
4. We negotiated a price, which I paypalled to him immediately.
5. The piece arrived and was NOT all metal. I recognized it immediately as an SDStudios piece. There were a couple of metal parts on it, but the bulk of the body and "business end" were resin.
6. I emailed Guido and informed him that the piece was not all metal, and that I felt he had misrepresented the piece.
7. Translating loosely, Guido told me to go to hell, demanding that it was indeed all metal.
8. I removed a metal plate from the piece and took pictures of the tan, primered resin inside, emailed them to guido as proof that it was mostly resin.
9. Guido insisted that he has no interest in doing anything further on this transaction.
So there you have it. Guido represented the piece as all metal, which it is not. The ONLY reason I purchased this piece is because I was led to believe it was all metal. I was in posession of an SDStudios kit at the time of this purchase, and really didn't need another.
The fact that Guido was completely unrepentent, showed NO remorse, and absolutely refused to believe that the piece he sold me was made of resin demonstrates either a complete lack of familiarity with building materials, or an inability to accept the truth when it is looking you in the face.
YES, I am hoping that the attention this thread brings will force Guido's hand, and he will be willing to make this transaction right. Since he has demonstrated no desire to do so in private communications, I'm really hoping that some friendly pressure from fellow board members and collectors will work in my favor.
And while I know I have my detractors on this board, I hope that any one with open eyes and a rational mind can see that this is a transaction gone wrong, and deserves to be rectified.
Thanks for reading.
