Long time lurker but figured nows the time to finally join up so i can share something awesome I found with you guys! I hope this is the right area, since its news but if its not, I apologize.

A blog I came across, Miniature Wargames Conversions is giving away a bunch of stuff. It looks like all you have to do to enter the drawing is subscribe to the blog by clicking the Follow button on the right there.

More specific info can be found here:
http://miniaturewargameconversions.blogspot.com/search/label/give%20away%20raffle

Just some of the many items up for the 15 winners:

2 Battleforce box sets for either 40k OR Warhammer. 1 Battleforce for 1 winner. The winners can pick ANY Battleforce they wish.

Sabol army case, details can be found here:

http://www.saboldesigns.net/armytransport.html

KR case, (still working the details on exactly which one or if the winner will have a choice since they offer cases for different games) Info can be found here:

http://www.krmulticase.com/mainint.html

8 Autographed BL books. Ill have the exact list of which ones as soon as they arrive as in the email I was told it would be a surprise "to die for". I will separate the 8 books into 4 groups allowing 4 separate winners. Each winner of the books will get 2.

1 Bjron the Fellhanded Dreadnought - A donation by a follower! Its for 1 Bjorn the Fell handed dreadnought. Its been opened and stripped but is a great model for any space wolf player or dreadnought lover.

Another follower, this time from 40kforums.com is offering:

Prince Tyrion, High Elf special character

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?prodId=prod790840

(Original starter kit for Khador, pre-plastic models)

https://store.privateerpress.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=8956

and he may even possibly donate a few more blisters. Ill keep everyone updated.

The final follower this month is offering up a nice treat. A brand new in box Imperial Guard Shadowsword/Stormlord Kit!

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440246a&prodId=prod1860243

And now, the best for last (in my humble opinion.)

1 Warhammer Fantasy Boxed army. Yup, an entire boxed army. The selection will be limited to whats on hand at the store and to a fantasy army but other then that, let your selection go wild! There is a SMALL chance it can be for a 40k army but I wont know that until a winner is picked.

He even updated the list to include a FW Ork Mega Dread too!

nice find, thanks! I signed up, only took about 40 seconds.

Glad I could share the info. I myself found it from another blog mentioning it.

Its very cool how many people are giving for it.

For various reasons, I would LOVE to hear from one of the 'winners' when they actually receive their stuff.

Thanks for the heads up!
I signed up for the blog but there is the little voice of my DI in the Corp telling me "Son, If It Sounds Too Good To Be True It, It Is To Good To Be True!!!"

Thats sort of funny you mention the winners. I sent messages to a few of the winners that had public profiles and all but 2 replied back pretty fast today saying they had received the prizes.

1 of them happened to also be one of the people that then donated to the 2nd give away.

Seems legit to me.

Wow!!! That's kewl!

I have that 'sounds too good to be true' voice, too, but I don't see how it could be a scam. There's nothing to be gained from being followed by me, except that his blog will have more followers (which to him is obviously worth something). It could be that there are no actual prizes, but then I lose nothing by following him.

So I say click it!

Sounds like super happy fun time.

I shall sign up when I get home tonight.

Less people=higher chance of winning, OP why!

I suggest anyone interested in this dig a little deeper into who is running the show.

Alpharius wrote:I suggest anyone interested in this dig a little deeper into who is running the show.

Any specific reason that you know of, or are you just advising general caution or do you want to know?

From reading the posts, he seems to be a guy that lost his wife and his soon shortly before that and has replied on friends and the community online and is trying a way to give back.

EldressFarseer wrote:From reading the posts, he seems to be a guy that lost his wife and his soon shortly before that and has replied on friends and the community online and is trying a way to give back.

He lost his son and wife? Very sorry to hear that.

Thanks for the info OP

NAVARRO wrote:

EldressFarseer wrote:From reading the posts, he seems to be a guy that lost his wife and his soon shortly before that and has replied on friends and the community online and is trying a way to give back.

He lost his son and wife? Very sorry to hear that.

It is a very sad story. You can always do a google search on a blogger to get their profile information.

kronk wrote:

NAVARRO wrote:

EldressFarseer wrote:From reading the posts, he seems to be a guy that lost his wife and his soon shortly before that and has replied on friends and the community online and is trying a way to give back.

He lost his son and wife? Very sorry to hear that.

It is a very sad story. You can always do a google search on a blogger to get their profile information.

To be fair, all the problems with receiving things always seemed to stem from things he himself was supposed to send out. His Knight Paladin project was fine, as someone else was sending out the casts(mine came in faster than I thought it would). This seems to be him running the raffle for other people to be sending the winners things, so he's just the middleman.

When I contacted as many of the winners as I could, the ones that replied right away all said they got the prizes from him very fast.

Looking at the prizes he has now, most are from stores and the winner gets to pick the exact prize but there are a few that from what he says, it seems like hes shipping them out.

I was reluctant at first but after contacting the past winners, I dont see how this can be any scam. It just looks to me like hes doing it to give back. As he says, "pay it forward".

I think I am going to go ahead and put up an old unopened box of skeleton warriors for donation via the give away. Maybe not as neat as most of the other prizes but I think it will be a nice thing to do.

I know some of you might think its a risk but I think the deed itself out weighs it.

He still owes people, including me, quite a bit from his 'past life' as someone who took on paid commissions.

I find it VERY annoying that he is STILL unable to complete these past transactions but he IS able to conduct his 'Pay It Forward' campaign.

I would think it would be a perfect example of paying it forward if he could clear up what he owes to the people that previously were VERY supportive of Matt and who also already paid for commissions and are still waiting for them to be delivered.

After more than two years.

Thats sad to hear.

Still, have you read all of his posts about it and why hes doing it and specifically how? People offering to send stuff and then him not keeping it is the idea behind it from what ive read.

I cant speak for you, or him but if I had lost my husband and a child, I dont think id do anything at all, let alone try and give back to the community what people have offered.

You're clearly missing the point, and that's OK.

I sympathize with his situation, and all that he's been through.

But he's obviously able to function again, now, and yet he's still unable to ship out the stuff he's already been PAID for, and still owes?

And... that's OK?

Really?

Alpharius wrote:And... that's OK?

Really?

No, it's not. Have you contacted him on his blog to see if there is any news? He is obviously looking at it, so it might be worth a go. I wondered at your warning about this chap. Hope you manage to get it sorted out ASAP.

I've contacted him.

I have an e-mail string stretching back 2 1/2 years over this.

The amount owed me is NOT insubstantial.

And no, my stuff has still not shipped as of today.

Seems rather poor behaviour. Has he been in touch with you recently, or is it all one sided? Have you thought about taking it further, into a more formal setting?

HA! Looks like a new angle from a lieing sack of crap to me. Told you he'd pop back up again, Alph.

No way this is legit, this guy is a professional scam artist. You may not see it, but there's a screw in there somewhere.

I would imagine its not one sided with him saying its a string but I could be wrong.

What confuses me is your saying it was a large dealing you had with him, over 2 years in the making. But from what ive read last year was when his son and wife died. Wouldnt that mean hes been out of reach?

Now im confused.

It would mean he's been lying to everyone for a looong time. Taking money, building commissions (the same one for multiple people), saying he shipped it (multiple times), not shipping, then selling them on Ebay to others.

How could it be a scam? People and stores offer to send stuff at the winners request. They are the ones that ship. In the first 2 give aways I contacted the winners that he himself listed. Most have replied and gotten stuff either from him or from another person.

I nor anyone else have paid to enter, nor even given an email address. I dont see how its a scam.

Eldress... did you read the thread linked to earlier?

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/290901.page

Alpharius is talking about a long term pattern of behaviour, I think.

Yes, because a scam is always obvious, that's how you get people to do it.

I say the Mods ldelete this thread before more Dakkites get hosed by this guy.

If you're confused I suggest you spend some time reading;

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/290901.page

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/288305.page



He's also been banned (At least last I heard) from Bartertown, as he used to advertise over there as well and ripped several people off. It seems in this case, other people are offering their miniatures and sending them out of their own accord...which probably explains why they are actually receiving their stuff (As he doesn't have the pieces). Looks like he's using it as a way to advertise for his site and draw followers. Regarding his wife/child, I didn't remember him losing his wife. His wife miscarried early in the pregnancy, which of course is a real tragedy. However, the issue people had was while he was stating that....he was still making/selling stuff on Ebay. Then you have nice chaps like Alpharius, who has more patience than I could muster), that still hasn't received their items....while he continues to do business. There's a bit of history for you.

I vote this thread is closed, if not for anything else than the principle that this guy shat all over many Dakka members and probably led to some belittlement/distrust in the trading section.





Edit*

This of course does not belittle what things people have given away. To those whom have given, good on them and a well deserved pat on the back.

LOL Slave.

I just looked up your report on him. Didnt he refund your money the day you asked? Im confused. If hes lying and ripping people off, why did he refund your money but not other peoples?

You seem rather biased, uncaring and frankly rude.

Like I said, explain how me giving no info is a scam? And explain how there were winners the first 2 times he seems to have run it? Better yet, did you even read how its done? I assume not.


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Poor behavior I agree with.

What hes doing now I think is safe. I dont see how it can be a scam.

Ahhh... I didn't make the connection that these were the same people

Age did you read his blog? His wife died last year before thanksgiving.

I didnt realize he was so hated here. Im sorry I started my posting on this note.

I personally dont see how gaining followers is a scam. Nor does it even effect me. If people won the last few times, I dont see how his past has bearing on if I have a chance to win. But thats just my opinion.

EldressFarseer wrote:Age did you read his blog? His wife died last year before thanksgiving.

I didnt realize he was so hated here. Im sorry I started my posting on this note.

I personally dont see how gaining followers is a scam. Nor does it even effect me. If people won the last few times, I dont see how his past has bearing on if I have a chance to win. But thats just my opinion.

No Eldress, I did not nor do I plan on reading his blog. Unfortunately, his history of dishonesty both on BT and here on Dakka forces me to doubt anything he types/says. In addition, as I pointed out above while he was telling others he was too distraught to drive to the post office to mail their items....he was making/selling stuff on Ebay (and advertising as such on Warseer).

Hatred is a strong word to use in internet relationships. but he is distrusted/disliked for the reasons I listed above.....and this concludes all of the time I'm going to spend on the subject.

Very well.

I do agree that if thats the case and he was selling stuff when he was to distraught to ship other things seems wrong. Im looking at his ebay account and he does have a crapload of positives that say alot about fast shipping. With one person leaving some negatives.

Now im confused as to why some people seem to have had great dealings with him and others, well, not so much.

I wish I wouldnt have even posted anything and just stayed a lurker.

Don't worry about it, you were not to know

Plus you never know, someone on here might win something and be happy.

Yeah I remember the trade threads that popped up some time ago about this chap - shame to see this all surface again.

Well based on the good and bad about him and the past give aways id say someone will indeed win, in fact I think all 15 winners will really win something as alot of it is direct from people and webstores.

I dont think its a scam. I simply cant see how it can be. A scam would involve me giving something. All he asks is that someone follows because he uses that list. The fact that it doesnt give an email and I can simply unsign up anytime means ive lost nothing. On the other hand the prizes are a nice attraction and to me at least, make sense as to why they are being given out and why they are so nice.

I sent an email asking if I could donate a skeleton regiment. Ill see what he says. Ill simply ship it to an address he gives me for the winner if he lets me.

Though he could be giving prizes donated by others to accounts of his friends and family/alter egos I suppose...

Ive talked to people here in Germany as well as one in the UK and several in the US.

I guess they "could" be friends of his, but family, unlikely. If its friends it seems strange that its people all around. Also, one of the prizes this month was given away because the donator picked the person ti give it to. I asked in my email if he picks the winner or if I can for the prize ill donate.

If he says yes, I dont think its friends of his.

Fair enough, just speculating

I followed, so if I win, you know...

Speculating is a good thing Dont apolgize for it.

If anything, my email to him is a feeler. So I can get an idea of all this. I didnt mention the trades or any of that for fear of him taking it defensivly. I simply asked about the give away, how it works and if I can donate.

Now if he replies and says something like no, I cant ship it and only he can, ill be a bit iffy now that ive read all this. But since he does havt it open worldwide, I think its legit.

For all we know, and judging by the defense being given, EldressFarseer could be RedStarOne.

I'd advise that nobody send this scammer anything. If you want to pay attention to the blog of somebody who has been ripping off the 40k community for the last couple years more power to you, but there are plenty of blogs/sites out there run by people with no history of ripping people off that probably deserve your time more.

It's sick that this guy hides behind family tragedy to mask his wrongdoings. We've all been a victim of some form of family tragedy. How many of us decided to rip somebody off as a result of it? A criminal is a criminal and RedStarOne certainly fits the bill.

Now im him?

Wow, some of you guys are beyond paranoid. He lives in the US. Im in Germany my friend.

Im also not being defensive, im being open to all sides as every story has 3 of them.

EldressFarseer wrote:Now im him?

Wow, some of you guys are beyond paranoid. He lives in the US. Im in Germany my friend.

Im also not being defensive, im being open to all sides as every story has 3 of them.

The other guy has a point, you can fake an IP address.

I could be from Germany too if I changed my profile here. I don't know if you are or are not RedStarOne, but why you are putting up such a strong defense for him here at a site you say you have only lurked at for awhile is beyond me. I don't take to defending people I don't know on sites that I don't post too so it just seems a little odd to me.

Pardon me if I'm wrong.

I still advise people to steer clear of this scam artist who claims to want to pay it forward while still owing much to many people he scammed.

Whatever. I was simply trying to share some info I found on another blog. Not get accused of now being him.

augustus5 wrote:I could be from Germany too if I changed my profile here.

Actually, you couldn't. The Flag isn't based on what you put in your location, it's based on where your IP Address originates(run a search for the various "Why is my flag X when I live in Y?" threads). The only ones who can change that are the Admins(maybe the mods, too).

Platuan4th wrote:

augustus5 wrote:I could be from Germany too if I changed my profile here.

Actually, you couldn't. The Flag isn't based on what you put in your location, it's based on where your IP Address originates. The only ones who can change that are the Admins(maybe the mods, too).

Excuse my ignorance.

Thank you Platuan4th.

Again im not defending anyone. I read the reports. I saw how someone already said hes a scammer and the report on that very person says hes was refunded his money. I dont speak for the mans past but whats hes doing now to me is a good deed.

I really feel like im being attacked over this and thats just not ok. I lurked here for a long time because I had seen people get atacked like is happening to me right now. I simply was sharing something that I looked into after reading about it. Sorry that its caused such a dramafest.

Also, I suggest we all adhere to Rule #1(especially those of us attacking a new member for just passing along information) before the Mods swoop down on a chariot of fire.

Platuan4th wrote:

augustus5 wrote:I could be from Germany too if I changed my profile here.

Actually, you couldn't. The Flag isn't based on what you put in your location, it's based on where your IP Address originates(run a search for the various "Why is my flag X when I live in Y?" threads). The only ones who can change that are the Admins(maybe the mods, too).

Without derailing this thread too much, you can. Just make sure you route your traffic through a German proxy. It happens quite a lot on here; I had to get Lego to lock my flag permanently to the UK as my ISP routes traffic through US servers so Dakka thought I was from US.

Its not easy to do but can certainly be done.

I also don't see how this could be a scam, but I understand that there has been harm caused to dakka members, so I get the resentment.

I started following the blog a few days ago, before knowing this info. If I win, I'll let you guys know how it goes.

Im NOT him. I wouldnt even know how to do that.

filbert wrote:

Platuan4th wrote:

augustus5 wrote:I could be from Germany too if I changed my profile here.

Actually, you couldn't. The Flag isn't based on what you put in your location, it's based on where your IP Address originates(run a search for the various "Why is my flag X when I live in Y?" threads). The only ones who can change that are the Admins(maybe the mods, too).

Without derailing this thread too much, you can. Just make sure you route your traffic through a German proxy. It happens quite a lot on here; I had to get Lego to lock my flag permanently to the UK as my ISP routes traffic through US servers so Dakka thought I was from US.

Its not easy to do but can certainly be done.

Yes, you can do that, but that's not what he said.

As well, there's really no point for an American to do it(other than to attempt to get around a banned IP from the Admins), as America's large enough to "hide" in on the internet.

Or you're ashamed of being American.

EldressFarseer wrote:Thank you Platuan4th.

Again im not defending anyone. I read the reports. I saw how someone already said hes a scammer and the report on that very person says hes was refunded his money. I dont speak for the mans past but whats hes doing now to me is a good deed.

I really feel like im being attacked over this and thats just not ok. I lurked here for a long time because I had seen people get atacked like is happening to me right now. I simply was sharing something that I looked into after reading about it. Sorry that its caused such a dramafest.

My apologies. It seems that you may have stumbled on to some old dirt inside dakkadakka. It isnt always like this. If you insist you are not this man, then we have no evidence to prove that you are. Also, welcome to Dakka.

EldressFarseer wrote:Im NOT him. I wouldnt even know how to do that.

I'm sorry OP - innocently or not, you seemed to have walked into the viper's nest on this one. The problem is this guy has an awful lot of history and resentment here on these boards and amongst the community at large. So I am not surprised people are reacting the way they are. And yes, their are often different sides to every story but given the history here, I would suggest it is best to advocate caution when dealing with him, no matter what the deal may be.

A vipers nest indeed. (scared)

Alpharius wrote:I would think it would be a perfect example of paying it forward if he could clear up what he owes to the people that previously were VERY supportive of Matt and who also already paid for commissions and are still waiting for them to be delivered.

Silly Moderator. That's not paying it forward. That's paying it back. We all know Matthew Bonder has no interest in that.
(Side note, he *LOVES* it when you call him Matthew )

EldressFarseer wrote:<Snip> lots of junk </Snip>

I don't think you're Matthew. Matthew has never *EVER* been able to write as coherently as you do.
That said, he does know people -like a certain individual in Washington state (who I won't name) who's been known to pull craptacular stunts. I wouldn't put it past THAT individual or a couple of his cronies to come on here with an IP mask.
You've got, as of right before I started typing this message, 19 posts on Dakka. SEVENTEEN are praising a guy who's a proven rip-off artist. Just doesn't look good for you.
Do you have ANY comments about the content of the MANY links with proof to his misdeeds that have been offered to you?


Eric

HEY! I dont do anything THAT bad! (Washingtonian here)

Im not praising him. Im praising the give away and the people that have donated to it.

Oh so now im a friend of his? This is just sad at this point. I really wish I hadnt posted anything and just stayed a lurker.

My advice for the mods is to delete this thread entirely, as well as any future thread involving the "give aways" that this "gentleman" is currently offering.

To EldressFarseer: Welcome to the forums! May the rest of your stay here not be centered on such a controvercial subject.

Actually, I'm editing my comment out.

EldressFarseer wrote:Im not praising him. Im praising the give away and the people that have donated to it.

Oh so now im a friend of his? This is just sad at this point. I really wish I hadnt posted anything and just stayed a lurker.

I didn't say you were a friend of his. I said he has a friend -who also has a few cronies of his own- who I wouldn't put it past to do something like this.

Eric

Phayse wrote:I don't see any photos of actual product on the blog. All I see are GW screenies. I'd feel better if I could see a photo of the stuff.

I think there aren't real pictures because the person running it is a middle man, NOT the person with the prizes. As some are stores giving away your choice of item, what would they take a picture of?

I'm beginning to agree that the thread should be closed before it gets heated and warnings may need to be issued.

EldressFarseer, don't like this thread color your view on posting too much. I hope you enjoy being part of the community now that you've decided to stop lurking. Sorry you started by touching on a sensitive subject to some due to being a casual lurker who was unaware of the history.

Just remove the thread at this point. I will stay a lurker. Its not my job to defend this man nor anything thats done. Anyone that wants to think its a scam, fine, betters my chances for winning. I do not think its a scam and do feel because i feel that way im getting attacked.

Platuan4th wrote:what would they take a picture of?

Hott wiminz?

No one has attacked you.

The anamosity it targeted towards RSO. You may be getting some spill over on your shoes, though.

kronk wrote:No one has attacked you.

The anamosity it targeted towards RSO. You may be getting some spill over on your shoes, though.

Its a pool full of hate!

Wear hip-waders or rubber boots.

Thank you again Platuan4th. Not just stores from what it seems but people as well. I think thats the best way to put it anyways, hes simply a middleman. I assume the stores doing it are doing it for advertising or some such.

Im getting way more then spill over. Ive been accused of being him, and now his friends in washington? I dont even know what to say besides im 4000 miles away. Im also a woman.

A/S/L? PlzPstPics! KThnxBy!

LOL

EldressFarseer wrote:Im getting way more then spill over. Ive been accused of being him, and now his friends in washington? I dont even know what to say besides im 4000 miles away. Im also a woman.

Just run now, while you still can

I'm sorry your first experience of Dakka was such a negative one. However, it does get better. Promise.

Simplest bet would be to click on "my subscribed threads" and click on the "unsubscribe" button next to this thread... then at least you will never have to see it on your subscribed thread list again

Happygrunt wrote:
Its a pool full of hate!

I totally have one of these in my back yard.

ruyn wrote:

Happygrunt wrote:
Its a pool full of hate!

I totally have one of these in my back yard.

Did you go with the deluxe package that comes with the skull lining and blood fountain? It's well worth it.

I bought the crocodile upgrade.

MagickalMemories wrote:I bought the crocodile upgrade.

Oooooo, fancy! I bet it looks beautiful.

To remove any misconceptions...

Matt HAS been in constant (more or less) contact with me over the 2 1/2 year period that these commissions have stretched out to.

My major issue is that I have been more than patient and supportive of Matt over his entire ordeal.

He's back doing something that appears to be good, poisitive, helpful, etc.

That is laudable.

What is still annoying me is that I have already paid him for commission work, and he's got that money and all my models, and I still can't get them shipped to me.

It is very frustrating and sad, and in all seriousness has almost killed my ambition and desire to even play 40K anymore.

I cannot recover from a $1100+ hit to my hobby collection (cost of commission work and value of models).

Would it be worth simply going over to his house and picking the stuff up? (I know America is quite big, but still...).

Massachusetts to Dallas is quite a haul. From Boston to Dallas, Pick one:


1. 1 day 5 hours I-81 S and I-40 W
1,769 mi
2. 1 day 5 hours I-40 W
1,806 mi
3. 1 day 5 hours I-40 W and I-30 W
1,800 mi


And Alpharius is infinitely more understanding and patient than I am. Both are admirable traits.

If someone had $1100 of my stuff for over 2 1/2 years without any sign of delivery then frankly, I would be walking over hot coals to get to him.

You must have the patience of a saint, Aplh!

filbert wrote:You must have the patience of a saint, Aplh!

How do you think he deals with us on a daily basis?

A lot of the problem here may just be bad luck on the OP's part. If that's the case, welcome to dakka, sorry he jumped into the deep end, but quit defending this guy, he doesn't deserve it.

I can certainly understand the vitriol people are throwing around.

-Generally, when someones first post to a board is advertising something for someone else, they have a connection to 'someone else'. It's much more likely that a new poster asks a rules question, posts an army list, etc.

-When someone vigorously defends 'someone else', and swears they aren't them, doesn't know them, isn't connected..they are.

-Most people would have read the other threads about RSO and quit defending the guy.

-Scammers who suddenly turn over a new leaf, are generally running a new scam.

-Too good to be true, usually is.

-If RSO truly was trying to 'give something back/foreward', he should have started with the people he screwed. He's obviously not sorry, and isn't fixing things, so this is just a new sort of scam or business venture, not altruism.

-TANSTAAFL

You had me until TANSTAAFL.
??

Eric

There ain't no such thing as a free lunch

kronk wrote:There ain't no such thing as a free lunch

And anyone who believes that has never been to a drug rep seminar as a +1 guest of the person they invited. All the free stuff, none of the obligation!

Platuan4th wrote:

kronk wrote:There ain't no such thing as a free lunch

And anyone who believes that has never been to a drug rep seminar as a guest of the person they invited.

I've attended many drug rep lunches and they most certainly aren't free. Time/listening to their pitch can certainly be a a grueling price of admission, largely dependent on your title and their aggressiveness.

AgeOfEgos wrote:

Platuan4th wrote:

kronk wrote:There ain't no such thing as a free lunch

And anyone who believes that has never been to a drug rep seminar as a guest of the person they invited.

I've attended many drug rep lunches and they most certainly aren't free. Time/listening to their pitch can certainly be a a grueling price of admission, largely dependent on your title and their aggressiveness.

Re-read what I wrote: as a guest of the person they invited.

Not as the person they're trying to woo. Trust me, I know, my mother used to go to them all the time. They always paid as well for my sister or myself to accompany her when we were younger, but expected nothing from us.

Except to spend your time listening to their drivel.
Even if they're not gearing their pitch to you, you've still got to sit through it.

Eric

Platuan4th wrote:

AgeOfEgos wrote:

Platuan4th wrote:

kronk wrote:There ain't no such thing as a free lunch

And anyone who believes that has never been to a drug rep seminar as a guest of the person they invited.

I've attended many drug rep lunches and they most certainly aren't free. Time/listening to their pitch can certainly be a a grueling price of admission, largely dependent on your title and their aggressiveness.

Re-read what I wrote: as a guest of the person they invited.

Not as the person they're trying to woo. Trust me, I know, my mother used to go to them all the time. They always paid as well for my sister or myself to accompany her when we were younger, but expected nothing from us.

Oh, I read or as instead of as. Well yeah then...she paid for you .

Platuan4th wrote:

kronk wrote:There ain't no such thing as a free lunch

And anyone who believes that has never been to a drug rep seminar as a +1 guest of the person they invited. All the free stuff, none of the obligation!

Still lost that hour of your life.)

For those looking for a great book, and more on TANSTAAFL, find a copy of 'The Moon is a Harsh Mistress' by Robert A. Heinlein.

I like his stuff.
Friday was one of my favorite reads.

BTW, figured it out:
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/TANSTAAFL

Eric

ruyn wrote:I also don't see how this could be a scam, but I understand that there has been harm caused to dakka members, so I get the resentment.

I started following the blog a few days ago, before knowing this info. If I win, I'll let you guys know how it goes.

All of the following is speculative conjecture on the possibility of scamming;

Just as a thought his could be a scam of the stores/organisations that are donating goods, rather than people joining for free stuff. The fact that there are threads requesting you to sign up could be used as evidence by the scam artist to show that this is a popular way of getting the donators goods seen and generate good will for them.

On receiving the goods said scammer could keep the goods presumably selling them for profit, sending some out to get some positive feedback. They could even do this using duplicate accounts or plants.

This would be a good way of generating free stock for a eBay seller for instance.

Now while I am aware of the past threads concerning RedStarOne, I do not in the least suggest that this is what is going on merely suggesting how one might make this work.

Having said that I am a great believer in the the following saying: If something is too good to be true, then it probably isn't.

Now get outta here you crazy kids and don't go getting funny ideas about scamming people!

I'm sure that Matt was able to complete trades, commissions, etc. with many people in a positive and successful way.

I'm sure there are many people that are quite happy about all of that.

And again, his latest effort is laudable.

My problem is, as previously stated, that he's got a major outstanding commission with me.

I fully expect that he will deliver them. Eventually.

And believe me, if I could have picked them all up myself, I would have.

There is that saying "Live in hope, die in vain.", but I remain hopeful that I will get my stuff back...

I refuse to believe anything said or put anything past someone who would lie about family tragedies.

I was refunded my money because Paypal did so, NOT because Matthew wanted to, but because he had to.

I was one of the lucky ones, unlike the 6 or so others who told their stories via PM or my thread that he scammed and contionuosly lied to, during which time he was selling their paid for items on Ebay. Which he received good feedback for because, again, Ebay Made him be good.

Anything pertaining to this jackhole should be deleted from view. Because, as we've seen firsthand, there's nothing making him behave on here.

I like the link that MM has found between RSO and Galaxy Gobbo. The plot thickens.

I also notice that the OP lists Yakface as someone they know in real life. I'd love to have yak either confirm or deny.

Thanks for the heads up. Unsubscribed.

Wow, im being accused again of being linked to him. its also funny that once again there are posts that are clearly wrong.

First and formost, I post Yakface as my referer. It asked and that was a name I noticed from the admin posts. I dont know a single person on here in person. Ive lurked for 4 years. How would I know anyone?

I dont think he nor gobbo were hiding that gobbo has given stuff to the give away. I also saw hw gobbo gave 5 members here free stuff today. Didnt gobbo post a picture fo 25 stormravens?

SlavetoDorkness, I read YOUR transaction report. You mentioned that you were refunded right away. I know for a fact that paypal doesnt refund that fast unless the person agrees to the refund. Also Scammers dont leave money in paypal, they take it out. Plus, ebay doesnt force anyone to do anything.

Now I am sure il get more replies saying im defending him when im NOT. Im simply stating my opinions.
Do I think his past is right? NO. I do trust what Alpharius said in that even he thinks he will get the stuff and how the guy has completed trades. AI have never seen scammers complete so many trades. But then again, thats just what ive seen.

So why do you feel the need to keep coming back and reiterating your innocence? We get it. Repeated denial just looks terribly fake.

EldressFarseer, there is a phrase from Hamlet:


"The lady doth protest too much, methinks."


Why are you still, 4 pages in, making a song and dance out of this. It is your constant posting and overkill on being defensive which is irking people and making them suspicious. You would be far better suited to drop this particular hot potato.

As for Redstarone... 2 and half years of owing Alpharius and others here on dakka cash and holding onto their models?!?
Hiis 'reasons' for his inability to pay are highly variable and frankly assuming that none of his customers have woes of their own or can suffer losing amounts to that level either rends him closeted or a bloody liar.

Thats it. I keep coming back because I keep reading stuff that from what ive read is clearly wrong.

Now im also done being accused of anything. I did nothing wrong but share something I saw no harm with. If you dont like it, dont reply. if you dont trust it, dont follow the blog. If you dont trust me, why keep coming in saying anything? Last i checked this was a thread I started, thats why I keep coming back.

All this has done is make me pretty much hate dakka. If people can accuse me of something, someone that did nothing, why on earth should I believe half this stuff ive read here today?


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PS I am done with this thread. I dont feel like being accused of anything. Enjoy life dakkaites. I am resuming lurking. Out of everyone that posted, only 2 of you were nice to me. TWO out of how many posters?

If it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, we have at least to consider the possibility that we have a small aquatic bird of the family anatidae on our hands.

MeanGreenStompa wrote:If it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, we have at least to consider the possibility that we have a small aquatic bird of the family anatidae on our hands.

I loled.

I seem to recall some of us syaing we were sorry. But MGS has a point, you are looking more and more like a duck!

Eldress, I apologize for saying that you could be RSO. I hope you enjoy your time here at Dakka. It's just your initial post reads more like a marketing roll out for RSO's new blog, and you have defended him like one might defend a friend. If you really don't know the guy then why come out and defend him against a community he has wronged.

The people here at Dakka used kid gloves with him for so long and tried to give him the benefit of the doubt for much longer than most people would consider. You come out and attack the Dakka community as being extremely harsh but you don't really know RSO's entire history here. You are getting some harsh responses based off of that history and your attempt to defend his name here.


Thanks for the heads up MM. I'll be unsubscribing to Galaxy Gobbo as soon as I post this. I don't want to have anything to do with a guy who not only harmed those he stole from, but harmed the trade/sell community as a whole by helping to foster fear of making a trade.

mikhaila wrote:I like the link that MM has found between RSO and Galaxy Gobbo. The plot thickens.

I also notice that the OP lists Yakface as someone they know in real life. I'd love to have yak either confirm or deny.

Galaxy Gobbo is a business and we are not set out here to scam anyone. We also happen to be partnered with over 20+ blogs many which are blogring networks such as 3++ Kirby, Jawaballs (BOLS) , House of Pancakes, Warmonger Gameday, and etc. This is part of our internet marketing campaign whilst using minimal budget. The only money potentially that will be spent will be here on DakkaDakka and www.LostHemisphere.com

Neither do we need to create a third thread promoting our business - our business on Dakka has already peaked its maximum in terms of new traffic as we have done heavy advertising on here as is. Our first thread was to promote our Dakka Debut contest which ended on March 1st.

And we will carry on our business.

Which we have provided an incentive to any blog writers out there - if they were to post our banner up - we would give them a discount coupon as per seen here on our DakkaDakka Contest thread.

We have made over $3,000 in sales our last week. Where all our first deal purchases provided us money up front in full faith. They are also paypal protected. A majority coming from DakkaDakka.com users, and we will deliver these products and maintain our promise to help the wargaming community. We also expect to pull off the same amount this week, next week and future weeks upcoming.



http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/350880.page


You can cast doubts on our business model, techniques and everything but it would be only personal lost for you to associate negativity with our business,
as we are going to continually launch deals, and strive for more discounts.

And you will see the people who will recieve their storm ravens who are Dakkites, and who gave us full faith in handling their money first.

And we are not going to fail them, or any Dakkite here.

I for one no longer give a crap what happened in his personal life. 2 years is more than long enough to resolve issues with his clients, NOTHING can occupy every second of everyday for that long.

Business is business. He should be sued, class action. I was sympathetic with him a year ago, but now I just think he is a liar, possibly about the whole thing.

'Oh, I'm sorry my wife, kid, cat, dog, postman and pizza delivery guy are sick/dying. I absolutely do not have time to complete my commisions. '

' What I do have time for is sending out weekly piles of BS promising things I have no intention of delivering, keeping your stuff and spending your money. I also have plenty of time to start blogs and participate in raffles.'

COME ON. Even if what he said was true, he is still a D-bag, and should be chased out of this hobby with torches.

EldarFarseer, whoever you are, if you are indeed innocent then it sucks you chose this moment to start posting here. BUT - Don't show up with George W Bush on your arm to a Democratic Convention and wonder where all the hostility is coming from either...

Okay, no need to beat the dead horse here.

The blog and the giveaway exists and the knowledge of who is running said blog is also clear.

People can make their own decisions from here, no need to continue to say the same things that have been already said before.