Being patient on this run is so difficult at times...but it will be so worth it when these awesome boots arrive at my door!:D:thumbsup
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Being patient on this run is so difficult at times...but it will be so worth it when these awesome boots arrive at my door!:D:thumbsup
It would be nice to have some updated photos and see how
the progress is coming. :)
Where are we with these Paul??
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Originally Posted by reinone
Hey Paul,
Are we still looking at 25days from now 'March 20th' for them to be shipped to us?.:? Any update photos?
Guess having them for wondercon is out of the question.
what i dont like about this, rather this whole deal, is the vague answers.
i have decided at the 45 day mark, because i dont think he will respond until then, i am done with this bs.
people need to understand, he does nothing for this project to be completed. just a point man. no stress on his part. christ, all he has to do is talk to the guy making them. i wouldnt be surprised if it was outsourced to mexico.
Paul,
Im sending you a request via PayPal for the return of my payment of $267. Im sorry but I just cant wait on this project anymore. If you have the boots by the 45 day deadline ready to ship i will reconsider buying a pair from you, but for the time being i am going to need to hold on to my money.
Dana
Are these boots a dead deal. what is happening? Did anybody get anything?
not yet...
Let's get an update!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I agree we need an update. :?:(
Jeanne
As of yesterday, looked like Paul hadn't been logged on since early February! :doh
I sure would like to get going on my GM though!!
14 days left. i hope to God he doesnt wait till the 45th day and then says 'a couple more weeks'. that just means he is screwing us.
carrot and donkey.
Unfortunately some of us paid way back at the end of Sept. last year. Guess I'm out of luck now>:
i think i am one who has been hearing this bs for a long time now...originally promised delivery before thanksgiving and fully paif before then! im personally getting sick of the continued pushbacks and constant balony. if i dont hear something i the next week i will be filing a paypal claim myself..ive personally had it with this.
still looking for my money back...
Paul,
I understand things has been difficult for you in the past months but many members here on TDH are just asking for an update. With you ignoring us just makes many of our members here upset.>: We have been patient as most of the members had paid you since September. You stated the boots should be completed by late November. Unfortunitly it was not accomplished.:(
Now you stated the boots will be completed and received by March 20th. That's 10 days from now. You last logged in in early Feb...but with no updates or pm responses.
All are we asking is a response from you and by not responding makes us questionable. If this project has fallen through please advise us or refund all payments made to you by our TDH members. Otherwise I will have no choice to investigate as many complaints been reported to me.
I hope we can still resolve this and count on your word that the boots will be shipped as u stated without further delays.
6 days left paul. dont make me drive to calilfornia to file a small claims dispute in court. dont make me the bad guy.
who is the "friend" that alerted him to what is going on here in tdh from his public apology?
comon' man, do your duty.
small claims heck. this appear to be a large amount of money over state lines. The guys who are really damaged should go more then civil. If people are going to take someone money, then they are responsible for it. Maybe on large projects an escrow type of account should be used so no one can get into trouble. People should know who the main supplier is, and be able to go to them if communication fails like this.
Now lets get some answers and some boot for those who want them. I am talking to a boot maker if this fails. he is willing to do them, not cheep but cusotm quaility. But I would need Kenneth cole reaction boots, soles for samples sent to him or a casting of them. If any one is willing to cast some sets in different sizes I will pay for it.
I for one cannot even look at another direction for boots until I get my money refunded. At the very least we should of had some kind of response by this time. I am certain that due to a lack of contact that these boots are not going to be arriving on anyones doorstep!!
Jeanne
If I'm correct... Paul intercepted $6,675 Total of our money which it does not
Qualify as civil case but more as a Felony Criminal Act if we act together. I contacted a friend in the D.A's office in San Diego/ where also Paul is from and willing to give us a hand if this falls through. Five days left.
Surely someone in the So. Ca Garrison should know how to get ahold of him. I didn't know he was in california. What do you tihnk of this?
Ca Penal code section: This is an abridged definition I believe. I don't know if requires specific intent or not. I'll check tommorrow while I'm at work.
503. Embezzlement is the fraudulent appropriation of property by a
person to whom it has been intrusted.
I appreciate everyone who is stepping up and trying to help get this resolved. I paid by postal money order and have receits if that becomes necessary. Nice to see fellow brothers/sisters trying to help with this!!
Jeanne
edit: Nevermind, don't want to get involved
>:another refund request sent...2 days left...
I personally don't know Paul so I don't know if he's in the SCG or San Diego Squad. If he is in the 501st and if I had his TKID I could possibly contact him. If anyone has any info please PM me. Thanks!
Your totaly right...sorry..was not trying to hijack , just trying to help someone out who needs it...what was I thinking..my bad ..wont happen again..
i think that is very rude and irresponsible to put a 'want to buy' add in an already troubled topic.
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Originally Posted by Jango 5204
I think you are correct Craig 503 or 504. Just can't remember off hand.
I'm still hoping this all works out...call me an optimist!;)
I hope so as well. "Crossing Fingers here" :)
so, what say you paul?
are you screwing us or what. if you dont have the shoes, i will send a paypal tomorrow. you will have 12 hours to repay me.
if not, see you soon.
Have sent in for refund. Have waited WAY TOO LONG on this. With no response from paul I think it is time to get my money back.
Still no activity from Paul on this board since 09 Feb 2009.
Very disappointed.
I also have contacted Paul with no response for my money back. I do not think we will hear from him anytime soon. :(
Jeanne
Note I have had something like this happen to me before seller knew the Paypal system and dragged out the time. You cna push Paypal call as a group, You have been charged for items not received. You will have to push them hard. keep going above and above. You will get your money. even after the 45 days. with the way the items run the 45 day guide line can never be met and they know it. PAypal gave me the run around teliing to go to my local Police Dept. The Police told PP they are not PP collection agency and the PP tone changed.
Good Luck to the guys who got ripped off. I hope if this is not fixed there should be some kind of permant removal and legal action. Anybody can get in trouble but not setting up and letting everybody know what is happen is acceptable. just my opinion
I do have Reinone's personal information which includes his full name, names of possible relatives, recent residential addresses, as well as multiple phone numbers; and will turn over all the information I have ONLY to the admins at their request.:doh
I do hope he chimes in though sometime soon with good news.:(
Maybe those of us past the 45 day limit that want our money back should call PayPal at the same time. With enough of us pushing they might cave:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bubba Kenobi
i called paypal this morning. they said file a dispute with reinone. it only opens a dialogue but still freezes his account. interesting if we push paypal they would intervene. i am going to call my visa next. i knew better than to use my checking. the paypal lady also gave me a web site to file a complaint against reinone. ic3.gov. fbi involvement, of course this is small time. but im cool with that, the more burden he will carry AND DESERVE!
It is sad to see this boot run go toxic, but we have all been patient.
Its one thing to experience personal problems, and Im sure we all feel for Paul, but its another thing to drop-out & take our cash with him.
I was sure he would eventually come through for us, but at this stage his lack of contact at best shows he is not capable of running the project & at worst makes him a thief.
I'm thinking of having a SDPD do a welfare check on him first and see if he still lives at that current location address I have and they SDPD retreived. My understanding he might go under a different name as well. Then possibly go for criminal action towards him as well. This has gone to far already.
I filed a complaint last week against his PayPal account but since it was over 45 days it was only a heads up. I believe it was that ic3.gov website that I've used before for a fraudulent sale but I never heard a thing from them after the complaint was filed. Maybe if we filed a joint complaint with them, it might be looked into since it was close to $7k taken. A lot of information needs to be submitted for them to even look at it I believe.
I serious about pushing them I got ripped off the LAdy In London she said she was high in UK 501. I emailed her CO and as she said nothing was done. Paypal left me hanging I had 30 emails showing where the woman was a liar. PayPal want the Sheriff Dept to Certify the Emails. Which is impossible and they knew it they were just making jump threw hopps. THE deputy sat and listen the everytime on speaker phone and told them he was not their collection dept. THey were just jerking me around and need to refund my money what they were asking the Sheriff office to do was impossible. After the deputy maid his point he was asked by PP to leave and they asked what I want to settle the problem and they did.
I tell you guys the story just so you can see what it takes. THese are the hard facts you paid for an item you did not receive period. Hope this helps
just got off the phone with paypal & told them of the situation. they say if all of us who have paid with paypal file claims against him they will get working with us regardless of the 45 day limit as there are so many people and so much money changing hands.
i have filed my claim
So lets start a new list. Please file a PayPal complaint against reinone. Post here so I can update the list.
Those that paid by money order, I would contact where you got it. Some places are federally insured. You never know. Also, please post how you paid.
Once everyones chimed in, we can make are move.
Jango Fett
Cruzer SIZE 9 paid----filed
TB750 SIZE 9 paid
marcvs66 SIZE 9 paid----filed
FettOfficer SIZE 9 paid-----filed
TK4426 SIZE 10 paid----filed
InsigniaNIX SIZE 10 paid
Fett Seven SIZE 11 paid
Illandriel SIZE 11 paid
Jee_Oz SIZE 11 paid
jarice4 SIZE 11 paid----filed
Hippo Clone SIZE 11 paid----filed
FettFanatic SIZE 12 paid----filed
marcus1632 SIZE 12 paid----filed
BobaFettSlave_1 SIZE 13 paid----filed
Jango 5204 SIZE 13 paid----filed
CaptJono SIZE 13 paid----filed
Jimmy BufFETT SIZE 13 paid----filed
[AK]Edge SIZE 13 paid------------------------previously filed and received
JDFett SIZE 10 paid----filed
Jabo SIZE 12 paid----filed
Barc trooper
Darth Hobbes SIZE 10 paid----filed
Hippo Clone SIZE 11 paid----filed
Darksaber212 SIZE 9 paid----filed
Galactic Marine
jdboushh SIZE 7 paid----mo
ShocKNurse SIZE 12 paid----filed
I paid via PP.
Dispute filed, but PP said that this type of transaction isn't covered by their dispute resolution system. Maybe b/c it's outside of the 45 days.
the guy i talked to said the same thing till i told him 25 or so ppl were involved in this & he said paypal will get on board if we all file disputes
I'm going to try and call him this weekend, and give it another week or two before filing a dispute via Paypal...I'm still hoping for the best here.:)
I'll be waiting to see if you hear anything. I would prefer to have the boots.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cruzer
I have allready filed a claim with paypal. I would have loved to get the boots but it is all ready too late in my book. I understand personal problems but this is too much with no contact for a while and nothing but bs when we do get some response.
here is a thought: reinone either
A-Paid full amount collected by us to boot maker to make all boots that the interest list provided and has no money left. Thus awaiting to sell to those that didnt pay to have money to ship out boots to all of us.
B-Paid half to boot maker and waited to pay rest when order was filled. Had money problems, used what was left over to help pay rent or whatever.
C-Paid like A or B and got screwed by boot maker.
there are many ideas as to what is going on or happened. dont get me wrong, i want the boots too.
as far as the paypal complaint, you can file the complaint but paypal wont intervene to pay back the party that payed at the end of the 45 day mark when a dispute is not resolved in the time frame. the complaint will stand.
if you decide to wait thinking he may still come through, terrific. hell, if he refunded me and others, then said i have the boots a month later, he can send me my pair then i would pay him. i have no problem with that. however i do not fully trust him.
he just needs to man up again.
cruzer, you have a way to get in contact with him personally? im confused.
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Originally Posted by Cruzer
HIPPO CLONE, I HAVE JUST FILED A DISPUTE WITH PAUL AKA: REINONE AKA: VICENTE MEJIA THROUGH PAYPAL SINCE THAT IS HOW I PAYED HIM.I PRINTED OUT THE PAGE OF THE TRANSACTION DETAILS SO I HAVE THAT ON FILE WAITING.AND ALSO THE MONEY WAS SENT TO A VICENTE MEJIA? I DID CONTACT PAUL BEFORE I SENT THE MONEY TO HIM AND HE SAID THAT WAS CORRECT.I SENT PAUL THE MONEY ($267.00)ON SEPT. 29,2008 AT19:29:44 PDT.THANKS JEFF
i am also filing a claim as we speak...im pretty PO'd for this whole thing...ive had enough of waiting for him and giving himj chances..i could use the cash elsewhere! i think everyone should overload paypal with claims so we can get this thing going...also..he should be banned from thsi forum and not allowed to do business in here anymore...i personally really dont care what his issues or problems are...i am not the welfare department and i have my own problems.
i did not give him money to pay his rent of put food on HIS table!
I paid for the GM boots via postal money order. I will see if anything can be done for me but I doubt it.
Jeanne
I just recently obtained a few public info numbers from an online people search service. I called three numbers today: At the first number I left a message to give me a call on an automated answering machine, on the second number a spanish speaking man told me he didn't live there, and on the third number which was an answering machine for a place of business I asked him to give me a call if it was the right Paul ***** .Quote:
Originally Posted by Hippo Clone
If we/I don't hear anything by next weekend, I'll file my dispute.:doh
I found "Paul's" (Vincent's) photobucket, here it is: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v206/reinone/
I found it by "quoting" his photos of the boots & then I just copied & pasted his photobucket from there. On one of the albums of his photobucket titled, "Master Hardscapes" is what I believe to be his business, so I googled that & found this: http://www.manta.com/coms2/dnbcompany_0twjyh I hope this helps you guys catch this crook.
Any news on this front?
any more people filed yet? we do need ya on the boat
I filed a dispute with PayPal.
This blows.
I'll file my dispute by this evening.:doh
Regrettably, I just filed my dispute with Paypal. I really wish this order would have turned out better and Paul would have communicated with us better.:doh
Here is the comment I wrote in the dispute box:
"I paid for a pair of boots on October 14, 2008 for a mass order involving approximately twenty or more individuals that was taken by Vicente Paul Mejia. As of today, Monday, March 30, 2009, I have not received any boots, nor have any of the other individuals involved in the mass order. In addition, Vicente Mejia has failed to communicate with any of us and myself via email and phone messages. Thank you"
Please add me to the dispute filed list.:(
I have no business posting on this thread since I didn't order a pair, but maybe someone could do a well being check with him. I'm thinking someone who has order a pair of boots from him before, and has received them and still has the box which it came from. I'm sure it had a return address on it.
I for me dont have that box anymore.
Just an idea.
Seeker
Filed my dispute as well. Sorry it had to reach this point. :(
making my dispute tonight.
Claim filed, add me to the list
I just filed my dispute tonight. I was really hoping that Paul would step up and do the right thing. I would much rather have the boots. Now this means that I will have to find another solution.
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Originally Posted by SEEKER
A friend of mine does have one the original box he sent on the last run. His address is the same where he stated he lives. I was hoping someone here who lives in SD could do a wellfare check on him as well.
I just filed a Dispute claim as well with PayPal Tonight.
I have file my dispute too ! ( via Paypal )
I'm filing my dispute too as well. I really thought this run was going to happen this time.>:
updated list.
guys he is never going to deliver these boots. think about.
Regrettably, Filed.
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Originally Posted by BobaFettSlave_1
The same day that I filed my claim, they closed the case: See copied information from PayPal site
Mar. 30, 2009 - PayPal: Case closed
Mar. 30, 2009 - PayPal: Case does not meet filing guidelines
Mar. 30, 2009 - PayPal: Email sent to seller
Mar. 30, 2009 - Buyer: Complaint Case filed
Did anyone else get this message? PayPal did not send me any emails letting me know they closed the claim, I had to check the Resolution Center and put in my claim # to get the information above. What PayPal did send me was a survey asking how my experience with PayPal has been! "Are U Kidding Me?
I will again make an attempt to contact PayPal via phone and explain our experience with this. We all must make sure we are all in the same page otherwise and contact paypal to resolve this issue.
I received the same info with my claim.
I also received the survey and thought it was a joke so I forwarded it to them at their "spoof" email addy.:lol
If paypal isn't going to do anything about this, does anyone know what steps we should proceed with legally?
I'm sure you can kind find out fairly easily where he resides and then pay him a visit personally! :D
Yep - same here... had to go to my paypal account and dig for the claim in the dispute/history area... my claim too was closed the moment I filed it... I am planning to call them on the weekend and try to have them open up the dispute again (since there are about 25 people involved and at total of $6,000+ maybe they'll make an effort)... chances are probably pretty slim though... the whole thing is just sad...
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Originally Posted by FettOfficer
When I read this I checked and my account said the same thing...so I called them...
Here is what they said....
all the claims are noted against the seller but because they were past the 45 days they immediately are placed into defferment. I asked them what that meant and she said the seller has been flagged and they will pay attention to see if any other claims come in. She also said she could not determine if we would get our money back but it wasnt out of the question. They would filed charges against the seller and take it from there. She also indicated that they reseach and watch this stuff and the claims remain under advisement for 180 days from the time they are filed even if it says closed on your account.
My suggestion is to call. I told them the whole story and advised them there were numerous other people out of cash for the same sale of the same product. I explained the situation and she said she would not it on my account. I think everyone should take a minute and call and get this noted on there own account as well to tie everything together and allow paypal to see the seriousness of the infraction.
I just got off the phone with PayPal and advised them our situation. At first they tried to give me the run arounds and stated my case has been closed due to the 45 day deadline. I advised them of there incompetency in regards to making an effort in contacting me of this close case and even have the nerve to send me a survey.
Once I stated who I work for and what I do.....The agent suddently changed her tone of voice and politely stated "They will look in to it" and for me not to worry what my claim states. It will still be open and investigated by there file department even though my claim states is closed in my account. I advised her if she checked her records...that I'm not the only one who had filed this claim towards him and for the same amont of money...."There has been at least 20+ of us who had filed" and this is a serious matter and action must be taken accordingly. She states that they will try to keep me up to date via email and let me know the status for possible reimbursement. They will also to pursue/INVESTIGATE and contact Mr. Mejia.
I encourage all members who had not filed a claim with PayPal yet to do so ASAP before it's to late. They will questioned you why u didn't filed with the rest of us who had.
Members who had filed with PayPal. I encourage all of you to contact PayPal via phone to push this claim faster and to let them know you are part of a group that filed a claim towards Mr. Mejia and that we mean business. Otherwise they will think we don't care......and they could careless in refunding your payment.
* Apr. 1, 2009 - PayPal: Case closed
* Apr. 1, 2009 - PayPal: Case does not meet filing guidelines
* Apr. 1, 2009 - PayPal: Email sent to seller
* Apr. 1, 2009 - Buyer: Complaint Case filed
same here...
mine still says pending but i talked with a specialist in paypal claims and that associate filed mine on the phone.
guys, i know we are all frustrated but lets not tick off paypal. not yet at least.
i for one am tired at the last 5 members dragging their feet. i say if those guys dont post here either way in the next few days or so, we move forward without them. all of them checked in within the last month. one was yesterday.
as far as what do we do next because i dont see paypal helping out, credit card companies have claims also, some are fdic. second, i will personally file a lien against him. what does that mean, collections steps in, he cant sell a home, buy or sell a car, ask for a credit card, file taxes and receive a refund, win the lottery or a settlement, etc. until this is cleared. my group has a lawyer and when we have patients that dont pay we send them to collections and they put a lien against them. sometimes they take a year but in the end they pay.
i am not worried, this just takes time.
Keep in mind they are as much the victims here as we are, and entitled to proceed however they deem necessary...even if we don't agree.:dohQuote:
Originally Posted by Hippo Clone
I just filled out Paypal's customer survey and gave them very very bad marks for how they have handled this situation thus far. I'm hoping my comments and ratings perk someone's attention over there.
Anyone else who received the survey, keep in mind the opportunity to take the survey expires 5 days after being sent to you.:)
I contacted my credit card company which is what form of payment I used on PayPal. They said they can help me get my money back if I send them all the info. The letter I recieved from them looked more promising than the responses from PayPal. I suggest everyone who used a credit card through PayPal to contact them. There is a limit on how soon you can file a claim with a CC company. They request 30 days from the time you made the payment for the seller to send the service or product. So those of you that paid more recently might have to wait a bit or wait from PayPal to make their decision.
Claim regrettably filed. I had such hope, too. :(
Dispute has been filed, and closed immediately also.
I didn't appreciate the comment about 'dragging my feet' I have been silent because I am still very new to this and I really was unsure about how to handle this situation. I have been watching the discussions and trying to find the right direction in which to proceed.
Jason
I too was hoping for a product and not a dispute.
Filed my dispute agents Mr.Mejia with Paypal this morning.
If any other members who ordered and have not filed, please due so.
Strength in numbers
Thanks guys:thumbsup
Man, this is too bad. I hope the guy is okay, and this eventually works itself out. It's always hard to know what going on with people when all you have between one another is a computer monitor and Internet connection. I hope you guys get resolution on this soon.
I got the same stupid survey from paypal. Needless to say I wasn't complimentary on it. I guess I will try with my credit card directly now.
I'm working with some folks to try and have someone make personal contact at his business or house to try and get some more info on these boots. A freind of a friend knows someone at San Diego P.D..I'll keep you posted.
This is not a threatening type action, "do this or else". It is fact finding only, "like what's going on?"
Regrettably submitted my PayPal claim.
what iin the world is going on with this guy? why have the admins not stepped in to help you guys recover your money?
this was scam and alot of members were hurt by it. the admins should be doing everything they can to help you guys.
i also can think of another scam that went down on this board but nobody wants to talk about that one........................................
What can the admins do? They are not the police. Banning him won't get their money back.
Yeah, the mods and admin really have no accountability here. We trusted someone and got burned.Quote:
Originally Posted by mrbungle
Has there been any progress with PayPal?
Not Yet.....I was thinking giving them a call next week if I don't hear from them. Any of you Southern Cal members thinking of making a personal visit to Pauls place?Quote:
Originally Posted by Darth Hobbes
i need everyone whom talked with a paypal agent that said they would give us our money back if we all filed to pm me.
i only want the truth, not speculation. we are fighting a battle here and i dont want half truths or interpretations. hard core they said this kind of info.
i called paypal friday and went through 3 "offices". the last was titled 'office of executive esculation'. aka we dont care unless it is within 45 days. the rep for oee told me IF a paypal rep told one of us that they would refund then that paypal rep is the one that we or you need to talk to. only if it was annotated in their records. which i was told there wasnt by anyone. so i can go on but in the end paypal said TS.
my advice is to contact your bank or credit card company and file. i will post till i am done, exhausted or satisfied.
and Paul, Vincent. you 2 are going to hell until you resolve with all of us.
If Paypal is not going to do anything about this, then it looks like our only option is for each of us to take our cases to small claims and file police reports.:(
Small claims and police reports huh, anyone have suggestions for the international buyers?
I tell you brothers and sisters,
paypal is a big pice of ....
They never helped me with any complains but freeze my whole account for over 3 weeks just because I had the same last name like someone they had problmes with.
I could not even sell on ebay for this 3 weeks because ebay and paypal is the same s.. company.
Maybe it is because of the banking crisis, for me it seems like they try to hold clients money as long as possible.
Never trust paypal they are a bunch of banking mafia:thumbsd