BUYER BEWARE - Benderbroeth

[Leon]

I just sent him a PM to get his take. If he answers we will discuss. If he doesn't answer he won't be here any longer. He has been on the board a long time and I don't like to boot anyone without some explanation, especially when they have been here 9 yrs ....

Someone got booted yesterday for not answering a PM and then coming back to the board like there was no question ever asked (of a mod).....No one has to ever answer a moderator on this board. They just won't be here any longer. Their choice. We'll keep it as safe as possible but it's always caveat emptor....we'll leave the lights on for ya'
... and see what Ed says.

Originally Posted by Moose117

This is the first time I've ever had this here, but I still feel the need to share with the rest of the board.

Last Friday, I agreed to purchase a 1955 Clemente PSA 1 From Benderbroeth, aka Edward Broeth.
I paid immediately, and he immediately confirmed receipt, then let me know the card would ship the next day - Saturday.

Saturday came and went without any notice - not a huge deal. But then Sunday passed, and Monday rolled around.
Late Monday, I sent another message to Edward, asking for tracking. I was ignored.
I sent another similar message Tuesday night, to which he replied the following:

Hey, sorry i also collect autographs and i was super busy getting autographs, i will get you shipping info tomorrow, card has not been able to be sent out because i was getting some great autographs. Tony Bennett and James Taylor and Todd Rundgren. sorry for the delay.

I replied expressing my displeasure at the fact that the card had not yet shipped, and the fact that I shouldn't have had to reach out repeatedly to get this information.

Then Wednesday came and went without any shipping update.

So this morning I messaged Edward with a simple message: tracking or return.

Again, no reply.

Approximately one hour ago, I sent him an email, letting him know he had one more hour to remedy the situation. Either get me tracking or a refund, or I was going to initiate a claim with PayPal, and inform the boards that he was a scammer.

Edward has decided to ignore my offers at correcting the situation, so here we are.

In my eyes, Edward is a scammer, a thief, and a liar.
I have initiated a claim with PayPal, and I will never be doing business with him again.

I would suggest steering clear of this one.

[bobbyw8469]

My only dealing with him was he won one of my auctions here on the Net54 Live auction thread. Out of all the auctions I had, he was the only one who didn't pay. Not a big deal for me, as I sold the items on Ebay for more money....but he did not pay, and that stuck out with me.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

My only dealing with him was he won one of my auctions here on the Net54 Live auction thread. Out of all the auctions I had, he was the only one who didn't pay. Not a big deal for me, as I sold the items on Ebay for more money....but he did not pay, and that stuck out with me.

His issues seem to be stacking up. Would like to hear of any others? Very soon he won't have options for the board. Will also ask about this one IF he decides to answer.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by Leon

His issues seem to be stacking up. Would like to hear of any others? Very soon he won't have options for the board. Will also ask about this one IF he decides to answer.

It wasn't a big deal with me Leon....really...it wasn't....he won the item for a super price, so I was actually glad he didn't pay. Usually when someone gets a super deal they pay immediately, and when they are on the high side, they make excuses not to pay and back out of the deal (at least on Ebay I have noticed).

I guess I don't want him to get into trouble on my account.

[jb217676]

Really odd guy I must say. Wanted to buy something from me on the BST. Went back and fourth quickly on it until it came time to pay the agreed upon price. Then the emails stop... then he apologizes and says he needs more time to get the money together... then another week passes... then another... then he says he needs another week.. then I gave up. Replies from him come quick until it comes time for him to pay, then silence.
Jeff

[Scott L.]

I bought the 52 Topps Yvars he was selling last week. I received the card and a tracking # via PM in what I would consider a timely manner. I might have had to ask about it once but right after I did he responded so I definitely don't think liar, thief, scammer are the right words. He might just be a little disorganized as others have said.

Best,

Scott

[Leon]

I have also received another PM of disappointing performance on this person's part on the BST. As of now he is not allowed there any longer. We'll see how it goes...

I should add that the seller PMd me and gave me tracking and a reason for what happened. He isn't allowed on the BST any longer as this has been going on, from what I can tell, for around 9 yrs. Nothing personal I am just not sure it's a good thing for he or the board at this point. He (hi Ed) is still allowed to participate in all other aspects of the board if he so chooses.
Happy collecting.

[Moose117]

Reading through these is a mixed bag.
It sounds like I'm not the first to have an issue, though. Just the first to speak up.
I feel like in a place like this, none of us should have to worry about our transactions.
Thanks to Leon for trying to keep it that way.