Not sure where to begin, but will keep this short. I have been away from the forum for some time
and with reasons which are personal and will remain with me. I can only apologize to reginak for
the duration of time which passed before I was able to refund $ owed.
I sent the remaining balance to her, and have cleared up this debt.
I would also like to add that this was the only issue I have had in near 6 years on this forum
regarding money.
I will no longer be offering any custom builds for sale here on the forum. I will continue to list
on ebay, and share posts of builds and projects as I always have.
This situation went bad, but it was not intentional. Everything got put on hold in my life and
did not have the funds to handle this debt. The buyer had the chance to dispute the charge via paypal
up to 45 days, and obviously felt comfortable with the wait given all the changes in my first design
she was asking for.
I see the term 'scam' being used, this was not the case. I would say we are each entitled to our
opinion, and after reviewing some of the comments in this thread, I see a lot of personal issues
coming to the surface.
Again, im not going to make any excuses,, the debt has been paid. This issue was on my mind
since I became inactive on the forum. I had my reasons, and there was nothing I could do.
I would also like to clarify a few things regarding posts in this thread during my absence.
@Kidzdawg The 3 dead diodes you sent me are here in a box ready to ship. The red was beyond repair,
the other 2 3.8mm were too small to 'de-can' as mentioned in a previous PM. My last PM to you was
requesting your shipping address via email, I never heard back. They are still here, and will ship
them pending that info.
A few members posted here as if this was a common occurrence with me. UNTRUE, I have had a series of
life issues to deal with, and had to deal with them. All the while keeping full intention to repay this
single individual on a single deal gone bad. As Dave pointed out, yelling will not help, and did not.
The refund was for me to return, which I did on my own accord.
As for the comments of kicking in my door.... All I will say about this, is that to me that is a threat of violence,
I took it as a threat and wrote a complaint to the owner of this forum as well as a senior mod. I would
offer this, before anybody ever considers an act such as kicking in a door, take a step back an think things
through.. You do not know what is on the other side.
I will not be offering any of my builds for sale here anytime soon. After reading posts like that
of PED who happens to be a moderator " We should all make a purchase from him and not pay, let him battle for his money."
I see nothing but malice, which was never my intent, but at least I have seen some true colours surface. I will simply
update my ignore list, I have no desire to contend with this type of childish nonsense.
Just to recap, this sale was based on a custom dual build where the buyer requested several changes and
was fine with waiting. ALL of my sales for lasers already built have gone smooth. This was a custom request
at a bad time. I deal strictly with paypal, and the buyer has, and has always had the freedom to dispute
the purchase up to 45 days post payment. This was 1 member, with a unique build, at a bad time.
For all those showing their support, and have spoken in my defense, I thank you. I have been here a long
time, and would not run off over a matter of 400. I appreciate your confidence in me, and appreciate
the kind words spoken.
My best to you all... I look forward to writing up some new ideas, designs, and prototypes as before.
Good to be back.
Joe.
