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CRS 01-22-2015 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by hchang (Post 8584956)
^ I'm all for roasting the scammer but selling it international or to someone on eBay is not going to make anything better
That's not what was referenced in your other post.

As for selling it internationally where it is not blacklisted (as blacklists are generally based on regions), it will help in recuperating some cost. This way, someone gets a phone they can use in their region and OP gets to get some of his money he would have otherwise completely lost.

TOPEC 01-22-2015 11:54 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by hchang (Post 8584956)
^ I'm all for roasting the scammer but selling it international or to someone on eBay is not going to make anything better
whats wrong with selling the phone to someone else outside of NA that can use the phone? its not like OP is screwing someone else over.

AzNightmare 01-22-2015 11:56 PM
Wait. I'm not clear on something. So how did this happen?
If it worked at first during the "sniff test", then the seller called Rogers to blacklist the phone??

CRS 01-23-2015 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by AzNightmare (Post 8584968)
Wait. I'm not clear on something. So how did this happen?
If it worked at first during the "sniff test", then the seller called Rogers to blacklist the phone??
That or the seller stopped making payments on it.

Seeing so many of these threads coming up, I'm glad that we have a pretty active B&S where you can buy from reputable members instead of strangers on CL. Don't get me wrong, CL has its place but I feel more safe buying from RS than anywhere else.

Razor Ramon HG 01-23-2015 12:06 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by hchang (Post 8584956)
^ I'm all for roasting the scammer but selling it international or to someone on eBay is not going to make anything better
You've misunderstood my post.

Blacklists in Canada are only applicable in Canada and certain carriers in the US.

Other countries say for example in Asia do not use the same blacklists, so if the OP sells the phone to someone from one of those countries, then the phone will work.

It's a nice way to get cheaper phones if you know what you're doing.

:fuckyea:

$_$ 01-23-2015 05:00 AM
Post his info so we know who this dipshit is. Vancouver is a pretty small place

b0unce. [?] 01-23-2015 05:53 AM
I remember this was a big issue with the Nexus 4 and 5's. People would order straight from the Google website. Sell it on craigslist, blacklist it by reporting it stolen or something and they would get a replacement? Something along those lines. They would continuously make a profit by getting brand new phones, selling them, blacklisting them and getting a replacement right away.

Soundy 01-23-2015 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by hchang (Post 8584946)
An eye for an eye makes the world blind... Just cut the losses.
The other reason for posting the guy's info is so others are warned not to do business with him...

TOS'd 01-23-2015 07:35 AM
its funny cause hchang wanted OP of another thread to continue following some crack addicts in surrey or something and do justice.

Integgyy 01-23-2015 07:49 AM
This happened to me before when i bought a note 2 it fucking sucks. I unlocked it so it could be uaed by bell phones then sold it to a friend. No proborms after that. Goodluck man!

buhdeh 01-23-2015 08:07 AM
It's not even worth buying phones off people anymore. So many ways the seller can screw you and it doesn't even matter what assurance you have... receipts, IMEI check, whatever. They can still screw you over a few weeks or even a few months later.

hchang 01-23-2015 08:12 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by CRS (Post 8584963)
That's not what was referenced in your other post.

As for selling it internationally where it is not blacklisted (as blacklists are generally based on regions), it will help in recuperating some cost. This way, someone gets a phone they can use in their region and OP gets to get some of his money he would have otherwise completely lost.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Razor Ramon HG (Post 8584971)
You've misunderstood my post.

Blacklists in Canada are only applicable in Canada and certain carriers in the US.

Other countries say for example in Asia do not use the same blacklists, so if the OP sells the phone to someone from one of those countries, then the phone will work.

It's a nice way to get cheaper phones if you know what you're doing.

:fuckyea:
Yeah sorry never mind I misunderstood his post.

I thought selling it internationally meant selling a known dud to some other poor guy somewhere else ... Hence the eye for an eye analogy

My apologies

FerrariEnzo 01-23-2015 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Presto (Post 8584893)
Likely, Rogers blacklisted his phone because he was delinquent on his payments.
Apparently Rogers/fido dont blacklist phones because of non-payment. they send the cost of the phone and final bill to customer and no response they send it off to collections...

mb_ 01-23-2015 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by no idea (Post 8584890)
Hes supposed to be a ubc accounting student and may be in to tracking cars.
Post his details lol, I'm sure someone on RS will know who he is

melloman 01-23-2015 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by no idea (Post 8585036)
I immediately put up a scam warning on CL naming this guy and his cell #. Ad was gone next morning, my scam warning still up. I spoke to Rogers and the VPD the next day, which resulted in little satisfaction. It kept eating away at me then finally last night I googled his name and it totally matched up with the profile he gave me.

When I bought the phone, we met up at the Costco downtown at the return desk and after we transacted we both wandered back into the Costco to do some shopping and engaged in a little chit chat. The online details match up so well...

http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb2...German_kid.gif

Post the details bro. Do the right thing and let us out this bitch. :accepted:

Sw0op 01-23-2015 09:33 AM
Looks like he's here on RS too

http://www.revscene.net/forums/67982...ing-wheel.html

Presto 01-23-2015 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Sw0op (Post 8585092)
And still active:
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Last Activity: 01-21-2015 11:41 AM

quasi 01-23-2015 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by nma (Post 8585074)
Wow, that's the way to get your money back right there... WTF.

Get friend to email him, meet him somewhere, confront him, and don't let him get away until you get your money back.. How easy is that?
Lol, no doubt that was his shot to find him.

elwell 01-23-2015 09:55 AM
LOL akuma Z, lets hunt him down

no idea 01-23-2015 09:57 AM
Thanks guys. Noose tightening?
If he is an accounting major I am prepared to cause a world of professional hurt for him. As I mentioned before I graduated quite some time ago and guess what? Lots of my peers were in accounting and are now managers and partners at most of the major public practice firms...
And on his way to get a professional accounting designation there is something called a personal /professional code of conduct which probably doesn't include ripping people off. He needs to know there are consequences. As someone earlier mentioned... Karma.

604STIG 01-23-2015 10:10 AM
And you didn't think to contact this guy using a different number when you saw his second ad?:facepalm: Instead you posted a warning on CL?:fulloffuck: You sure taught him a lesson he won't soon forget.

no idea 01-23-2015 10:43 AM
Unfortunately, the days of gathering a few buddies together to "straighten things out" are long past for me.

I had a feeling he'd be on here. Although surprised that no one knows of him yet. Guess it's early. Too bad, we really need to throw out the bad apples.

GGnoRE 01-23-2015 10:52 AM
lol let the hunt begin

quasi 01-23-2015 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by no idea (Post 8585126)
Unfortunately, the days of gathering a few buddies together to "straighten things out" are long past for me.

I had a feeling he'd be on here. Although surprised that no one knows of him yet. Guess it's early. Too bad, we really need to throw out the bad apples.
You're a better man then me, I'm turning 40 this year and I would have tuned that asshole up or got my ass kicked trying if he did that to me and I was able to get a hold of him.

no idea 01-23-2015 11:51 AM
Ha, I've still got a few years on you still and yes the temptation was strong but have a family to support and my own personal and professional code of conduct to maintain in order to pay the bills.


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