DM4U, DecentMan4you - Extreme caution advised !!!
reli - 2012-01-11 09:31
I have heard at least 2-3 other people on this board say that Paypal DOES offer protection outside of Ebay, but I don't know for sure.
retrodos - 2012-01-11 09:44
I have heard at least 2-3 other people on this board say that Paypal DOES offer protection outside of Ebay, but I don't know for sure.
They do, had to use it a couple of times before, the only catch is the payment has to be sent as goods. They started doing this about 2-3 years ago. One guy even when as far as spent the money and never sent the item, he listed it on craigslist, call the number on the ad, to see if it was his ad and if he actually was going to sell the item, or was a old ad that was left up? Only reason why I knew it was his ad, because it was the same picture he sent me!! Then told him who I was, as this was a Youtube transaction, he hung up the phone, Did a printscreen of the ad and fax over PM's about the transaction, Paypal refunded me my money 15 minutes later, no police report needed.
redbenjoe - 2012-01-11 09:59
NO!!!!
for paypal buys OUTSIDE of ebay -
the seller gets to keep all of your funds -as long as there is a tracking #-
this package could be sent to the WRONG address ( within your zip)
and it could be filled with monkey turds --
so-
without ebay protection--the paypal buyer can be easily SCREWED
chris69 - 2012-01-11 12:10
NO!!!!
for paypal buys OUTSIDE of ebay -
the seller gets to keep all of your funds -as long as there is a tracking #-
this package could be sent to the WRONG address ( within your zip)
and it could be filled with monkey turds --
so-
without ebay protection--the paypal buyer can be easily SCREWED
gilberto - 2012-01-12 03:05
this is crazy i actually contacted this guy about a month ago i almost got screwed out of $200
claret.badger - 2012-01-12 05:23
you got lucky then
If your wallet doesn't contain at least 300 bucks - you're not even gonna get a box that works
baddboybill - 2012-01-17 21:34
jwrok707 - 2012-01-19 12:06
It's a shame when this sort of action is required. One of the things about choosing to belong to a community - virtual or otherwise - is that you assume you'll be with like minded people...I.E honest and open. Thanks god for the nice people here 
.
Its a shame you have to worry about these sorts of things...............SUCKS!
davids.1600e - 2012-01-20 08:43
well having just read some of your comments on Mr James Craven Pierce I feel I should put my 2 peneth in after what he asked and said when ALL i DID WAS TO ASK IF HE HAD A PANASONIC FOR SALE, what goes around comes around James, and for the record I managed to buy one of good old Ebay and it works 100% and the seller did just what he said he would do ...top man!!!!
rosss - 2012-01-27 01:03
That is good that you have warned about PayPal.What else should I keep in mind when paying through PayPal?
corafanrip - 2012-03-25 03:05
DecentMan4You with this user I am a friend on youtube
His last time a video gets destroyed what he was selling on ebay
what is wrong with this seller 
corafanrip - 2012-03-25 03:24
Far from it for me to say but the guy is a clown. He paid way over the odds for boxes in the first place because he bid stupid money to ensure that noone else could get them, even if he had multiples of the same boxes in the first place. That in itself is not a collector, its a bitter hoarder with a hint of OCD.
This was always gonna go bad it was just a matter of time. And I for one was absolutely sick and tired of the utter drivel he brought to the site. Good riddance.
He definitely was a hoarder, looked at some of his videos and his place was a complete health hazard, he has boxes he never even opened? Theirs no good reason to own 8 of the same model boxes!!
Most collectors collect certain models based on era or set they are trying to go for, or go for holygails models with the catalogs and brochures and display it in a proper display case, or shelving units in usually a big room, then store the extras in boxes what not going on display, or give away, or sell them. Plus enjoy the history of the items and use it as a conversation pieces, to share and trade with other people and know the history of that item in great detail and proud of their collection.
James was not a collector in any means. His thing was to buy them all, to ensure that noone else could get them. Then he could sell them way overpriced and even lie about the condition. Pretty sure their more people, that got screw over, that just wrote it off, or haven't found this site yet, or hoping he makes good on his promises?
that's really bad?????
I did not know that 
ok I'm selling some of my equipment back, but I also keep some, if I like them personally, for example the 850 crown I love the part :-), the aiwa and a few others when I have the feeling it's not worth it sell, they will be offered as a replacement part to donor, or for slaughter in other boxes,
But I would never on ebay a device to offer to the spout of the fraud, from this reason I also always ready for a video
then the buyer may also make an image of the blaster he
auctioned.
I should sell in the foreign, I make sure that the box is also 100 percent in tact to come, so even insured shipping
greeting jens
chris69 - 2012-03-25 04:25
Far from it for me to say but the guy is a clown. He paid way over the odds for boxes in the first place because he bid stupid money to ensure that noone else could get them, even if he had multiples of the same boxes in the first place. That in itself is not a collector, its a bitter hoarder with a hint of OCD.
This was always gonna go bad it was just a matter of time. And I for one was absolutely sick and tired of the utter drivel he brought to the site. Good riddance.
He definitely was a hoarder, looked at some of his videos and his place was a complete health hazard, he has boxes he never even opened? Theirs no good reason to own 8 of the same model boxes!!
Most collectors collect certain models based on era or set they are trying to go for, or go for holygails models with the catalogs and brochures and display it in a proper display case, or shelving units in usually a big room, then store the extras in boxes what not going on display, or give away, or sell them. Plus enjoy the history of the items and use it as a conversation pieces, to share and trade with other people and know the history of that item in great detail and proud of their collection.
James was not a collector in any means. His thing was to buy them all, to ensure that noone else could get them. Then he could sell them way overpriced and even lie about the condition. Pretty sure their more people, that got screw over, that just wrote it off, or haven't found this site yet, or hoping he makes good on his promises?
that's really bad?????
I did not know that
ok I'm selling some of my equipment back, but I also keep some, if I like them personally, for example the 850 crown I love the part :-), the aiwa and a few others when I have the feeling it's not worth it sell, they will be offered as a replacement part to donor, or for slaughter in other boxes,
But I would never on ebay a device to offer to the spout of the fraud, from this reason I also always ready for a video
then the buyer may also make an image of the blaster he
auctioned.
I should sell in the foreign, I make sure that the box is also 100 percent in tact to come, so even insured shipping
greeting jens
deliverance - 2012-03-25 06:31
its not good when members rip or try to rip off others .
retrodos - 2012-03-25 06:55
Far from it for me to say but the guy is a clown. He paid way over the odds for boxes in the first place because he bid stupid money to ensure that noone else could get them, even if he had multiples of the same boxes in the first place. That in itself is not a collector, its a bitter hoarder with a hint of OCD.
This was always gonna go bad it was just a matter of time. And I for one was absolutely sick and tired of the utter drivel he brought to the site. Good riddance.
He definitely was a hoarder, looked at some of his videos and his place was a complete health hazard, he has boxes he never even opened? Theirs no good reason to own 8 of the same model boxes!!
Most collectors collect certain models based on era or set they are trying to go for, or go for holygails models with the catalogs and brochures and display it in a proper display case, or shelving units in usually a big room, then store the extras in boxes what not going on display, or give away, or sell them. Plus enjoy the history of the items and use it as a conversation pieces, to share and trade with other people and know the history of that item in great detail and proud of their collection.
James was not a collector in any means. His thing was to buy them all, to ensure that noone else could get them. Then he could sell them way overpriced and even lie about the condition. Pretty sure their more people, that got screw over, that just wrote it off, or haven't found this site yet, or hoping he makes good on his promises?
that's really bad?????
I did not know that
ok I'm selling some of my equipment back, but I also keep some, if I like them personally, for example the 850 crown I love the part :-), the aiwa and a few others when I have the feeling it's not worth it sell, they will be offered as a replacement part to donor, or for slaughter in other boxes,
But I would never on ebay a device to offer to the spout of the fraud, from this reason I also always ready for a video
then the buyer may also make an image of the blaster he
auctioned.
I should sell in the foreign, I make sure that the box is also 100 percent in tact to come, so even insured shipping
greeting jens
I still feel sorry for him, he has a serious case of "obsessive-compulsive disorder" (OCD) is a complex type of anxiety that happens when there is a problem with the way the brain deals with worrying and doubts. A main symptom of OCD are types of obsessions which are unwanted and upsetting intrusive thoughts, doubts, impulses, and images about contamination, harm, violence, mistakes, sex, religion, or health. Obsessions are accompanied by urges to perform compulsive rituals, which may include excessive washing, re-checking, praying, repeating routine actions, or special thoughts, images, or images (mental rituals) designed to counteract obsessional thoughts. Avoidance of certain situations, places, or objects that trigger obsessional thoughts and urges to ritualize is also a common symptom.
People with OCD have abnormal brain chemistry involving serotonin, a neurotransmitter present in the brain and all over your body, in otherwords, he can't control it without professional help, all he can do is try to hide it. I really did mean, he need to seek professional and not as a joke, he has this disorder, treatment of OCD are serotonin reuptake inhibitors such as: Anafranil, Prozac, Luvox, Zoloft and Paxil. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter. A neurotransmitter is a substance that chemically connects one nerve ganglia impulse to another ganglia. A sufficient amount of serotonin also produces a soothing calming effect to brain activity, he would be able to function.
Right now in state he in, he a risk of seriously hurting someone, or himseft, he has the worst case of it!! Unfortunately these people can't control or very limited amount of control to their actions.
retrodos - 2012-03-25 06:58
A hoarder is a different disorder, in his case has to do with OCD, which is alot worst. He rip off others, not because of money, but because he can't let go and unfortunately these people can't control their actions, I saw it early in his videos he was posting, reason why he had to show off a few DD9 and other stuff in the background, it was his own attempt to control his OCD and self gratification. He needs to see a doctor ASAP!!
By banning him make it even worst, as now he in a full state of Major Depression. He not your typical crook or scam artist, he does has some serious issues. I won't have ban him, as it just make it worst, with people with OCD, it different. But would have still warn others, intill he get some help that needed, he more likely not a bad person
docs - 2012-03-25 10:42
A subjective issue and I doubt he has any of the above, hes just another ripoff merchant out there in their billions, simple.
radio.raheem - 2012-03-25 11:48
I am a hoarder and have ocd...do you want to ban me too
ao - 2012-03-25 12:02
We welcome hoarders on here... though hoarding the same model 'could' be seen as slightly strange.
Jame's only illness is that he is terminally selfish.
reli - 2012-03-25 12:06
metdad was right about all the quoting here....Some of you guys quote a post with 10 posts in it, so that we have to scroll down 2-3 screens just to see what you've added to it......lol. You do realize you can edit the quote, and delete unneeded parts of it, right?
mrupscale1 - 2012-03-25 12:13
And i Quote the Quote that you Quoted from a Quote that was a Quoted when Quoted after a Quoter Quoted another Quoter. End of Quote!!
deliverance - 2012-03-25 12:18
^^^ nice one 
mrupscale1 - 2012-03-25 12:36
^^^ Feel free to Quote me!!
retrodos - 2012-03-25 12:40
We welcome hoarders on here... though hoarding the same model 'could' be seen as slightly strange.
Jame's only illness is that he is terminally selfish.
Selfish he was!!
reli - 2012-03-25 12:40
^^^ Feel free to Quote me!!
I'll quote your mother!
radio.raheem - 2012-03-25 19:33
We welcome hoarders on here... though hoarding the same model 'could' be seen as slightly strange.
Jame's only illness is that he is terminally selfish.
you may be right chris my friend.....i dont think he was selfish.....but for the life of me i will never understannd why he just diddn't hand over that poxy $100 he was asked to...for that broken box....so you may be right mate
ghettoman - 2012-03-25 20:02
i did'nt hate james,i kinda liked him,sometimes he did go offtopic and needed telling..i dont recall him ever being paid for a box and not sending it, i just remember the messed up M50 incident,he really should have just gave a partial refund and the matter would have been solved,i could'nt understand why he just did'nt sort it out,he must have known he would have got suspended..maybe you can call that selfish,i dont know..
isolator42 - 2012-03-26 02:10
My guess is he's a bit loopy, but if you scratch below the surface, many people are, in some way or another. That's not special.
He knew what he was doing when he didn't do the right thing over that deal gone bad. He felt backed into a corner & didn't want to capitulate. When some people are cornered, they can make poor decisions. Ask anyone in the Police force.
maxx134 - 2012-04-02 06:49
Hello I am new here and just noticed this thread.
I was going to buy from him as "BoomboxCassette2Go".
He has two toshiba wx-1 I was interested in, but they both had issues and he was asking a high price.
In fact the two youtube had different prices and he was talking about how expensive it is to ship.
I also wondered why he didn't list on Ebay, so I got mine off ebay instead.
I'm pretty surprised about him, and glad I came across this site.
ao - 2012-04-02 07:33
Maxx134, thanks for letting us know this. James doesn't use eBay as he wants no comeback from his dodgy antics. it's people like him that give this hobby a bad name. We're only happy we managed to save you from a potential nightmare.
ghettoman - 2012-04-02 10:09
i was on facebook,had james in my friends list,he was ok,used to get on with him well,i even stood up for him on here,we got along on facebook until we both joined a boombox group,i uploaded a few pics for everyones viewing entertainment,e.g jumbo J1,a discolite,My GF999,Lasonic 975,he did nothing but slate them and said this boxes is crap,that box is crap ect..i told him to stop it,i told him that i uploaded the pics for other members..the final straw came when i shared a link to the GF999 on youtube with led's to the beat,he replied with "yawn" that was it,i could'nt take it anymore,so i had it out with him there and then..he accused me of picking on him and trying to start trouble,in the end i got that sick of arguing with him,i de friended him and left the group..the guy just refused to be wrong,he was right and everyone was wrong..Madness !!
radio.raheem - 2012-04-02 18:05
i sold minf for £100 lol...these prices are just crazy
maxx134 - 2012-04-02 19:30
I spent most of my free time today watching youtube videos of boomboxes.
What I would do is browse on ebay, then when I see a model I am unfamiliar with,
or would like to see more, then I would use the youtube to check out..
I noticed that most or alot of newer or clear videos are made by him!
So even though there are issues here with him,
he still has done a valuable service in putting up many youtube videos of radios,
not just playing but testing and viewing different angles.
I am not here to defend or take sides, but at least I appreciate him for that ,
and can only hope for the best, for all parties concerned.
reli - 2012-04-02 19:34
Too bad he plays wack music on his videos. I mean Journey? Creed? Get with the times, partner.
ao - 2012-04-02 22:39
Too bad he plays wack music on his videos. I mean Journey? Creed? Get with the times, partner.
Hahaha, this is a 70's/80's boombox forum, 'get with the times', now that's funny
corafanrip - 2012-04-06 01:42
He wants to buy my aiwa by eBay
Hallo stargatecommando37,
Thankyou for the quick reply, as i just looked again, and you do NOT have paypal. 
I have "only sent you this email" through ebay. I gave you my ( hotmail ) address for 'other' communication. My ( paypal email is: @aol.com ) So the only way I could buy this from you - would be if you have Paypal and or if you sent a Paypal Invoice to me at ( @aol.com ) I am sorry to make this confusing as i have not even bidded on Your Aiwa TPR-950. Trust you understand this. James
But since I do not want to paypal there is another possibility from the usa I have advanced that it is not as
ao - 2012-04-06 01:51
Be very careful with James, he can be very slippery.
Do not ship the Aiwa until you have the cash in your hand. Don't forget that it is possible for sellers to withdraw PayPal payments after they have been sent. I think there are many here who would advise that you do NOT enter any transaction with James Pierce.
corafanrip - 2012-04-06 01:58
Be very careful with James, he can be very slippery.
Do not ship the Aiwa until you have the cash in your hand. Don't forget that it is possible for sellers to withdraw PayPal payments after they have been sent. I think there are many here who would advise that you do NOT enter any transaction with James Pierce.
that is exactly my idea of what you call the bank transfer thing
from the United States, there was no zoom?
ao - 2012-04-06 02:02
Seriously, I would not do this. There are reasons why James doesn't want to use the regular trusted sources of payment.
Honestly, please do not deal with James, it will go bad.
ao - 2012-04-06 02:05
Reading bad reports on Xoom. Looks like it's very open to scamming...
http://forums.digitalpoint.com...wthread.php?t=454677
Look on Google for 'xoom scam', there are a lot of bad stories.
retrodos - 2012-04-06 02:16
He wants to buy my aiwa by eBay
Hallo stargatecommando37,
Thankyou for the quick reply, as i just looked again, and you do NOT have paypal. I have "only sent you this email" through ebay. I gave you my ( hotmail ) address for 'other' communication. My ( paypal email is: @aol.com ) So the only way I could buy this from you - would be if you have Paypal and or if you sent a Paypal Invoice to me at ( @aol.com ) I am sorry to make this confusing as i have not even bidded on Your Aiwa TPR-950. Trust you understand this. James
But since I do not want to paypal there is another possibility from the usa I have advanced that it is not as
Avoid at all cost, he will sent payment then take back the funds, he done this to two I know of on Youtube, he also delete any bad comments on his videos.
How much were yo looking to sell the Aiwa TPR-950 for?
ao - 2012-04-06 02:33
How much were yo looking to sell the Aiwa TPR-950 for?
I was going to ask this, I'm sure there would be some interest on here for a classic box like this.
ao - 2012-04-06 02:35
radio.raheem - 2012-04-06 02:36
Seriously, I would not do this. There are reasons why James doesn't want to use the regular trusted sources of payment.
Honestly, please do not deal with James, it will go bad.
As you know AO i liked james,,,im not ashamed to stick my kneck out and say this...BUT
the more and more i read posts like this im REALY starting to wonder.....One thing i hate with a PASSION is disonesty.....please keep us all updated son thanks
corafanrip - 2012-04-06 03:03
yes that is my auction why?? 
corafanrip - 2012-04-06 03:06
Seriously, I would not do this. There are reasons why James doesn't want to use the regular trusted sources of payment.
Honestly, please do not deal with James, it will go bad.
As you know AO i liked james,,,im not ashamed to stick my kneck out and say this...BUT
the more and more i read posts like this im REALY starting to wonder.....One thing i hate with a PASSION is disonesty.....please keep us all updated son thanks
I'm not against this vendor's videos are always very interesting but I'm asking here because I'm not sure it is in many forums that he is not paid correctly and I can ask it or not :-(
ao - 2012-04-06 03:16
yes that is my auction why??
It's a nice Aiwa, that's all.
corafanrip - 2012-04-06 04:21
yes that is my auction why??
It's a nice Aiwa, that's all.
yes that's true wish in very good condition I like to see a buy m70 so I will auction it here again
maxx134 - 2012-04-06 07:34
Seriously, I would not do this. There are reasons why James doesn't want to use the regular trusted sources of payment.
Honestly, please do not deal with James, it will go bad.
As you know AO i liked james,,,im not ashamed to stick my kneck out and say this...BUT
the more and more i read posts like this im REALY starting to wonder.....One thing i hate with a PASSION is disonesty.....please keep us all updated son thanks
I'm not against this vendor's videos are always very interesting but I'm asking here because I'm not sure it is in many forums that he is not paid correctly and I can ask it or not :-(
Hello, you can use a different payment option than paypal,
because paypal may send back your money for any false claim.
You can try : http://www.merchantinc.com/
Also I do not know why I did not see this auction in my ebay phone app, did you post option to sell other countries?
retrodos - 2012-04-06 07:50
yes that is my auction why??
Put it direct, I from the USA and would love to buy or bid on that box, but not using XOOM, just way to much trouble, would be willing to pay a decent amount for it, Can wait if you want to do a auction, to give everyone a fair chance, or sent payment now via Paypal, right now for it. I don't do chargeback, unless it was damage and not as decribe and I would let you know first. Plus been a eBay member for a while with 100 percent feedback.