Author Topic: UPDATE 12/14!!! "Mr. Arcade" (Read 9876 times)

ChadTower · « **Reply #80 on:** December 08, 2004, 04:05:14 pm »

Actually, he's talking about your good member, not that you're a good member. He just has bad grammar.

Sephroth57 · « **Reply #81 on:** December 08, 2004, 04:09:41 pm »

i hope this guy gets nabbed, i hear they have their best guy on the job

MameMaster! · « **Reply #82 on:** December 09, 2004, 10:54:45 am »

HORRAY!!!!....CONTACTING THE ST. MARY'S POLICE DEPT. HAD THE EFFECT I NEEDED.

I GOT THIS EMAIL FROM RON TODAY!!!

"the controller shipped today"

Too bad it had to come to contacting the police dept.

FYI- Officer Reiher indicated that if anyone else is owed anything to please contact him. His number is 419.394.2325

RON....I

MameMaster! · « **Reply #83 on:** December 09, 2004, 10:56:09 am »

FYI--

HORRAY!!!!....CONTACTING THE ST. MARY'S POLICE DEPT. HAD THE EFFECT I NEEDED.

I GOT THIS EMAIL FROM RON TODAY!!!

"the controller shipped today"

Too bad it had to come to contacting the police dept.

FYI- Officer Reiher indicated that if anyone else is owed anything to please contact him. His number is 419.394.2325

RON....I

GGKoul · « **Reply #84 on:** December 09, 2004, 11:00:19 am »

Congrads!

I hope the controller is still in good condition when you receive it.

Hoagie_one · « **Reply #85 on:** December 09, 2004, 11:01:56 am »

too awesome

MameMaster! · « **Reply #86 on:** December 09, 2004, 11:10:02 am »

Quote from: GGKoul on December 09, 2004, 11:00:19 am

Congrads!

dweebs0r · « **Reply #87 on:** December 09, 2004, 11:20:29 am »

Quote from: Chemixtry on December 03, 2004, 05:48:42 pm

I to have been burned by Mr. Arcade. >:(I bought two steering wheels for $85 shipped back in August and I haven't received a thing yet. Beware!!!

I shot an email over to Chemixtry to make sure he knows about that police officers phone number.

--Dweebs

RetroJames · « **Reply #88 on:** December 09, 2004, 11:23:10 am »

Quote from: mamemaster on December 09, 2004, 10:54:45 am

HORRAY!!!!....CONTACTING THE ST. MARY'S POLICE DEPT. HAD THE EFFECT I NEEDED.

I GOT THIS EMAIL FROM RON TODAY!!!

"the controller shipped today"

Too bad it had to come to contacting the police dept.

FYI- Officer Reiher indicated that if anyone else is owed anything to please contact him. His number is 419.394.2325

RON....I

MameMaster! · « **Reply #89 on:** December 09, 2004, 11:27:48 am »

he said it without quotes (I'm in advertising so I'm careful to add quotes!)....

regarding the tracking number he gave me....
USPS; FedEx; Airborne; UPS and DHL all came up as "invalid tracking number..."

So...I'm REALLY hoping he didn't just get my hopes up to give himself some more time.

I just emailed him back to see what's up. if he doesn't respond i'm calling back Office Reiher as he told me to do if I don't get this part.

JackTucky · « **Reply #90 on:** December 09, 2004, 11:39:08 am »

Quote from: mamemaster on December 09, 2004, 10:56:09 am

FYI--
HORRAY!!!!....CONTACTING THE ST. MARY'S POLICE DEPT. HAD THE EFFECT I NEEDED.
I GOT THIS EMAIL FROM RON TODAY!!!
"the controller shipped today"
MameMaster!

That's awesome MameMaster. I bet Mr. Arcade s*it himself when he opened the door to see the officer standing there.

Art

MameMaster! · « **Reply #91 on:** December 09, 2004, 11:43:47 am »

Quote from: JackTucky on December 09, 2004, 11:39:08 am

Quote from: mamemaster on December 09, 2004, 10:56:09 am
FYI--
HORRAY!!!!....CONTACTING THE ST. MARY'S POLICE DEPT. HAD THE EFFECT I NEEDED.
I GOT THIS EMAIL FROM RON TODAY!!!
"the controller shipped today"
MameMaster!

That's awesome MameMaster.

menace · « **Reply #92 on:** December 09, 2004, 12:14:50 pm »

just out of curiosity is it possible to ban his IP and not his name from the boards. I'm sure he won't be back as Mr. arcade but i can see him signing up as a different guy.

saint · « **Reply #93 on:** December 09, 2004, 12:21:52 pm »

Depending on how it was shipped, I've seen tracking numbers take a day or so to actually make it into the online system to be verified.

MameMaster! · « **Reply #94 on:** December 09, 2004, 12:34:16 pm »

Quote from: saint on December 09, 2004, 12:21:52 pm

Depending on how it was shipped, I've seen tracking numbers take a day or so to actually make it into the online system to be verified.

....thanks for the info. I guess I'll give it a few days. And I'll definitely keep everyone up to date on this.

THANK YOU EVERYONE for your support and suggestions. It was GREATLY appreciated!

Tritoch84 · « **Reply #95 on:** December 09, 2004, 01:39:03 pm »

You know, I'm happy he gets what he paid for and everything, but you know, deep down...

I really wanted something to go down.

Like on CNN later tonight

"Police have just captured a man supected of stealing more than 5.1 million dollers US from ""forum baiting"", after a 5 hour shoot out at his house, the supect came out and wrestled with policemen for 15 mintues, after which he was thrown in a Police car, and taken to jail. His hearing date is yet to be known. In other news, don't be a fatty this christmas! top ten ways to loose all that weight you gained, fatty."

abrannan · « **Reply #96 on:** December 09, 2004, 01:46:15 pm »

Quote from: saint on December 09, 2004, 12:21:52 pm

Depending on how it was shipped, I've seen tracking numbers take a day or so to actually make it into the online system to be verified.

Yeah UPS usually doesn't get the numbers into the system for stuff I've ordered until the package is "Out for Delivery". USPS only updates once a night, also.

RayB · « **Reply #97 on:** December 09, 2004, 02:24:29 pm »

Just cuz the guy said he shipped doesn't prove anything.

Stingray · « **Reply #98 on:** December 09, 2004, 02:30:48 pm »

I've had DHL tracking numbers not enter the sytem until after the package is in my hands. Of course DHL sucks.

-S

mcdo15 · « **Reply #99 on:** December 09, 2004, 02:36:15 pm »

was this for a working part? if so, can you test as soon as you get it?

MameMaster! · « **Reply #100 on:** December 09, 2004, 02:54:31 pm »

Quote from: RayB on December 09, 2004, 02:24:29 pm

Just cuz the guy said he shipped doesn't prove anything.

...you're right. I still have the Police Officer's number. He told me to call if it doesn't arrive.

MameMaster! · « **Reply #101 on:** December 09, 2004, 02:55:40 pm »

Quote from: mcdo15 on December 09, 2004, 02:36:15 pm

was this for a working part? if so, can you test as soon as you get it?

I paid for a hacked Star Wars yoke (usb via sidewinder). What i'll get is a whole other story...I'll post here when it comes (if it comes!).

Stingray · « **Reply #102 on:** December 09, 2004, 03:46:57 pm »

I think most of us are almost as anxious as you are to find out what you get (if he really did send it) please do keep us updated. Although there's precious little any of us can actually do, you have our support in spirit anyway. Here's hoping it shows up fully functional.

-S

paigeoliver · « **Reply #103 on:** December 09, 2004, 04:05:19 pm »

Ok, I just got my refund from Ron via paypal. He had some money problems apparently and had the buyers of two custom machines back out after he finished them.

His phone, cable and internet have been shut off. He has a new yahoo address that he can check at the library.

misterarcade@yahoo.com.

paigeoliver · « **Reply #104 on:** December 09, 2004, 04:06:14 pm »

Ok, I just got my refund from Ron via paypal. He had some money problems apparently and had the buyers of two custom machines back out after he finished them.

His phone, cable and internet have been shut off. He has a new yahoo address that he can check at the library.

misterarcade@yahoo.com.

menace · « **Reply #105 on:** December 09, 2004, 04:07:50 pm »

boo friggin hoo--why was he looking to buy a pin if he is so hard up for cash? I think its all BS and he's fessing up since he got caught.

Stingray · « **Reply #106 on:** December 09, 2004, 04:11:59 pm »

Quote from: menace on December 09, 2004, 04:07:50 pm

boo friggin hoo--why was he looking to buy a pin if he is so hard up for cash?

paigeoliver · « **Reply #107 on:** December 09, 2004, 04:23:28 pm »

Quote from: menace on December 09, 2004, 04:07:50 pm

boo friggin hoo--why was he looking to buy a pin if he is so hard up for cash? I think its all BS and he's fessing up since he got caught.

I am merely repeating what he told me.

RetroJames · « **Reply #108 on:** December 09, 2004, 04:30:49 pm »

Quote from: paigeoliver on December 09, 2004, 04:05:19 pm

Ok, I just got my refund from Ron via paypal. He had some money problems apparently and had the buyers of two custom machines back out after he finished them.

His phone, cable and internet have been shut off. He has a new yahoo address that he can check at the library.

misterarcade@yahoo.com.

I am happy to hear you're funds were returned. That's great news.

menace · « **Reply #109 on:** December 09, 2004, 04:38:00 pm »

my reply wasn't aimed at you paige (i try to not shoot the messenger

) just venting in general since guys that take advantage of others' trust really bother me...

MameMaster! · « **Reply #110 on:** December 09, 2004, 04:55:35 pm »

Quote from: menace on December 09, 2004, 04:07:50 pm

boo friggin hoo--why was he looking to buy a pin if he is so hard up for cash?

Shape D. · « **Reply #111 on:** December 09, 2004, 06:23:43 pm »

Quote from: saint on December 07, 2004, 09:46:48 pm

Flaming on this board gets you banned from this board. Behave.

I apologise for my ignorance, but what is flaming anyways?

RetroJames · « **Reply #112 on:** December 09, 2004, 06:44:36 pm »

Quote from: Shape D. on December 09, 2004, 06:23:43 pm

Quote from: saint on December 07, 2004, 09:46:48 pm
Flaming on this board gets you banned from this board.

RayB · « **Reply #113 on:** December 09, 2004, 08:58:51 pm »

I don't understand why so many people in the coin-op business are poor, low-life dead-beats. It can't possibly be a coincidence can it??

RetroJames · « **Reply #114 on:** December 09, 2004, 10:42:19 pm »

Quote from: RayB on December 09, 2004, 08:58:51 pm

I don't understand why so many people in the coin-op business are poor, low-life dead-beats. It can't possibly be a coincidence can it??

I think you just notice folks who might fit that description. I have met quite a few in the coin-op biz who do very well. Generally, it is the ones with a formal education in business or similar background that seem to do well. Not always, but many times that is the case.

In Mr. A's case, it could very well be that he did get in over his head, made a couple cabinets only to have the buyers back out. I built one cab for someone else and was sure to get the cost up front, the rest on delivery. If he backed out I would have just kept it or ebayed it so there was little risk to me. Mr. A, if his story is true, made a poor decision either by not requiring funds for the cost up front OR he was already over-extended and really needed the profit from the cabs. If the story is true, I think the former is probably closer to the mark. The real tell here though is the attempt to buy a pin a couple days ago. Either the story is a fabrication and he was trying to score a pin with other folks cash, or the story is true and MR. A has a very unhealthy obsession with games and he was still trying to buy a pin while his phone, cable, etc was being turned off. Who knows.

Stingray · « **Reply #115 on:** December 10, 2004, 09:53:43 am »

Quote from: 1hookedspacecadet on December 09, 2004, 10:42:19 pm

Either the story is a fabrication and he was trying to score a pin with other folks cash, or the story is true and MR. A has a very unhealthy obsession with games and he was still trying to buy a pin while his phone, cable, etc was being turned off.

RetroJames · « **Reply #116 on:** December 10, 2004, 09:56:22 am »

Quote from: Stingray on December 10, 2004, 09:53:43 am

Quote from: 1hookedspacecadet on December 09, 2004, 10:42:19 pm
Either the story is a fabrication and he was trying to score a pin with other folks cash, or the story is true and MR. A has a very unhealthy obsession with games and he was still trying to buy a pin while his phone, cable, etc was being turned off.

Stingray · « **Reply #117 on:** December 10, 2004, 10:04:13 am »

I agree, the recent revelation about this guy recently trying to drop a grand on a pin made me lose any sympathy that I might have had for him.

-S

MameMaster! · « **Reply #118 on:** December 10, 2004, 10:10:39 am »

Quote from: Stingray on December 10, 2004, 10:04:13 am

I agree, the recent revelation about this guy recently trying to drop a grand on a pin made me lose any sympathy that I might have had for him.

-S

EXACTLY.

fredster · « **Reply #119 on:** December 10, 2004, 10:24:19 am »

Quote

I don't understand why so many people in the coin-op business are poor, low-life dead-beats. It can't possibly be a coincidence can it??

There are low life dead-beats in every business.


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Author Topic: **UPDATE 12/14!!! ** "Mr. Arcade" (Read 9876 times)

Author Topic: UPDATE 12/14!!! "Mr. Arcade" (Read 9876 times)