Haiku Suspended- Rumors of massive scam emerge.. - Page 8

RonManci · 12-17-2012, 09:29 AM

How long was he a member here?

iBLeeDBaTTLeReD · 12-17-2012, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by broncomanning18

I am going to be perfectly honest, I was the one completely defending Haiku, he had treated me right and sent me cards that I paid for, but tragedy and the timing of everything and the suspension is very bad. I feel like it is some type of scam and I was 98% in his corner 5 hours ago. I have not been able to sleep trying to process this whole thing out. I maybe an absolute idiot for trusting Haiku, but I really thought he was a nice person and trustworthy. It appears as if I was wrong. I feel like an absolute idiot and like I have been punched in the gut. I dont suppose every member could give me $1 to make up for all the money it appears as if I have lost. I am absolutely crushed

What made you come to this conclusion just five hours later?

crazycards1981 · 12-17-2012, 09:29 AM

Maybe all his awsome cards were stolen?

chajones · 12-17-2012, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by penny1fan

Even if PayPal was sent in form of goods your not fully protected,Someone could close their bank account at anytime with PayPal not even knowing.Money could be cleared out and bank account no longer linked making it impossible for a refund.This has happend to me in the past on eBay.I never recieved a few things and just took a refund for granted until Paypal told me I was SOL.

I sure hope everything gets worked out here but I must say this dude "giving" out all of them beats and other stuff was pretty questionable from the jump.This could be the biggest red flag...as others mentioned it's a great scam tactic to build everyone's trust.

Good luck to both parties but this seems like a bad situation...

This is absolutely true! I had a guy rip me off a few years back and paypal could only get back about 25% of my money because his bank account was closed and the transaction was not through Ebay. Things may have changed since then but at one point this was the case.

The thing is also that because at least a few of you paid via gift and all of you purchased mystery lots, he could really send you a box of commons and paypal may decide in his favor. Unlikely, but possible. As for gift, you cannot file a claim. So, just how many people did pay via gift?

danimal · 12-17-2012, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RonManci

How long was he a member here?

6 months! But he was a great guy!

broncomanning18 · 12-17-2012, 09:31 AM

It wasnt suppose to be funny, I am just that pathetic

pierrethomasfan · 12-17-2012, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by danimal

6 months! But he was a great guy!

Was?!?!?!?!

RonManci · 12-17-2012, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by danimal

6 months! But he was a great guy!

Set you all up for Christmas shopping. He probably made it work in prior years on other sites. Doubt it's the 1st time.

broncomanning18 · 12-17-2012, 09:32 AM

Something just isnt right, and all the signs and other members pointing things out

GetBig14 · 12-17-2012, 09:32 AM

After reading all of these posts, I really do feel sorry for all that purchased lots off of this guy. I know there isn't any proof as to what is going on but it's pretty obvious to me what happened. My belief is that he used a couple free giveaways and gave a few members great lots to earn everyone's trust (not mine) and when he had the opportunity he did a couple "mystery lot" sale threads and made off with the money. It isn't a couinsidence that the man got suspended after all of this mess. It is more than likely a scam. I know a lot of you back this guy so I hope he comes through for you.

broncomanning18 · 12-17-2012, 09:35 AM

I am afraid Getbig14 got it right, I pray to God I am wrong, but I just dont think so

blake03svtf · 12-17-2012, 09:35 AM

In the words on Ronlabo....Glad Im a broked!ck and didnt waste my cash on thoses "to good to be true" lot

Good luck in ya'lls fight

hugh · 12-17-2012, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ManInTheMirror

Internet buddies. He made quite a few here during his time.

Then he called me out like trash over nothing. So was he really a real buddy? Did I ever know him? Come on, man.

Do you think him calling you out and getting suspended was a diversionary tactic?

avjp87 · 12-17-2012, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 56LightsOut56

WhoStoleMyBeans....Part II.

damn, that feels like it was years ago dude. that was a cluster f**k too.

danimal · 12-17-2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by broncomanning18

Something just isnt right, and all the signs and other members pointing things out

I thought you were his mouthpiece while he was suspended? Did he ever tell you what his personal issues he was going through?

And why would people have to request a refund? Why can't he just process the refund rather than having to have them requested.

That one fact right there tells me this is a flat out scam. If this was really just a misunderstanding he would just log into PayPal and give everyone refunds but the problem is he's probably already pulled the money out of PayPal so there is no money to refund. That is the only reasonable explanation.

broncomanning18 · 12-17-2012, 09:39 AM

I was dumb, and trusting, and now I feel like a piece of sh**. It just hit me that things didnt add up, and now all my money is gone. I paid with gift like a moron so I wouldnt hate it if everyone gave me $1. I dont know that there is a worst feeling in the world than the one I have right now

sd_navarre · 12-17-2012, 09:41 AM

Really just too good.

Guy runs a beautifully orchestrated scam - really did. Pretty intelligent fella.

Those that paid by gift... seriously? are you really that ignorant?

Thanks for the entertaining morning read.

csmtampa · 12-17-2012, 09:42 AM

Can't wait for tnarg to chime in.

Should be an epic post!

calculusdork · 12-17-2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by broncomanning18

I was dumb, and trusting, and now I feel like a piece of sh**. It just hit me that things didnt add up, and now all my money is gone. I paid with gift like a moron so I wouldnt hate it if everyone gave me $1. I dont know that there is a worst feeling in the world than the one I have right now

Consider this a very valuable lesson learned ... not that you should never trust anyone, but to make sure you actually know the people you put your trust in.

Everything will be OK. It's only money anyway.

iBLeeDBaTTLeReD · 12-17-2012, 09:43 AM

I remember there being a thread made by someone who said they personally know Haiku and thanking him for helping him out with cash or something, can't remember the thread title or profile name though......

jlzinck · 12-17-2012, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by broncomanning18

I was dumb, and trusting, and now I feel like a piece of sh**. It just hit me that things didnt add up, and now all my money is gone. I paid with gift like a moron so I wouldnt hate it if everyone gave me $1. I dont know that there is a worst feeling in the world than the one I have right now

Please just stop it

NeedChapmans · 12-17-2012, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by sd_navarre

Really just too good.

Guy runs a beautifully orchestrated scam - really did. Pretty intelligent fella.

Those that paid by gift... seriously? are you really that ignorant?

Thanks for the entertaining morning read.

WOW.

How do I start a petition to have this guy banned from the boards as well? Such cold remarks ... just incredible.

broncomanning18 · 12-17-2012, 09:44 AM

yeah, but unfortunately it was all that I had and I feel like I let my wife down

RonManci · 12-17-2012, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by broncomanning18

I was dumb, and trusting, and now I feel like a piece of sh**. It just hit me that things didnt add up, and now all my money is gone. I paid with gift like a moron so I wouldnt hate it if everyone gave me $1. I dont know that there is a worst feeling in the world than the one I have right now

Feel for you. I really do. Your out your hard earned cash and worse than that you got screwed by someone that you stuck your neck out for and thought you could trust. Crappy feeling.

vwnut13 · 12-17-2012, 09:44 AM

Seems pretty textbook.

Join a website.
Give Away Free Stuff.
Gain Trust,Make Friends.
Sell Some Expensive stuff.
Receive Good Feedback.
Sell More Expensive stuff.
Keep Money.

But in then end, he really could just be a person that enjoys giving away expensive stuff and selling expensive things cheap.

12-17-2012, 09:35 AM	#187
blake03svtf Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: texas Posts: 2,546 blake03svtf	In the words on Ronlabo....Glad Im a broked!ck and didnt waste my cash on thoses "to good to be true" lot Good luck in ya'lls fight __________________

12-17-2012, 09:43 AM	#195
iBLeeDBaTTLeReD Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 6,708	I remember there being a thread made by someone who said they personally know Haiku and thanking him for helping him out with cash or something, can't remember the thread title or profile name though...... __________________ TEXANS PC FOR SALE. PM ME FOR DETAILS. LOWBALLERS AND FLIPPERS STAY AWAY, THIS IS NOT A FIRESALE

12-17-2012, 09:29 AM	#176
RonManci Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 114 ronmanci	How long was he a member here?

12-17-2012, 09:29 AM	#178
crazycards1981 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 448	Maybe all his awsome cards were stolen?

12-17-2012, 09:31 AM	#181
broncomanning18 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 6,469	It wasnt suppose to be funny, I am just that pathetic

12-17-2012, 09:32 AM	#184
broncomanning18 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 6,469	Something just isnt right, and all the signs and other members pointing things out

12-17-2012, 09:32 AM	#185
GetBig14 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 4,833	After reading all of these posts, I really do feel sorry for all that purchased lots off of this guy. I know there isn't any proof as to what is going on but it's pretty obvious to me what happened. My belief is that he used a couple free giveaways and gave a few members great lots to earn everyone's trust (not mine) and when he had the opportunity he did a couple "mystery lot" sale threads and made off with the money. It isn't a couinsidence that the man got suspended after all of this mess. It is more than likely a scam. I know a lot of you back this guy so I hope he comes through for you.

12-17-2012, 09:35 AM	#186
broncomanning18 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 6,469	I am afraid Getbig14 got it right, I pray to God I am wrong, but I just dont think so

12-17-2012, 09:39 AM	#191
broncomanning18 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 6,469	I was dumb, and trusting, and now I feel like a piece of sh**. It just hit me that things didnt add up, and now all my money is gone. I paid with gift like a moron so I wouldnt hate it if everyone gave me $1. I dont know that there is a worst feeling in the world than the one I have right now

12-17-2012, 09:41 AM	#192
sd_navarre Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,322 veasel21 sd_navarre	Really just too good. Guy runs a beautifully orchestrated scam - really did. Pretty intelligent fella. Those that paid by gift... seriously? are you really that ignorant? Thanks for the entertaining morning read.

12-17-2012, 09:42 AM	#193
csmtampa Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4,183	Can't wait for tnarg to chime in. Should be an epic post!

12-17-2012, 09:44 AM	#198
broncomanning18 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 6,469	yeah, but unfortunately it was all that I had and I feel like I let my wife down

12-17-2012, 09:44 AM	#200
vwnut13 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 5,899	Seems pretty textbook. Join a website. Give Away Free Stuff. Gain Trust,Make Friends. Sell Some Expensive stuff. Receive Good Feedback. Sell More Expensive stuff. Keep Money. But in then end, he really could just be a person that enjoys giving away expensive stuff and selling expensive things cheap.