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evl
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Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 11:00 pm

Just curious if anyone knew where bbarsh is?

I purchased an item from him about three weeks ago and haven't gotten the item or a response to an email I sent a few days ago.

Not a big deal, really, but then I noticed he got hit with three FB negatives for no contact / no delivery in the last few days and that he hasn't visited here in about three weeks.

Anyone know what's going on?

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Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 11:09 pm

Same here. I won an auction on April 27th and have not received the item yet. I sent an email on the 16th which has gone unanswered.

Please post if you know what's going on. Thanks

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Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 12:25 am

I won few items from bbarsh a few months ago and it took several weeks (IIRC maybe close to a month) before I finally got the goods in the mail, and from the postmark it wasn't the post office that was the delay. An email went unanswered for quite a few days as well, which got me kind of antsy. In the interest of fairness, it all eventually did come in the condition described, and I felt like the stuff I picked up via Buy-It-Now was quite reasonably priced.

If you look back through his feedback you'll see quite a few comments about slow shipping. Looks like a few of his most recent buyers didn't appreciate the wait.

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Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 12:53 am

Longtime member here, though ... that should be worth something.

I respect the fact that items have been paid for and not yet received, but let's see how it plays out. It might be that some not-so-good RL thing has become a factor.

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Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 1:08 am

I bought a few items as well, they arrived (A little tardy). I think he said he was moving

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Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 1:13 am

My experience with bbarsh has been exemplary. His descriptions are always spot on. The items I purchased arrived quickly overseas. I see him as a valued member here. So I trust that he is OK.

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Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 8:46 am

Thanks everyone for your responses. I will certainly be patient based on his previous Ebay record and the Acaeum reputation he has earned. For me collecting is a hobby and not a business and I can afford to wait for the item. Hopefully, all is well and he has not experienced some not-so-good RL experience. I would certainly feel like an ass pestering him with emails if this were the case. I'll let everyone know when the item arrives. Thanks again.

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Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 9:19 am

Thanks for the info, as well.

I'm in no big rush and the fact that he's a regular here cuts a lot of slack with me. So I'll just be patient.

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Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 9:52 am

Not sure, but for some reason I had the impression he was in the military. If so, maybe he's on duty.

I've had only good experiences buying from him, though it can take a while on occasion. He's also done nice things like throw in an extra freebie once in a while.

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Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 4:02 pm

hoping ok. does seem like long time stated and noone should risk getting neg like that on purpose

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Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 4:49 pm

Let's see if this brings him out...

Oh BARSHie, I have something for you that you never picked up...

Want it?

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Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 4:55 pm

ExTSR wrote:Want it?

I do! Ebay it

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Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 5:29 pm

Anybody ever hear from bbarsh? I have tried emailing and PMing with no luck.

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Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 5:35 pm

According to the information on the memberlist his last visit to the forums was on May 25th so he has visited within the last two weeks.

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Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 7:26 pm

ExTSR wrote:Let's see if this brings him out...

Oh BARSHie, I have something for you that you never picked up...

Want it?

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Now thats nice.. maybe we can get one done for everyone here.. now that would goot good.... put me down for one if you do it!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brette:)

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Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 8:03 pm

I noticed his visit on May 25th as well, but he didn't reply to the PM I left him before that date or to the emails I had sent him directly.

I think a simple "Could you give me some more time to get the item to you" or any response would have be fair. Because of his standing here, I let bbarsh know via email that I would be willing to re-purchase the item if he makes contact at a later time - but in the mean time, I'm going to go ahead and get my money back via Paypal.

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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 4:47 pm

Any update on bbarsh's status? I owe him money.

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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 5:25 pm

NetRodent wrote:Any update on bbarsh's status? I owe him money.

Funny you should bring this up, I just noticed today looking thorugh my feedback that he is now NRU:

http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d ... llFeedback

Then again 12 of his last 17 FBs are Negs so obviously something went awry.

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