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Title: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Synjin on Thu, 21 May 2015, 02:48:29
Recently, people have been accusing me that I am a scammer. The main people who are claiming this have 0 proof whatsoever that have been presennted aside for some hearsay and false information spread through rumors so I am making this post to try to clear my name. Recently, there have been some issues with the packages I have been getting. There has been a total of 4 issues out of all the trades and transactions I have done.

List of issues from oldest to the most recent.

Tactical stache - He sent me a package of one of the bros I purchased from him. I unboxed it on video and the package was empty. I contacted him about it and he said he is almost sure that he shipped it though he might have made a mistake. We resolved it and decided he was going to refund me for it though that was a few months ago and I just allowed him some time till now to gather up the cash.

DavisWaalkers
- His package arrived at my doorstep damaged and partially opened though all the contents of the box was safely stored inside. There was a tag from USPS that they had placed on to the package to notify me that it was opened when it arrived at their plant.

Here is the post on that: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=33130.msg1743167#msg1743167

Madhias - His package arrived and it also was partially opened by the time it arrived since the tape on one of the sides were broken. I notified him about this and he had some doubts so I went to get an official letter from the local post office to have a better proof aside for the tag that the mailman had stuck on to the opened/unsealed package. I originally told him that since it wasn't completely his fault and the other half of the package was still in the box, perhaps we could figure out a fair way to resolve this but Madhias insisted he wants to ship the item back instead.
(http://i.imgur.com/X1PunjL.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/o9td5uQ.png)
You can see that the other side of the box is also about to break open due to stress since the tape isn't quite holding it securely.
Here is a photo of the letter with redacted info since it is against ToS to post personal info in public
(http://i.imgur.com/8CdKb8D.png)
I unfortunately will not be able to post the package with the address from madhias since it will be against the ToS though the mods have already seenn that this box is indeed the one madhias sent the items in. It was missing some items though the other cap inside the package remained in there. The letter wasn't written very well because it wasn't the postmaster who wrote it himself but rather the attendant. If you have any questions about this letter's authenticity, feel free to call the number or Google plover post office if you doubt that this number is correct. They can verify that this letter did in fact come from them.

boradori007 from here and reddit - I messaged him if the enviro he was selling for 400 was already sold, he told me that it is pending but if I were to pay him 525, he would cancel the other transaction and sell it to me instead. I agreed to this and paid him the 525. The package arrived and I unboxed it while taking a video and the package turned out to be empty. He claims that he did in fact send an enviro but it was on video that nothing was inside.

For those people who were originally trying to say I am lying, they don't really have any proof to back their claims though they have been long time members here on GH so I am writing this to shine some light on the situation and people can decide for themselves if I did in fact scam or not.

Here are some questions that people ask in terms of legitimacy and authenticity.
1)Why do I open packages in a weird way.
     
 ANS: I open almost all my packages the exact same way. I have recorded many unboxing videos and won't mind sharing them to members of the community who are interested in seeing my video evidence since I cannot post it due to mods removing them for containing sensitive info.

2) People from keycon apparently think that I am not the person on my avatar and on the photos I've posted in the past. Just because I gained 80+ pounds since the photos were taken doesnt mean it was not me. Booper annd binge and several other members at keycon Chicago saw my wife and my child there who is no doubt the same exact girl on the photos I've uploaded in the past. I can provide more proof of that if you have any doubts but I seriously think it is offensive that I somehow am a different person jsut because I've gained some weight.

3) What could have possibly prevented you from openening the package beforehand and the retapping them? Or even put it in new boxes just for the unboxing videos.
 ANS: I have videos of unboxings which contain both printed and hand written addresses which i clearly cannot fake. I can't simply retape a package because the videos will display that the there are signns of tamper which there aren't in my opinion.

4)Am I cheating and scamming.
 ANS: I have dealt with many members here on GH and on reddit as well. I really don't plan on ruining my reputation in terms of purchasing and trading over 3 silly caps when I can very easily just buy them without the hassle this has caused. I have purchased high value items from many members and have never really had any issues aside for the. listed here unless I am failing to recall others.

5) If you were to be a scammer, you would have gone as far as making this videos just to prove your point, and cheated in  them no matters what way you would have use.
 ANS: I can provide many videos of me opening other packages from several months ago and can probably have those people I got them from verify it. Some of them were sealed and taped while others were simply closed without tape but no issues occurred either way.

6) Why do you open your packages weird?
 ANS: I have over 6 videos from different times as well as different people showing how I open my packages and it is indeed consistent in terms of my unboxing method.

I hope this clears up some things. Please don't believe everything you are hearing even from long time established members unless they actually provide you some proof. Please be skeptical about things you hear.

VIDEO RECORDINGS

I will provide you with several video recordings that I have as proof of both the packages being empty as well as other videos that showcases how I open packages in genenral for you to examine. I cannot post it here because the mods will simply delete it  but do feel free to PM me for further inquiries and if you'd like these videos. Many of my transactions are from known members here but many of them requested anonymity so I can only provide those videos of my packages coming from people who never requested our transactions to be between me and them only.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Synjin on Thu, 21 May 2015, 02:50:16
I would greatly appreciate it if those people I've dealt with in the past would leave a comment here on their experience in their previous transactions with me.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: sorijealut on Thu, 21 May 2015, 03:03:37
For me, you weren't a scammer.

On the topic of packaging:
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My feedback to you is that I recommend you DON'T use this shipping method with other traders.

(http://i.imgur.com/Zblj3gs.jpg)

My cap was simply affixed to that bit of tape you see on top, with no bubble wraps or anything.

I was quite shocked.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Synjin on Thu, 21 May 2015, 03:21:54
It should have been in a ziplock and taped to the top of the box to prevent it from moving. Those are the crush proof boxes that only crush undere very heavy loads and it should have been wrapped by a lot of tape on the outside.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: baldgye on Thu, 21 May 2015, 03:25:11
he told me that it is pending but if I were to pay him 525, he would cancel the other transaction and sell it to me instead. I agreed to this and paid him the 525.

This is a ****ty thing to do.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: sorijealut on Thu, 21 May 2015, 03:32:29
It should have been in a ziplock and taped to the top of the box to prevent it from moving. Those are the crush proof boxes that only crush undere very heavy loads and it should have been wrapped by a lot of tape on the outside.

Well, I didn't mind too much because I know the integrity of the box would withstand some force, it's just as measure of a safety I guess, especially for trades that are well worth hundreds

The package was as you see it up there though, no additional tapes outside.

Sorry to hear about that jerk reddit guy though.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Synjin on Thu, 21 May 2015, 03:40:49
It should have been in a ziplock and taped to the top of the box to prevent it from moving. Those are the crush proof boxes that only crush undere very heavy loads and it should have been wrapped by a lot of tape on the outside.

Well, I didn't mind too much because I know the integrity of the box would withstand some force, it's just as measure of a safety I guess, especially for trades that are well worth $400+

The package was as you see it up there though, no additional tapes outside.

Sorry to hear about that jerk reddit guy though.
All good man. Unfortunately we all get our fair share of scammers but for some reason the people who dislike me here are using this as reference of me scamming instead of the other way around.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: taylordcraig on Thu, 21 May 2015, 03:47:04
MY two cents is that I've had positive transactions with synjin. My impression is that he is a fine man.
This means absolutely nothing past my positive transaction, but should stand as proof of that.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: beehatch on Thu, 21 May 2015, 04:14:38
I've never had a transaction with you. However, I'd like to shed some light on one of your transactions.

FYI,

I was the one who was dealing with boradori007 first on reddit. In fact, he took my $400, then led me to believe he was shipping out the item. On the day I was supposed to get tracking, I received this instead from bora:

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(http://i.imgur.com/GHRK39W.png)


I'm assuming he took my money first, then just took yours with no intention of sending the cap to me obviously. He's a lying ass, to me. Since now, I have definitive proof he actually was just selling to a higher offer instead of just being honest (which is hilarious). I will clearly never do business with him ever again. This does not prove anything on your end unfortunately, except maybe, he didn't send it to someone else.

Then I just think it's a ****ty move on your part to take away my chance to own an Enviro when you clearly knew a transaction was taking place before you. Think of it as Karma, if you're into that sort of thing. Maybe I wanted to own that CC and use it, and not shove it in a box. But hey look, maybe you stopped me from being scammed, we'll never know.

I don't know what it's like to buy/trade with you, so readers, this information has no bearing on Synjin's authenticity as a buyer/trader. However, I don't like how both of you screwed me in your own way. Butthurt engaged, but I've learned never to try and spend stupid amounts of money on a CC again.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Belfong on Thu, 21 May 2015, 04:15:52
You sure have a lot of bad luck! Do you stay in a 'dangerous' neighbourhood? I usually send packages to my work area. It seems the post office guys treat packages for offices with more respect than residence.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 21 May 2015, 04:18:10
I've discussed a lot with synjin via pm's. He's shown me a lot of videos and several pics.
In my honest opinion, based off what I've seen, I think this is just really bad luck.
Not to mention I sold him some novelties in this time frame and he didn't scam me. I also got some box opening pics like he does for damn near every package.

Slander is bad, especially if you just don't like the guy.

Actual scam proof is good, but I'm yet to see this.

Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Thu, 21 May 2015, 04:19:18
I've never had a transaction with you. However, I'd like to shed some light on one of your transactions.

FYI,

I was the one who was dealing with boradori007 first on reddit. In fact, he took my $400, then led me to believe he was shipping out the item. On the day I was supposed to get tracking, I received this instead from bora:

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(http://i.imgur.com/GHRK39W.png)

I'm assuming he took my money first, then just took yours with no intention of sending the cap to me obviously. He's a lying ass, to me. Since now, I have definitive proof he actually was just selling to a higher offer instead of just being honest (which is hilarious). I will clearly never do business with him ever again. This does not prove anything on your end unfortunately, except maybe, he didn't send it to someone else.

Then I just think it's a ****ty move on your part to take away my chance to own an Enviro when you clearly knew a transaction was taking place before you. Think of it as Karma, if you're into that sort of thing. Maybe I wanted to own that CC and use it, and not shove it in a box. But hey look, maybe you stopped me from being scammed, we'll never know.

I don't know what it's like to buy/trade with you, so readers, this information has no bearing on Synjin's authenticity as a buyer/trader. However, I don't like how both of you screwed me in your own way. Butthurt engaged, but I've learned never to try and spend stupid amounts of money on a CC again.
Way off topic, but you should message the mods over on mechmarket, since they beefed up there rules recently.  That way he can at least be banned from pulling **** like this in the future.

Edit:  I meant to direct that at you, and Synjin as well. 
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Synjin on Thu, 21 May 2015, 04:28:38
I actually live in a nice neighborhood and those packages with tags are only tagged if the USPS gets it opened which means it was opened before it even got to my city.

@Halverson - Thanks for taking those videos in consideration. You are actually one of the many who originally requested that I keep our trade private so i never uploaded your video ahead of time and I kept it a secret and was not on the list of many videos the mods received when i originally messaged them.

@ beehatch - I'm sorry if I caused you any greif. I have actually lost my opportunity on other clacks from situations that are very similar to the one you are in. I should have taken his actions as a red flag before even thinking of paying the amount.


The only scam proof they have would be... Well... Nothing else aside for word of mouth and rumors.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: bueller on Thu, 21 May 2015, 04:43:17
If anything is clear it's that you guys need to stop throwing around insane money for Clacks, the scamming has been rife since the prices have gone mental.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Synjin on Thu, 21 May 2015, 04:44:13
I understand but the point of the thread is to debunk the slanderous claims by some elders here without actual proof.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 21 May 2015, 04:45:47

If anything is clear it's that you guys need to stop throwing around insane money for Clacks, the scamming has been rife since the prices have gone mental.

It's really a sad state of affairs. Attracts a lot of "the wrong folk" as well. Alas, this is collecting a medium of art.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: baldgye on Thu, 21 May 2015, 04:47:43
If anything is clear it's that you guys need to stop throwing around insane money for Clacks, the scamming has been rife since the prices have gone mental.

+1
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: bueller on Thu, 21 May 2015, 04:48:39
One thing I would definitely learn from this is not to deal with unscrupulous people like the guy selling the Enviro. Considering he told you he was willing to screw someone else over to make an extra bit of cash that should have been a massive red flag.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Sed8op8 on Thu, 21 May 2015, 05:25:57
One thing I would definitely learn from this is not to deal with unscrupulous people like the guy selling the Enviro. Considering he told you he was willing to screw someone else over to make an extra bit of cash that should have been a massive red flag.
this right here !!!!
I'm really sorry to hear this is happening Synjin. I have only had one dealing with you a trade but besides the little misunderstanding in the beginning you rectified this and even offered me something for the confusion(extra cap)you shipped when you said you would and your package was secure. I feel as some of the others do here about the prices of the caps (CC's) in particular and how it has drawn a lot of unscrupulous behavior and people. Also Beehatch I'm really sorry to hear that....that sounds like a very ****ty thing that guy did(nutless liar at that) . I would try to look at it like you were saved form spending a HUGE amount of money on something and now know that guys is a complete asshat and to never deal with him again! But to the heart of the matter in my dealings with you your word was bond Synjin.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 21 May 2015, 05:40:07
Tp4 immune...

Tp4 doesn't buy stupid Key caps.


Tp4 use Ergodox.. Tp4 no collect..

Ya'll should ask me before ya'll buy something stupid.. 

I've spent thousands of dollars on stupid ****..

Can tell you immediately if a purchase is stupid..

(http://www.msgking.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/onion-avatar026.gif)
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: absyrd on Thu, 21 May 2015, 05:40:11
Not really clearing your name if you are telling us you knowingly screwed someone else's deal by offering a ton more money.

And stop spending so much on clacks.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Air tree on Thu, 21 May 2015, 05:41:56
Not really clearing your name if you are telling us you knowingly screwed someone else's deal by offering a ton more money.

And stop spending so much on clacks.
Dollar dollar bills baby.
(http://i.imgur.com/ltaXRk8.jpg)
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 21 May 2015, 05:44:35

Not really clearing your name if you are telling us you knowingly screwed someone else's deal by offering a ton more money.

And stop spending so much on clacks.

That's not the point here though(as much as a jerk move it was). It's to refute the claims he is a scammer.

Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: baldgye on Thu, 21 May 2015, 05:53:00

Not really clearing your name if you are telling us you knowingly screwed someone else's deal by offering a ton more money.

And stop spending so much on clacks.

That's not the point here though(as much as a jerk move it was). It's to refute the claims he is a scammer.



and if your trying to clear your name, the best thing is to be open and honest.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Fire Brand on Thu, 21 May 2015, 05:54:25
Kinda see this as pointless as most people wouldn't know anything about you apparently being a scammer or anything I for one didn't you where just you nothing more had no clue any of this happened as none of the people said anything, anyway I'm rambling but it's unfortunate this happened but I also think it would of been better not to name people and just show videos explain and if people name names that's that.

Otherwise the real question is how do people even find people that want to sell items I for one have never had anyone sell anything to me bar two lovely people in classifieds.

Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 21 May 2015, 05:54:25


Not really clearing your name if you are telling us you knowingly screwed someone else's deal by offering a ton more money.

And stop spending so much on clacks.

That's not the point here though(as much as a jerk move it was). It's to refute the claims he is a scammer.



and if your trying to clear your name, the best thing is to be open and honest.

Yup, honesty is the best policy.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Synjin on Thu, 21 May 2015, 06:00:18
Kinda see this as pointless as most people wouldn't know anything about you apparently being a scammer or anything I for one didn't you where just you nothing more had no clue any of this happened as none of the people said anything, anyway I'm rambling but it's unfortunate this happened but I also think it would of been better not to name people and just show videos explain and if people name names that's that.

Otherwise the real question is how do people even find people that want to sell items I for one have never had anyone sell anything to me bar two lovely people in classifieds.
I needed to add those names in order to support my side because there is a small group of friends claiming I am a scammer without any kind of of proof yet people believe them just because they all have been members for a long time and are esteemed elders. I know it was not good for me to buy out the item higher but I was told it wasn't a done deal and was pending. There is a big difference between what I do and actually scamming people by lying and claiming that the item was missing from the package. Many of the slanderous claims have already been removed from another thread but it doesn't change the fact that it still occurred and that I want people to know the facts rather than someone simply pointing their finger at me without a shred if evidence.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Jokrik on Thu, 21 May 2015, 06:05:14
Tp4 immune...

Tp4 doesn't buy stupid Key caps.


Tp4 use Ergodox.. Tp4 no collect..

Ya'll should ask me before ya'll buy something stupid.. 

I've spent thousands of dollars on stupid ****..

Can tell you immediately if a purchase is stupid..

Show Image
(http://www.msgking.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/onion-avatar026.gif)


This is why I love this guy!

anyway, that's a series of unfortunate events

apparently people do crazy stuff over clacks and the problem is only to fight our own greed which blinds us to do proper transaction
these kind of thing happened to me once and since than I follow very strict rules when trading/transacting

don't you guys over the US have heatware?
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Synjin on Thu, 21 May 2015, 06:08:18
The point of this thread is to show that I'm not a scammer and a lier like the other elders are claiming and nothing else. Yes I did get scammed but I am more worried about my own reputation being dragged through the mud with an untrue scammer tag rather than the small amount I got scammed out of.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: baldgye on Thu, 21 May 2015, 06:10:39
The point of this thread is to show that I'm not a scammer and a lier like the other elders are claiming and nothing else. Yes I did get scammed but I am more worried about my own reputation being dragged through the mud with an untrue scammer tag rather than the small amount I got scammed out of.

tbh I've seen literally no mention of people calling you a scammer other than that random thread that popped up months ago that got closed
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Synjin on Thu, 21 May 2015, 06:12:15
It was quite recent. Demik and his group of friends were calling me a lier and that I scam people on the OG clack sale thread but it was already cleaned by the mods.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 21 May 2015, 06:13:24

The point of this thread is to show that I'm not a scammer and a lier like the other elders are claiming and nothing else. Yes I did get scammed but I am more worried about my own reputation being dragged through the mud with an untrue scammer tag rather than the small amount I got scammed out of.

tbh I've seen literally no mention of people calling you a scammer other than that random thread that popped up months ago that got closed

It was in the recent OG on eBay thread that was cleaned up.
There were a few random occurrences that had many people questioning synjin.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: baldgye on Thu, 21 May 2015, 06:14:27

The point of this thread is to show that I'm not a scammer and a lier like the other elders are claiming and nothing else. Yes I did get scammed but I am more worried about my own reputation being dragged through the mud with an untrue scammer tag rather than the small amount I got scammed out of.

tbh I've seen literally no mention of people calling you a scammer other than that random thread that popped up months ago that got closed

It was in the recent OG on eBay thread that was cleaned up.
There were a few random occurrences that had many people questioning synjin.

ahhh ok... I stayed away from those threads b/c they just seemed like a honey trap for people with more money than sense lol

It was quite recent. Demik and his group of friends were calling me a lier and that I scam people on the OG clack sale thread but it was already cleaned by the mods.

if it was cleaned up by the mods you're good to go really, if they keep it, thats when there is a problem. Demik says a lot of ****, don't let it worry you so much.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: iri on Thu, 21 May 2015, 06:15:10
i wish i had more money than sense
but i have neither
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Synjin on Thu, 21 May 2015, 06:16:40
The small circle of friends accusing me haven't provided any evidence yet so I'm actually still waiting for one since it is a serious accusation to mention without supporting it with facts.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Fire Brand on Thu, 21 May 2015, 06:17:45
The point of this thread is to show that I'm not a scammer and a lier like the other elders are claiming and nothing else. Yes I did get scammed but I am more worried about my own reputation being dragged through the mud with an untrue scammer tag rather than the small amount I got scammed out of.

tbh I've seen literally no mention of people calling you a scammer other than that random thread that popped up months ago that got closed
That's what I was trying to say in a very roundabout way I had no clue anyone had said anything at all and if people are saying your a scammer they are not your friends :/
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Synjin on Thu, 21 May 2015, 06:19:12
I didn't mean my friends. What I meant was demik and his friends :)
EDIT: some of his friends, not all of them.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Evo_Spec on Thu, 21 May 2015, 06:22:50
ahhh ok... I stayed away from those threads b/c they just seemed like a honey trap for people with more money than sense lol

Good for you, I totally got honey****ed into the thread lol

Also I don't remember the name for it but it's for things where you end up bringing more attention to it by bringing it up rather than if you had just left it ignored it.
For me personally this is what this thread did for the situation because I did read those posts but I just skimmed past it and honestly forgot until this post.
I remember this happening with one of your previous threads where I actually had no idea what it was about but more informed me that you constantly get screwed over.

This probably wasn't helpful at all but it's something to think about.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Photekq on Thu, 21 May 2015, 06:26:56
The small circle of friends accusing me haven't provided any evidence yet so I'm actually still waiting for one since it is a serious accusation to mention without supporting it with facts.
I don't know whether you're counting my comment or not. If you are..

I heard from numerous people (and I also saw in madhias' public posts) that he would be sending the clack back to the original owner.

I had no reason to believe that any of this was untrue. The way the lost cap was being dealt with seemed incredibly unfair to me. So, I commented on it. If I was misinformed.. Fine, I retract it. Just don't call me a liar. There's a big difference between someone being misinformed and someone being a liar.

I also heard from TacticalStache himself that he would be refunding you fully, even though it was clearly a shipping error. Again, this seems very unfair to me. Just my opinion though.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Fire Brand on Thu, 21 May 2015, 06:28:05
The small circle of friends accusing me haven't provided any evidence yet so I'm actually still waiting for one since it is a serious accusation to mention without supporting it with facts.
If it's demik just ignore it he says crap a lot of the time, other than that we have really no clue who's calling you out and I'm pretty upto date with what happens here most of the time and I had no clue any of this happened you seem like a nice fellow though
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Synjin on Thu, 21 May 2015, 06:32:02
Thanks for your support guys.
@Photek - thanks for reevaluating it based on actual facts this time. He did in fact choose to go that rout even if I insisted we find a middle ground. It wasn't really you but rather a few others. Epzy specifically sated that I m lying which I do not get since demik hates me for buying clacks well over market yet is fin with epzy doing the same exact thing. He also called me a list together with a few others when all the info they have aren't even accurate or true. Thank you again for retracting your previous claim.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Fire Brand on Thu, 21 May 2015, 06:33:56
Anyway before this gets any more out of hand as it surely will I would highly recommend locking this thread and taking everything to pm as it will become a maelstrom of crap soon and it seems most people had no clue any of this even happened.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: baldgye on Thu, 21 May 2015, 06:35:49
The small circle of friends accusing me haven't provided any evidence yet so I'm actually still waiting for one since it is a serious accusation to mention without supporting it with facts.
I don't know whether you're counting my comment or not. If you are..

I heard from numerous people (and I also saw in madhias' public posts) that he would be sending the clack back to the original owner.

I had no reason to believe that any of this was untrue. The way the lost cap was being dealt with seemed incredibly unfair to me. So, I commented on it. If I was misinformed.. Fine, I retract it. Just don't call me a liar. There's a big difference between someone being misinformed and someone being a liar.

I also heard from TacticalStache himself that he would be refunding you fully, even though it was clearly a shipping error. Again, this seems very unfair to me. Just my opinion though.

tbf he went on a rampage of calling me a liar when all I did was mention a thread that got closed, so don't take it to heart too much
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: madhias on Thu, 21 May 2015, 06:36:36
I sent the badass dark green Ogre (traded for a Mint Gum WASD cluster bought from zenuty for $75) back to you, synjin, since I think I am responsible for a package until it arrives at receivers place. I did not want to trade more to own that Ogre, since I don't have that many artisan caps and the ones I have I really like and love to use them on keyboards. I am not collecting them caps, but like to have a nice cap for each keyboard I have.

Why did it escalate? Well, not that much, just a few PMs, and I think we did not argued heavily, I said what I am thinking and synjin was always polite in his answers. So I think we separated in peace, and I would trade again - but with better packaging. Call me crazy, but I am sure it would work. Positive thinking and so.

Why was it fishy for me? Several facts:

- First of all I had to delete the (blurry) state info in a picture of the letter I got with the traded caps. I thought like why is it needed since there are living millions of people in this state, and also other keyboard aficionadas! Want something to hide?

- Why is an item missing, and others not? The Brobot (traded for a Zombro) was inside, and also some Austrian sweets. All items were in the middle of the package, surrounded by waste material. It could not be that only that baggy with caps fell out.

- I got more than one PM stating that this happened before, and it is strange it happens there again. Could be bad luck!

- My main concern - which is not against synjin - is the opened package: we have the same packages here at work which I used, and the side of the package can't be opened easily. Even if there would not be a tape at all it would be enough. The complete package shows not that much stress or damage, so my conclusion is that it was opened by force on this side. Someone at USPS searching for drugs, valuable items, or corrupt DEA officers searching and selling Clacks?

It would be great if you open packages in a normal way (like it was closed) to see what could have happened, especially when you have that much bad luck. All packages with caps I got - for example Bro Caps boxes, are delivered in a normal way and the caps are even in the middle of the package where I think they were put inside.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Synjin on Thu, 21 May 2015, 06:37:18
Many don't but I would rather let the public know now because I know that him and his small group will continue the slander simply because they dislike me. A good example would be epzy having me blocked for a very long time even before I got into collecting clacks yet less than 4 days ago he randomly messages me attempting to possibly purchase/trade for a clack. I'm simply not a big fan of people who lie and bring others down without a care just because they do not like the person


@Madhias - who told you that I was a scammer any way?  You can see on then photo that the side that was still sealed is still under stress and the tape is about to break as well. I really have no control over it and neither does my local USPS since that was the state it was in when it arrived. I have no idea why the other items were there but if I we're to scam you, don't you think I would have just said that everything was missing? I originally thought we handled it peacefully and professionally until all these slanderous claims started popping out of nowhere. I do open packages normally, I posted a lot of videos earlier but mods took them down because it contained many people's personal info.

@Madhias the reason I ask for you to keep the state is because I simply prefer to be anonymous in my transactions. You can talk to many of the people I have traded bros to bros and clacks as well that this I something I normally request when I deal with someone so it isn't really out of the norm for me.

If someone was to see a clack or bro from WI, many traders will assume it is from me so I requested you to blur it out. I might be wrong since this is just my assumption.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Synjin on Thu, 21 May 2015, 06:47:29
The small circle of friends accusing me haven't provided any evidence yet so I'm actually still waiting for one since it is a serious accusation to mention without supporting it with facts.
I don't know whether you're counting my comment or not. If you are..

I heard from numerous people (and I also saw in madhias' public posts) that he would be sending the clack back to the original owner.

I had no reason to believe that any of this was untrue. The way the lost cap was being dealt with seemed incredibly unfair to me. So, I commented on it. If I was misinformed.. Fine, I retract it. Just don't call me a liar. There's a big difference between someone being misinformed and someone being a liar.

I also heard from TacticalStache himself that he would be refunding you fully, even though it was clearly a shipping error. Again, this seems very unfair to me. Just my opinion though.

tbf he went on a rampage of calling me a liar when all I did was mention a thread that got closed, so don't take it to heart too much
Him and his groupies started the accusations all because I requested them to stop bashing on whoever was selling the MX OG clack on eBay.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: madhias on Thu, 21 May 2015, 06:48:33
If someone was to see a clack or bro from WI, many traders will assume it is from me so I requested you to blur it out.

Bbbut now everybody knows :rolleyes:
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Synjin on Thu, 21 May 2015, 06:50:03
It is unavoidable if I want to clear my name.
Title: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 21 May 2015, 07:11:27
In before:
Thank you for your input.

Edit:  seriously, you have the worst luck in the world.  That stinks about the shipping issues.

You also helped scam someone else by going in cahoots with the seller to screw him/her out of their already-agreed-upon cap. To me, this is really really wrong. It is dishonest.

I like you and have enjoyed my few interactions with you.  But dude you need to think on your quest for Clacks and if it's worth lying and such to get them. What good is all the Clacks in the world if you lost your soul and integrity to get them?  If it was me I would feel bad every time I looked at my precious.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Synjin on Thu, 21 May 2015, 07:16:10
He said it was pending because the other person didn't have the cash yet so I had no idea if it was paid or not. That can't really be considered a scam.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 21 May 2015, 07:26:50

He said it was pending because the other person didn't have the cash yet so I had no idea if it was paid or not. That can't really be considered a scam.

To me "pending" means "someone else is buying it and we are in the process and if it all falls through then it is reopened to someone else".  Not "someone has bid the agreed upon selling price but it is still open to higher bidders".

It's not my intention to derail your thread or your discussion. I understand that you want to explain what happened to those packages and for people to understand it wasn't your fault. I just would prefer if you didn't usurp pending transactions...maybe I'm naive in thinking that's the way it's supposed to work.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 21 May 2015, 07:29:52

He said it was pending because the other person didn't have the cash yet so I had no idea if it was paid or not. That can't really be considered a scam.

To me "pending" means "someone else is buying it and we are in the process and if it all falls through then it is reopened to someone else".  Not "someone has bid the agreed upon selling price but it is still open to higher bidders".

It's not my intention to derail your thread or your discussion. I understand that you want to explain what happened to those packages and for people to understand it wasn't your fault. I just would prefer if you didn't usurp pending transactions...maybe I'm naive in thinking that's the way it's supposed to work.

Hopefully lesson learned. Gotta learn from mistakes, right?
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: demik on Thu, 21 May 2015, 07:38:34
Thanks for your support guys.
@Photek - thanks for reevaluating it based on actual facts this time. He did in fact choose to go that rout even if I insisted we find a middle ground. It wasn't really you but rather a few others. Epzy specifically sated that I m lying which I do not get since demik hates me for buying clacks well over market yet is fin with epzy doing the same exact thing. He also called me a list together with a few others when all the info they have aren't even accurate or true. Thank you again for retracting your previous claim.


I don't hate you for buying a damn thing. It's not coming out of my pocket so why should I care? And I've made fun of epzy numerous times for the **** he spends his money on. Like photek I just found it shady that everybody had to take a loss but you for bad shipping. And after 2-3 times how on earth would somebody not question it? If I'm wrong, fine, I admit I'm wrong. Don't punish people for the risk YOU take.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 21 May 2015, 08:30:00
I'm still lookin for the cash. Nobody wants to buy my **** now.

And yeah, I did that. It was an accident. I'll make a formal WTS thread later today and dump most of my collection. You'll get your refund then.

Entirely my fault for making myself too busy and being to lazy to just do it.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: baldgye on Thu, 21 May 2015, 08:34:11
Thanks for your support guys.
@Photek - thanks for reevaluating it based on actual facts this time. He did in fact choose to go that rout even if I insisted we find a middle ground. It wasn't really you but rather a few others. Epzy specifically sated that I m lying which I do not get since demik hates me for buying clacks well over market yet is fin with epzy doing the same exact thing. He also called me a list together with a few others when all the info they have aren't even accurate or true. Thank you again for retracting your previous claim.


I don't hate you for buying a damn thing. It's not coming out of my pocket so why should I care? And I've made fun of epzy numerous times for the **** he spends his money on. Like photek I just found it shady that everybody had to take a loss but you for bad shipping. And after 2-3 times how on earth would somebody not question it? If I'm wrong, fine, I admit I'm wrong. Don't punish people for the risk YOU take.

if things get lost or damaged in the post, shouldn't it be the responsibility of the company sending it to reimburse you or anyone else?
I'm currently going through the process of getting money back on a package UPS damaged, the shop I got it from refunded me half the cost as a token of generosity but I'm still battling with UPS.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 21 May 2015, 08:36:10
and I can't find the bro anywhere in my house either, so I don't know what the **** happened
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Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 21 May 2015, 08:59:19
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Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 21 May 2015, 09:02:25
if things get lost or damaged in the post, shouldn't it be the responsibility of the company sending it to reimburse you or anyone else?
I'm currently going through the process of getting money back on a package UPS damaged, the shop I got it from refunded me half the cost as a token of generosity but I'm still battling with UPS.

Absolutely not. That's why insurance exists. Maybe some larger companies who can afford to take a loss here and there offer these sorts of deals as a way to show good customer service, but it's unreasonable to expect someone who packaged a product in good shape to be held accountable for a large number of handling and other damaging aspects that they can't control.

Suggestions for future transactions:
- Force insurance buy on "artisan" caps (possibly anything. Sad it has to come to this on this site, but adapt or die).

- Truly consider your packaging: I ALWAYS wrapped them very well in bubble wrap, then tape the bubble wrap all around so nothing can escape. Then tape up the box. (I would also do some better box taping. For example, wrap tape all the way around in both length and width of box to help secure against any tearing. I think this is hard to do internationally, since you can't have the outside taped up, I believe? But they have this sticky paper wrapping that you can use).

   On the note of bubble wrap, make sure to wrap them very well. I mean, enough that the bubble wrap also offers some cushion when compressing the box on it's weak sides. That way, it is less likely to tear. Bubble wrap is cheap. Use it. Charge more for shipping if need be.

- Truly consider who you do deals with. It might be nice to get the most amount of money from someone, but you might not be dealing with the best people you could be.

Recently got novelty cap from moose, 10/10 packaging.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 21 May 2015, 09:07:26
if things get lost or damaged in the post, shouldn't it be the responsibility of the company sending it to reimburse you or anyone else?
I'm currently going through the process of getting money back on a package UPS damaged, the shop I got it from refunded me half the cost as a token of generosity but I'm still battling with UPS.

Absolutely not. That's why insurance exists. Maybe some larger companies who can afford to take a loss here and there offer these sorts of deals as a way to show good customer service, but it's unreasonable to expect someone who packaged a product in good shape to be held accountable for a large number of handling and other damaging aspects that they can't control.

Suggestions for future transactions:
- Force insurance buy on "artisan" caps (possibly anything. Sad it has to come to this on this site, but adapt or die).

- Truly consider your packaging: I ALWAYS wrapped them very well in bubble wrap, then tape the bubble wrap all around so nothing can escape. Then tape up the box. (I would also do some better box taping. For example, wrap tape all the way around in both length and width of box to help secure against any tearing. I think this is hard to do internationally, since you can't have the outside taped up, I believe? But they have this sticky paper wrapping that you can use).

   On the note of bubble wrap, make sure to wrap them very well. I mean, enough that the bubble wrap also offers some cushion when compressing the box on it's weak sides. That way, it is less likely to tear. Bubble wrap is cheap. Use it. Charge more for shipping if need be.

- Truly consider who you do deals with. It might be nice to get the most amount of money from someone, but you might not be dealing with the best people you could be.

Recently got novelty cap from moose, 10/10 packaging.

Got novelty cap from moose in 2013, can confirm 10/10 packaging.  Also has his **** together when it comes to PMs for requesting payment and such.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: beehatch on Thu, 21 May 2015, 09:07:57
if things get lost or damaged in the post, shouldn't it be the responsibility of the company sending it to reimburse you or anyone else?
I'm currently going through the process of getting money back on a package UPS damaged, the shop I got it from refunded me half the cost as a token of generosity but I'm still battling with UPS.

Absolutely not. That's why insurance exists. Maybe some larger companies who can afford to take a loss here and there offer these sorts of deals as a way to show good customer service, but it's unreasonable to expect someone who packaged a product in good shape to be held accountable for a large number of handling and other damaging aspects that they can't control.

Suggestions for future transactions:
- Force insurance buy on "artisan" caps (possibly anything. Sad it has to come to this on this site, but adapt or die). I used to ask if they wanted to purchase insurance, and let them know what they're taking on not doing so. Of course, I've dealt with people who ALWAYS wanted insurance. Those people were the smart ones.

- Truly consider your packaging: I ALWAYS wrapped them very well in bubble wrap, then tape the bubble wrap all around so nothing can escape. Then tape up the box. (I would also do some better box taping. For example, wrap tape all the way around in both length and width of box to help secure against any tearing. I think this is hard to do internationally, since you can't have the outside taped up, I believe? But they have this sticky paper wrapping that you can use).

   On the note of bubble wrap, make sure to wrap them very well. I mean, enough that the bubble wrap also offers some cushion when compressing the box on it's weak sides. That way, it is less likely to tear. Bubble wrap is cheap. Use it. Charge more for shipping if need be.

- Truly consider who you do deals with. It might be nice to get the most amount of money from someone, but you might not be dealing with the best people you could be.

My body knows no limits when it comes to bubblewrap and tape.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 21 May 2015, 09:13:52
if things get lost or damaged in the post, shouldn't it be the responsibility of the company sending it to reimburse you or anyone else?
I'm currently going through the process of getting money back on a package UPS damaged, the shop I got it from refunded me half the cost as a token of generosity but I'm still battling with UPS.

Absolutely not. That's why insurance exists. Maybe some larger companies who can afford to take a loss here and there offer these sorts of deals as a way to show good customer service, but it's unreasonable to expect someone who packaged a product in good shape to be held accountable for a large number of handling and other damaging aspects that they can't control.

Suggestions for future transactions:
- Force insurance buy on "artisan" caps (possibly anything. Sad it has to come to this on this site, but adapt or die). I used to ask if they wanted to purchase insurance, and let them know what they're taking on not doing so. Of course, I've dealt with people who ALWAYS wanted insurance. Those people were the smart ones.

- Truly consider your packaging: I ALWAYS wrapped them very well in bubble wrap, then tape the bubble wrap all around so nothing can escape. Then tape up the box. (I would also do some better box taping. For example, wrap tape all the way around in both length and width of box to help secure against any tearing. I think this is hard to do internationally, since you can't have the outside taped up, I believe? But they have this sticky paper wrapping that you can use).

   On the note of bubble wrap, make sure to wrap them very well. I mean, enough that the bubble wrap also offers some cushion when compressing the box on it's weak sides. That way, it is less likely to tear. Bubble wrap is cheap. Use it. Charge more for shipping if need be.

- Truly consider who you do deals with. It might be nice to get the most amount of money from someone, but you might not be dealing with the best people you could be.

My body knows no limits when it comes to bubblewrap and tape.

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: absyrd on Thu, 21 May 2015, 09:26:01
If you havin' cap problems, I feel bad for you, Syn.

I got 99 problems, but a clack aint one.


Seriously, though... if it has come to this already in your short GH life... just stop buying/trading. You will freak and have a sell-off eventually anyhow. It is inevitable.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 21 May 2015, 09:30:43
If you havin' cap problems, I feel bad for you, Syn.

I got 99 problems, but a clack aint one.


Seriously, though... if it has come to this already in your short GH life... just stop buying/trading. You will freak and have a sell-off eventually anyhow. It is inevitable.

But nobody will be able to afford $500 clacks! :P

Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 21 May 2015, 09:33:25

if things get lost or damaged in the post, shouldn't it be the responsibility of the company sending it to reimburse you or anyone else?
I'm currently going through the process of getting money back on a package UPS damaged, the shop I got it from refunded me half the cost as a token of generosity but I'm still battling with UPS.

Absolutely not. That's why insurance exists. Maybe some larger companies who can afford to take a loss here and there offer these sorts of deals as a way to show good customer service, but it's unreasonable to expect someone who packaged a product in good shape to be held accountable for a large number of handling and other damaging aspects that they can't control.

Suggestions for future transactions:
- Force insurance buy on "artisan" caps (possibly anything. Sad it has to come to this on this site, but adapt or die). I used to ask if they wanted to purchase insurance, and let them know what they're taking on not doing so. Of course, I've dealt with people who ALWAYS wanted insurance. Those people were the smart ones.

- Truly consider your packaging: I ALWAYS wrapped them very well in bubble wrap, then tape the bubble wrap all around so nothing can escape. Then tape up the box. (I would also do some better box taping. For example, wrap tape all the way around in both length and width of box to help secure against any tearing. I think this is hard to do internationally, since you can't have the outside taped up, I believe? But they have this sticky paper wrapping that you can use).

   On the note of bubble wrap, make sure to wrap them very well. I mean, enough that the bubble wrap also offers some cushion when compressing the box on it's weak sides. That way, it is less likely to tear. Bubble wrap is cheap. Use it. Charge more for shipping if need be.

- Truly consider who you do deals with. It might be nice to get the most amount of money from someone, but you might not be dealing with the best people you could be.

My body knows no limits when it comes to bubblewrap and tape.

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

+1 we are going to need pics for verification of your bubble wrap mummification.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: demik on Thu, 21 May 2015, 09:38:53
if things get lost or damaged in the post, shouldn't it be the responsibility of the company sending it to reimburse you or anyone else?
I'm currently going through the process of getting money back on a package UPS damaged, the shop I got it from refunded me half the cost as a token of generosity but I'm still battling with UPS.

Absolutely not. That's why insurance exists. Maybe some larger companies who can afford to take a loss here and there offer these sorts of deals as a way to show good customer service, but it's unreasonable to expect someone who packaged a product in good shape to be held accountable for a large number of handling and other damaging aspects that they can't control.

Suggestions for future transactions:
- Force insurance buy on "artisan" caps (possibly anything. Sad it has to come to this on this site, but adapt or die).

- Truly consider your packaging: I ALWAYS wrapped them very well in bubble wrap, then tape the bubble wrap all around so nothing can escape. Then tape up the box. (I would also do some better box taping. For example, wrap tape all the way around in both length and width of box to help secure against any tearing. I think this is hard to do internationally, since you can't have the outside taped up, I believe? But they have this sticky paper wrapping that you can use).

   On the note of bubble wrap, make sure to wrap them very well. I mean, enough that the bubble wrap also offers some cushion when compressing the box on it's weak sides. That way, it is less likely to tear. Bubble wrap is cheap. Use it. Charge more for shipping if need be.

- Truly consider who you do deals with. It might be nice to get the most amount of money from someone, but you might not be dealing with the best people you could be.

Recently got novelty cap from moose, 10/10 packaging.

Mine was wrapped in a tortilla. 10/10 edible clack.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: madhias on Thu, 21 May 2015, 09:43:55
Suggestions for future transactions:
- Force insurance buy on "artisan" caps (possibly anything. Sad it has to come to this on this site, but adapt or die). I used to ask if they wanted to purchase insurance, and let them know what they're taking on not doing so. Of course, I've dealt with people who ALWAYS wanted insurance. Those people were the smart ones.

- Truly consider your packaging: I ALWAYS wrapped them very well in bubble wrap, then tape the bubble wrap all around so nothing can escape. Then tape up the box. (I would also do some better box taping. For example, wrap tape all the way around in both length and width of box to help secure against any tearing. I think this is hard to do internationally, since you can't have the outside taped up, I believe? But they have this sticky paper wrapping that you can use).

I think it is no problem to outside tape - at least in my case - and I do that, but mostly only once or twice. I think my package was opened by force and not by accident (not from Synjin). Maybe as I said before from someone else. My package also was sent with insurance, and tracked, but seems to be not delivered at all (screenshot from today, May 21st):

(http://i.imgur.com/1ym4DmH.png)

As I looked on the USPS site I can't reclaim with an 'Priority International Parcel' since I am not from the US. The insurance was from the Austrian post service, and also sent as priority package.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: nubbinator on Thu, 21 May 2015, 09:44:36
I don't remember anyone calling you a scammer Syn, just demik calling you shady.  And it's a shady thing to buy a Clack out from under someone.

Before this thread, I had no feelings one way or the other.  My stance had always just been that those who buy and sell Clacks and Bros at inflated prices on here are a cancer and make GH a worse place.  In the end, it becomes about profit and making the most off of people instead instead of community.  The former attracts parasites, scanners, abd shady people looking to score off of easy marks, the latter encourages people.


If you havin' cap problems, I feel bad for you, Syn.

I got 99 problems, but a clack aint one.


Seriously, though... if it has come to this already in your short GH life... just stop buying/trading. You will freak and have a sell-off eventually anyhow. It is inevitable.

Some seriously good advice right there. 
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 21 May 2015, 09:45:10
Suggestions for future transactions:
- Force insurance buy on "artisan" caps (possibly anything. Sad it has to come to this on this site, but adapt or die). I used to ask if they wanted to purchase insurance, and let them know what they're taking on not doing so. Of course, I've dealt with people who ALWAYS wanted insurance. Those people were the smart ones.

- Truly consider your packaging: I ALWAYS wrapped them very well in bubble wrap, then tape the bubble wrap all around so nothing can escape. Then tape up the box. (I would also do some better box taping. For example, wrap tape all the way around in both length and width of box to help secure against any tearing. I think this is hard to do internationally, since you can't have the outside taped up, I believe? But they have this sticky paper wrapping that you can use).

I think it is no problem to outside tape - at least in my case - and I do that, but mostly only once or twice. I think my package was opened by force and not by accident (not from Synjin). Maybe as I said before from someone else. My package also was sent with insurance, and tracked, but seems to be not delivered at all:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/8GPdRvf.png)


As I looked on the USPS site I can't reclaim with an 'Priority International Parcel' since I am not from the US. The insurance was from the Austrian post service, and also sent as priority package.

My guess is customs cut it open to inspect it. The mint fell out and no one noticed, there was other stuff inside so they didn't think they lost anything.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: madhias on Thu, 21 May 2015, 09:47:40
My guess is customs cut it open to inspect it. The mint fell out and no one noticed, there was other stuff inside so they didn't think they lost anything.

I think they took the Mint Gum set since it could be some new fancy designer drugs.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Sed8op8 on Thu, 21 May 2015, 09:49:40
if things get lost or damaged in the post, shouldn't it be the responsibility of the company sending it to reimburse you or anyone else?
I'm currently going through the process of getting money back on a package UPS damaged, the shop I got it from refunded me half the cost as a token of generosity but I'm still battling with UPS.

Absolutely not. That's why insurance exists. Maybe some larger companies who can afford to take a loss here and there offer these sorts of deals as a way to show good customer service, but it's unreasonable to expect someone who packaged a product in good shape to be held accountable for a large number of handling and other damaging aspects that they can't control.

Suggestions for future transactions:
- Force insurance buy on "artisan" caps (possibly anything. Sad it has to come to this on this site, but adapt or die).

- Truly consider your packaging: I ALWAYS wrapped them very well in bubble wrap, then tape the bubble wrap all around so nothing can escape. Then tape up the box. (I would also do some better box taping. For example, wrap tape all the way around in both length and width of box to help secure against any tearing. I think this is hard to do internationally, since you can't have the outside taped up, I believe? But they have this sticky paper wrapping that you can use).

   On the note of bubble wrap, make sure to wrap them very well. I mean, enough that the bubble wrap also offers some cushion when compressing the box on it's weak sides. That way, it is less likely to tear. Bubble wrap is cheap. Use it. Charge more for shipping if need be.

- Truly consider who you do deals with. It might be nice to get the most amount of money from someone, but you might not be dealing with the best people you could be.

Recently got novelty cap from moose, 10/10 packaging.

Mine was wrapped in a tortilla. 10/10 edible clack.
  :))
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Belfong on Thu, 21 May 2015, 10:50:27

My guess is customs cut it open to inspect it. The mint fell out and no one noticed, there was other stuff inside so they didn't think they lost anything.

I think they took the Mint Gum set since it could be some new fancy designer drugs.

There’s a custom declaration form. Did you put “computer keyboard keys”? I insist on people declaring this before sending to me and I don’t have issues with our custom inspecting.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: tbc on Thu, 21 May 2015, 11:25:53

My guess is customs cut it open to inspect it. The mint fell out and no one noticed, there was other stuff inside so they didn't think they lost anything.

I think they took the Mint Gum set since it could be some new fancy designer drugs.

There’s a custom declaration form. Did you put “computer keyboard keys”? I insist on people declaring this before sending to me and I don’t have issues with our custom inspecting.

how does someone end up NOT putting this on?

i've had to fill out that freaking cn22 so many times -_-
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Xowie on Thu, 21 May 2015, 12:32:10

Before this thread, I had no feelings one way or the other.  My stance had always just been that those who buy and sell Clacks and Bros at inflated prices on here are a cancer and make GH a worse place.  In the end, it becomes about profit and making the most off of people instead instead of community.  The former attracts parasites, scanners, abd shady people looking to score off of easy marks, the latter encourages people.

Sentence one seems contradictory to the rest.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: hashbaz on Thu, 21 May 2015, 12:52:26
if things get lost or damaged in the post, shouldn't it be the responsibility of the company sending it to reimburse you or anyone else?
I'm currently going through the process of getting money back on a package UPS damaged, the shop I got it from refunded me half the cost as a token of generosity but I'm still battling with UPS.

Absolutely not. That's why insurance exists. Maybe some larger companies who can afford to take a loss here and there offer these sorts of deals as a way to show good customer service, but it's unreasonable to expect someone who packaged a product in good shape to be held accountable for a large number of handling and other damaging aspects that they can't control.

Suggestions for future transactions:
- Force insurance buy on "artisan" caps (possibly anything. Sad it has to come to this on this site, but adapt or die).

- Truly consider your packaging: I ALWAYS wrapped them very well in bubble wrap, then tape the bubble wrap all around so nothing can escape. Then tape up the box. (I would also do some better box taping. For example, wrap tape all the way around in both length and width of box to help secure against any tearing. I think this is hard to do internationally, since you can't have the outside taped up, I believe? But they have this sticky paper wrapping that you can use).

   On the note of bubble wrap, make sure to wrap them very well. I mean, enough that the bubble wrap also offers some cushion when compressing the box on it's weak sides. That way, it is less likely to tear. Bubble wrap is cheap. Use it. Charge more for shipping if need be.

- Truly consider who you do deals with. It might be nice to get the most amount of money from someone, but you might not be dealing with the best people you could be.

Recently got novelty cap from moose, 10/10 packaging.

Mine was wrapped in a tortilla. 10/10 edible clack.

Racist!
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Synjin on Thu, 21 May 2015, 12:57:26
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Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Synjin on Thu, 21 May 2015, 13:00:53
Thanks for your support guys.
@Photek - thanks for reevaluating it based on actual facts this time. He did in fact choose to go that rout even if I insisted we find a middle ground. It wasn't really you but rather a few others. Epzy specifically sated that I m lying which I do not get since demik hates me for buying clacks well over market yet is fin with epzy doing the same exact thing. He also called me a list together with a few others when all the info they have aren't even accurate or true. Thank you again for retracting your previous claim.


I don't hate you for buying a damn thing. It's not coming out of my pocket so why should I care? And I've made fun of epzy numerous times for the **** he spends his money on. Like photek I just found it shady that everybody had to take a loss but you for bad shipping. And after 2-3 times how on earth would somebody not question it? If I'm wrong, fine, I admit I'm wrong. Don't punish people for the risk YOU take.

Please explain to me how I'm punishing others and how is that shady in any shape, way, or form when I clearly stated that I did contact and pilitely discussed other alternatives with both tactical and madhias? I even suggested that perhaps they can hold on to it and next time they win, they can just sell me a different item and pack it better so honestly I find that statement of yours to be untrue.
I'm still lookin for the cash. Nobody wants to buy my **** now.

And yeah, I did that. It was an accident. I'll make a formal WTS thread later today and dump most of my collection. You'll get your refund then.

Entirely my fault for making myself too busy and being to lazy to just do it.

I really have no issues with you taking your time as I mentioned several times to you in the past. As long as we find a solution that we will both be satisfied with, I will be fine with that unlike what the misinformed group of people think (I punish people for bad shipping) even if I have no way I could affect a package shipped to me before it gets to my doorstep.

Thanks for your support guys.
@Photek - thanks for reevaluating it based on actual facts this time. He did in fact choose to go that rout even if I insisted we find a middle ground. It wasn't really you but rather a few others. Epzy specifically sated that I m lying which I do not get since demik hates me for buying clacks well over market yet is fin with epzy doing the same exact thing. He also called me a list together with a few others when all the info they have aren't even accurate or true. Thank you again for retracting your previous claim.


I don't hate you for buying a damn thing. It's not coming out of my pocket so why should I care? And I've made fun of epzy numerous times for the **** he spends his money on. Like photek I just found it shady that everybody had to take a loss but you for bad shipping. And after 2-3 times how on earth would somebody not question it? If I'm wrong, fine, I admit I'm wrong. Don't punish people for the risk YOU take.

if things get lost or damaged in the post, shouldn't it be the responsibility of the company sending it to reimburse you or anyone else?
I'm currently going through the process of getting money back on a package UPS damaged, the shop I got it from refunded me half the cost as a token of generosity but I'm still battling with UPS.

I agree with this but I honestly do try to work things out between me and the seller I get something from.

if things get lost or damaged in the post, shouldn't it be the responsibility of the company sending it to reimburse you or anyone else?
I'm currently going through the process of getting money back on a package UPS damaged, the shop I got it from refunded me half the cost as a token of generosity but I'm still battling with UPS.

Absolutely not. That's why insurance exists. Maybe some larger companies who can afford to take a loss here and there offer these sorts of deals as a way to show good customer service, but it's unreasonable to expect someone who packaged a product in good shape to be held accountable for a large number of handling and other damaging aspects that they can't control.

Suggestions for future transactions:
- Force insurance buy on "artisan" caps (possibly anything. Sad it has to come to this on this site, but adapt or die). I used to ask if they wanted to purchase insurance, and let them know what they're taking on not doing so. Of course, I've dealt with people who ALWAYS wanted insurance. Those people were the smart ones.

- Truly consider your packaging: I ALWAYS wrapped them very well in bubble wrap, then tape the bubble wrap all around so nothing can escape. Then tape up the box. (I would also do some better box taping. For example, wrap tape all the way around in both length and width of box to help secure against any tearing. I think this is hard to do internationally, since you can't have the outside taped up, I believe? But they have this sticky paper wrapping that you can use).

   On the note of bubble wrap, make sure to wrap them very well. I mean, enough that the bubble wrap also offers some cushion when compressing the box on it's weak sides. That way, it is less likely to tear. Bubble wrap is cheap. Use it. Charge more for shipping if need be.

- Truly consider who you do deals with. It might be nice to get the most amount of money from someone, but you might not be dealing with the best people you could be.

+1 on packing. I got the chartreusse from moose and the packaging was good and it arrived very fast. I did consider my trades. This isn't about the reddit guy scamming me but rather me showing the public that the lies and the scammer claims against me are not true.

If you havin' cap problems, I feel bad for you, Syn.

I got 99 problems, but a clack aint one.


Seriously, though... if it has come to this already in your short GH life... just stop buying/trading. You will freak and have a sell-off eventually anyhow. It is inevitable.

Honestly, feeling bad for someone doesn't mean   jump the blame train with your buddies especially when none of you have any evidence implying what you claim.

If you havin' cap problems, I feel bad for you, Syn.

I got 99 problems, but a clack aint one.


Seriously, though... if it has come to this already in your short GH life... just stop buying/trading. You will freak and have a sell-off eventually anyhow. It is inevitable.

But nobody will be able to afford $500 clacks! :P

There's still 3Love and Epzy and many other users here  :p :p :p :p

I don't remember anyone calling you a scammer Syn, just demik calling you shady.  And it's a shady thing to buy a Clack out from under someone.

Before this thread, I had no feelings one way or the other.  My stance had always just been that those who buy and sell Clacks and Bros at inflated prices on here are a cancer and make GH a worse place.  In the end, it becomes about profit and making the most off of people instead instead of community.  The former attracts parasites, scanners, abd shady people looking to score off of easy marks, the latter encourages people.


If you havin' cap problems, I feel bad for you, Syn.

I got 99 problems, but a clack aint one.


Seriously, though... if it has come to this already in your short GH life... just stop buying/trading. You will freak and have a sell-off eventually anyhow. It is inevitable.

Some seriously good advice right there.

I just don't see how it is shady at all if I chose to work things out and was very understanding with what happened and I also was willing to work things out with both tactical and madhias in terms of finding a common ground we will be satisfied with. Perhaps the small group of people (You guys know who you are) can provide proof before claiming someone is a lier and a scammer especially since given your status in the community, people will believe your claims without a shred of proof.

I wish I took some screenies of those comments and replies on the thread prior to it being cleaned but I can assure you that not only was I directly called a lier without proof, I was also being called a scammer by implying it. If I do recall correctly, I was also directly called a scammer by one of you.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: absyrd on Thu, 21 May 2015, 13:06:55
I never called you a liar or a scammer. I'm not jumping on any train.

All I'm saying is that this is NO coincidence that this is happening to you, regardless of who is to blame for the shady parts.

Again... you have been shown MANY signs in just over half a year on here that all point towards a sad ending. Please be careful with how you spend your money and how you affect yourself and the community.

Just stop while you are behind.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: dorkvader on Thu, 21 May 2015, 13:08:12
- Truly consider your packaging: I ALWAYS wrapped them very well in bubble wrap, then tape the bubble wrap all around so nothing can escape. Then tape up the box. (I would also do some better box taping. For example, wrap tape all the way around in both length and width of box to help secure against any tearing. I think this is hard to do internationally, since you can't have the outside taped up, I believe? But they have this sticky paper wrapping that you can use).
You can tape the outside of the box for International shipping. If customs decides to open it up, they have to re-tape it.
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Synjin on Thu, 21 May 2015, 13:08:16
I never called you a liar or a scammer. I'm not jumping on any train.

All I'm saying is that this is NO coincidence that this is happening to you, regardless of who is to blame for the shady parts.

Again... you have been shown MANY signs in just over half a year on here that all point towards a sad ending. Please be careful with how you spend your money and how you affect yourself and the community.

Just stop while you are behind.
I never said you specifically though you were siding with them with their claims based on your comment on the thread.

- Truly consider your packaging: I ALWAYS wrapped them very well in bubble wrap, then tape the bubble wrap all around so nothing can escape. Then tape up the box. (I would also do some better box taping. For example, wrap tape all the way around in both length and width of box to help secure against any tearing. I think this is hard to do internationally, since you can't have the outside taped up, I believe? But they have this sticky paper wrapping that you can use).
You can tape the outside of the box for International shipping. If customs decides to open it up, they have to re-tape it.

Some people claim that it is possible that customs opened it and didn't reseal it which is highly unlikely.
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Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 21 May 2015, 13:10:37
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Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: absyrd on Thu, 21 May 2015, 13:12:15
I never called you a liar or a scammer. I'm not jumping on any train.

All I'm saying is that this is NO coincidence that this is happening to you, regardless of who is to blame for the shady parts.

Again... you have been shown MANY signs in just over half a year on here that all point towards a sad ending. Please be careful with how you spend your money and how you affect yourself and the community.

Just stop while you are behind.
I never said you specifically though you were siding with them with their claims based on your comment on the thread.

I'm honestly just trying to look out for you. Read my posts and ignore who I get along with.

We've ALL seen this happen before. History repeats itself. You are perpetuating a cycle that drives up prices, creates pessimism, and just overall makes GH look bad. Imagine you were new to the forum and were watching spy the last few days and saw this. You'd think you couldn't get a clack for under $500 or that you'd guaranteed get jacked for your money or items. No matter your intention, this is how it looks.

I truly hope you figure it out and make as much of an attempt to talk with all of us more than you try to acquire the things we talk about.
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Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 21 May 2015, 13:14:25
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Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: slip84 on Thu, 21 May 2015, 14:09:53
This is kinda Streisand effect-y (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streisand_effect).
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Sed8op8 on Thu, 21 May 2015, 15:25:33
I never called you a liar or a scammer. I'm not jumping on any train.

All I'm saying is that this is NO coincidence that this is happening to you, regardless of who is to blame for the shady parts.

Again... you have been shown MANY signs in just over half a year on here that all point towards a sad ending. Please be careful with how you spend your money and how you affect yourself and the community.

Just stop while you are behind.
I never said you specifically though you were siding with them with their claims based on your comment on the thread.

I'm honestly just trying to look out for you. Read my posts and ignore who I get along with.

We've ALL seen this happen before. History repeats itself. You are perpetuating a cycle that drives up prices, creates pessimism, and just overall makes GH look bad. Imagine you were new to the forum and were watching spy the last few days and saw this. You'd think you couldn't get a clack for under $500 or that you'd guaranteed get jacked for your money or items. No matter your intention, this is how it looks.

I truly hope you figure it out and make as much of an attempt to talk with all of us more than you try to acquire the things we talk about.
I do not like commenting on these threads and do not like getting involved in this type of thing. As I said before synjin besides a little misunderstanding you have been upfront with me, however I'm with abyss on this and as I counseled I would lock the thread obviously you are free to do what you want however at this point it seems a cry for attention or punishment ! I cannot tell you how to live your life or spend your money I can only tell you what I would have done In your stead. I would have pm'd all involved and concerned and try to hash things out quietly. If your goal was to clear your name and reputation I feel this thread is doing the opposite. I'm sorry this has happened to all involved and as said I really want things to work out for you but this is not proving or clearing anything IMHO. People new to this thread are not going to know all the details or what happened unless they were personally involved. I fear that people will see the words like scammer dishonest and liar and associate them with you as there is not enough clear information on these unfortunate situations.

Edit: I hope you are able to move on from this in a positive manner Syn you seem like a nice person and I really hope that you can get back to the enjoyment of collecting and keyboard enthusiasm that I'm sure is what drew you here in the first place. The large price tags being attached to some of these caps is corrupting and tainting this hobby that I have just recently come to love and I hate to see this community fostering this mindset and I am not surprised that it has attracted bottom feeders as greed usually does!
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Synjin on Thu, 21 May 2015, 15:37:25
I try to but many of those involved have blocked me from receiving my messages not only recentky but months ago as well so it makes it quite difficult to do this in PM. Perhaps this thread should be an example of why there should be a rule that one must provide proof or any kind of evidence to support their claim prior to attempting to ruin someone else's reputation simply because they dislike that person or because they don't agree with how the person spends their time and money. A perfect example would be that epzy has had me on block for months yet he only recently (within this past week) unblocked me to ask if I could sell/trade him a clack.

UPDATE
Now it all makes sense. This situation as well as the fake allegations and slanderous claims occuring from demik, epzy, and his little gang of esteemed long time members was all a ruse because they thought I stole something at keycon which would be quite difficult since I was mainly talking to other people there the whole time to begin with.

I've had you blocked ever since you had a puny 100 posts. I unblocked you to see if you had an eyeland mx that a friend of mine thought had been stolen at keycon. I don't want an eyeland, and I sure as hell wouldn't let you PM me unless something important was going on.

Just because you are willing to hurt your reputation to steal something doesn't mean other people like me am willing as well.
(http://i.imgur.com/H1pRvHC.png)

Another Update

It appears that it really does make even more sense now. I am the one immediately blamed by his friend at keycon who lost an eyeland because epzy, demik, the guy who lost the cap at keycon and their small group have always hated me from the beginning. I wasn't even in to collecting these artisans yet back when i had 100 posts  :p I guess I was shady even back when I was new here.

(http://i.imgur.com/XjutjGs.png)
Quote from: epzy
I've had you blocked ever since you had a puny 100 posts.

I unblocked you to see if you had an eyeland mx that a friend of mine thought had been stolen at keycon.

Clearly he was mistaken since you said yourself that he thought it had been stolen
Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Synjin on Thu, 21 May 2015, 16:05:50
Updated on a possible major reason how this all started.*

Title: Re: ===== Clearing Up My Name - SYNJIN ========
Post by: Synjin on Thu, 21 May 2015, 16:33:47
More updates*
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Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 21 May 2015, 16:51:55
You don't really get to keep throwing things on the fire while the thread is locked.  If you want to lock it, lock it and be done.  If you want to continue the conversation, unlock it.