IGW *update*
 

Still nothing from lamont. I was able to obtain several phone numbers and a physical address for him. I have actually talked to his father-in-law, who seemed very nice and gave me his home number. I called that number and got bitched out by his wife for calling. She also threatened to call the police. All I said was that I needed to speak to lamont about a business transaction...very strange. Here is the info i got just in case any1 eles needs it:

Lamont Ward ([email protected])
619-472-1902- not sure what this one was
3077 Vesuvia Way
San Diego, CA 92139
US
858-569-4030- supposed to be the business number
619-337-1455- I think this is the home number

*********UPDATE***************

OK, I just spoke with Lamont and apparently there was a block in the communication pathway. He has assured me he is sending my system off ASAP with an upgrade. I want to thank who ever called him about this thread. Thank you SO much. Lamont seems like a really nice guy. I will post again once I receive the system. Thanks again to everyone....

Rob

LMAO!

Go gettem bro. Nice to see a crook get tracked down and brought to justice.




Tyler!

btw how did u pay the guy ?

paypal

Why dont you file a report with paypal?



Tyler!

yeah thats what i was thinking has it been 30 days sence u payed the guy ?

Yea I tried but it has been past 30 days... I emailed with the situation...but still haven’t gotten a response.

thanks
rob

Burn this guy like you've been burned. There seriously needs to be mobilization on the part of modding community since ALOT of business is done this way - community cant grow if people feel wary of doing business with people, some not even in the same country! I'm thinking of adding a section like this onto my website, just kind of "community watch" type group.

What were the original details. Seems like everyone is pretty aware of what happened.

well everyone is calling him a thief, yet i received my ps2 exactly as promised...did you think maybe something else has happened? people have said he tends to lag....which i believe to be true, but i received my ps2 within a week.....

plus, the lease on his website just recently expired, maybe he is working on updating it and fixing stuff up so he's been busy....

He could have explained himself then when he was phoned instead of having his wife bitch. So I don't think that is the case.

And we know he reads this forum and is a member. The least he could do to defend himself if this lag is legit would be to post an explanation. This would hopefully correct any bad thoughts people might be having (other then flynhigh1184 of course) if he is not a thief. Which like ED! said doesn’t promote the community.

Paypal wrote me back and said they could do nothing because it was past 30 days...I contacted the web police and they told me since i had his name and adress they could probably get my $ back. I'm waiting untill friday to fill out the paperwork. I'm hoping to hear back from lamont before Friday. I really dont want to go this route but if i have to I will...I hope Lamont reads this and contacts me.

thanks

rob

Keep us posted!



Tyler!

This sound very "fishy" to me....

Paypal will not even allow you to file a fraud report UNTIL its been AT LEAST 30 days.....(If you wait longer than 90 days, then your screwed)

Then you have to file a complaint with them to allow them to investigate... (which takes 10-20 days)

Then they send you a confirmation letter saying that they have investigated the matter and have determined that you are entitled to a refund....

Then you get to wait some more until they get around to sending it...

This has been my experience with Paypal.....

here is the email....

Thank you for contacting PayPal.

We apologize for any inconvenience you have experienced. However, the
PayPal Buyer Complaint Policy requires that complaints be filed within
30 days. The terms of the policy are presented within many areas of the
PayPal website including the User Agreement and the Security Center.
With millions of users, PayPal cannot make exceptions of this policy on
an individual basis, as doing so would be an unfair business practice.
Please note that although the claim is closed, the dispute is noted in
the seller's account records.

You can review the PayPal Buyer Complaint Policy in our User Agreement
by clicking on https://www.paypal.com/useragreement or copy and paste
the entire link into the address bar.

We value your business and regret that you have had this experience. To
avoid similar experiences in the future, we recommend that you read our
Security Tips on our website by clicking on
https://www.paypal.com/buyertips or copy and paste the entire link into
the address bar.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us
again.

Sincerely,
Matthew
Protection Services Department
PayPal, an eBay Company


rob

In case you are interested l-dubb hasn't visited the forum since August 20.

I take it you emailed the guy huh?



Tyler!

All my emails come back as "The address which was undeliverable is listed in the section labeled: "----- The following addresses had permanent fatal errors ---" ....I guess because his website is gone. I ve called like 10 times and have always gotten a voice mail....I left messages asking for an update ....refund.....a returned call...I still have heard anything as of today....

thanks

rob

I'd call and talk to the misses again. Bitch her out this time and say you will persue legal action.

Wow this is damaging. Well I did know about the site being down and have been working on it for 2 weeks now. I have been sending out systems to alot of people and I just havnt gotten to yours yet.

The address you have posted up there is my in-laws address and the 337# is my ex-wife you were talking to. She has no idea what is going on and we don't talk much so I was never told. The 569# is still active but I am not in that office any more so you would not get an answer from there. Call me on my cell at 619-846-1033 and I will bump you up to the top.


For those of you who dont beleive that this is not my fault check out this link here.

http://forum.valcatohosting.com/view...er=asc&start=0

all comment are welcom

OK, I just spoke with Lamont and apparently there was a block in the communication pathway. He has assured me he is sending my system off ASAP with an upgrade. I want to thank who ever called him about this thread. Thank you SO much. Lamont seems like a really nice guy. I will post again once I receive the system. Thanks again to everyone....

Rob

@ L-dubb

None the less, whether your site is down or not you still have a obligation to your customers. You have proven that at least you still had a phone and more than likely your PC. In the post you linked you stated that you had numerous people calling your work phone (even though here you state that your not in that office anymore).

Mainly, what Im saying is you could have called your customers or hell even sent them a letter (as long as this took). Instead you left everyone in the dark. Thats not good in my book.



Tyler!

that's what i was saying..something else was up..he's hella chill...oh well it's good that it's all fixed up now

Hey Lamont ive left you several Vm on your cell phone regarding my order and you haven't called me back. i would like to know when you will be shipping it out. i ordered August 5.

THanks,

-Derek

heh
 

Just for a side note, I have met lamont (we lived in the same city, i'm in LA now though), and he is a nice guy. Not only did he do 4 of my friend's PS2's, he's done another xbox and my PS2. Anytime i had any issues i was able to goto his house (yes to his place) and get everything straightened out. His IS a busy person, however... i've seen the stacks of PS2's and xbox's lying around and i everytime i come over there he was been working on a different system.

Lamont is a true businessman, just give him some time and you'll be completely satisfied, i know i was.

Ok but he has written back to me once informing me that my system would be shipped out in a few days. That was 3 weeks ago. No returned phone calls or emails. It’s getting kind of old. The waiting doesn't bother me I waited for 30 days until I contacted him. It’s not returning my calls or emails is what bother's me.

oops woohoo i got a reply!!

I received the ps2 today....Everything works great.

thanks
rob

still no word after the reply. sent several emails

Maybe youd like to post a comment on his service on this thread:

http://fileforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=54600


This will let other know about this guys reputation.




Tyler!