dancingoutlawvideo (15)
(view
author's auctions)7:51pm March 3, 2002
(view
author's auctions)7:54pm March 3, 2002 (#1 of 83)
and how did you pay for the videos?
and if you cannot get in touch with them at all....be sure to
file fraud charges with ebay(but only after 30 days from auction
end)
~laurie~
(view
author's auctions)4:16pm March 5, 2002 (#2 of 83)
(view
author's auctions)4:28pm March 5, 2002 (#3 of 83)
Makes them look more like con artists to me. I sure wouldn't
bid on any of their auctions.
To anyone that has not received their merchandise, pull
thebarry's contact info and try calling to see whats up! If it's
phony turn them in to eBay for suspension.
(view
author's auctions)4:51pm March 5, 2002 (#4 of 83)
http://www.mindspring.com/~bookdealers/ripoff.html
Remember that according to the mail order rule, they do have
up to 30 days after receiving payment before they are required
to ship - unless they told you they'd ship within a shorter
period. If you paid using PayPal, don't let their 30 day time
limit on complaints to expire if you haven't received your
stuff.
(view
author's auctions)9:19pm March 5, 2002 (#5 of 83)
(view
author's auctions)10:22pm March 5, 2002 (#6 of 83)
(view
author's auctions)12:48am March 6, 2002 (#7 of 83)
(view
author's auctions)4:35am March 6, 2002 (#8 of 83)
(view
author's auctions)6:41am March 6, 2002 (#9 of 83)
(view
author's auctions)9:25pm March 6, 2002 (#10 of 83)
11:07pm March 6, 2002 (#11 of 83)
Very suspicious downturn in feedback.
(view
author's auctions)11:21pm March 6, 2002 (#12 of 83)
He also has a statement on his eBay Store that he is shipping
the vast numbers he recently sold.
Ichi
11:26pm March 6, 2002 (#13 of 83)
(view
author's auctions)12:40pm March 7, 2002 (#14 of 83)
2:51pm March 7, 2002 (#15 of 83)
Be prepared to follow through as necessary with PayPal and
fraud protection etc., but give the seller an opportunity to
make it right, too. 23,000+ good transactions, 52 bad ones, half
of them in just the past month? I'm gambling on a lost UPS/USPS
shipment, or a new employee who's screwed up. If these guys are
for real, they'll do everything they can to make it right.
(view
author's auctions)3:40pm March 7, 2002 (#16 of 83)
He wrote me stating that he was leaving on vacation this week
Tuesday - 2
days ago. I think he ripped off all of us. But he did have
feedbacks from
audioguild , twohats(or something like that) sellhollywood, and
a few more.
I know these were not factory sealed videos however as he told
me this. He
stated they were brand new but opened for easier storage. I had
purchased
about 40 to 50 videos from him. He said he sent the first
shippment out on
Feb. 19th and it was 9 videos. As of the 19th - I had about 20
plus videos
paid for so this confused me. He then told me that he sent
another batch on
Feb. 28th , well I have yet to receive anything. I believe he
told everybody
that he would be shipping these out 10 days later so they
couldn't file a
claim with paypal as it is only 30 days. He continued to tell me
that he
sent them. If you find anything out - please let me know. Take
Care ,
Pauline
(view
author's auctions)3:41pm March 7, 2002 (#17 of 83)
Hi, I too have been a victim,no response to e-mails sent nor
have I received
the video tape and its been over a month. I too will dispute the
charge w/my
bank.Thanks for the info, regards....Mike.
(view
author's auctions)3:44pm March 7, 2002 (#18 of 83)
I too have not recieved my purchases. I contacted TheBarry1
through his email
account once and was told my videos were mailed out on Feb 14.
He said if I
had not recieved them by this past Monday, March 4, to email him
again. I did
and have not recieved any response.
Since I am a fairly new memeber of Ebay I wasn't sure if this
delay was to be
expected. Is there anything we can do through Ebay channels to
get this
resolved?
(view
author's auctions)3:46pm March 7, 2002 (#19 of 83)
I'm SO GLAD YOU WROTE !! I've been put off by people saying
that they will wait for more time. It was FEB 5th when I won my
order. Barry said he shipped it FEB 14th. If we wait to long he
will be on a Island far away with 100's of 1000's of dollors!
IF EBAY WON'T RESPOND WE SHOULD GO TO THE MEDIA RIGHT AWAY!!!
Ebay would hate a huge story of how over a thousand people lost
money too e-crime! THANK YOU KEVIN
(view
author's auctions)3:47pm March 7, 2002 (#20 of 83)
I have ordered (and received) videos from TheBarry in the
past. I have yet
to receive the first two videos I won from him in his latest
batch. I paid
for them on February 15th and noted his comment that shipment
may be
delayed. I since won a further 5 videos from him, which I have
not yet paid
for, in anticipation of receipt of the first order. My past
experience with
him was excellent, but I appreciate the warning and will hold
off on payment
until I hear more.
Thanks,
John
(view
author's auctions)3:47pm March 7, 2002 (#21 of 83)
I have not sent out any money yet to thebarry because he has
NOT responded
to my email messages, has HIDDEN his feedback - it is now
private, and have
noticed that he has received TOO MANY NEGATIVE COMMENTS that I
cannot read
due to his PRIVATE feedback choice.
I contacted eBay just today asking them about this, but
haven't heard back
yet. I have purchased from Barry in the past and have never had
a
problem. I'm glad that I've waited to send the money though.
Perhaps he
was just overwhelmed by the volume of auctions and had gotten
behind.
Would you PLEASE keep me updated? I got a bad feeling about
this and
that's why I waited to send the money and why I contacted eBay
today. I'll
let you know if I receive a response to my email messages to
Barry.
Pete...
(view
author's auctions)3:48pm March 7, 2002 (#22 of 83)
I purchased approximately $600.00 in video's and have not
received any. I
have e-mailed him several time to no avail. Yes, I have become
quite wary
of these transactions...
(view
author's auctions)3:49pm March 7, 2002 (#23 of 83)
been ignored- if i can be of any help please let me know!
neil sullivan
(view
author's auctions)3:50pm March 7, 2002 (#24 of 83)
Yes, I am quite puzzled in regards to this matter. I sent him
an e-mail
early last week and he said that my item was in fact shipped on
February 15
and that if it did not arrive by Tuesday (March 5) to notify
him. I have
sent him several e-mail's in the past few days and have not
gotten any
response. I decided to check his feedback and noted many
negatives, but I
could not read the feedback. The seller decided to make it
private. I
requested his name and phone # from e-bay and tried to call, but
no one
answered the phone. I also noticed that he is not selling any
other items.
I spent approximately $40 for a rare hard to find video and have
not
received it. I do not know what the problem is. I wish he would
respond or
explain. It seems as though he has had a long relationship with
e-bay, and
that he is not a scam artist, however I have not received any
explanation as
to why this is happening. Please keep me informed as to what
forms of
action you are taking. Thank you for your e-mail. It is good to
be able to
communicate with other disgruntled buyers.
(view
author's auctions)3:51pm March 7, 2002 (#25 of 83)
I received your email about the seller "The Barry".
I also noticed that he was relisting the same item over and over
again. For example I won an item with him on 02/05 and the same
item , or similar, was relisted the next day. After that bidding
ended it was relisted for a third time. I have already
complained to ebay about this seller as well as the National
Fraud Information Center at www.fraud.org.
(view
author's auctions)3:52pm March 7, 2002 (#26 of 83)
Thanks for the email re TheBarry, which has not replied to 2 of my emails regarding shipment of a tape. I paid thru Paypal and need to see how I can stop payment. Unfortunately , I have no other contact information on him. Keep me posted on your activitites and I will help in anyway I can.
Andrew Ziobro
(view
author's auctions)3:52pm March 7, 2002 (#27 of 83)
video.I recently e-mailed him and he said the item must have got lost in
the mail.But he promptly sent me a refund.
Thanks Don
(view
author's auctions)3:53pm March 7, 2002 (#28 of 83)
Hi, I too have been a victim,no response to e-mails sent nor
have I received
the video tape and its been over a month. I too will dispute the
charge w/my
bank.Thanks for the info, regards....Mike.
(view
author's auctions)4:06pm March 7, 2002 (#29 of 83)
Jerry - DO Videos
(view
author's auctions)4:08pm March 7, 2002 (#30 of 83)
Original Message -----
From: <TheBarry1@aol.com>
To: <natpie@vbe.com>
Sent: Friday, March 01, 2002 6:35 PM
Subject: Re: Refunds
> Pauline:
>
> I can replace all of them except the expensive one, that
was obviously the
> only one they had. There is a number with the insurance,
but it is not
> tracking. They only use that to confirm that the item is
received. Let's
> cross our fingers. You really can claim the payments if you
like, since
the
> funds already are out of my account and consider everything
that you have
> been through, the fees I would pay again are of a minimal
amount. I
certainly
> hope the videos show up!
>
> By Monday we will have had everything shipped and I am
leaving for
vacation
> on Tuesday morning for a week. It certainly would be nice
to know that
when I
> leave, this has been solved.
>
> Barry
(view
author's auctions)6:08pm March 7, 2002 (#31 of 83)
Thebarry sent an e-mail to me on 3/1/02.
The e-mail talks about a creditor placing a lien on the estate holding the movies and the court has ordered thebarry to hault shipments of movies.
The e-mail goes on to say this should be resolved within 30 days. Thebarry did refund my money to my paypal account. The e-mail also states the movies will ship when problem is resolved. HOWEVER, I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO THINK. STEVE
(view
author's auctions)6:32pm March 7, 2002 (#32 of 83)
(view
author's auctions)8:00pm March 7, 2002 (#33 of 83)
(view
author's auctions)8:07pm March 7, 2002 (#34 of 83)
“…Thebarry sent an e-mail to me on 3/1/02.
The e-mail talks about a creditor placing a lien on the estate
holding the movies and the court has ordered thebarry to halt
shipments of movies.
The e-mail goes on to say this should be resolved within 30
days…”
I RECOMMEND THAT APPROPRIATE ACTION BE INITIATED WITH THE
AGENCIES THAT CONCERN THEMSELVES WITH ISSUES SUCH AS THIS.
Here is a great place to start (Courtesy of board member
“opinions.etc” -- http://www.mindspring.com/~bookdealers/ripoff.html#advice
Jerry
10:42pm March 7, 2002 (#35 of 83)
http://www.mootropolis.com/fraudhelp/
:)
(view
author's auctions)12:29am March 8, 2002 (#36 of 83)
(view
author's auctions)3:15pm March 8, 2002 (#37 of 83)
Ichi
(view
author's auctions)4:49pm March 8, 2002 (#38 of 83)
(view
author's auctions)4:54pm March 8, 2002 (#39 of 83)
i understand how upset you are(and rightfully so!), but
posting peoples "real" names is against board policy
and can earn you a warning.....
i know this was inadvertant and you wernt trying to break any
rules.....just giving you a heads up!
~laurie~
(view
author's auctions)8:36pm March 8, 2002 (#40 of 83)
(view
author's auctions)8:21am March 11, 2002 (#41 of 83)
http://cgi2.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?MfcISAPICommand=ViewFeedback&userid=thebarry&items=25
(view
author's auctions)10:08am March 11, 2002 (#42 of 83)
I'm also pretty hacked with eBay. What's this business of
leaving his feedback private even after he's been suspended? And
why does eBay allow someone to close their feedback from the
public while they have outstanding auctions?
(view
author's auctions)10:33am March 11, 2002 (#43 of 83)
It is any user's right to take their feedback private. You
can do it, I can do it, and thebarry can do it.
And why does eBay allow someone to close their feedback
from the public while they have outstanding auctions?
There are a variety of reasons why a user might rightfully
choose to take their feedback private. I suppose that hiding
negative comments is the most common reason, but it's not the
only reason. eBay allows anyone to go private, at any time. eBay
cannot force a user to keep their feedback comments
"public". Most users view hidden feedback as suicidal,
I know that I would never bid with a seller with hidden
feedback, regardless.
Besides, only the actual comments themselves are hidden,
anyone can still see that thebarry received 100+ negatives in
the last week.
I think it's safe to assume that the negatives all have to do
with non-shipping. What info could be in the feedback comments
that would actually be helpful to you?
(view
author's auctions)10:45am March 11, 2002 (#44 of 83)
(view
author's auctions)12:07pm March 11, 2002 (#45 of 83)
(view
author's auctions)4:09pm March 11, 2002 (#46 of 83)
(view
author's auctions)9:28pm March 11, 2002 (#47 of 83)
(view
author's auctions)10:29pm March 11, 2002 (#48 of 83)
SOMEONE IS getting his phone messages because at times I am able to leave a message. However other times I get a message saying "the memory is full".
I talked with "Kobe" at Ebay earlier today and he told me there are numerous fraud complaints Ebay is investigating. He did inform me the user had been suspended as of early this morning but he refused to provide further details and when I asked him to once again make the feedback available to users to read, he said that was a privacy issue and he was prohibited from doing so.
Even as the user was suspended!!!! Go figure!!!!
Protecting this seller makes no sense to me and to my mind makes Ebay just as responsible for the current and continuing situation as the seller.
I was able to leave negative feedback and I filed a complaint with the local BBB in his area. Since I paid via billpoint I don't think the postal service will be of use to me in investigating this. I believe someone should contact their local newspapers and let them know about this. This is inexcusable on Ebay's part as well. Ebay needs to be held accountable.
(view
author's auctions)11:34pm March 11, 2002 (#49 of 83)
(view
author's auctions)4:11am March 12, 2002 (#50 of 83)
We too were a victim of this seller and have established a
web page to establish a database :
http://www.spankoz.net/ebay_auctions.htm
( Copy and paste this to your address bar and press Enter ,
if necessary . )
Regards ,
Spankoz Australia
(view
author's auctions)6:37am March 12, 2002 (#51 of 83)
I have been doing some research on the internet.
DELETED
Hum? Looks Like a BIG B-Day Gift for Barry. Now...I must
let you know that this MAY be a person that is a victim of I.D.
theft. But, it's a great lead for the local police “Chief of
Police: John Popadowski
Email: jpopadowski@vi.wheeling.il.us”, F.B.I. “ http://www.fbi.gov/
“, or postal investigators! http://postoffice.org/postalinspectors/fraud/MailFraudComplaint.htm
I did NOT get the above information from ebay. They will
not provide this to me or any other users. I haven’t even been
able to call or talk to anyone at ebay.
(view
author's auctions)6:44am March 12, 2002 (#52 of 83)
(view
author's auctions)6:44am March 12, 2002 (#53 of 83)
waaaaaaay too much personal info there......
kg--i can understand why you did it, but if you read the
board policies, it says....
Grounds for Immediate Post Removal, Board Suspension
and/or eBay Suspension
The following types of postings are cause for immediate post
removal, warning, board suspension and/or suspension from the
site. Other inappropriate postings not listed below may also
warrant removal and/or suspension from the site:
Posting contact or personal information about another
individual without permission
please be more careful in the future...you dont want to get
in trouble for try to help others...
~laurie~
(view
author's auctions)6:58am March 12, 2002 (#54 of 83)
NEW YORK TIMES
March 7, 2002
Making Losers of Auction Winners
By JENNIFER 8. LEE
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/03/07/technology/circuits/07FRAU.html
(view
author's auctions)8:29am March 12, 2002 (#55 of 83)
It is essential that this forum remain open and that personal information not be placed here . To that end could the author of post #51 please have it removed ?
Here is the information from that posting which is useful :
F.B.I. : http://www.fbi.gov/
Postal Investigators : http://postoffice.org/postal inspectors/fraud/MailFraudComplaint.htm
This information is repeated on our web page :
http://www.spankoz.net/ebay_auctions.htm
Spankoz Australia
(view
author's auctions)8:31am March 12, 2002 (#56 of 83)
The first thing to be done is to have the PO Box sealed .
(view
author's auctions)8:36am March 12, 2002 (#57 of 83)
8:49am March 12, 2002 (#58 of 83)
I am extremely cautious of any transactions I make on ebay
today. I am sure the honest people outnumber the dishonest, but
the ratio is rapidly changing, in my opinion.
I research all previous transactions before I bid, especially
if the items value is $20.00 or more. I have been overall quite
successful with purchases on ebay, purchasing items with a price
of as much as $1800.00. It is the few "losers" that
ruin it for most of us.
The bottomline will always be "buyer beware".
(view
author's auctions)10:20am March 12, 2002 (#59 of 83)
(view
author's auctions)11:08am March 12, 2002 (#60 of 83)
(view
author's auctions)11:47am March 12, 2002 (#61 of 83)
I am cautious when I buy, but felt confident when I checked
his feedback and saw over 17,000 positive feedback postings
(actually 23,000+ actual positive comments total) and very few
neutrals or negatives. I take "buyer beware"
seriously, but at what point do we feel safe in bidding? How
much more feedback does a seller need before a buyer can feel
safe? If it isn't 17,000+ then what? I contacted Ebay last week
and they expressed concern and encouraged me to file a fraud
report and contact other agencies which I am in the process of
doing. But even though it won't change a thing, I wish I could
find out what on earth happened with this guy. How could a
seller amass such a huge amount of positive feedback and then
have this happen.
(view
author's auctions)12:18pm March 12, 2002 (#62 of 83)
(view
author's auctions)1:11pm March 12, 2002 (#63 of 83)
(view
author's auctions)2:24pm March 12, 2002 (#64 of 83)
Call to get a form: (312)814-3000, or download and print one
from:
http://www.ag.state.il.us/consumer/file.htm
I'm still kind of shocked, though. My business with this guy
in the past has been nothing short of excellent --far exceeded
my expectations as a seller.
However, I've got over $100 at stake here.
Don't rely on eBay (remember, they believe all people are
basically good) or the USPS (they'll just send a letter to the
person) for any help with this.
(view
author's auctions)2:35pm March 12, 2002 (#65 of 83)
(view
author's auctions)3:09pm March 12, 2002 (#66 of 83)
Yes, I too, was duped by thebarry. I waited so long to investigate this myself because I ,like ebay, think all people are basically good--ask me if I believe that crap now! It is unfortunate ebay takes no ownership in issues such as these, as these such issues could mean the ultimate demise of the auction site powerhouse.
So,I called and left a message on thebarry's machine, no response...emails, also , no response.
Anyone have any idea what total dollar amount we're talking about? Mine was $90 for 4 videos. I am so glad I didn't win that Child of Glass video at 122.50--I feel sorry for that ebayer!I would like to know how steve(?)got a refund out of him on PayPal!I emailed the local news show in the barry's area--thanks to whoever posted that!
Is there anyway we can get a class action suit against this guy?
Where do we go with this people?????
(view
author's auctions)3:24pm March 12, 2002 (#67 of 83)
(view
author's auctions)3:45pm March 12, 2002 (#68 of 83)
Either way , he should have at least refunded the money and given an honest reason for the delay.
(view
author's auctions)3:55pm March 12, 2002 (#69 of 83)
(view
author's auctions)4:45pm March 12, 2002 (#70 of 83)
I must say this is nuts I belived in thebarry because of his 17000+ feedback I thought hay a guy like this is great (Like the USPS site say's if its to good to be true then you know its a SCAM) One thing I didn't catch was that all the auctions where Ending almost in the same day which should have been Warning Signs something to watch for in the future. I suckered for his auction hook line and sinker 5 lots more darn nire 1,200.00 which is one hell of a lot to me I'm just so glad I lost a few (I was upset at
myself for losing a few that should have won.
I Just wishing I would have LOST ALL OF his auctions .( 2.What can we do it seems that's
what everywhere wont to know . Were I go it seems to dead-end. I have emailed EBAY Sunday and Monday a few times both day NO REPLY as of yet not even to tell me they got my message .( WHAT kind of ____ is this They are not saying nothing NOW that he is not a member they still wont say anything. If you ask me I say ebay is be hide THIS ONE WAY OR THE OTHER they my not be in on it BUT the way there handling this THERE HELPING HIM! I would like to know WTh There doing and why are they not letting members KNOW ANYTHING after days of waiting .3 What to do know FBI forms, USPS forms,
local police Forms, his town Police FORM , ----
after ---- AND will ebay help no WHY????
I can not understand how why they are not doing nothing. There just walking over good members!! AND I can't understand WHY we are putting up with it ??
chanlee
P. s. IF any of you have any new Info and wont to send it to me do a search under chanlee and e-mail me thanks AND ebay if you are reading this EMAIL ME I have a lot I would LIKE TO ASK!!! If you DARE! And yes I'm PISSED more at ebay then this scammer right now. well maybe more like 50/50 right now I hate them BOTH!
(view
author's auctions)5:01pm March 12, 2002 (#71 of 83)
These videos were from a $10 Million bankruptcy. There were
offered to an associate of mine for 1.3 million.
From what can piece together Barry got involved with this at
some level. Perhaps the people he was dealing with weren't happy
with their cut.
Also, Ebay clearly states that all product has to be on hand.
This wasn't the case. This sale lasted over a week. The fact
that the seller had an Ebay store and a high feedback rating
also fostered false confidence.
Ebay is responsible for this as well as Barry. This was no
fly by night sale. HE also used his Ebay store to promote the
next big sale which also bought him some time.
Anytime a seller makes $300,000.00 in sales in such a short
period of time it should set off some flag on ebay and someone
should look into this.
Where are the site safeguards?
If ebay does nothing about this scam and lets us all fly in
the wind they are going to get a ton of really bad word of mouth
and publicity over this.
Not too mention that some of us should group together and sue
them along with Barry.
I am not a happy ebayer today!
Jamie Gilcig
canvid13
450-264-7006
canvid@hotmail.com
(view
author's auctions)8:01pm March 12, 2002 (#72 of 83)
8:47pm March 12, 2002 (#73 of 83)
Good luck!
(view
author's auctions)10:36pm March 12, 2002 (#74 of 83)
http://www.spankoz.net/ebay_auctions_archive.htm
The main page is at : http://www.spankoz.net/ebay_auctions.htm
7:24am March 13, 2002 (#75 of 83)
(view
author's auctions)9:30am March 13, 2002 (#76 of 83)
(view
author's auctions)9:49am March 13, 2002 (#77 of 83)
--------------------------
eBay,Inc.
2145 Hamilton Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125
Hello,
The eBay Legal Fraud Investigations Team has been in contact
with the
Buffalo Grove Police Department concerning a former eBay User
that is under
investigation for their activities on eBay.
This investigation is not complete at this time, and your
cooperation will
be appreciated. Please keep in mind that these are allegations
only, and
that no charges have been filed nor should you draw any
conclusions as to
the outcome of the investigation.
If you WON an auction posted by these User(s) through eBay,
AND if payment
was sent and the item was NOT received, NOT as advertised, or a
refund was
NOT issued, then the Buffalo Grove Police Department would like
your
assistance in their investigation. Here is a list of the Name(s)
and User
ID's that are currently under investigation:
Name(s):
Barry J Rieger
User ID name(s)
thebarry / thebarry1@aol.com
On behalf of eBay, I hope that you will take a moment to fill
out the
information below, and mail this information to Investigator
Mike Rodriguez
of the Buffalo Grove Police Department in order to help with
this
investigation.
Buffalo Grove Police Department
46 Raupp Blvd.
Buffalo Grove, IL., 60089-2199
ATTN: Investigator Mike Rodriguez #184
Please take