Warning! Block this person at your own risk!
JoeBanzai
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In 16 years or so on ebay, have never encountered anyone like thebaseballmachine who is also toppsaholic.
I will try to keep this as brief and to the point as I can;
Several months ago sold a few items to thebaseballmachine transactions went fine. Sold a few more items to thebaseballmachine at a later date, he was slow pay, but no big deal. Sold a few items to thebaseballmachine, now he wants extra time to pay, asks nicely, so I agree, but am getting tired of his slow pay. I decide to do nothing.
A while back, I see his name mentioned on these boards as someone who is "capturing" scans of items he wins, and lists them for sale before he has paid for them. Thought this was pretty shady, but decided to not worry about it. Thought it was very poor selling practice.
A few weeks ago he won several items from a seller I know here in Minnesota and have bought from, and sold to in the past without problem. They couldn't agree on combined shipping and my friend decided to cancel the transaction and refunded the money. Of course thebaseballmachine couldn't accept that and gave the seller several negative feedbacks. I decided to block thebaseballmachine.
On Feb. 2nd I got a message from thebaseballmachine inquiring as to what was wrong, "what did I do I hope we didn't upset you ?"
I felt I owed him an explanation (I know, DUMB) and politely told him why I had blocked him and asked him please do not contact me in the future.
Feb 3rd I received five different emails claiming I had made his wife cry and calling me a female dog and threatening " i will come visit you and we can have coffee to discuss your spinal structure" and "so now you have shown youre a small female dog also. figure that one out -- yes i called you a female dog. if you had a spine you wouldhv got your facts straight -- MAYBE its me that is the honorable trustworthy friend and your Minnesota compadre who is a squirrel." and "do not intercourse with us." and (this one from toppsaholic)"hi sweets !! how will you block all our accounts ? I don't see it; I just don't see it."
Feb 4th email saying "You made my wife cry = not cool. See you soon buddy"
I have contacted ebay and they are looking into it.
I am also thinking of checking into if this contact is either harassment, stalking, or equal to a threat, "see you soon buddy" he is trying to be clever here, but I wonder if law enforcement in his area will see it that way.
Block him at your own risk. The funny thing is if he had politely explained why he left those negatives I may have unblocked him............not now, not ever!
Any comments on how I handled this?
I will try to keep this as brief and to the point as I can;
Several months ago sold a few items to thebaseballmachine transactions went fine. Sold a few more items to thebaseballmachine at a later date, he was slow pay, but no big deal. Sold a few items to thebaseballmachine, now he wants extra time to pay, asks nicely, so I agree, but am getting tired of his slow pay. I decide to do nothing.
A while back, I see his name mentioned on these boards as someone who is "capturing" scans of items he wins, and lists them for sale before he has paid for them. Thought this was pretty shady, but decided to not worry about it. Thought it was very poor selling practice.
A few weeks ago he won several items from a seller I know here in Minnesota and have bought from, and sold to in the past without problem. They couldn't agree on combined shipping and my friend decided to cancel the transaction and refunded the money. Of course thebaseballmachine couldn't accept that and gave the seller several negative feedbacks. I decided to block thebaseballmachine.
On Feb. 2nd I got a message from thebaseballmachine inquiring as to what was wrong, "what did I do I hope we didn't upset you ?"
I felt I owed him an explanation (I know, DUMB) and politely told him why I had blocked him and asked him please do not contact me in the future.
Feb 3rd I received five different emails claiming I had made his wife cry and calling me a female dog and threatening " i will come visit you and we can have coffee to discuss your spinal structure" and "so now you have shown youre a small female dog also. figure that one out -- yes i called you a female dog. if you had a spine you wouldhv got your facts straight -- MAYBE its me that is the honorable trustworthy friend and your Minnesota compadre who is a squirrel." and "do not intercourse with us." and (this one from toppsaholic)"hi sweets !! how will you block all our accounts ? I don't see it; I just don't see it."
Feb 4th email saying "You made my wife cry = not cool. See you soon buddy"
I have contacted ebay and they are looking into it.
I am also thinking of checking into if this contact is either harassment, stalking, or equal to a threat, "see you soon buddy" he is trying to be clever here, but I wonder if law enforcement in his area will see it that way.
Block him at your own risk. The funny thing is if he had politely explained why he left those negatives I may have unblocked him............not now, not ever!
Any comments on how I handled this?
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"Sold a few items to thebaseballmachine, now he wants extra time to pay, asks nicely, so I agree, but am getting tired of his slow pay. I decide to do nothing."
"A while back, I see his name mentioned on these boards as someone who is "capturing" scans of items he wins, and lists them for sale before he has paid for them. Thought this was pretty shady, but decided to not worry about it."
I'm sorry this nut is bothering you. Agree this guy is a psycho. Most threats are empty by small people talking big to hide fear. But I'd make a call
perhaps. But engaging in explanatory discourse with someone leaving negs and doing shady biz that you blocked...
Eric
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
<< <i>Another keyboard warrior, and a broke one at that.. >>
I think that sums it up pretty well from what you've told us. Hang in there.
<< <i>Can you send those emails to eBay and have them boot him off?? >>
Spent quite a long time this morning on the phone with ebay. Frankly, they didn't seem real interested in helping me, but I was quite insistent and they agreed to do an investigation.
I don't hold out a lot of hope for any real results, I figured posting here would be the best way to get the word out.
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<< <i>Can you send those emails to eBay and have them boot him off?? >>
Spent quite a long time this morning on the phone with ebay. Frankly, they didn't seem real interested in helping me, but I was quite insistent and they agreed to do an investigation.
I don't hold out a lot of hope for any real results, I figured posting here would be the best way to get the word out. >>
I recently had 2 go rounds with Ebay over a member who keeps contacting me even though I blocked him. He went so far as to attach a group photo, which I was in and a friend had posted on another thread, on to the email. Ebay kept assuring me that that would take action but couldn't tell me what that action would be. My sense is they can't do poop to stop someone and even suggested I contact law enforcement if it continued. Apparently blocking someone from bidding does not block them sending messages. Personally I would not have explained why you blocked him, but I think reselling your items before he pays for them would have been a better explanation.
While the likelihood of anything physical happening as a result of thebaseballmachine's "threats" are minimal, I can understand the trepidation. However, rather than fret and get yourself into a frenzy trying to nip it in the bud or involving eBay, just let the troll vent. I'd note the mailing address and if he bids under another ID, contact eBay and explain that you wish to have the transaction cancelled and refer to the previous correspondence you've had with eBay with regard to this buyer.
<< <i>Rather than explain myself, I've concluded that ignoring and not saying a word is sometimes the best medicine. >>
Yes, I did consider that, as I noted in my OP. I try to always respond to a polite question, and he was at one time a good customer, so I thought I would let him know that his actions had consequences and perhaps he could learn from the experience.
I did kind of figure he would be unhappy, but didn't think he would go so far over the line. If he does decide to visit me, my large dog and 12 gauge shotgun will be ready to greet him.
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<< <i>If he threatened you with physical harm, I would report it to law enforcement. You may not be the first person he has done this to and his actions need to be documented. Don't hold your breath waiting for eBay to take action. >>
He said " i will come visit you and we can have coffee to discuss your spinal structure" and "See you soon buddy" I don't think that's an actual threat of physical harm, but I will check it out.
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Figured the best thing I could do would be to post here and let people know what kind of lunatic he is.
Danny
<< <i>Plain and simple...he needs to be kicked off EBAY. Doesn't really matter if he follows through with threats or not....he made threats. "PROBLEM"...he uses multiple accounts and probably will continue to do so.
Danny
I agree, he brags about it, "and for what its worth I WILL BUY YOUR ITEMS ANY ANY ANY TIME I WANT -- i will have you shipping to my cousin in Oklahoma or my aunt in texas".
He has two accounts that I know of; toppsaholic in Halifax, Ma and thebaseballmachine a P.O. box in Plymouth, Ma.
I am surprised that ebay doesn't have a way to simply block messages from others that you don't want to be in contact with. Most websites have a "block" option on messages.
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<< <i>Hey guy's, I just listed a bunch of 70's cards up on ebay and toppsaholic just contacted me asking why I blocked them. I don't know if anything else ever came of this post, but I think I will just go the ignore them route. >>
From what I am reading, your block has saved you from drama
Hi! I am currently experiencing the same stuff from toppsaholic. Hes called my personal number and threatened me and my family. I am currently building a case through ebay. If anyone would like to share their dealings please contact me or post them. Thanks
If you have facebook I am chris slatzer. The one with the rock shirt on. please feel free to message me.Thanks!
You may want to post this over at Net54. He's known over there and has posted, but his posts are pretty insane. Not insane good, but the posts of someone that isn't playing with a full deck.
Holy nutballs, Batman. This Toppsaholic dude is about as insecure as it gets.
Arthur
where do u sell ?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Major_League_Baseball_players_from_Panama
Would also like to know where you sell?
His post was 4 1/2 years ago, so he may not get right back to you. lol
From my past experiences on eBay you'll never resolve this matter through eBay they may take them off but he'll just come back I normally don't post comments I just like to read but with eBay on so frustrated with their practices and policies I've been off for almost a year the last customer I had did cause me concern bought an item told him told eBay she never received it and then flat out told me that she wasn't going to pay for it when I saw it listed on her website she told me to go to the authorities and see if they would do anything knowing they won't
How did this all turn out for you ?
Hello Slatzman!!
Sadly predictable to find you here still crying about your $20 purchase. Unreal. Get a grip; everyone knows Toppsaholic gives pushback. If you dont like it, dont push!
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Hi batpig!! Living anonymously eh ?
Hello Danny !
4 years later ...still not "kicked off ebay" --over 10,000 feedback no negs ...hmmmm
maybe you have too much time on your hands?
guns threats ? who monitors this place?
Hello TigerDean !!
yes im "outed" --now what ??
so youre not on ebay ? oh no !
Under $20 items on ebay = problems due to the clowns that buy it
oh no !! we're blocked from your items.
its EBAY ! helllllloo ? anyone can buy from anyone you fool
.....it does not look that way .......
insecure ? nice conclusion, anonymous person !!
sideordertodd where do you live?
i will come over with smith and wesson to your job at wally world
Great Insight !
good stuff magicbilly ?/eric anonymous fool
good show
wow
I stand corrected. Clearly he is completely sane.
His profile indicates he is not a one hit wonder....and that he is going places.
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Al
I’ll be blocking Toppsaholic as well.
@Toppsaholic Please feel free to insult away. Seems like your thing.
no comment at this time
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Major_League_Baseball_players_from_Panama