Mr. Disturbed

Purchased a 40gb WD drive + TombRaider angel of darkness CD

Mr. Disturbed was the Seller on November 13, 2003 AnandTech

Before I go on, you can find info here: http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=45&threadid=1182449

And view pictures here:http://www.pctechplus.com/photo_gallery.htm
I paypald Carter funds with terms that he would ship quickly the following day. He did. However the way he shipped the Hard Drive was horrendous and totally unacceptable. He threw in a bare drive with bare cds in a 8x6ish padded manila envelope. :(

After items arrived, I was rather upset. The 2nd was cracked which instantly shattered inside my CDRW. Contacted him via AIM and told him I have not tested the HD, and the cd came cracked. He promised to ship a copy of the 2nd cd from his 'backup'. 2 days later, I tested the hard drive. Upon formatting and installing XP, the drive makes a "clack-clucking" sound every 4-10 minutes.
This does not sound normal, especially from a drive which he said was a new working pull from a machine which his father gave him.

I contacted him again, and mentioned the HD problem. He started accusing me of "nit picking" & "it seems like you are looking for things to be wrong to cause problems with our deal."
I told him the drive sound and cracked cd was not me nitpicking, but a high possibility damaged from his improper packaging.

A couple of days later, Drive errors began. Obvious "clucking" sounds and the pc upon booting gave "drive reading error". Took about 4-5 restarts to get it to boot, and extremely slowish.

His take, "the drive is fine, was fine, and will be fine", his attitude presented no intention of resolution. I left it like that, I was almost getting caught in online fight and debate over my damaged goods. A day later, I took the drive out and threw it on the floor.

I made a post on Anandtech, "http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=45&threadid=1182449" with pictures on the HD/cd packaging. He now said I am a liar, and the cd in the picture are not the one he sent me, because they didnt say OEM or NFR. Another member clarified this by going to a local shop and looked at games bundled with hardware. Not all games necessarily say OEM or NFR.

It's been about a month now. The 2nd 'Backup' copy of the cd had NOT arrived. Keep in mind, he lives in PA and I in NJ. Mail delivery times between us is 1-2 days. He told me he shipped it one week. Waited about 11 days, nothing. Contacted him again, said he will mail USPS Priority. Another week flew by, nothing. Contacted him again and said he will ship a 3rd time, using UPS Ground with Track#.

On the 13th I asked for confirmation on shipping. He said he didn't do it. I asked if he has been lying on the first and second shipping. He openly admitted he lied about them. "yes I lied, at least I can admit it" he said. With him saying that, I will safely assume the 3rd shipping will never happen since he lied about the first and second shipping.

I've had not ask for no refund, except a copy of the working game which he promised. I know he had no intentions of refunding. And I am not about to engage in a battle for months, he himself said "what are you talking about, I shipped many HDs before like this without no problem"..Obviously if he did, no one posted a rating based on that horrible shipping.

I would not deal with carter again. I am giving a negative based on his unprofessional horrible packaging of a HD, lack of resolution, accusing me of nit picking, and openly calling me a liar, and ultimately for admitting he lied TWICE on shipping the backup CD. Also for calling Anandtech members "arrogant A**holes".
You can find info here: http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=45&threadid=1182449 & view pictures here: http://www.pctechplus.com/photo_gallery.htm

Purchased NeverWinter Nights for $20 Shipped.

Mr. Disturbed was the Seller on August 8, 2003 AnandTech

I needed the CDKey PM'd to me and the disks shipped when he had the chance. I payed, he PM'd me the key as agreed. After 53 Days now I have not received the disks. At first he would "Ship out later in the week" then "family problems, would ship that week" then "no time, a friend will ship it"

53 days and still nothing.

Satellite receivers

Mr. Disturbed was the Seller on July 26, 2003 AnandTech

Very good trader and fast shipper.

Purchased Age of Moythology

Mr. Disturbed was the Seller on August 14, 2003 AnandTech

Good Communication, proper packaging, and quick shipping. A wonderful, trouble-free deal!

DVD movies

Mr. Disturbed was the Seller on August 14, 2003 AnandTech

Quick response to my messages, everything sent as promised and arrived as expected. Would buy from again.

Bought a Bluetooth dongle from him...

Mr. Disturbed was the Seller on October 1, 2003 Other/Unknown

Transaction went very smoothly and had the dongle in 2 days...couldnt be happier...

I purchased Vice City from him.

Mr. Disturbed was the Seller on August 12, 2003 AnandTech

It took one week from money sent to CDs received, which I thought was fine. It came in a padded mailer with the map, window sticker, and all the other handout things that would have come inside the box arriving in perfect condition. I'd buy from him again.

Bought 3 DVD's.

Mr. Disturbed was the Seller on May 5, 2003 Other/Unknown

Bought 3 DVD's ultra fast shipping and the DVD's were in perfect shape.

bought a game

Mr. Disturbed was the Seller on October 6, 2003 AnandTech

Great seller.

Dvds

Mr. Disturbed was the Seller on May 17, 2003 AnandTech

Items shipped as promised! Great person to do business with! Highly recommended.

Traded Age of mythology for 3 dvds.

Cross-traded on May 20, 2003 Other/Unknown

Great person to deal with, very nice and courteous, excellent trader.

IOGear BT USB with Simpsons DVDs

Cross-traded on October 1, 2003 AnandTech

it took a while to shipped the DVDs but I got it anyways. DVDs in great shape. Thanks!

Bought 3 DVDs

Mr. Disturbed was the Seller on May 4, 2003 AnandTech

Great communications, quality product, and fast delivery! Great transaction, and I would gladly trade with Chris again!

Geforce 4 ti 4200

Mr. Disturbed was the Seller on October 29, 2003 AnandTech

A++ trader and delivered as promise. Great packaging and awesome trader.

Sold mx700 mouse

Mr. Disturbed was the Buyer on April 30, 2003 AnandTech

Quick payment and very good person to deal with, would do it again in flash :) Thank you.

5 DVDs

Mr. Disturbed was the Seller on May 10, 2003 AnandTech

Great price. Quick shipment.

Traded my PPC Phone for His SE T616 / Jabra and BT USB dongle

Cross-traded on October 9, 2003 AnandTech

Excellent trader - shipped next day and I recieved it as described.

Bought Buffy Vampire Slayer Seasons 2, 3 & 4 on DVD.

Mr. Disturbed was the Seller on October 2, 2003 AnandTech

I was skeptical due to the one negative heat he has. We negotiated an arrangement and I paid, he shipped the DVD's. I am happy and would recommend Mr. Carter as a good trader to anyone. A+++. Thanks again.

Bought 3 dvds from him.

Mr. Disturbed was the Seller on April 30, 2003 AnandTech

Shipped promptly and communicated throughout the entire transaction. Great trader!

3 Used DVDs

Mr. Disturbed was the Seller on April 30, 2003 AnandTech

DVDs were in perfect condition, and arrived 3 days after payment was sent via paypal. Excellent communication, would definitely trade with again.

I purchased 3 DVD box sets from Chris - Angel, Superman, and Scream.

Mr. Disturbed was the Seller on September 22, 2003 AnandTech

Communication was very good. He kept me updated on when he was going to be able to ship the DVDs out. The DVDs arrived in good condition. Didn't have any problems.

Bought a laptop

Mr. Disturbed was the Seller on October 20, 2003 AnandTech

Bought a Pentium III laptop from Chris. Item arrived in only 3 days from our agreed ship date. Packaged good and in great shape. I am satisfied and would deal with again. Thanks!