Review for user instylz from AoshichanX

  • AoshichanX (26)

    Purchased Playstation 3 for $475

    AoshichanX was the Seller on May 1, 2007 AnandTech

    I am a long time member of AnandTech ( anandtech.com). Within the site, there is a forum dedicated to the buying, selling, and trading of goods, typically electronic. Using heatware (heatware.com) as a system of governance and feedback, this niche community has thrived. It was within this forum that I found a very persuasively priced Playstation 3 60GB unit for sale--$475 by the user instylz (http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=45&threadid=2029949&enterthread=y ).

    After checking his heatware feedback (http://heatware.com/eval.php?id=10664), I determined that he was legitimate and paypal-ed the $475 as stated on April 12th. Immediately, the next day, I received a sob story from instylz-- that someone broke into his car and robbed him of not only the PS3 but other items as well. I promptly refunded my money by means of an \"echeck\". On the 18th, when the echeck was scheduled to clear, it was mysteriously canceled, followed by a new e-check. I promptly filed a claim with paypal. Paypal decided the case in my favor but was only able to recover 22 cents.

    I received the following when filing a complaint against this individual:

    Mr. _______________,

    I am Sgt. Edward Wheeler of the Edison Police Detective Bureau. Your e-mail was forwarded to me for review and possible investigation. The information you provided as far as the suspect: Stephen Sanata of 2451 Woodbridge Ave. Edison, NJ 08817 does not appear credible as per my investigation. As per computer check no such address or individual exist in Edison Township. I have tried the phone number but have received an automated answering machine. At this point I have no legal authority to obtain a warrant for the phone information. You must file a report with you local police department for fraud and I will be happy to assist officers/detectives further with the investigation. I did in fact leave a phone message on the phone you provided, if I receive a call back I will contact you with the results. Any additional information you may e-mail me at this address.

    Respectfully Sgt. Edward Wheeler

    May 2, 2007