DevilsAdvocate

I paid for a 19 inch dell lcd on the 18th(early AM)of december. He was supposed to ship it the next day (he could have gotten it out that same day,since I paid him at like 2AM). He said he would send it so I could hopefully get it by Christmas. Guess what, it\'s after New Years and theres no monitor, and hes not responding to emails. Had to file a dispute with paypal. My next step is troll hunters and his local police.

DevilsAdvocate was the Seller on January 2, 2007 HardForum

This clown had communication right up to the second I paid him. Dealing with this fool is a waste of time. Out of 8 emails and private messages, he has answered 1 (one), with a one line statement saying hes going to \"check on it\".

This Eval is the for the purchase of a OEM copy of Windows XP Pro x64 Edition on 7/9/06. I paid in full via paypal on 7/9/06. Seller promised to send serial over email that day, never did even fater three PM\'s asking him to make do on what he said he would do. Seller also promised to ship next day 7.10.06 but item was not shipped until 7.18.06, A Full nine days after purchase. Communication was OUTSTANDING right until payment was sent, then PM after PM, after PM went un answered. Then emails went unanswered. Not until a thread was made about seller was communication restablished. item finally recieved on 7.22.06 even though next day priority shipping was promised.

DevilsAdvocate was the Seller on July 21, 2006 AnandTech

this seller is a repeat offender. If you do a search for Devilsadvocate on Anandtech.com you wil lfind a half dozen or so threads about how he doesnt ship for weeks, or never does at all and refunds, the neutrals in his heatwrae should really be negatives. For more info on this transaction, and links to other threads about hime (page #2 of thread) go here:

[L=DevilsAdvocate]http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=45&threadid=1896763[/L]

Do not trade with Devils Advocate. He isnt a troll, but has bad trading practices.

The facts: 1. I paid Jeff $50 via non CC PP on June 13th for an OEM Intel D975BK mainboard. 2. A week later he answered a PM I sent inquiring as to the status- \"that he would get it out soon\". 3. Another week later I sent him a PM (6-27) stating that I still haven\'t received anything. He responded on 7-2 that he was \"out of town on business and would look into it\" 4. As of today he still hasn\'t logged onto H forums since 7-02. July 6th he tells another forum member which he has regular contact with that I should call him.

DevilsAdvocate was the Seller on July 8, 2007 HardForum

Jeff since you are not logging onto the forums with any regularity and have not contacted me I am forced to resort to this eval and file a dispute with PP.

I realize you are extremely busy with your career but as you would know if you enter into and obligation you should be prepared to see it through.

You were not too busy to ship others hardware out, so you could have attended to my purchase.

I believe I have been patient enough, it has been 26 days since I paid you.

AMD X2 3800+ Manchester Core Retail w/no heatsink

DevilsAdvocate was the Seller on April 14, 2006 AnandTech

Started off with great communication, then I heard nothing for nearly 4 days. The last message I received was \\\"tracking info to follow\\\", didnt receive tracking info and then nothing for 4 days. CPU eventually came, well packaged, but very late. Had I known I wouldve had to wait so long, I wouldnt have done business with him. After this dealing, I cant personally give him positive feedback although the packaged came as described, because of the lack of communication. Online dealings rely on good communication.

I attempted to buy an iMac from DA.

DevilsAdvocate was the Seller on September 27, 2005 AnandTech

paid for an iMac on Wed, Sept. 28 via paypal for the amount of $750 to DA. He made no contact with me again until the 5th, even after one PM requesting a DC number and one Email requesting the same. He said he was out of town and everything had been shipped.

He said it was mailed and I asked for the DC number, didn't get anything.

On the 6th I asked for the DC number again, no response.

On the 7th I asked for the DC number again, twice, no response.

He eventually offered to refund my money, on Oct. 13. It was in the form of an e-check, so I didn't end up getting my money back until the 18th.

I sold DA 2 PC Games

DevilsAdvocate was the Buyer on May 16, 2006 AnandTech

I shipped in a timely manner, and expected the same from DA. All He needed to do was paypal me but it took him 9 days, his lack of communication (none actually) is the reason behind the neutral feedback.

I traded a $50 BB gift card for cash, modem, and floppy drive

Cross-traded on May 8, 2002 AnandTech

I gave him a neutral rating because the trade went as discussed, and everything works, but I would be extremely hesistant to trade with him again.

After discussing and finalizing the deal on Anandtech, I mailed the card out the next day. He received the card on a Tuesday, but didn\'t send me a message until I contacted him later that week. During that time I asked if he could mail the items that I traded for. He agreed and said he would mail out the items very soon.

Almost a week later I received a message asking what my mailing address was. I sent him a reply, and asked that he send the items ASAP since I would be leaving the state soon. He agreed.

The floppy drive and modem came in the mail, and worked fine when tested. There was no cash/check/etc. in the box, and I sent a message to him asking where it was, and if he could send the cash via paypal or some other method since it was part of the trade. The money arrived via paypal soon after.

So, the trade when ok, but I was disappointed with the speed at which things went. I realize that he may have been rather busy at the time of the trade, but I wonder if anything would have been shipped if I had not sent out multiple emails asking on the status of the trade.

Cross traded 1GB Sony Duo for 1GB PC3200 DDR

Cross-traded on October 27, 2005 AnandTech

Trade started good then went awry. He forgot to ship and lied about it. He shipped it 11 days later. Item did arrive in working order once shipped.

Traded a Gamecube game for a Gamecube and Xbox game.

Cross-traded on August 7, 2002 AnandTech

Quick delivery, and decent communication considering he was away from home for the week after he sent the items. Smooth deal all around.

Sold Knights of the Old Republic

DevilsAdvocate was the Buyer on August 26, 2003 AnandTech

Super fast payment and very easy to deal w/.

A+++++

bought 2x256 Kingston ddr ram P/N KVR266X72C25/256

DevilsAdvocate was the Seller on February 24, 2002 AnandTech

Shipped promptly. Great trader. Would trade agin with. A...

Bought CPU, HDD, and DVD burner.

DevilsAdvocate was the Seller on November 28, 2005 AnandTech

Took a little while to come, but all's well that ends well! Running great now, and couldn't be happier with my new system. Thanks!

Sold C&C Generals, he paid via PayPal

DevilsAdvocate was the Buyer on October 29, 2003 AnandTech

Everything went smoothly, a good trader. I would deal with him again.

sold Jeff 3 DVDs.

DevilsAdvocate was the Buyer on July 2, 2002 AnandTech

great communication, quick transaction, he paypaled i shipped, no problems, great trade - thx :)

Traded my Gamecube and games for his Xbox, games, and dvds.

Cross-traded on April 22, 2002 AnandTech

Jeff is a great friend so the deal went very smooth. He shipped out the Xbox stuff and once I got his stuff together I shipped it out. Xbox stuff arrived in great condition. Once he got my Gamecube stuff he turned around and sold it...thanks Jeff! :P

Bought Star Wars Galaxies Collectors Edition from DevilsAdvocate.

DevilsAdvocate was the Seller on August 8, 2004 AnandTech

Great seller. Would buy from again.

traded money and an Xbox game for some RAM.

Cross-traded on February 3, 2002 AnandTech

Item just as described, he forgot to ship, but made up for it by overnighting. very good trader!

Bought DVDS

DevilsAdvocate was the Seller on June 18, 2003 AnandTech

Everything as promised, A+ trader in my book, good communication also.

Sold him American Pie 2 DVD

DevilsAdvocate was the Buyer on July 9, 2002 AnandTech

Quick payment and good communication. I would deal with him again.

Bought a retail XP 2400+

DevilsAdvocate was the Seller on January 14, 2003 AnandTech

Always a pleasure dealing with DA. Third deal with Jeff and definitely won't be the last.

Sold him 2 games

DevilsAdvocate was the Buyer on January 29, 2002 AnandTech

Quick buyer and awesome to deal with. Hope to do biz again soon!

VIPER II AGP video card.

DevilsAdvocate was the Seller on June 18, 2002 AnandTech

Shipped fast, packed great, works great. A+++. Smooth transaction. Thanks Barry...(winr)

Sold him a PS2 Package.

DevilsAdvocate was the Buyer on November 30, 2002 AnandTech

Everything went smooth, we worked out the details and then he sent me paypal.

2 game cube games

DevilsAdvocate was the Seller on June 14, 2002 AnandTech

fast shipment and great communication.

Purchased a GeForce 2 MX400 AGP from advocate.

DevilsAdvocate was the Seller on January 6, 2002 AnandTech

Straight forward transaction. I PayPal'd him and he shipped. Item arrived very well packaged and he kept me updated every step of the way. Highly recommend to others and I look forward to more trades! A+++!!! Thanks Jeff!