HardTech

Sold him a case with aftermarket fans for some paypal

HardTech was the Seller on April 8, 2003 AnandTech

I buy the case about a year ago for $160, and add another $20 for some fans. I never use it as I never had enough funds to buy another computer.

Anyway, fast forward to a few weeks ago when I sell my case and fans for $100 shipped (while the going rate is still about $120 shipped without any fans). Phil says he would buy the case, and I informed him that as soon as I shipped it, I would be out of town for a week on spring break.

He receives the case with the USB bezel broken off (a very minor thing on a Lian-Li if you have one) and starts sending me e-mails and PM's (some of which weren't so pleasant). I have had no internet access while I was out of town, and was shocked to see him so out of shape about something so minor. For an earlier project, I used the floppy covers so those were missing as well.

I offer him $20 to repay for damages. He claims to have paid $75 to make everything look like new, so I counter-offer with $35. He says he'll accept it. (keep in mind, this is $100 - $35 = $65 for something I purchased a year ago for $180)

I have done everything I can to rectify the situation. He sends me money and I ship the case. He complains about stuff being broken, so I offer some money to help him fix it. The case is used and I sold it for a significant discount. It is not my fault he wants everything on the case to look absolutely perfect with such a discount.

I will admit that I suggested that we don't leave each other any heatware. I feel that I've done everything I can to make this situation good, and he just turns around and says "It's not good enough" and gives me a neutral feedback.. something I don't feel is warranted. In any case, I will NEVER deal with Phil again. Not because he is dishonest in his trading ways, but because he is simply too demanding and has to "have it his way".

bought a Philips Acoustic Edge sound card

HardTech was the Buyer on July 6, 2003 AnandTech

I sent money, he cross-shipped the card. What more could I ask for?

I bought a SB AWE64 sound card from the dude

HardTech was the Buyer on February 12, 2000 AGN

I sent payment, he sent sound card. simpler than food and water

traded RAM for SCSI card

Cross-traded on July 6, 2003 AnandTech

Nate's a good guy. I know him personally, so if you get burned, let me know and I'll go kick his ass sum' fierce

bought some Zip disks from him

HardTech was the Buyer on July 6, 2003 AnandTech

excellent communication, excellent price, excellent products. I could not have asked for more in a deal.

Sold a Celeron CPU + heatsink/fan + Arctic Silver 5 for $40

HardTech was the Seller on September 17, 2006 AnandTech

Fast payment and great communication. What more could you ask for?

I sold him an IntelliMouse for $25

HardTech was the Seller on December 29, 1999 AGN

Pretty straightforward, he sent the money and I sent the mouse. Thanks Dan!

bought a PPC

HardTech was the Buyer on April 20, 2005 AnandTech

no problems on this end.. the product was just as advertised and I'm a happy buyer.

Traded my (2) PNY PC100 32meg DIMM sticks for his (1) 64meg NEC DIMM stick

Cross-traded on December 10, 1999 AGN

My computer was dead slow with only 32megs while the deal took place, but now that I'm back to 96megs I'm lovin the new speed! Thanks Lukas, good luck with your trip!

sold some RAM to him, 3 sticks @ 40 apiece.

HardTech was the Seller on September 24, 1999 AGN

The straight-forward deal. He sent money order, I sent goods! I noticed his money order coming a bit early though, no complaints here! What a guy!

traded a DVD drive for a CD-RW

Cross-traded on August 9, 2004 AnandTech

From the first communication until I received the package, I knew this was one of the nicest people I have traded with. He offered to throw in a few data cables if I needed them, which is something that is rare nowadays. Red reminds me of the old AGN days.

Sold him a floppy

HardTech was the Seller on December 2, 1999 AGN

His payment came quick, a pretty straight-forward deal. Nothing to worry about = A+!

bought 2 gigs of ram at a great price

HardTech was the Buyer on March 21, 2006 AnandTech

Had exactly what I was looking for and hooked me up. Great communication and great packaging. I would never hesitate to deal with him!

I bought a hub from him

HardTech was the Buyer on March 3, 2000 AGN

WHOA D!! This guy is excellent! Fast shipping, I paid him via PayPal and I needed some cash, so he let me borrow the full amount PLUS more!! If you hesitate to deal with this guy, I ought to smack ya!! mwahahaha

I bought an IBM U2W 4.5gig hard drive from him

HardTech was the Buyer on March 1, 2000 AGN

Yowza! He shipped fast!! Reliable and even offered to throw in some stuff with it, but I had to decline due to the current cleanliness (or lack thereof) of my room. :-(
anyway, THANKS BEN!! WOOHOOOO!!! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

I bought a BH6 from Mike for a great price, $65 shipped

HardTech was the Seller on December 29, 1999 AGN

This motherboard came in 2 days and I'm now running my 300a at 450!! (I'm living 2 years in the past, I know)

bought a USB-powered ZIP 250 for a very nice price

HardTech was the Buyer on July 8, 2003 AnandTech

Let me tell you a little bit about our deal. I've been looking on eBay for a USB-powered Zip250 drive for a few weeks now. The lowest price was around $65 + $12 shipping. The going rate was about $70.

I decided to post on Anandtech saying I want to buy one. This guy offers $50 shipped Priority. I accept, and he waits a few days for me to scrounge up enough PayPal to buy it. Among this, I'm in a deal with 6 other people. He is the last person I have dealt with.

I have sent the money/items in all of the previous deals, and only two have gotten their items here faster than him. Excellent price, excellent service, excellent shipping.. I'm truly astounded by him. Don't hesitate to deal with him, he's better than 6 other traders for sure!

bought some ram for $25 shipped

HardTech was the Buyer on February 7, 2004 AnandTech

Shipped very fast, item was priced right, and item works well. What more can one ask for?

bought modem, agreed to cross-ship

HardTech was the Buyer on February 9, 2000 AGN

got it in 2 days after I sent payment.. wowza!I would deal with this guy again!

I bought his Hollywood+

HardTech was the Buyer on July 27, 1999 AGN

Great guy! I bought this for a cheap price then and I'm happy with how this deal was transacted.

I asked for PSU first, he sent first, I sent money later

HardTech was the Buyer on October 19, 2002 AnandTech

HOLY MOLY!!! I have never dealt with a person more patient, and neither will you. My computer had a heart attack and I asked him to send me the PSU on credit, and I'd send him the money right when I receive it. He promptly sent it, but due to some unfortunate mishap on my part, I was not able to send it out. All he was able to say was "no problem" and waited extremely patiently for my slow ass to get in gear. For that, I cannot be thankful enough. My computer is recovering well, all thanks to Excelsior. I will never hesitate to deal with William EVER EVER EVER!

Sent RAM first and waited for money..

HardTech was the Seller on August 23, 1999 AGN

Kept on telling me that he hadn't received it, and when he did it was postmarked the day I sent it, which was some 2 weeks later. Anyway, received payment a couple of days later and we're both happy now!

Sent RAM first and waited for money..

HardTech was the Seller on August 25, 1999 AGN

I hooked him up with some RAM and the payment arrived really fast!

sold him some stuff

HardTech was the Seller on March 19, 2000 AGN

Payment came great, kept in excellent contact. Thanks a bunch!

Sold this dude some stuff

HardTech was the Seller on March 19, 2000 AGN

This eval is kinda late, sorry about that. Other than that, this dude is top-notch. We traded some stuff and one of the items I sent him was broken, so he sent it back and chose from a list I gave him.. he didn't seem mad at all!! Wowza!