MetaIX

Purchased MSI Z97 Gaming 7 motherboard

MetaIX was the Seller on June 17, 2015 HardForum

The hardforum thread is here: http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1868059

The following list of defects of the product were observed and pictures can be found here http://imgur.com/a/gjUlu :

1. Burnt trace from CPU socket to 1st DIMM slot
2. Missing PCI-E x16 retention clip (this I feel would prevent RMA)
3. USB 3.0 housing pulled away from pins (as would this)
4. Bent pin on a fan header (not that big of a deal)
5. He left his heatsink retention bracket still screwed on the board (not a big deal again, just kinda odd)
6. Missing the stand off and screw for the m.2 sata port

Timeline:
I purchased the board on 6/17/2015 (12:15am so basically 6/16) he did not ship it until 6/19/2015 and it arrived on 6/22/2015 I PM'd him on 6/23/2015 and informed him of the condition of the board and that I wanted a refund, I waited until 6/27 to tell him that I will give him until 7/1 to reply or a claim would be opened, I opened the claim on 7/1 on 7/2 he denied refund and requested photos, again stating board was almost new, I replied on 7/2 with photos and an explanation, he did not reply back, on 7/5 I requested a refund again, and on 7/7 he denied it stating "This was a new board. I can not be responsible for damage you may have done to it. I also sent it with extra insurance if you think it may have been damaged by USPS. Further, it is covered by MSI warranty for a year."

A physically neglected board cannot be RMA'd for repair even if it's under warranty for 3 years, not the 1 year he claimed.

Paypal reviewed the claim and ruled in my favor, per the instructions of the claim I sent the motherboard back to him, after 2 weeks of it sitting at the post office I called paypal and explained to the rep what was going on. She looked up the tracking number and the case, saw that I had sent it back and that it sat there, so she went ahead and gave me my money back and closed the case. He never picked up the motherboard or sent me a PM or email of any kind since he tried to say it was shipping damage.

Bought an ASRock P67 EXTREME4 GEN3 LGA 1155 motherboard.

MetaIX was the Seller on November 28, 2011 HardForum

This was originally posted as a negative evaluation due to non-communication and not receiving my purchased item. However, it turns out MetaIX had a legitimate excuse with a death in the family and I did eventually receive my item. I am leaving this as neutral, however, because it was quite frustrating to receive no communication for weeks and think that I had been ripped off.

E8400 CPU

MetaIX was the Seller on October 23, 2009 HardForum

Excellent trader. Very good communication, outlined when/how the CPU would be sent. Would definitely recommend trader to others.

Purchased an AMD 6670 video card. Good communication, great price and fast shipping. Pleasure to deal with.

MetaIX was the Seller on June 9, 2013 HardForum

Recommend seller as item was packaged very well. Thanks again!

Purchased 2x 4GB Corsairs XMS3

MetaIX was the Seller on June 18, 2013 HardForum

Seller remained in touch from start to finish. Memory arrived and was is perfect condition.

Gigabyte GTX 660 Windforce

MetaIX was the Seller on August 15, 2013 HardForum

Good communication, Shipped fairly secure. Works great and at a good price. Would recommend. Thanks

Bought an Intel 3570k CPU

MetaIX was the Seller on November 14, 2013 HardForum

Everything went smoothly. No issues, CPU arrived in timely manner, and was as described. Thanks!

Brand new PSP 3000 in Box with acessories

MetaIX was the Seller on March 18, 2011 PSP

This guy is awesome, i saw he was selling a brand new PSP and asked if he'd be nice enough to ship it to Brazil and he Agreed =] Sent the money right away through Paypal and he shipped it right away! It arrived in 30 days and i'm still with it! Thanks!

I purchased a used Samsung 840 120GB SSD.

MetaIX was the Seller on September 27, 2013 HardForum

Good communication. Fast shipping. The drive works great. I would do business with again. A++ seller.

Bought GTX660 video card.

MetaIX was the Seller on August 21, 2013 HardForum

Was sent incorrect tracking number, but got item on time, in one piece and in fully working order. Good enough for me, would buy from again.

Core i5 3570k

MetaIX was the Seller on October 14, 2013 HardForum

item as described, quick shipping, constant communication. thanks again! 1 2 3

Bought a GTX770 gpu

MetaIX was the Seller on May 30, 2015 HardForum

Card was in great condition and packed with very good amounts of cushioning, runs perfectly.

i bought gigabyte gtx770

MetaIX was the Seller on November 2, 2013 HardForum

super seller
trusted me
ships very fast & extremely protected package
sold me very cheap
easy communication
thanks

e8400 cpu

MetaIX was the Seller on October 21, 2009 HardForum

Received the as described cpu two days after purchasing and have already put it to use. Thanks!