El_Capitan

I purchased a combo package of: 1. Swiftech Apogee GTZ with all original accessories 2. Swiftech MCR220-QP Quiet Power 2X120mm Radiator + 2xYATELOON fan 1350rpm+2xFan Guard +2x 1/2" barb 3. Mountain Mod 5.25bay acrylic reservoir w/2x 1/2" barb, 2xG1/4 stopper, 1xLED 4. Swiftech MCP655-B pump

El_Capitan was the Buyer on December 25, 2012 HardForum

This is the first time I'm actually disappointed in a purchase/sale/trade. The items he was selling did not have any descriptions of issues, nor any pictures, had I known, I would not have purchased the items (or at least what the actual value should be). Probably my fault in being so trusting.
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The package shipped without any padding, like bubble wrap, peanuts, or even paper.
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The fins on the radiator is all screwed up: http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/3233/dsc0002ve.jpg

The reservoir is dirty and shot up a bit: http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/8229/dsc0004eu.jpg

Will have to test out to see if anything works without leaks, but so far, I would not do business with this user ever again, and would advise anyone else not to, either.

Edit: I also like the fact that in response to selling items in bad condition and shipping with no packaging, he responds by sending me a negative evaluation. That's like a company selling you a product in poor condition and shipping it to you with no packaging, and blaming you for buying it and not liking it for the condition it's in. It sends a great message to future buyers: I'm going to sell you poor quality products, and if you don't like it, I'm also going to give you negative feedback, too.

Update 03/10/2013: Giving this guy the benefit of the doubt, I lapped the GTX CPU Block to 2500 nits for a fine mirror finish, but it didn't matter. It leaked with different barbs and fittings no matter what. Biggest waste of time and money. Basically gave this guy money for junk.

Bought EVGA GTX 1080Ti SC2 with ICX

El_Capitan was the Buyer on November 29, 2017 HardForum

Communication was good, shipment went out fast, item was in great condition, and works. Would definitely do business with again.

I bought a Gigabyte RTX 3070 Gaming OC

El_Capitan was the Buyer on October 19, 2021 HardForum

Communication was excellent. I sent payment via PayPal on Oct 9, 2021, but PayPal took forever, and it wasn't until Oct 19, 2021 until the payment finally went through. The seller was very patient and understanding. Once the payment went through, he promptly shipped the item. It was very well packaged, and the item was exactly as described, and working perfectly. A++++ seller, would definitely do business with again!

I bought two ES Cpu's, QVYE and QXQ3.

El_Capitan was the Buyer on May 6, 2024 HardForum

Great seller, good communication, and quick shipping. While I got the QVYE working, I could not get the QXQ3 working with 3 different sets of motherboards and DDR4 RAM. Seller sent a refund for the QXQ3. Would do business with again.

Sold a ASUS GTX 560 Ti TOP card.

El_Capitan was the Seller on April 1, 2012 OverclockersClub.com

Payment went through without issue, good communication. It was the second time doing business, and would do so again in the future.

Sold a 4x4GB G.Skill Ripjaw 2133MHz RAM.

El_Capitan was the Seller on April 5, 2012 Overclock.net

Payment went through without issue, good communication, would do business with again.

Bought a QNIX QX2710 Perfect Pixel Evolution II.

El_Capitan was the Buyer on September 2, 2014 HardForum

Patient seller, I was busy and not able to be home on certain dates. Shipped the monitor on the requested date range, it was well package, and the monitor works great. Would do business with again.

The monitor overclocks to 120Hz stable, but keeping it at 110Hz due to timings.

Two kits of Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model CT2KIT25664BA1339

El_Capitan was the Seller on November 23, 2010 OverclockersClub.com

I sold two kits of Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model CT2KIT25664BA1339 to the Buyer and the money was promptly received. I would do business with again.

Bought two kits of memory.

El_Capitan was the Buyer on September 20, 2013 HardForum

Good price, shipped quickly with no hassles, and memory works great. Would do business with again.

Bought a PNY GTX 750 Ti BNIB.

El_Capitan was the Buyer on March 18, 2014 HardForum

Very good communication, awesome price, card was exactly as stated (BNIB). Shipment was packaged very well with packaging paper, and bubble-wrap around the box. Would do business with again.

Bought G.skill F4-2400C15D-16GFX. (2x8) 16GB Kit of DDR4 2400.

El_Capitan was the Buyer on June 10, 2024 HardForum

Great communication, fast shipment, awesome price.

Sold BNIB MSI GTX 580.

El_Capitan was the Seller on November 27, 2011 OverclockersClub.com

Payment processed quickly, good communication, would definitely do business with again!

I traded an EVGA SuperNova 1300 G2 plus cash for his RTX 3070 8GB Ventus 3X OC.

Cross-traded on September 30, 2024 HardForum

Great communication, item arrived quickly and well packaged, and worked on arrival with no fuss. Would gladly do business with again.

Cross-traded a GTX 690 with a XSPC waterblock +$100 for an Nvidia Quadro.

Cross-traded on February 20, 2013 HardForum

I shipped first, then he shipped, then I paid the extra $100. He could have easily not shipped his card and gotten away with my card and block for nothing. Very trustworthy, would definitely do business with again.

I bought a Gigabyte Aorus Extreme RTX 3080 10GB.

El_Capitan was the Buyer on October 17, 2024 HardForum

Great communication, payment without issues, item was packed well and was shipped quickly. I understood the issues he had with the card, and was willing to deal with any issues he experienced.

Bought a HP Omen 15-ax250wm laptop

El_Capitan was the Buyer on December 6, 2017 HardForum

Communication was great, shipment was fast, item was packed great, and item was in NIB condition as stated. Would definitely do business with again.

ASUS Z77 Sabertooth

El_Capitan was the Buyer on April 10, 2015 HardForum

I was buying his ASUS Z77 Sabertooth, but three days later he messaged me asking if he could back out of the deal since he actually needed it, saying he would refund the money plus extra for the inconvenience. He followed through. He is as trustworthy a person you could do business with. As much as it sucks not getting the MB (good Z77 MB's are difficult to find these days), I wouldn't hesitate to do business with him again.

Bought a FiiO E17 Headphone Audio USB DAC.

El_Capitan was the Buyer on September 10, 2013 HardForum

Good price, prompt responses for PM's, and fast shipping. Item arrived with original box and accessories, and it works perfectly. Would definitely do business with again.

Bought a Dell UP2414Q 4K display.

El_Capitan was the Buyer on August 7, 2014 HardForum

Great seller. Sent a message that he might have sent the wrong package, but it was the correct one. He was ready to send a refund if it wasn't. Definitely recommend, and would do business with again.

Bought Batman Arkham: Origins Steam code.

El_Capitan was the Buyer on September 19, 2013 HardForum

Sent me the code first before payment, code was valid, would do business with again.

Bought a Gigabyte GTX 750 Ti.

El_Capitan was the Buyer on March 24, 2014 HardForum

Promptly shipped, good communication, item was well packaged, and works perfectly. Would do business again.

Bought an i7-3770K

El_Capitan was the Buyer on January 3, 2014 HardForum

Great price on a 3770K, good communication, and fast shipping. Item was well packaged, works, and overclocks pretty good. Would do business with again.

Cooler Master Hyper 212+

El_Capitan was the Seller on November 9, 2010 OverclockersClub.com

I sold the Cooler Master Hyper 212+ to the Buyer and the money was promptly received. I would do business with again.

Bought a Blue Yeti Microphone, new in box.

El_Capitan was the Buyer on October 24, 2014 HardForum

Good communication, fast shipping, well packaged, and item works flawlessly. Would definitely do business with again.

Bought a Phenom II x6 1090T.

El_Capitan was the Buyer on January 6, 2011 OverclockersClub.com

Item arrived quickly and was in great condition in fantastic packaging. Would do business with again.