Complaints Against Don DeSorbo or Dotcomtoys
Salisbury, NC 28144 or Providence, RI . 02909

Sharpei.2@worldnet.att.net, A12360@aol.com, dotcomtoys@aol.com

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My name is Martha and I am looking for help on a transaction I made with a possible bad trader named Don DeSorbo on a MWMT Libearty. I received an email from this person on February 17th stating he was having a great sale on beanies. It stated that he got my email from an extractor he uses to pool emails. (I had been bidding on Libearty on e-Bay.) He had Libearty listed for sale for $210. I emailed him asking if he still had it for sale and he told me yes he did and how did I want to order. To make a long story short, I mailed a Postal money order to him on March 8, 1999. I know now how stupid and naive I was to do this. I sent him several emails asking if he had received my money order. I did not get a response from him until March 22nd when he sent me an email saying he had sent it out via UPS on Friday, March 19th. I emailed him back asking for the tracking number since I have a PO BOX. I did have one person ship to me via UPS even though they are not suppose to take packages for PO BOXES. I was able to track the package down with the tracking number.. it was delivered to my old address and I finally located it. I kept emailing asking for the tracking number with no response until I emailed him on March 29th stating if he didnt contact me I would be posting about this transaction on the trade boards and contacting the bad trader list on April 2nd. He sent me an email response on March 30th saying he had been out of town for several days and would check on my order. He did not send me a tracking number and has not answered my emails since then. I have tried calling him at the number he sent me and it is an answering machine for people to leave their credit card information! I have called the other number I found listed for him in the Excite directory but no one has answered. I mailed a Postal Money Order on March 8, 1999 to Don DeSorbo 228 S. Ellis Street Salisbury, NC 28144. The phone number he gave me is(704) 642-1891. The other number listed for the same person at this address is (704) 636-7173... I emailed him tonight telling him I had contacted the traderlist and will be filing Mail Fraud charges, and  Internet Fraud Complaint and contacting the local police in his home town. I  will check my Libearty very carefully if I do receive it.

I have been out o town for the last 2 weeks and look into this right away!!

He emailed me today saying my Libearty will go in the mail tomorrow, but, he has told me this before. Maybe now he will follow through on his promise.

I received a beanie today from Mr. DeSorbo. The left leg is unattached in the front, the material is rough, the tush tag is slightly wider than my other beanies, the writing on the tag is not centered and has a slightly different font on the front. This is obviously not a MWMT Libearty like he stated. I am once again disappointed by Mr. DeSorbo and wanted to let you know so you can warn others about buying from him. I am going to e-mail him and request he refund my money. I will let you know what his response is. Thank you for your offer to act as a go between for me and Mr. DeSorbo. I think it is a good idea and I would like to do this if he is willing. That way you will also see for yourself the beanie I received. The fabric on the face is really awful! When you rub it against the nap it just stands up. I am new to beanie collecting, but, I have more than 180 of them and none of them feel like this one does. I will let you know what his response is. I am sending him a copy of this email to you so he will know he will be put on the bad trader list if he doesn't refund my money.

It has now been two weeks since Mr. DeSorbo promised to refund my money for the fake Libearty and no check. I would like to see him listed on the bad trader list so at least maybe I can keep others from being taken by this man.

Her refund was sent on 4/29/99

this is the third time he has said he sent the money and I am still waiting. it was the same with shipping the beanie. he told me over and over that he had shipped it. it was not until he was contacted by you that he did anything! I definitely think this man belongs on the bad trader list. I wonder how many people out there he has ripped off. I filed a report on him with the BBB and internet fraud. I think people should be warned to watch out for him. Did I forward you his email where he told me to "hold still"? I am still seething over that.

no refund today. I will let you know if I get it or not tomorrow. I am not expecting it after all the lies he has told before though. He definitely belongs on the bad trader list.

Message Board Complaint posted by: liesa@nwi.net

comments: I wa high bidder on an auction for 12 Peace bears on April 7, 1998. I promptly mailed my money order for $563. I never recieved my beanies. I have filed several complaints against him. He finally in October answered my email. He agreed to compensate me with other beanies. Three weeks later I did recieve some beanies, with very bent tags. I immediately contacted him and said they were not acceptable. He promised to replace them. He has NOT done so and has not answered my email for 5 weeks. He also uses email addresses of sharpei.2@worldnet.att.net and BeanieBA@@aol.com. Don Desorbo lives in Salisbury, NC. Avoid buying or trading with this man. He is a crook. After my first complaint about this man I recieved many emails from other people who had been ripped of by him. Thank you- Liesa

DO NOT TRADE with this crook Don DeSorbo trading under mail address -sharpei.2@worldnet.att.net. After ordering 3 X Fuzz when they first came out back in January & paying by credit card over the internet, he proceeeded to charge me triple for each bear $75 instead of $25 each. Therefore he is now in possession of an extra $75 of my money. He said that he'd refund, but hasn't & will no longer reply to my mails. Barclaycard VISA have been following the case but said that as I do not have a sales slip they cannot proceed. IT is now in the hands of my solicitors !!!

I feel pretty stupid. today is the first day I knew of a traderlist. and I sure wish I had known about it in early March. I'll give you a summary of my story here .and then I hope you can help me....any help at all would be greatly appreciated. I am very afraid that I am going to be OUT $93.50 in this learning experience! I used to be totally skeptical of internet trading/sales etc. until I began purchasing beanie babies on eBay in January 1999. I never had a bad experience. On March 12th I received an email from Don DeSorbo saying he had a great sale on beanies and had received my email address from an extractor. At the time I was interested in getting some beanie buddies for my kids for Easter and his prices seemed reasonable. So, on March 12th, Friday, late in the afternoon I called the "office" phone number Don had listed in his email........704-642-1891. I gave my credit card information and advised I was allowing him to bill it for $93.50 which was for Erin Buddy ($35), Bongo Buddy ($15), Patti Buddy ($15), Rover Buddy ($12) and Snort Buddy ($12) and $4.50 for priority shipping. On Monday, March 15th, I sent an email asking if my order had been received ok. On March 16th, Don responded saying the order was received ok and would be mailed out that week. On April 7th I sent an email to Don stating that I hadn't received the buddies but that the $93.50 charge was posted to my credit card on 3-15. Since it had been 2 1/2 weeks I thought I should've received the buddies by this time. On April 9th I received an email from Don stating he had been out of town since 4-2 and just returned and that he hadn't received any Germanias yet though he'd extended over $10,000 in payments for them and he was just as anxious as I to receive them. (HELLO?! I didn't order Germania!) I responded to him that if he was holding my buddy order because he was going to "throw in" Germania with the deal I'd be happy to wait but otherwise I'd like to get my buddies or my $93.50 back. I heard nothing. On April 27th (6 weeks after ordering and paying) I sent another email toDon and requested that he mail the buddies that day or refund my money. Don responded that the package was shipped priority mail insured and he'd check on it first thing in the morning. I have NEVER heard from him again. I sent another email in May advising that I simply wanted my $93.50 returned as I had waited more than long enough and it was obvious I would not be receiving my order. Yesterday, May 18th (over 9 weeks since this nightmare began) I telephoned his "office" number again ....... 704-642-1891. I got an answering machine, of course, and I advised that I would like my $93.50 returned to me immediately and provided my mailing address. I also advised that I thought it was a federal crime (wire fraud) to do what he's done. I am going to be contacting authorities I'd just like him to return my $93.50.............and for him to remain on the bad trader list so maybe other people will not be scammed like this. I hate to feel stupid for trusting.........I've had so many good experiences on eBay..........however, this experience is enough to keep one from ever doing internet business again!

I am sending another horror story regarding DON DeSORBO ( sharpei.2@att.net) who I come to find out with the help from your site, is still continuing his fradulent business.Mr.DeSorbo contacted me on Jan 8th after finding my name on an e-bay bidding list with an offer to purchase all 23 Jan releases including Germania for $525. After more e-mails from Mr.DeSorbo, I finally agreed to send the money order which he did verify that he did receive on Feb 25. He promised a March delivery which came and went and only replied to my requests with promises that it had been sent and then the most recent May 14th, that he was checking. I now know what an incredible risk this was dealing with someone I had no suspicion of after his nicely worded responses.I would sincerely appreciate any help in helping me retrieve anything from this man. I am also ready to contact the Attorney General of South Carolina and/or his local police dept for assistance. I would also glady welcome any correspondence from any of his other victims.

Sorbo has changed his email

I just wanted to let you know that Don DeSorbo has changed his email address to: A12360@aol.com I didn't get burned but I would have if I didn't check the traders list. He is selling the Brand New beanies and buddies that were released in May. He is saying that he has them in hand and ready to ship. He is still using the email address: Sharpei.2@worldnet.att.net I hope this will help others in the future.

just wanted to let you know that i did finally get my money back from Mr. DeSorbo, after, he was contacted by you and the BBB. i hope people will check the bad trader list and stay away from this man. i now check it to see if someone i am thinking about buying from is on there! thanks for your help.... Martha

Sharpei.2@worldnet.att.net - is at it again! Ripped me off for a Humphrey with no tags for $200! Says it was shipped, and of course, it hasn't been. This has been going on for almost 1 month. He won't respond to emails. He is still doing auctions on Yahoo! We need to stop this guy! pam varanese

My name is Terri Wedge and my address is 301 Court Street, Little Valley, NY 14755, phone number (716) 938-9191 (my work address and phone number). I was just looking at your bad trader list and to my horror, saw Don Desorbo, email sharpei.2@worldnet.att.net on that list. I checked the complaints and noticed that other people are having the same problem I am having with him. It started on April 29 when he sent me an email saying he had all 15 of the new beanies for sale. I chose only to get Osito which was $69.00. I sent him an email stating my interest and that I would like to pay by credit card. He sent me an email on April 30 giving me his phone number where I could leave my credit card info (704-642-1891). I called and left the info the next day and asked him to email me so that I knew he received the information. He never did, so I emailed him on May 4 asking him if he received it. He emailed me back on May 6 saying that he did indeed receive it. I checked my next credit card statement and it was charged for the $69.00. By June 4, I had not heard from him so I emailed him asking him when I would receive my Osito. He didn't answer, so I emailed him back on June 8 asking if he received my first email of June 4 and when was I going to get my Osito. He emailed me back on June 8 stating that he should have them in that week. On July 1, I still hadn't received my Osito, so I emailed him again stating that it had been 2 months since my credit card was credited and what was the deal. I told him if he could not deliver, I wanted my credit card credited. He emailed me back on July 2 stating that he's shipping daily and I should get my Osito any day. On July 15 I still hadn't received my Osito, so I emailed him again stating that if I did not receive it by July 30 that I wanted my credit card credited. He emailed me back on July 19 stating that I should receive it by July 30. Well it's July 30 and I DID NOT receive my Osito. I emailed him stating that I wanted my credit card credited. That's when I looked at the bad traders list (a day late and quite a few dollars short). I guess I learned a valuable lesson here. Please let me know what I can do or what you can do to help me out. I've done quite a bit of internet business and this is the first time I have been had. If you need copies of the emails that were traded between myself and Don Desorbo, please let me know and I will forward them to you. Thank you for your time and attention in this matter and any help you can give me will be GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! Terri Wedge

I know for sure that DeSorbo is dotcomtoys - I have copies of his emails to me in his name telling me where to mail checks there is a detective in RI that is looking for him - this info came from another scammed buyer - I can find his email add. if you want it.(the det.)I even have a copy of an email from DeSorbo giving me his phone no. so I could give him my credit card info. Also Chase Visa issued me a credit on the one and only charge I made to him - my Visa statement showed his name not dotcomtoys. All endorsed checks of mine he cashed were endorsed by him but payable to dotcomtoys. the dotcomtoy charge I phoned in was paid to Don De Sorbo, 704-636-7173 NC this is what was shown on my visa and they charged it back to him and  issued me a cr.

I, too, am among the seemingly hundreds of people who have been scammed by dotcomtoys (Ebay Auction #94930433--$55.00 + $7.20--48 innocent buyers from this one auction, alone). It seems to become worse the more I look into the situation--first, I was given the name, Joe Warner, now, the name Don DeSorba has been emerging. Are these two individuals actually the same person?--or, have we been cheated by two or more criminals working together? I have lost count of the number of e-mails I have sent to dotcomtoys, first to inquire about the status of the order, then to demand a refund of my $62.20--all to no avail! I have placed a tracer on the money order I sent to determine the name used to cash it. I understand a complaint has been filed with the FBI, but am not aware of its current status. I work for attorneys who have informed me that people who work under an umbrella such as "dotcomtoys" will simply continue their fraudulent practices under different "company names." So, until they are stopped, these people will continue to steal from trusting , innocent people.

[Fwd: Kosove Auctions on Ebay]
Bobbie QUINN <bobbie@world-net.net
To: cautionlistelf@traderlist.com

I am forwarding a message I sent to DotComToys regarding a price break on shipping cost - even though I emailed dot.com.toys, the answer came from DeSorbo.Also, I charged on one of DotComToys auctions to my visa and the bill showed being paid to Don De Sorbo 704-636-7173 NC not DotComToys who was the seller. (the request I made was in reference to DotCom Kosove auctions -checks were sent to DotCom in Providence) - please keep me informed. Thanks, Bobbie Quinn

Subject:
Re: Kosove Auctions on Ebay
Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 16:17:13 -0400
From: "Don DeSorbo" <sharpei.2@worldnet.att.net
To: "Bobbie QUINN" <bobbie@world-net.net

Hi Bobby, I am agreeable to discount the shipping, I will cover the shipping cost. Could you let me know exactly what auctions you are referring to and their numbers if you have them. Thanks!
-----Original Message-----
From: Bobbie QUINN <bobbie@world-net.net>
To: sharpei.2@worldnet.att.net <sharpei.2@worldnet.att.net>;
DotComToys@aol.com <DotComToys@aol.com>
Date: Friday, April 30, 1999 2:50 PM
Subject: Kosove Auctions on Ebay

Atten: Don DeSorbo
I am high bidder on several auctions and am happy - and I am a responsible bidder. I have also ordered direct giving you cc info. Some of my bids included McDonald Teenie Beanies - I was high bidder on 5 ea. McDonald offerings and on ea. bid I purchased 5ea. -total 25 Teenie Beanies = Total of Teenie Beanies - 74.75   Total shipping on 25 TB's 55.00 I am asking that since all items will be shipped at same time if I could have a break on s/h cost on the Teenies only. My purchases from you will be approx. $1000.00 = I will not ask for any reduction on s/h for any other items I have bid on - and if you do not make a reduction of s/h on the Teenies I will pay total amt. due. Please answer this email as I want to pay my account immediately. Thanks,Bobbie

I was hoping you could help me. I've been scammed by two people (one of which is listed on your bad traders list, but wasn't when I purchased). The first one is Don DeSorbo (which is already on your list) at sharpei.2@worldnet.att.net. I purchased the complete new set of January beanies back on January 5th for $525 and received the commons on January 22nd, but no Fuzz or Germania. After numerous e-mails to him I finally received a Fuzz the end of June but NO GERMANIA. Now he doesn't even answer e-mails. What do you suggest I do?????

The person I need help with I see has a long list of complaints on your site. I thought I was alone until I viewed several auction sites and your list of complaints only to find a large number of companions.Here is my story: On 1/19/99 I received an email about a New Year's sale of beanies. I saw a Libearty, $195, and a Lefty, 150, for sale. I wrote to the seller, Sharpei.2@worldnet.att.net and asked if these were MWMT's. The reply on 1/23/99 said "yes they are very mint." It also stated that if I called 704-636-7173 I could charge these on my American Express. Sellers name given was Don DeSorbo. 1/28/99 I contacted Mr. DeSorbo with my credit card number. On 1/29/99 a charge of $352 was put on my American Express. 2/6/99 The beanies had not arrived so I emailed Mr. DeSorbo as to the arrival date. He then sent me the UPS tracking number which I followed. On 2/10 the beanies arrived, Libearty was anything but mint, the hang tag was bent and marred heavily on the edges, the beanie had a bright yellow stain on the right shoulder and fur appeared dingy. I didn't even take it out of the plastic bag. Lefty was acceptable. I immediately emailed Mr. DeSorbo that Libearty was not in mint condition as stated and that I would be returning it, I requested a refund of $195 be placed on my credit card. 2/11 I returned the Libearty via priority mail to:
Mr. Don DeSorbo
South Bank Traders
228 S. Ellis Street
Salisbury, N.C. 28144-4816
On 2/11 I received an email apologizing for the Libearty and that "I would be happy to do whatever you would like, Don" On 2/12 I wrote"Do you have another Libearty in excellent shape? If so you could send me a replacement of i not credit my American Express card for $195? On 2/21 I received email: "I am waiting on 3 new Libs to arrive and I will then replace yours, Thanks, Don. On 3/10/99 I wrote "Any update on the status of libearty? No response received. 5/7/99 & 5/10/99 I called 704-636-7173 twice and left messages with no response. Family member stated Mr. DeSorbo would be home in 2 days and would call, I left my phone number.5/10/99 I wrote requesting immediate response and refund of my money. 5/11/99 received email: "Thank you for your patience and yes I travel .I will process this credit for you upon my arrival home on Thursday. Thanks, Don". 5/27/99 I wrote "I am writing to inquire if my credit was posted to my  American Express?" No Response 6/6/99 I wrote "..no response from you since 5/11....I am expecting a valid and action related response from yo immediately.. No Response 6/10/99 I telephoned and left message No Response. 6/10/99 I called American Express and filed a complaint against Mr. DeSorbo. 6/21/99 I called and was able to speak with "Mrs." DeSorbo. I requested a money order or a cashier's check with in 7 days. She took my name and address and stated that would be done. No refund received. 7/14/99 I called and spoke with "John" He stated Mr. DeSorbo was out and would be back in 2 hours and would call me. I left my work number. No Response. 7/15/99 I called and spoke with "wife". She stated he had my name and number and he would call. No Response. 8/14/99 I discovered the seller has complaints on Ebay, Up4Sale Auction, and Bad Trader List. Complaint filed with Traderlist. Complaint filed with Internet Fraud Prevention Bureau and North Carolina's Better Business Bureau. Thank You for any Help You Can Provide:Marie Hodgkins MHODGK1216@aol.com

Mr Don Desorbo took me for $484 dollars last year. I know how to get money back from him as I got mine and $12,000 he took from a Florida dealer. I am 6' 6" and 275 lbs. I just visited his little quaint home town and called him when I saw him arrive at home. He resolved both matters, mine immediately. Then 6 months later in a trade deal I was contacted by the guy in florida, I just called Don with my usual southern boy threat. He immediately sent the refund to the guy.       Need help with Don, let me know.  KEN

It seems like there are hundreds of us who have been taken by this dishonest man. I too am still waiting since Jan. 99 for my Germania and Fuzz which has not been received to date. Many emails and excuses have been put forth but no beanies. He has my money since Jan.'99 and has now stopped answering my inquiries. He MUST be stopped, he is a criminal. I have given up hoping that he will make good on his promises of sending them when received but after reviewing complaints from others, I see they too are waiting for the same two beanies. This person sure makes it difficult to trust and internet buying and selling is here to stay. We just have to be so careful. I wish I had known about this list before. Thanks for all you do for us unsuspecting honest buyers/seller. Georgia in Maryland