Complaints Against Rick Metal, John Contreras, Chandlyr Groves, Greg or Allison Ruse, or Greg or Allison Simms or Melissa Simms

*New... Art Sparta,
PO Box 16 Tracy Ca. 95378*

1914 Woodcrest Ct, Tracy, California 95376-0742,
3122 Zachery Ct., Tracy, CA 95377
or San Jose, CA, or Banta, CA93545
611 Ward Way -  Manteca, CA 95336)

contrjohn50@hotmail.com,  contrjohn10@hotmail.com,

The same street address in Tracy, CA has been used by Rick or Melissa Metal  and Greg and Allison Simms
jnjbeanies@aol.com, rmetal@ webtv.net, micachan@prodigy.net, ronnypete@webtv.net, RAJJS, chandog50, rmmc_enterprises@hotmail.com, sydsimms, busibee_@hotmail.com, micachan@sbcglobal.net, Lalis22@sbcglobal.net (ID- rmmc_enterprises)

*Note: The following message was received from the Inspectors in charge of this case...
" Please advise all consumers that have been defrauded by RICK METAL, MELISSA METAL, JOHN CONTRERAS, and ALL the Northern CA conspirators TO:
File a mail fraud complaint through www.usps.com/postalinspectors "

If you have questions about the complaint,
please contact the person who filed it.

Subject: chandog50@hotmail.com
traders_name: John Contreras

This man sold me four fake beanie babies and has refused to answer any of them regarding this matter. I have filed fraud charges against him with the FBI and have sent all paper work to charge him with postal fraud as well. I will not let this matter go until he refunds my money or ends up in jail where he belongs. He also goes by Chandlyr Groves and possibly Rick Metal

traders_name: Brenda Fuhrer

This is in response to Brenda Fuhrers post. I sold her nothing but 100% authentic Ty beanie babies. She emailed me 4 months after she received these goods. As far as I am concerned she could have bought and received countless other beanies since the date of our transaction(s) The sakura DID NOT have the EZTKT tush tag. If she plans on filing any fraud charges let it be known that I will file my own fraud charges against her for making false accusations. Further, making references to other parties (Rick Metal and Chandlyr Groves) without any proof is slander. Seems she has quite a few posts against many different sellers....whose the problem here???

Subject: chandog50@hotmail.com
traders_name: John Contreras

This man has sold me several fake beanies including sakura with the EZTKT tag. This is the one and only sakura I've ever purchased. He refuses to answer my e-mails regarding this matter and won't refund my money. If anyone has had a problem with this person or his partners in crime such as Rick Metal and haven't filed charges with the Postal Fraud Unit please do so as soon as possible as this is a very important step in nailing these criminals and seeing justice done by seeing them put in jail for all the people they have ripped off.

Subject: chandog50@hotmail.com
traders_name: John Contreras

In March and April of this year I purchased Five beanie babies from this man and had to send several away to Peggy Gallagher to have them authenticated and recieved the information today. Two of them are definatelty fakes one being sakura with the EZTKT tag and the other britannia the others are authentic thank heavens. I still want John to reimburse me for the two fakes he sold me along with money to ship them back to him and what it cost me to send them to have them authenticated in the first place, not on all just on the fakes.

Subject: MICACHAN@prodigy.net
traders_name: Rick Metal

Rick Metal has been sending me e-mails that he says is on behalf of John Contreras who sold me two counterfeit beanie babies. He has been trying to make a deal with me and wants me to send the beanies to him in MINT condition and he will send me part of the money I'm asking for. He must really think I'm stupid to agree to a deal like that one! I have forwarded all the e-mails to JPO and she e-mailed me back that the e-mails Rick Metal was sending me had THREE different virus/worms in the e-mails that he sent to me and this is way too many to be an accident. He is purposely trying to destroy my computor. I have talked to a friend of mine who just happens to be a Police Offocer and she advised me to contact the Officer in charge of my case file and there is a unit devoted to this kind of criminal offence and I intend to do that as I have already left a message for him to contact me and have printouts of the virus/worms he was trying to get into my computor. Thank heavens I have a virus detector and have deleted all Rick Metals e-mails from my computor just incase. Anyone else dealing with this person or John Contreras please be very careful he doesn't try the same thing with you.
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**Note from Mediators..Traderlist Caution message board has received the following emails from Rick Metal and John Contreras. Please note that although the names and email addresses differ, the IP number (the computer from which the message came) is the same:

Message #1:
Date: Friday, August 24, 2001
Time: 3:04 AM EST
Submitted by: RICK METAL
Email address: micachan@prodigy.net
Browser Info: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 5.5; Windows 98)
Remote Host: ip-67-97-76.unassigned.navipath.net
Remote Addr: 216.67.97.76

traders_name: BRENDA FUHRER

Comments: GRAMMA PAT...if my name is allowed to be slandered on your site (WITH ABSOLUTELY NO PROOF WHATSOEVER) by this Brenda Fuhrer( I have no idea who this woman is) I WILL TAKE legal action...this is a PROMISE and not a threat.

Message #2 which arrived two minutes later:
Date: Friday, August 24, 2001
Time: 3:06 AM EST
Submitted by: John Contreras
Email address: contrjohn50@HOTMAIL.COM
Browser Info: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 5.5; Windows 98)
Remote Host: ip-67-97-76.unassigned.navipath.net
Remote Addr: 216.67.97.76

traders_name: Brenda Fuhrer

Comments: Quit slandering my name on this site or I will take legal action against you. You obviously have me confused with another John Contreras. thank you

Brenda is leaving out a great deal of information here...I never sold her ANYTHING. John Contreras did some consignment sales for me back in the first part of this year on ebay. I offered out of the goodness of my heart a full refund on the PURCHASE PRICE ONLY of the 2 beanies she is not happy with and claims to be counterfeit(even though it has been several months since her original purchase) It is INTERNET LAW that the buyer is entitled to the PURCHASE PRICE ONLY of any items bought over the internet(no ship charges, return ship charges, authentication fees,etc are allowed)ONCE the items are first received by the seller(which wasnt me to begin with). I want them back in original condition so I can return per my discretion to the person(s) I bought them from so I can recoup at least some of my loss. No 'DEALS' are being made with you Brenda...this is all you are entitled to by LAW. I have NEVER KNOWINGLY SOLD ANYTHING COUNTERFEIT!! EVER!! I received a few Sakuras that turned out to later be counterfeit and have refunded on all of these.
As for the ISP number being the same for John and I, Johns email address is a hotmail account..one which anyone if allowed can access from any computer. As he has done consignment sales for me in the past and does still buy quite a bit of merchandise from me and lives relatively close to me and picks up his product in person, he does use my computer from time to time to access his hotmail acct. I nor John have nothing to hide here... I possibly received a few 'bad' sakura beanies and am doing more than I am required to do to make good on them. I am all for erradicating all counterfeit items...it only brings down the value of the business as a whole.
PS..Pat, I am not intentionally trying to send any virus. My Norton antivirus has quarantined this email kakworm virus several times and it keeps coming back. However I have no way of knowing if I still have it unless someone alerts me to such.
Sincerely
Rick Metal

Subject: contrjohn10@hotmail.com
traders_name: John Contreras

I returned a fake Sakura to John Contreras address and Rick Metal signed the green card that was mailed back to me. They have to be the same person.I never did get my refund from these scammers. Don't bother sending me a virus, I have protection on my system.
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September 6, 2001
Update filed by: johnrepsa@aol.com

Subject: contrjohn10@hotmail.com
traders_name: John Contreras

I finally received a refund for a fake Sakura Beanie from John Contreras. But it took 3 months and I had to file mail fraud charges and list his name on the Traderlist to get it. I want to thank the Traderlist for helping me get the refund.
John

I just wanted to make note that John Repsa did have his money order refund for what was found to be a counterfeit Sakura beanie sent for the 2nd time priority mail on wednesday the 29th of August. Upon receipt of Brenda Fuhrers items I would also be more than willing to send her a refund for the purchase price of her 2 beanies she is unhappy with that she purchased from John Contreras (as consignment merchandise from me)

Subject: MICACHAN@ptodigy.net
traders_name: RICK METAL

Rick Metal has posted saying he is willing to refund only the purchase price of the TWO FAKE beanies I purchased from JOHN CONTRERAS. He says I'm unhappy with them, well I guess I should be as I said they are FAKES. I want the purchase price of the beanies plus the shipping costs I paid twice for two different deliveries as one beanie in each was a fake and I want the shipping costs to send the FAKES back to him via registered mail so I can prove he recieved them and don't feel I should have to pay for any shipping to or from of fake beanies. I am more than willing to settle this as long as he sends me what he owes me and he sends me the money before I send beanies back to him. I do not understand my Rick wants to send me money when I purchased the beanies from John Contreras in the first place but I'm willing to work this out as long as he is willing to be fair.

Subject: MICACHAN@prodigy.net
traders_name: RICK METAL

RICK METAL says he wiil refund my money for the purchase price only for the two beanies purchased from JOHN CONTRERAS and this is not acceptable to me as I want my shipping costs as well and he neglected to say WHY I was unhappy with the beanies I purchased from JOHN CONTRERAS "THEY ARE BOTH FAKES"

Subject: contrjohn10@hotmail.com
traders_name: John Contreras

I finally received a refund for a fake Sakura Beanie from John Contreras. But it took 3 months and I had to file mail fraud charges and list his name on the Traderlist to get it. I want to thank the Traderlist for helping me get the refund.
John

Subject: John Contreras

I won two auctions on e-bay on July 16 from this man , I paid with Pay-Pal and he told me that he put both beanies in the same box which he did not ! I e-mailed him and told him that Unity was not in the box and he said the post office must have untaped the box and took it out ,then retaped the box. Then he said that I must have not looked good enough. It was a small box which only fit the beanie buddie and not the Unity bear and after that he quite answering my e-mails. I paid $46.00 through my Pay-Pal account and I filed a fraud report with them over thirty days ago but I haven't heard back also I filed a fraud charge with e-bay ..
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September 13
Update filed by: contrjohn50@hotmail.com (John Contreras)

it has already been resolved thru paypal...so you might want to add that into the 'bad trader' page. I have over 1400 positive comments on ebay
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September 24
Update filed by: mszpak@snet.net

No my compaint has not been resoved and I am still out the $46.00.....and he never sent the bear either. There must be something that can be done. Mary

Subject: rmetal@webtv.net
traders_name: Rick Metal

I purchased Pokemon items from this person & he took ages to send them after receiving payment & also overcharged me on the postal costs. He promised to send difference but nothing ever arrived & then he got really nasty & insulting when I left negative feedback. He does this to all the people whom leave him negative feedback. I have attached his comment (see below) rmetal@webtv.net (2898) (not a registered user) 11-Jun-00 301058755

Complaint : RUDE,SPITEFUL,INSULTING! GETS THE DIRTY DIAPER AWARD!!F- - - - - - !!
Response : This person owes me $15 & won`t pay back & I get called the names. STAY AWAY

Rick Metal's address at the time was
RICK METAL
TRACY CA 95376

Subject: rmetal@webtv.net

I never got the Beanie Baby I had paid for on eBay. I was a new user and He had a lot of feedback and I figured since he had been on so long They would take his word over mine.This was about a year ago. He was the rudest person I have dealt with. Thank you for listening to me. I hope this person will be off forever.
rmetal@webtv.net (2898) Not a registered user Aug-09-00 372262053

Complaint : DEADBEAT BIDDER NEVER SENT PAYMENT. LOOOOOSER!!beware!!!

Response : I paid thru PayPal. Never received product. Very rude person.

Subject: rmetal@webtv.net
traders_name: rick metal

Rick Metal presold a box of first edition pokemon cards to me.....he never delivered the cards until almost 4 months after the auction had ended.....by this time, the cards were out of date and very cheap to buy....he promised a refund but instead sent a beat up box of cards that were no longer needed...i had to email him constantly and he was always promising a refund that would never arrive....eventually he got very rude and insulting..........................................I believe that Mr. Metal(or whatever his real name is) will post an auction for a super hot collectible without ever having the item..then once the money has come in;he will wait until the item is not hot and he can buy them for a cheaper price.....a very basic bait and switch tactic......the pokemon cards i bought were worth $300.00 at auction end but four months later they could be bought for under $150.00.....so rather than make ten dollars or so initially,rick was able to hose me for $150.00 over four months...............................................although i finally recieved the cards; they were worthless to me and i auctioned them on ebay for $100.00.............so thanks to rick metal, i lost $200.00...........please do not buy anything from him or you may get ripped off also!!!.............

Subject: chandog50@hotmail. MICACHAN@prodigy.net
traders_name: Jonn Contreras/Rick Metal

On March 13, 2001, I bid on and won ebay auction #568532333 for a Sakura Buddy being sold by chandog50. I mailed a money order on March 14th, in the amount of $72.00, to an adress at 1914 Woodcrest Ct., Tracy, CA 95376. I received the Sakura Buddy on March 23rd. I emailed chandog50, who was calling himself John Contreras, and told him that the so-called 100% guaranteed authentic Sakura Buddy I received had a hang tag with paper that was way too thin, and also was badly sewn with threads coming out of the seams. The reply I received was quite nasty, informing me in no uncertain terms that "THERE ARE NO FAKE SAKURA BUDDYS" I emailed again on several other ocassions about this so-called Sakura Buddy, only to be replied to, when they felt like it, with hostility. I addressed most of the emails to chandog50 with a CC. to MICACHAN@prodigy.net, as they seemed to be working together selling these fake bears. Every reply I received was more nasty than the previus one. I did also buy 3 fake Sakura beanie babies from them, on which I did eventually receive a token refund, but practically had to walk over hot coals to get it, and was put through a lot of abuse by these people in the process. This took months! The issue of the fake Sakura Buddy was never addressed by them at all. I still have the bear, as well as all associated emails, my money order receipt and the box it came in. I did file charges with ebay, for all the good that does, also with internet fraud, FTC, and postal fraud. John Contreras and Rick Metal appeared to be working together at the time selling these fake bears, both using the name chandog50. After talking with several other people who had also been ripped off, I found out that some people who had bought from chandog50 were told to contact John Contreras, and others to contact Rick Metal. All payments were to be sent to the address in Tracy, CA. This is also the same address that, what they referred to as "suspect" bears were to be returned to. I was also charged $13.50 postage on a package that costs $5.50 to mail. A little steep I think. I mentioned the high shipping charges to them. As expected, this was also ignored. These are two of the (or are they the same person?) meanest, nastiest, most foul-mouthed sellers around. They don't belong on any auction sites and have stolen money from lots and lots of people. At the time they were using 3 email addresses. chandog50@hotmail.com, MICACHAN@prodigy.net and contrjohn10@hotmail.com. You could email any one of them, or all three, to receive verbal abuse regarding their fake beanies.

Subject: rmetal@webtv.net
traders_name: Rick Metal

CAUTION,Rick Metal sold me a fake beanie baby, this was over a year ago. I contacted him a few times to send my money back, but he was rude and is such a lier. Please be careful in dealing with him. He should be put in jail for all the mail fraud he has commited

Subject: RMetal@webtv.net
traders_name: Rick Metal

Like alot of you I have also experience the wrath of Rick Metal. About a year ago I won an auction for a germania beanie baby, I sent the money through pay pal, and for weeks never received my beanie or an email from Mr. Metal. I kept sending him emails but to no avail. So, I left negative feed back to him, and sure enough, the next day I had negative feed back saying I did not pay. BS. This guy is a crook. Although I was lucky I did receive my beanie, weeks after it was paid for, I'm finding out now from reading this board that it is probably a fake. PLEASE, stay away from this guy. He is a flat out liar and jerk. STAY AWAY!!!!!!!

Subject: chandog50@hotmail.com
traders_name: John Contreras/Rick Metal

IN APRIL 2001 I PURCHASED TWO FAKE BEANIE BABIES FROM JOHN CONTRERAS AND TO THIS DATE HE HAS MADE NO EFFORT TO REFUND MY MONEY FOR THESE FAKES. I HAVE BEEN MADE TO TRY AND MAKE A DEAL WITH RICK METAL WHO NEVER SOLD ME THE FAKES AND DO NOT UNDERSTAND THIS AS IT WAS JOHN CONTRERAS WHO I SENT MY MONEY TO FOR THE FAKES AND HAD THEM SENT TO PEGGY GALLAGHER TO HAVE AUTHENTICATED AND THAT WAS WHEN I KNEW 100% THAT THEY WERE INDEED FAKES AS I HAD THOUGHT. I DON'T KNOW WHY METAL IS TRYING TO INVOLVE HIMSELF IN A DEAL THAT WAS BETWEEN ME AND JOHN CONTRERAS AS I WANT JOHN TO DEAL WITH THIS MATTER AS HE IS THE ONE WHO SOLD ME THE FAKES AND THE ONE WHO TOOK MY HARD EARNED MONEY IN THE FIRST PLACE. MY MONEY WAS SENT TO JOHN AT TRACY, CA 95376 AND IF ANYONE ELSE HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THIS PERSON PLEASE FILE A COMPLAINT WITH TRADERLIST AND WITH THE IFCC AND WITH THE POSTAL FRAUD UNIT. HE ALSO HAS SEVERAL OTHER E-MAIL ADDRESSES AND ARE AS FOLLOWS contrjohn10@hotmail.com - contrajohn50@hotmail.com AND CAN BE REACHED AT MICACHAN@prodigy.net AS THIS IS THE E-MAIL ADDRESS OF RICK METAL

Subject: contrjohn50@hotmail.com
traders_name: John Contreras

Comments: Bought and item from him on ebay. Received the wrong one at much less value. When try to contact about returing it (at his expense-of course) he stopped returning my emails. I never received the crrect product or was refunded, and was ripped off by paying so much for what I won.

traders_name: John Contreras

I purchased a bear from this dealer off of a auction on eBay & the bear was improperly mailed. The box was half opened & had water damage. I left negative feedback for this dealer & posted my complaint, the dealer then turned around & left me some very nasty feedback. This guy puts out a bad rep for those of us who are very truthful & do our very best to statisy our costumers. This man should refund us our money. There's my two cents.
~Heather

Subject: RMetal@webtv.net
traders_name: Rick Metal

It took a month for me to get a refund from a beanie he sold me on ebay. I had paid over $165 for the three. He sent very nasty emails. I received over 20 emails from his other bidders. I then started emailing his current bidders warning them that he was a fraud which was the ONLY reason he refunded me the money for the one beanie he failed to send. During the course of this I discovered that he was using another email address (MICACHAN@prodigy.net) to up the bids in his auctions (shilling). I turned him into both ebay and paypal since I was now dealing with someone in fraud. It is now my understanding that these beanies may be fakes. If that's the case then I'm turning him into the postal inspectors and to the Ty company. I urge all others to do the same. DO NOT TRADE OR BUY FROM ANYONE IN TRACY, CA!!!!

Subject: CONTRJOHN10@HOTMAIL.COM
traders_name: JOHN CONTREAS

PURCHASED THROUGH E-BAY POKEMAN CARD ON 8-31-01 AND SENT FUND THAT DAY THROUGH PAYPAL TO ADDRESS OF CONTRJOHN50@HOTMAIL.COM AS POSTED - FUNDS CAME BACK AS ACCOUNT FULL AND NEEDED TO BE SENT TO CONTRJOHN10@HOTMAIL.COM - I DID THIS ON 9-5-01. I DID NOT RECEIVE CARDS OR RESPOSES TO E-MAIL SENT (THANK GOODNESS I HAVE COPIES) AND NO RESPONSE UNTIL YESTERDAY WHEN HE REQUESTED PAYMENT INFO THROUGH A FOLLOWUP COMMENT IN E-BAY FEEDBACK. I HAVE SENT THE INFORMATION AND AM AWATING A RESPONSE BUT WHO KNOWS WHAT WILL HAPPEN. I KNOW THAT I WOULD NEVER PURCHASE FROM HIM AGAIN OR EVEN RECOMMEND TO ANYONE TO PURCHASE FROM HIM. SURE HOPE HE CAN GET IT TOGETHER BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE.

Subject: contrjohn50@hotmail.com
traders_name: John Contreras

This not a complaint, just a statement. I just bought a Germania from Contreras and did not have any problems with the transaction. In fact it was quite fast for an e-bay auction.

Subject: contrjohn50@hotmail.com
traders_name: John Contreras

I purchased a ty bear from him via Ebay in August he received and cashed payment on September 6, 2001 and I have yet to receive the bear. I have tried to contact him via email and he will not respond.

To all who had posted a complaint concerning counterfeit Sakura beanie babies which I was unknowingly sold..I sincerely apologize. I have made good on all of those purchases. For all of you on ebay who are bidding on my auctions and are receiving any nasty emails from 'your guardian angel' please be advised that I back all of my items with a 100% money back guarantee and guarantee ALL of my items to be 100% authentic. Please give me the benefit of the doubt and feel free to call me or email me with any concerns. I want my name cleared..we all make mistakes and mine were completely unintentional. I would like whoever is emailing my bidders to contact me directly so we can sort out any differences and come to an amicable settlement. Please post this asap Pat. Thank you John

Subject: contrjohn50@hotmail.com
traders_name: John Contreras

John Contreras has said he has refunded everyone on the fake sakura's and that is a lie!! he sold me a fake sakura and a fake britannia in April of this year and to this date I have never recieved even one e-mail from him saying HE WILL refund my money. He has had a person named Rick Metal contact me about this and this person offered me less than what I paid for them so I refused and didn't want to deal with anyone else as it was JOHN CONTRERAS who sold them to me in the first place. I'm out a lot of money not only on the fake beanies he sold me but also on shipping charges and the cost involved to have them authenticated and he doesn't care enough to even answer one of my many e-mails. I personally wouldn't trust this person enough to by anything from him as I know first hand how much this can cost you in the end.

Subject: contrjohn50@hotmail.com
traders_name: John Contreras

On an October 12th post John Contreras said he has paid everyone back for the fake sakura's he sold and on my post on the same day I said this was a lie and still is to date as he hasn't refunded me for the two fakes he has sold me. He did e-mail me and asked me to contact him so we could settle this and I have e-mailed him three times now and he as before still ignores my e-mails so I guess he lied when he said he wanted to settle this matter as well.He thinks I contact his bidders with "nasty e-mails" as he puts it but all I do is send them to the traderlist site so they can see for themselves who they are buying from and I don't have the time to sit and write everyone of them "nasty e-mails" about him, I just tell them where to look and they can make up their own minds after reading the complaints against him. If John is really sincere about making things right he would have answered my e-mails by now so I guess once a crook always a crook.

Subject: contrjohn50@hotmail.com
traders_name: John Contreras

On an Oct. 12th posting from John Contreras he asked the person who was e-mailing his bidders to contact him so he could work things out so I did e-mail him on numerous occasions and he doesn't respond. On Oct. 19th I recieved an e-mail from Pat Edgerton a traderlist mediator asking me to e-mail him again as he had told her that he never recieved any e-mails from me and this was a LIE as none of the e-mails came back so I know he was recieving them but Pat asked so I once again sent him an e-mail in the morning and surprise he NEVER answered me as he is just jerking both of us around now. I just read his post on Oct 20th where he states he sells nothing but high quality and authentic ty products and want everyone to know he sold me TWO FAKE TY BEANIE BABIES AND WILL DO NOTHING TO RESOLVE THIS MATTER. he is a LIER and a CHEAT and anyone who deals with him does so at there own risk and I'm still waiting for a response from all the e-mails I have sent him at his request.
Please also be aware that attempts have been made to sabatoge my computor and although I can not be sure who is doing it I certainly can well imagine who is doing it.

Subject: contrjohn50@hotmail.com
traders_name: contrjohn

Bought beanie 9/21. Never responded to email. Used Paypal to pay, never picked up payment. I was lucky, after a while paypal rejected him. Seems to have favorite excuses. There is never a good excuse for poor customer relations.

Subject: contrjohn50@hotmail.com
traders_name: John Contreras

Won item on eBay on 8-15-01,paid via paypal on 8-17. Never got item, won't answer emails.

Subject: contrjohn
traders_name: John

I won an aution for the Beanie Baby Unity I sent my payment of 30.00 and I am still waiting for my Beanie.I emailed him several times telling him to let me know when he received payment and he never responed this man is a crook and a cheat to ebay buyers please help me and many others that have delth with this man.

On Oct.9,02 won two seperate auctions from John,have never received beanies,contacted him 11 times will not mail beanies or refund money,says he wants to resolve problem keeps stalling tells me they are in the mail ,the next time acts like he doesn't know what I AM TALKING ABOUT.He is a crook.Please beware.

I cant believe this guys is doing what hes doing and getting away with it.  On September 1, 2001 his auction on e-bay ended with my being the high bidder on a neo binder pokemon cards, auction number 1633044634 (this auction number can still be seen). On September 7 i did a payment through pay-pal for the amount of $11.90 cost of cards and shipping. payment cleared to a John Contreras, no problem. As of today still no binder with cards and no refund of money. I filed a complaint with e-bay but because it was under $25.00, I had to write it off as a bad experience. filed a complaint with pay-pal, only to have them say I filed it too late, time expired. He had the nerve to e-mail me and tell me to withdraw my complaint with paypal to boot!!!! I'll bite the $11.90 loss, but i think something should be done and other people should be aware of what hes doing. Just look at his complaints on e-bay, most of them are for taking peoples money and not sending the stuff. PEOPLE BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!!

Won some beanies from him. He didn't send the product. Doesn't answer emails. Too many negatives!

I bought the Germania Bear from him back in september off of Ebay. He never sent the bear. He Used the Septmeber 11th tradgedy to make up bogus mail problems. I bought the bear Septmeber 1st, 10 days before that tradegic day. Anyways, he ships from California...hello, i'm not stupid! He never sent the bear and he cashed the check I sent him. He now ingnores emails and I guess is hoping I will go away. Well, I'm not going to!!! I've kept all my records and email in my dealing with him if anyone wants to see! I will be putting them to good use!

I won a Nipponia from this scum on ebay, he sent me one with a bad tag. I sent it back for a refund and never got it. He refuses to respond to me emails, and when I call him on the phone, he says John is not home. I am filing fraud charges through the postal services, because ebay does nothing and neither does any of these so called fraud sites.

Please keep up your efforts to get rid of this guy. Please keep me informed of anything else I can do to help you out.

Subject: contrjohn50@hotmail.com
traders_name: John Contreras

I purchased ebay item 1013334869 on 10/5/01. Item was described as NYLON flag (not the cheap plastic or polyester type). I paid within a few days via paypal. Quite some time went by and I had not received the flag and I wrote him and he said it had gone out. A few days later I received flag and it was a nice flag, however 100% polyester, NOT NYLON!!. I saw at this point a lot of negs were showing up with John. I emailed him and had kind emails to him to which he asked me to return the flag for a refund. I offered let him keep the postage and refund product only. I paid the return postage to him and sent the flag back via USPS on 10/31/01 and confirmation # 0300 1290 0001 0694 9284 and approx a week later delivery was confirmed. To date he has not refunded for flag. He has all the information he needs for a refund to me. I even in an email told him I would leave positive feedback once I received refund and even said what I would say.. I have really tried to work with him is a nice way where I think others would not. I however was forced to finally leave him negative feedback. I simply think he is too busy and if there is any problem at all he simply puts you on a " I don't care list" and you are totally forgotten.

Thanks Traderlist for letting us post our frustrations about unfair internet practices.

Subject: contrjohn50@hotmail.com
traders_name: John Contreras

He sent two buddies Buckingham and Sakura crammed into a box that was barely big enough for one. Due to them being crammed in the small box Sakura now has a smashed face and her fur is all matted looking.SHE LOOKS HORRIBLE.He charged $7.00 for shipping ,he could have used a larger box.Sent him three e-mails and did not get a response until after I posted negative feedback against him. Buyers beware he has a pretty high feedback on E-Bay but look he also has a lot of negative post. Trade at your own risks.

I purchased a buddy through e-bay as well as two beanies from a vendor who is on the "bad trader" list, John Contreras. I had a previous transaction with this person that went smoothly, but with this last order, which was in November 2001, I sent the payment through Paypal, but never received the items. I sent courteous e-mails to this person, but did not receive a response. I would appreciate any assistance you can provide. I am in the process of obtaining a mail fraud form. The e-mail address for John Contreras that I used was contrjohn50@hotmail.com. His e-bay user ID was contrjohn. The items I purchased were Sakura buddy, Chinook beanie and Celebrate 15th Anniversary beanie. The total purchase price was $63.95, which was sent to him on Dec 20.

Subject: rmmc_enterprises@hotmail.com

I purchased 2 Ty MUGUNGWHA Beanies from him via an eBay Dutch auction in June. He does not take PayPal--only Money Orders, Cashiers Checks, or BidPay--I sent him a Post Office Money Order for $32.85 and he sent me one of the beanies. I immediately sent him an email asking for my second beanie. He replied to send him an email with "Send one Mugungwha" in the subject line. I replied and have not heard from him since. I've sent him six requests for status/updates--NO RESPONSE. I posted negative feedback--he LIED and indicated he replied to all emails and sent all beanies. I then checked his feedback file--all complaints against him were similar--he doesn't ship and/or reply to emails. His responses are VERY negative and Unprofessional. I would be very watchful before bidding from him.

rmmc_enterprises@hotmail.com

UPDATE to COMPLAINT FILED July 31, 2002

I received a refund for the Beanie that rmmc_enterprises did not send. He DID NOT refund the shipping I paid for the beanie--so he technically owes me a dollar--but I don't care about the money. What I find of greatest interest/concern is his reply to my eBay fraud complaint follow-up:

08/17/2002 11:00 PM - FROM: rmmc_enterprises "Sent you a refund in full. you won 2 bears @ 12.95 plus ship. I SHIPPED one bear mistakenly when should have been 2. Very simple honest mistake. Gave you a heck of a great price on a now retired piece and made good on refund. Your opinion means NOTHING to me...if you were spending some serious $ I would be a little more concerned. EBAY time we resolve this case!!"

Note that my opinion means NOTHING to him! I doubt anyone who crosses him means anything to him. BUYER BEWARE--1% of his eBay auctions produce negative feedback--Buy from a more reliable and personable source!

I won 4 auctions from this seller in the first few days of July. As of today, August 18, 2002, I still have not received my winnings. He says he mailed them and they were delivered, but I have never received anything and I never signed for any packages that he says I received. I left negative feedback and he immediately did the same on my eBay listing. He is SCUM and needs to be removed from business. I have filed a fraud report with eBay on each of the 4 winning auctions I lost.

I WON AN AUCTION WITH THESE PEOPLE APRIL 29TH THIS YEAR FOR EBAY ITEM# 1738807494 FOR A SAKURA BEANIE BABY.I SENT THEM A TRAVELERS EXPRESS MONEY ORDER THE NEXT DAY.ON MAY 6TH RMMC EMAILED ME AND SAID "PAYMENT HASNT ARRIVED YET",MAY 13 THEY SAID "ITEM SHIPPED LAST WEEK",MAY 24TH OOPS! "I MADE MISTAKE ,I CANT FIND YOUR NAME ON THIS AUCTION-ITEM HASNT SHIPPED"MAY 28TH 'SEND ME YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS AGAIN"(WHICH I HAD BEFORE)MAY 30TH "STILL SEARCHING"...MAY 31ST "I HAVE SHIPPED 300 SAKURAS THIS WEEK...BLAH BLAH BLAH..JUNE 9 I FILED EBAY ONLINE FRAUD REPORT TO WHICH RMMC GAVE ME A NEGATIVE FEEDBACK THAT SAID "non payment..albeit she leave neg assuming i did".FIRST OF ALL GET THIS STRAIGHT RMMC...I HAD THE RIGHT TO LEAVE A NEGATIVE BECAUSE I DIDNT GET THE ITEM!!!!! HELLO ?AFTER I SENT FOR A COPY OF THE MONEY ORDER (WHICH COSTS 10 BUCKS)ON THE BACK OF THE MONEY ORDER WAS SCRIBBLED WITH INITIALS OF "AM OR RM"I EVEN SENT A COPY TO RMMC AND TOLD THEM "SEND ME MY MONEY".! WHATS FUNNY TO ME IS THAT THEY LEAVE THE RUDEST NASTIEST FEEDBACK FOR PEOPLE CALLING THEM LOSERS,DIRTBAGS,DEADBEAT BIDDERS,IDIOTS THE LIST GOES ON.PLUS THEY NEVER LEAVE POSITIVE FEEDBACKS..GO FIGURE.ON THE ONLINE FRAUD REPORT IT SAYS THE NAME ART D SPARTA.I HAVE REASON TO BELIEVE HE MAY BE CONNECTED TO RICK METAL,JOHN CONTRERAS DUO.I DONT CARE IF ANYTHING IS RESOLVED ANYMORE ..THESE PEOPLE ARENT WORTH MY TIME BUT I WOULD LIKE TO WARN PEOPLE WHAT THEY MIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH RMMC.AS FOR ME,I WONT EVER MAKE THAT MISTAKE AGAIN.I DONT CARE HOW MANY POSITIVE FEEDBACKS YOU HAVE !! THE ADDRESS I SENT PAYMENT TO WAS 3122 ZACHARY COURT,TRACY CA.95377...Rick Metal,Melissa Metal,John Contreras...RMMC .IT MAKES SENSE NOW.

ALlison

Complaint filed by: Cabijon8531@aol.com

Subject: rmmc_enterprises@hotmail.com
traders_name: RMMC ENTERPRISES

I won three auctions from these people, beginning 7/17/02...7/20/02...7/24/02. It took 2 days to get a response for an address to send my money order. So by the time I got that info, got the money order, I had already won the 2nd auction. I was then bidding on the 3rd auction. I emailed them to see if they would combine the shipping charges. I got no response from them before the auction was done. I told them that I had already gotten the money order for the 1st one & that I was getting ready to get the 2nd money order & that I had just one the third. They told me that I would have to send one money order, I told them that I couldn't do that because I already purchased the first money order. I asked them if I could just add a $1.00 for each add'l auction on the next money order & have them hold my previous order till they got all of my money. I got no response from them. So I just mailed the next 2 money orders with $5.95 shipping charges on each of them.

On August 2nd, I received all 3 of my beanies in one box. The size of the box was 9-1/2" long x 2-1/4" deep. No ziplock bags, they were just stuffed in this little box. I paid $5.95 each for shipping, making the total paid for shipping at $17.85. The amount actually paid for the shipping was $5.40. I didn't even have a problem with paying $5.95 each, because fair is fair, but when they came stuffed all together in one little box, that really made me angry. If you are going to charge me for that, then do what you are charging me for. $5.95 is already making a profit, it only costs $3.50 to ship priority in the first place.

He said I was BS buyer...doesn't follow directions...he said that he offered me a refund...that is false, he offered to sell me another bear & ship it free. No matter what, it was going to cost me more. He is just very rude.

Have you also noticed that he has over 3,000 feedback....but check to see how many he has left for other people. Over 50% of his feedback is to belittle people.

So, "Caveat emptor"...let the buyer beware.

Subject: rmmc_enterprises@hotmail.com
traders_name: Rich

I won an auction on ebay for Sakura 2. It arrived 3 weeks later with a creased tag. I returned the item to him to either get a refund or replacement. He stated that he received the bear 3 weeks after I mailed it back to him. On August 3, 2002 he sent me an email telling me he just received my beanie back and on Monday he would send me a replacement. When I contacted him on the 8th of August he stated that he emailed my replacement out on the 28th of July and the DC# states that I received it on the 2nd of August. How does that work? He should have 3 delivery confirmation #'s (DC#) for the product he supposidly sent me. He can not and refuses to give me all 3 of those delivery confirmation #'s. I have never received a replacement or my money back for the Sakura 2 that I won. He is trying to use the DC# for the second auction I won from him as the DC# for the replacement Sakura 2. He left nasty feedback on ebay about me, when he is the one that is at fault here. Buyer beware of this person do not purchase from him. I have proceeded with fraud charges with the post office and on ebay. He wouldn't even respond to ebay about my complaint. So that should tell you right there that he is not legit. Fortunately ebay removed one of the negative feedbacks from him. BEWARE OF THIS PERSON!!!!

Subject: rmmc_enterprises@hotmail.com
traders_name: RICK METAL/

THEY GOT MY MONEY AND I DID NOT GET MY BEANIES, NOTHING BUY A RUN AROUND I WANT MY MONEY!!!!!!!I HVAE YOUR ADDRESS rmmc enterprises 3122 zachary ct. tracy ca. 95377

Subject: rmmc_enterprises@hotmail.com
traders_name: rmmc_enterprises

Auction ended 9/04, they received my money order, said they shipped BB and had confirmation it was delivered on 9/17. Admitted they shipped to the wrong address. Said twice they would send me another one. Now they won't send me a refund, nor a replacement BB because they said they did not get the original one back. Won't answer any of my emails. Have filed a complaint with Safeharbor.

On Oct.5,2002 I was the sucessful bidder on eBay for a total of 12 Ty beanie babies which were included in three separate bids. I paid for these by bidpay on my credit card on Oct.5 and they were posted to my account on Oct.7. After several emails to the rmmc_enterprise I finally received 7 of these on Nov.21,2002. What was not included was one of the two sets of five ( 2002 Holiday bear, 2002 signature bear, Nov. 2002 birthday bear, Seadog and Bonsai) for which I had paid $24.95 plus shipping. My most recent emails over the past week or two have not been answered and I am still awaiting a reply from rmmc_enterprises who seems to be a very negligent and unresponsive individual.

I guess I should join the "I got screwed by whoever RMMC really is" list. I'm a new e-bay member, and aside from his threatening emails I received when I kindly asked where my bears were, he has so far taken me for about $45.00 He can leave all the negative feedback on my site that he wants, there's strength in numbers and uinfortunately, he's screwed one too many people.

Was sold on e-bay a Yu-Gi-Oh video game for the Gameboy Advance. In his description he neglected to state that the game was a japanese version. I e-mailed him and asked if he would exchange for an american version.He never responded to e-mail.He responded to negative feedback stating that description was clear and ask before you buy. This is the description he had for item:

Here you are bidding on a Yu-Gi-Oh Gameboy Advance Game # 5 with 3 Promo Holofoil Cards!! FACTORY SEALED AND NEW!! There are a total of 5 different promos in the set. Buy multiple games to complete the set!! The cards prices are in the Beckett Price Guide and are only found with this game!! The game can be used to pay on ALL gameboy advance systems. WHAT A DEAL!! Winning bidder is to pay $6.95 ship/hand and pay via money order,cashier check or www.bidpay.com. Please check out my other yugioh auctions. THANK YOU and GOOD LUCK!!

I DON"T SEE A REFERENCE TO JAPANESE ANYWHERE.

Won an auction on ebay, used bidpay to pay, still have not recieved items. These were a Christmas present for my kids. Sent several emails few were answered now, none are be answered. This is one person I would like to meet in person.

Misrepresents his items and not willing to solve problem for customer satisfaction.

I bought Pompey on e-bay, send a money order, never received Pompey; seller refuses to refund my money, won't answer his phone, nor my e-mails.   The date of the deal was October 21,02. Item number #1779958230. I paid $239.95 plus shipping for a total of $246.90. I paid by money order. I sent the payment to
RMMC Enterprises
3122 Zachary Ct
Tracy, California 95377, USA

if you look at this man's feedback, he has over 100 negatives, and most of them are for not delivery of the paid for product. His excuse if either he never received payment, or that the product got lost in the mail. He doesn't deserve to be able to sell merchandise of e-bay. He steals, and lies.    Sarita Greene

On november 16,2002 i won an auction from rmmc_enterprises for a korea champion bear beanie baby. they sent me the necessary information to complete our transaction. mailing address and total amount of money owed. i mailed a money order for $18.46 the very next day. it has been over a month and i still have not received my beanie baby. the only e-mail i received from them is that they have received my money order. i'm requesting a full refund from them. but so for i haven't got a respones from them.

Bought Gameboy Game on 11/29 sent money order on 12/2. Didn't receive game until 12/23 and then it was in Japanese. Had to go out and find one in English for my Grandson's Xmas present. I feel seller misrepresented the item by NOT stating it was in Japanese in the description, and in my opinion, that is fraud. Of course, if he had said it was in Japapnese, I would not have bought the game.

Message Received from Rick Metal:
"Brenda
If you continue to email my customers I will bring your pathetic a** down to California and sue you for slander,liable, harassment,etc etc etc. I gave you every opportunity to send your items back for a refund and you chose instead to be a self pitied stubborn old bat. Nobody cares about your bull**** brenda....even Pat has had enough of your whining. I have NEVER knowingly sold anything less than authentic and I am sick and tired of you slandering my name. Get a life...quit blaming the world for your handicaps."

Rick Metal has been threatening me about e-mailing his customers and all I have done is contacted those people who have left negative feedbacks for him to which he leaves extremely nasty responses. I have contacted a few from rmmc_enterprises and those from sydsimms who bought maples that may be fakes and have seven confirmed ones already. It was after contacting the people who bought these maples that he threatened me so that tells me he is still connected to the 1914 Woodcrest Court, Tracy, Ca address. I feel that everyone has a right to know if they have been sold a fake as I was sold two by John Contreras/Rick Metal last year and Rick Metal offered me less than what I actually paid for the beanies themselves. He refuses to reimburse me for the shipping costs on both and the authentication costs which I wouldn't have had to pay if I wasn't sold the fakes. He also demanded that I return the fakes to him in mint condition and I refused to do that as well because I was afraid he would just sell them to another unsuspecting victim. All I ever wanted is what he owes as he has stated that John Contreras sold them for him on consignment so it is his responsibility to pay me back. John Contreras? if he even exists has never once contacted me about this matter and refunding my money, only Rick Metal has. This certainly tells me something and I'm sure if you think obout it you will know what I mean. Is there really a John Contreras?? All I ever wanted was my money back and he refuses. He is a liar and a cheat so please avoid this seller or BUYER BEWARE!!

I mailed a bank check on November 3rd and still have no beanie baby, they dont even know that they recieved the check already!!!!Great business eh?!

I won 3 auction from this person.I paid via ck. for all 3.He cashed the ck. & only sent 2 beanies.I contacted him immediatly telling him he forgot 1.To this day I have not received the beanie or the refund that I have requested.

I don't want to complain yet because I hate to do it. I bought 5 beanies from this fellow on Oct. 18, 2002. Just before Christmas I e-mailed him many times and it took him forever to reply. He was beating around the bush telling me to check Canada Customs, I work for them I know how the system works. Any how, he said he would reship the items at "his expense" and I haven't gotten anything yet. I emailed him again tonight saying if I don't get anything by Friday I will be leaving negative feedback. Our E-mails have been civil as I have had no reason to not be. But I am starting to get upset as these beanies cost me over $90.00 and that is a lot of money to not received items paid for. Now I know why he doesn't take paypal, eaiser to trace and get refunds with.

Subject: mmc_enterprises@hotmail.com
traders_name: RMMC Enterprises

This isn't a complaint, but rather positive feedback about this seller. I just completed a transaction with them through e-bay and am completely satisfied. I noticed that a number of the negative comments on e-bay (and there appear to be a small percentage of those compared to positive comments) related to timing and delivery. I feel that many of those are unfair to this seller. If you read all of the information regarding the seller's instructions, it's very clear what information you need to provide to this seller. It is also very clear that the seller ships only after receipt of payment (which I took to mean cash in hand). I paid through BidPay and carefully read their instructions and explanation of what to do. It was very clear that the money order would be sent out by mail within several business days. BidPay also gave very good information about tracking the status of your money order. I utilized their tracking system and found out exactly when the money order was cashed. Based on this, I expected delivery within several business days. Instead, I received my item the next business day by overnight express mail! The item is in excellent condition and I am thoroughly satisfied with this seller.

Yes, the transaction did take longer than others paid for on-line, but the seller explains all of this in the instructions.

Yes, the beanie buddy was "folded" in a box and there was no packing material. But, the box was a perfect size and was wrapped so securely that I don't see how it could have been damaged.

Bottom line for me is that I found a rare item that I had been trying to find for quite a while, at a good price, which was sent to me exactly as described by the seller.

While I can't comment about other issues raised with this seller, I think that it's unfair to complain about them when a buyer has expectations that differ from what this seller has clearly explained his procedure is.

Subject: sydsimms
traders_name: rmmc_enterprises

I JUST NOTICED THAT rmmc_enterprises POSTED FEEDBACK'S ON EBAY TO HIS OTHER ACCOUNT sydsimms AND I READ THAT THIS ACT IS PUNISHABLE BY SUSPENDING THE LESSER OF THE TWO ACCOUNTS BECAUSE IT REPRESENTS SHILL BIDDING ON YOUR OWN AUCTIONS AND REWARDING YOURSELF FOR THAT CRIME. BOTH SELLERS HAVE THE SAME AUCTIONS, WRITING STYLE AND ADDRESSES. WILL EBAY DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE MOST SERIOUS CRIMES THEIR LAWS STATE???? NO, I THINK NOT! AS LONG AS THIS GUY PAYS HIS EBAY BILL HE IS ABOVE THE LAW!

Subject: rrmc_enterprises
traders_name: Rick Metals (Tracy, CA)

I paid for an auction on 11/13/02. After repeated emails regarding status of shipment, he advised "ON ITS WAY" on 12/8/02. On 1/15/03 I emailed him advising that I no choice but to leave negative feedback since item was never received. He responded by saying I couldn't follow directions and was being uncooperative. He then followed with an email saying he never rec'd my payment.

Subject: JOZY44@PRODIGY.NET
traders_name: JOANNE PETRUZZI

This is in regards to ebay user id SYDSIMMS. This user is in no way associated with me. They live in the same town as I and have bought several items from me both on ebay and outside ebay. They bought several RC cars from several of my auctions and asked that I please post positive feedback for them which I did. How is this any application to 'shill bidding'? I suggest Joanne that if you have any issues with me you email me so we can resolve please instead of targetting innocent ebayers. thank you

traders_name: ALL EBAY BIDDERS

This is in response to Mrs Hosslers complaint actually and to bidders on ebay in general. IF you would like to receive your item(s) in a timely manner it is IMPERATIVE that you include all pertinent information with payment including user id, item # and email address. I ship 99% of the items in a VERY timely fashion usually w/in 24 hrs of payment receipt!! The 1% that fail to include any type of contact information with payment leave myself,the seller, with no alternative but to either 1) write the buyer a letter requesting item info or 2) WAIT for the buyer to email COMPLAINING that they havent received their item. Also many bidders have been paying me with BIDPAY under the impression that the seller is to ship upon confirmation email from bidpay. This is NOT the case nor will it ever be. I ship upon RECEIPT OF MONEY ORDER FROM BIDPAY. Bidpay is NOT paypal. The old saying 'checks in the mail' applies here. Please buyers take this into consideration when sending payment. The only benefit bidpay offers is that one can pay with credit card. I have OVER 10000 positive feedbacks on ebay. I havent achieved this by taking peoples money and 'running' with it. IF there are any outstanding issues I would be happy to look into them. I , and I KNOW I speak for all ebay sellers, am tired of always taking the blame for buyer negligence. I ALWAYS offer and have always offered a money back guarantee or exchange on all items I have ever sold. I HAVE NOT EVER KNOWINGLY sold anything counterfeit and have ALWAYS offered to replace or refund any items bidders have not been satisfied with. I will try my best to resolve ANY open issues. Feel free to email me @ RMMC_ENTERPRISES@HOTMAIL.COM

traders_name: RMMC ENTERPRIZES

Sent me 2 beanies instead of 4 and one was wrong one,had to pay c.o.d. after all ready paid for shipping the 2 beanies which did come were in a box that had been used as a soccer ball.Sent him numerous e-mails to rectify problem got no answer. I had 3 more deals pending with this guy and i e-mailed him and said you get no more money from me until you straighten out for mess again no response. ty Wayne

Subject: rmmc_enterprises@hotmail.com
traders_name: Rick Metal

Before bidding I asked him a simple question, Are these cards banned from tournaments. He responded no they are not, which means that they are American English because these are the only cards allowed in tournaments. However, they are European cards, not only are they banned from tournaments, they are also illegal to import or sell in the U.S., so I contacted upperdeck and they are bringing litigation against him and I also have written to the Postal Service, I gave him the option to refund my money but he refused, so now I have resorted to taking all the legal action possible.

Response Submitted by: RMMC_ENTERPRISE@HOTMAIL.COM

Subject: kjd668@msn.com
traders_name: Ken Duneske

I NEVER stated these were AMERICAN Cards. IN FACT my description states exactly what these are AND the picture shows EXACTLY what you are purchasing. As for Kens question of being banned from tournament usage, I stated as far as I KNEW there was no ban on the EUROPEAN edition at that time ONLY the world standard. AND...in so far as being 'illegal to sell or import'...this is an OPEN marketplace we live in. NO COMPANY including upper deck can ban the sale or import of AUTHENTIC product. KONAMI holds the rights to ALL YUGIOH product...UPPER DECK simply holds the license to distribute in the USA. And I have ALWAYS offered a 100% guarantee/return policy. Bidders..please do your homework,etc before buying. If you are concerned about a certain item being banned from tournament play...contact upper deck before bidding!

Subject: RMMC_ENTERPRISE@HOTMAIL.COM
traders_name: Rick Metal

Rick Metal says this is a bunch of B.S. but i paid for shipping of 4 beanies and was sent only 2 and the package came with postage owing on it. I don't have him confused with any other sellers as most of them are very creditable. Please do look at my feed backs and you will see that the only negatives i have ever had i just got from him. As far as 2000 gifts goes you are right Rick he didn't get his money but only because i found out from this site that he has bad trader reports against him and i wasen't about to send my hard earned money to him ether and get ripped off and my feedback to him was left in this way stating why he was getting my payment.I DO NOT have TONS of non paying complaints against me , unless he can't read properly i see 3 from him? The only thing that bothers me the most was when i emailed RMMC and told him i would send the money for other three beanies once he straightened out first mess but got no response.

Seller sent me wrong Yugioh collector tins, the cheapest ones, however I paid for the most expensive ones. I sent back the tins by priority mail. Seller claims he never received them! I no longer believe it ! I have lost about $100 on this eBay transaction ! Nice job, RMMC Enterprises !

My advice: Buyers, be very careful ! Even if you do business with him, never send anything back without registered mail ! Otherwise it will also never arrive !

Won an auction Feb 02/03 paid for it and never received.I have all bank and postal papers to prove it.

The add said he was going to send me a brand new box of YUGIOH boosters in english and had a picture of the american upper deck version of the box. So, I paid the full price of it and I got another box of english words but the cards were not upper deck. He should have the decency to put up the correct picture of the box. He probably knew that the price he was asking for was way too much for the fake upper deck cards. The sad part is that he left a bad review on my account. I bid once in a while and never received a bad review. I pay everyone the time I get the confirmation emails. I was a good customer and does not deserve his slander. IF you check on my bid history, you will see only positive feedback except his and all basically say how swift I am at holding my end of the bargain. check out my bid history... just email me for info
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Response:

March 5, 2003
Response filed by: RMMC ENTERPRISES
Email address: RMMC_ENTERPRISE@HOTMAIL.COM
Subject: recket@hotmail.com
traders_name: siming chou

First off..the description specifically states that the cards are the ENGLISH WORLD STANDARD FOR THE ASIAN MARKET. ALL CARDS ARE IN ENGLISH. Your libelous comments about being 'FAKE UPPER DECK' had also better be amended. They are NOT fake...they , just as the American cards, are ALL produced from KONAMI. Upper deck simply has the rights for distribution w/in the USA. People ask questions and do your homework before bidding on my auctions!! No surprises...

I have paid for a beani baby in NOVEMBER and never recieved my item. He said he had no reciept of payment so i got a copy of the SIGNED cashed check for him and now he has stopped all contact with me and still has refused to send the item. He always has an excuse and blames the buyer..its going on 5 months..someone else has been fighting with him for a YEAR!!!! STAY AWAY FROM THIS GUY, LOTS OF COMPLAINTS

I paid for $99.40 worth of remote control cars for Christmas gifts back in December of 2002. This guy has given me the run-around for 4 months now saying he never received my check, etc. He never sent me the cars and now refuses to send me a refund. He lied repeatedly about sending out the cars and the refund. eBay still allows him to operate his business. I won't transact another auction on eBay. BUYER BEWARE OF RMMC_ENTERPRISES AND EBAY! There is no protection or guarantee that it won't happen to you next! This guy is a total creep!!!

This bidder sent a personal check to me back in December for RC Cars. She stated that she did NOT receive the cars. I asked her for all of her information,etc. As I had no record of her in my postal log I asked Julie for a copy of the check to see if indeed it was cashed by me. After finally receiving a copy of the check in the mail I told her I would check against my deposits and if indeed I DID make a mistake I would send her a refund. I have/had every intention of refunding her money(even though I believe her cars were shipped to an alternative address perhaps included on her payment). Instead, Ms Vaisey decided to maliciously go onto ebay and bid on 3 of my auctions totaling some 397.00 and left negative feedback the day she bid in retaliation for this past transaction! I have every intention of refunding her money and will gladly do so by taking it out of the items she bid on OR I will deduct ebay fees and associated relist fees. I am not out here to defraud anybody in any way shape or form...we all make mistakes but there are more professional and adult ways of dealing with such.

AGAIN...IF ANYBODY HAS ANY OUTSTANDING COMPLAINTS OR CONCERNS WITH NON DELIVERY OF PRODUCT PLEASE CONTACT ME @ RMMC_ENTERPRISES@HOTMAIL.COM I can ONLY ship if I know what the buyers have paid for. I have over 13000 positive comments on ebay so I obviously dont make a habit of making money by defrauding people. I do it the old fashion way...hard work and shipping out 1500-2000 parcels a month.

This guy never ceases to amaze me. If you really look at his feedback rating on eBay and check out the negative ones, you will see his mode of operation. It is always the other person...never him! He stole money from me and has repeatedly lied about sending me out a refund. I tried to be fair for months. He is the one that chose to make this a worse situation than it needed to be. I left him negative feedback in hopes others wouldn't fall prey to him. He can dish out the run-around like nobody’s business! Some of his "customers" have been waiting for years for their refunds. I REPEAT - BUYERS BEWARE OF BOTH THIS SELLER (WITH ALL OF HIS ALIAS IDENTITIES) AND EBAY WHO ALLOWS HIM TO PERPETUATE THE FRAUD!

FYI - Another e-mail address this seller uses is MICACHAN@prodigy.net. He has so many names, e-mail addresses and eBay identities, it is hard to keep them all straight. As you can see from my previous postings, this guy has cheated me out of $99.40. Because he is one of eBay's "power sellers" he had eBay remove the negative feedback I left for him. He says in his last comment about me that if anyone has any problems with him, just e-mail him and he will take care of it. Well, I have been e-mailing him since December and I still have nothing to show for it. I have heard from several other people who have been burned by him, that when he gets in a bind like this, he simply changes his name and goes on with business as usual. Someone even e-mailed me today with information on where I can find him on Saturday mornings in Cupertino, CA. It might be worth the trip! DO NO BUSINESS WITH THIS PERSON!!! HE IS A HUGE LIAR AND WILL STEAL YOUR MONEY! I have filed charges with the US Postal Service, the BBB and the Attorney General. Tomorrow I am contacting law enforcement officials in his town. I urge everyone else who has been burned by this guy to do the same. TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW NOT TO DO BUSINESS WITH THIS GUY. HE IS A FRAUD. IF HE ISN’T, WHY CAN'T HE EVEN OFFER UP HIS REAL NAME?

I have NOTHING to hide. RMMC ENTERPRISES IS MY REGISTERED BUSINESS NAME. Refund sent to Mrs Vaisey less EBAY FEES for the items she deliberately bid on just to leave negative feedback. She was in BREACH OF CONTRACT on 3 items..this is why ebay removed the negatives. I have refunded/resolved all known problems INCLUDING Brenda Fuhrer who received a 175.00 money order(much more than she paid for the beanies!!) last week.... The case with Ms Vaiseys deal was an oversite as she sent a personal check and got lost in the shuffle around the BUSY CHristmas season( I shipped out over 18000 rc cars for which her order was for) Had she followed directions and sent a specified payment such as a money order, her order would have shipped promptly. I have NOTHING TO HIDE FOLKS and I have ONLY 1 EBAY ID with OVER 13000 POSITIVE COMMENTS!! If you have a problem contact me!! I am man enough to admit mistakes do happen...NO FRAUD COMMITTED NOW OR EVER!! Really that simple...

This is in response to the post Rick Metal put against Julie Vaisey who was ripped off by rmmc_enterprises. Rick Metal of rmmc_enterprises did send me a money order for the two fake beanies I was sold in April of 2001 and I have fought for over 19 months ro get this money back. He didn't just send it as I had to fight him every step of the way for over a year and a half for this.

He has told you that he sent her money back less ebay fees which is unfair on his part because he filed a non paying bidder complaint against Julie to get his ebay fees back from ebay already so he is getting the fees twice by doing this to Julie and she's not the problem here it's Rick Metal who doesn't know how to treat his customers and makes them have to fight for what they paid for. He always blames the buyer when it's his fault and likes to blame the Post Office when people do not get what they pay for as well. I had to put a 60 day hold on the money he sent me because he himself told me how easy it was to put a stop payment on the bank money orders and that's the reason he sends that kind. He has verbally abused me and threatened me for a long time before he finally sent the money and I still don't know if it will clear the bank. For him to take any money away from Julie is just being a crook again as it was clearly his mistake in the first place for not sending her what she paid for and has done this far too often with his customers. I will submit a brief message when and IF the money clears the bank. I received the second money order he said he sent as the first one never came and know he never even sent it so he lied to me and has lied to Julie twice already and if she doesn't get this one it will be lie number three. He sent her less than what he owes her so please fight him to make sure you get ALL your money back.

----- Original Message -----
From: micachan
To: Dan Fuhrer
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2003 3:36 PM
Subject: Re: question
its not a problem....that is why I issued you bank money orders as they are much easier to stop payment on. I trust you ...you have no reason to lie..nor do I.

If Mr. Metal has nothing to hide, then why is he all over this website? And who is he really? Rick Metal? Art Sparta, as eBay will tell you his name is? Who the heck is he? He has at least two e-mail addresses he uses. So, what is it? I suppose it was my fault that he cashed my check without a word and sent those cars off to the fake address I gave him because I really didn’t want those cars anyway. I just wanted to throw $100 out of my window. He has been unbeliveably uncooperative since this whole thing began, i.e. not answering e-mails unless threatened, etc. So, I guess you can either buy the load he is feeding us here, or you can let this speak for him. http://www.traderlist.com/JohnContreras.html

I will believe it when I see it. This is the third time he has said he mailed my refund. Negative feedback was left in hopes of saving someone else from this nightmare. Even though only 3% or so of his feedback is negative, look it over. There is a familiar theme. And it's not stupid buyers! It’s some guy that won’t even give out his real name!

Subject: dfuhrer@telus.net
traders_name: brenda fuhrer

I am not going to drag this on and on but bottom line is this...Refund ABOVE AND BEYOND in FULL for 175.00 for items I DIDNT even DIRECTLY SELL HER was sent to Mrs Fuhrer on TWO occasions. The 1st money order I never received back so I put a stop payment on and the 2nd money order was sent GLOBAL Priroity mail (which should take 3-4 days to arrive) and took nearly 10 days to arrive from California to BC (and Brenda will acknowledge this). Even after agreeing to shipping back these beanies to me upon receipt of the payment, Brenda not only feels the need to wait 60 days to ship back the beanies (which I would like to return myself to their rightful 'owners' for MY refund) but she continues to FURTHER Harass my customers which she also PROMISED NOT TO DO!! Anyhow, whats done is done..I have taken care of my part well above the norm. And Brenda OR ANYONE for that matter....if you want to question ANY of the beanies I have in stock( Including the several hundred nippo!

nias) feel free to fly Peggy Gallagher out here to authenticate EVERY SINGLE PIECE. Otherwise..let it rest!! Time to move on to other better things...LMK when your money order 'clears' Brenda and Please do the right thing....you seem like a good hearted person

Subject: Allison Simms     traders_name: Greg Simms

I have bought 8 boxes of Blue Eyes White Dragon 1st edition. I started becoming suspicious because I would get all the same cards over and over. I have 5 left arms of Exodia. I emailed them which the ignored. Then they did not even send me the last 3 boxes. They charged 341.05 on my discover card and then didn't even send the boxes. I started looking into it and have found that they are on your sight. I contacted a Contreras subject but he claimed he knew them but was not associated in any way. He knew information on them but refused to give it. I still have a box with the return address of Allison Simms
1914 Woodcrest Court
Tracy, Ca. 95376.

That is how I was able to track them down to your website. I am going to contact my Discover card and the U.S. Post Office. Do you know the number to the District Attorney in Tracy, Ca. I am a federal officer and maybe with the evidence and experiance I have we can put these people where they belong. Thanks and feel free to contact me anytime.

RMMC enterprises

I purchased a set of yu-gi-oh cards for my son using the "buy now" option on Ebay. I paid using paypal. Seller agreed to send purchase to my alternate address and not my paypal verified address. I have all of the correspondence to prove this. After a few weeks and not receiving the merchandise, I contacted them and was told that the product was mailed to the paypal verified address and as soon as it was "returned to sender" it would be forwarded by RMMC enterprises. That never occured and I was forced because of the lack of email responses, and them not responding to "SquareTrade" to post negative feedback. He then posted, calling me incompetant. I started doing a search of their feedback and see an obvious pattern of what I would call fraud. The total amount of my purchase is only 14.44, but thats not the issue. I paid for a product, and service and upheld my end of the sale, and got nothing in return. Even more disturbing to me is the fact that Ebay continues to allow this seller to do business on their site. I enjoy Ebay very much and this was my only bad experience. I was shocked to find the other complaints against RMMC enterprises. I have filed a fraud complaint with the USPO in this matter. Its a shame that 14.44 was worth all of this. I'm 42 years old. These cards were for my 14 year old son. Beware of this merchant. They move an incredible amount of product and I can understand that mistakes happen. But its obvious this is no mistake. They want you to see all of their positive feedback. Well as of this writing, they had 8 negatives in the past week.

This is in response to Mr Bartletts complaint. I SHIP ONLY TO VERIFIED PAYPAL ADDRESSES! His parcel was returned UNDELIVERABLE because HE FAILED TO UPDATE HIS PAYPAL SHIPPING ADDRESS! He had emailed me numerous times asking if I had shipped and I informed him it was retured. I have told him a NUMBER of times to resubmit shipping and handling and I would gladly reship. This is a CLEAR case of BUYER NEGLECT. My feedback? I have ONE Negative in the last 7 days and over 200 POSITIVES. I have a SHOOTING STAR feedback with nearly 18000 POSITIVE COMMENTS IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS!! Get with the program Rex...send shipping and I will reship your CARDS

Rmmc_enterprises@hotmail.com      Rick Metal

this one is winner, I won an auction from him the end of November, paid same day via bidpay, waited 2 weeks, e-mailed and asked where beanie was, said sent a week ago, please wait until the 15th, so I did, then e-mailed again, said he was waiting for a delivery (mind you this bear was in hand) and would send out by weeks end, ok, I did and he swore it would be delivered on the 22nd, well, it is not here, so I e-mailed again, then he proceeds to tell me to stop snivelling it was mailed, so I go to my CC company and request a refund, they give it to me, I e-mail him and tell him that I had my refund and to keep the bear, and that I was gonna post him here, then he tells me he is gonna sue me for liable when I get the bear, I am going to send it back if it ever does arrive, this guy is bad news, then to top it all off he posts neg fb on e-bay about me, the victim in all this, stay away from folks, he is real bad news, threatens people when they want their money back or what they bought. Stay away from him for your own safety.

On 11/28/03 I had the misfortune of winning an auction from rmmc enterprises. The ebay auction, #3159695673, was for all 5 pieces of Exodia (Yu-Gi-Oh cards for my 9 year old son)they were listed as 1st edition, however not upper deck cards. I did not have a problem with that as the cards were $9.95. I paid this person thru paypal and anxiously awaited the arrival of these cards. I received the 3 God cards from rmmc instead of the Exodia cards. I went back to the auction and read it several times, just to make sure what I was supposed to get and sure enough it was not what I was sent. I contacted the seller and was told that the cards were delivered on 12/15/03. I asked for a tracking number or any evidence of shipping and was told by rmmc that a confirmation number is not needed and the insurance (which was additional) was thru his/her business. This person left negative feedback for me.....all I did was pay them for something I did not order. Rmmc told me maybe my son had got the mail and I did not know. I explained that my son is in school all day and my mailbox is 1/4 of a mile from my house....I live on 57 aces. Finally, I had to tell rmmc to stop emailing me. I don't understand why this seller completes some auctions and others are left in disarray. I had never had a bad experience on ebay before this, guess I have been lucky...until now. My son wanted these cards so badly for Christmas and I could not find them anywhere, so I had to tell him what happened. Too bad, that kids have to learn about the dishonest people in this world at such a young age.

I had the misfortune to deal with this trader last year. I am in the UK and made the trade, after winning 5 TY BEANIES on e-bay September 23rd 2003 # 3146549982 and paid for them via paypal as requested to Lalis22@sbcglobal.net., ID rmmc_enterprises

They were to be shipped to my vacation address in Florida for arrival by November 7th 2003, insurance was paid and a paypal 3% fee to the total bid price making $31.05.

They were not delivered to my address and regular e-mail's immediately after that date were responded to with assurances of refunds by pay pal, which never materialised. He now no longer responds and he has not responded to my negative eBay feedback, all other negative response by others he has responded to! I have repeatedly requested repayment via paypal and sent reminders but theses have been ignored. I don't know if you can help but at least he's on the bad trader list, not only from me but several other buyers.    John mitcham splash5 eBay id.

Paid for a yu-gi-oh card that I had won in auction same day as won. Contacted rmmc_enterprises approximately 2 weeks later wanting to know if the card had been sent. This person tells me that it has already been sent. Waited and waited, contacted this person again and I am told to provide proof of payment and WHAT?? name did I pay under. Ended up having to provide this info 3 times. Seller became belligerent. A month later I filed complaints with ebay and paypal. Whoever rmmc_enterprises is sent paypal a bogus usps tracking number. I went to the usps web site and called them, no such package with this tracking number was ever delivered. This person is claiming that paypal sided with- him??, her?? who knows - , anyway they are still reviewing the case. A month and 2 weeks later still no item, no refund of money and just nasty e-mails from seller. Stay way clear of this one. I had a dissapointed little boy this Christmas.

Bought a beanie from this individual in August 2002 on eBay, paid with cashiers check, which he cashed one week later. He claims not to have received. I sent him proof of payment, now won't answer e-mails. Don't pay this person anything unless you intend to let him steal it.

Subject: wjthomas@paulding-net.com     Jennifer Thomas

In reply to Jennifer Thomas complaint..had she included a  COMPLETE shipping address AND/OR email address so I could contact her instead of ABUSING the feedback forum & taking valuable space here on the traderlist she would have had her game weeks ago. Her payment arrived with merely a return address ' J.THOMAS PAULDING,OH 45879

HOW IN THE HECK AM I SUPPOSED TO SHIP ANYTHING WITH THIS? Too often I get payments in the mail, and I KNOW other sellers will agree, with out any info ...it is frustrating for me as a seller to have somebodys $ and not be able to ship in a timely manner. A disgrace to ebay? Try following directions so you can be one of the more than 100,000 people I have successfully transacted with. BUYERS PLEASE INCLUDE INFO WITH ALL PAYMENTS! I SHIP WITHIN 48 HOURS OF PAYMENT RECEIPT!!! Thanks ...

PS I am RICK METAL.. NOT JOHN CONTRERAS! John used to buy beanies,etc from me...THATS THE ONLY ASSOCIATION!

I as well have be screwed i believe,i have used the buy it now option on e-bay for some games.I have e-mailed him several times with contact information etc.I also have front and back copies from my bank on the money order sent to him,so I know hes cashed them,the auction ended December 2,2003.He cashed the money order on the 26th.I was hoping to have this for my son as a Christmas present.Santa:( Mine as well was only 14.90,but not the point,my son has seen it by picture,so hes expecting it.He will not return my e-mails as he supposedly says he always does in his feedback.When you leave him negative,then he turns around like its all your fault,but at least then you get a response out of him then.Does anyone have a contact number for this disgrace to e-bay?I cant believe they still allow him to trade there with the vulgarity he uses.I love e-bay,but people like him is a disgrace to all the good traders there.

I WAS JUST ON EBAY AND WAS LOOKING AT BEANIES AND I NOTICED RMMC ENTERPRISES WAS BACK DOING THE COWARDLY SCAMMING OF INNOCENT BIDDERS.THESE CROOKS NEED TO BE OFF EBAY AND NOT COME BACK EVEN UNDER OTHER FALSE NAMES!!I NEVER DID GET MY MONEY BACK FROM THESE PEOPLE WHO MAKE IT SOUND LIKE ITS YOUR FAULT YOU SENT THE MONEY IN THE FIRST PLACE.I HOPE FOR THE BEST ON THEIR NEXT VICTIM.....PEACE

12/02/2003 I won Auction # 3159476400. I IMMEDIATELY paid on the SAME day via Paypal, Receipt # 09N873819M920251S & it went to Melissa Sims according to Paypal. I was sent the wrong item. I sent SEVERAL E-mails before I rec'd a response. I was asked to send the wrong cards back BEFORE he/she would send the correct cards. Wrong cards were sent back on 12/11/03 & delivered on 12/17/03 via PROOF OF DELIVERY-USPS # 0303 1290 0000 5186 1966. I AGAIN HAD to send several e-mails & was only able to get a response when I typed "SEND MY MONEY BACK" in the subject line. Note: I also called & all I got was a voice mail to which I left messages on 12/31/03 @9:26am & 01/05/04 @ 11:03 am, Central Time. Finally an e-mail to me on 01/05/04 said he/she would send. I emialed back & said to make sure it had the circle version. I then found out via a NASTY e-mail sent to me & my 7 year old Grandson, on 01/06/04 here is a copy:

"hello for your information/your grandsons information..there are NO exodia sets by KONAINI w/ the circle in the background....ONLY the star. The circle backgroud are official konami and sell for well over 100.00 for the set of 5."

THEREFORE his Auction is a FRAUD as the picture shows a CIRCLE background and that is what I bidded on - I bidded on 5 EXOIDA FAKE CARDS IN ENGLISH WITH A CIRCLE BACKGROUND. So if KONAINI doesn't make the circle background as the Seller NOW states AS ABOVE then his auction was a FRAUD as the picture is that of a circle background. NO WHERE IN HIS DESCRIPTION DOES IT STATE THAT THE PICTURE ISN'T WHAT HE IS SELLING. I HAVE ASKED, ASKED, ASKED FOR MY MONEY BACK + $3.14 FOR SHIPPING THE WRONG CARDS BACK!!!!!! As of today, 02/13/2004, no cards, no money!!!! I have filed complaints to E-Bay, Paypal, Square Trade, USPS, National Fraud, Federal Trade Commission, IFCC, now here & I have several MORE places to go as I am NOT finished yet. I have been MORE THAN FAIR waiting for my money back. I left VERY NEGATIVE FEEDBACK yesterday, 02/12/04 & the response was needed proof of pymt. from me & for me to e-mAil him/her. How more e-mails do I need to send only to be ignored??!!! FUNNY HOW HE/SHE ONLY SEEMS TO RESPOND TO THOSE NEGATIVE FEEDBACKS AND NOT TAKE CARE OF THEIR BUYERS. I have ALL the e-mails I sent & ALL that was sent to me. My A** IS COVERED WITH DOCUMENTATION,ie, E-MAILS, PHONE BILL, PROOF OF DELIVERY & PAYMENT MADE!!!!! So if any one of you out there want the proof, let me know, I'll be happy to send it. OBVIOUSLY the Seller "Can't bark like the big dogs, so he needs to get off the porch." NOTE: YOU CAN ALSO GO TO EBAY & TYPE IN THE ITEM NUMBER,3159476400, READ DESCRIPTION & LOOK AT THE PICTURE TOO

Ordered 3 yugioh cards with the game. Never received game. Sent 8 emails with no response. BELEIVE EVERYTHING BAD YOU HAVE READ ABOUT THIS PERSON. BEWARE! BEWARE! BEWARE!

i purchased 3 egyption god cards and a yu gi oh GBA game for $66.90 from him never got the cards or responces to emails filed complaints with paypal and ebay and they are getting no responce still waiting for over a month for stuff

Hi,  For anyone who needs to get in touch with Rick Metal or John Contrearas, here is a cell phone number for John Contrearas. The number is (408)314-2062. John works for Rick Metal. Hope this helps.    LF

My 9 yr. old son bought some yu-gi-oh god cards for $52.00 from this CROOK, after he promised me they were real. He also told me they came with a money back garantee. After getting them & finding out they were fake, He told me to return them & he would send me the money back. I sent them back, & he said he never recieved them, & wont send the money back.This guy is a CROOK & needs to pay. My son & I may take a drive to Tracy sometime soon.I would encourage everyone that has been ripped off buy this CROOK to turn him in for mail fraud. I have never had a bad encounter with buying or selling. Until I bought from this SNAKE

This guy is a liar! he said that he never recieved a payment for the item i bought on e-bay but he sent the product! he only wanted to make it to were no one would buy from me since i have -1 after what he did. he also never sends email back to you. horrible seller!

busibee_@hotmail.com    traders_name: sydsimms

I won an Ebay auction, sent my payment through Paypal(by bank transfer, as requested), and payment was denied! I assume the seller wanted a higher price and didn't want to pay the Reserve fee. I recieved no emails or acknowledgement from the seller.

You know, I am thoroughly amazed at this deal here. Since November I have relentlessly attempted to recoup my lousy 15 dollars these good for nothing thieves stole from us, and to no avail. And here they are in OTHER areas of the net, selling there fake products and ripping people off

FYI: Rick Metal and Allison Simms have been suspended from eBay. Metaexchange ID is under zip code 95377. Rick is selling lots of 2004 Asia Pacific Sets on Metaexchange.

Dealing with RMMC Enterprises of Tracy, CA was a very unpleasant experience for my son and I. Following a purchase in October of 2003, I attempted to find out what the exchange, credit, or refund policy was for the company. I could not find this information on the trader's site, or I might have missed it. Following almost 5 months of numerous emails, letters, and phone attempts, I am posting this complaint. I advised them that I would do this if I continued not to hear from them. In my opinion, RMMC Enterprises did not conduct business with me in a professional or reputable fashion. Their customer service was non- existent during my experience with them.

won an auction for a jack bear. sent payment and have heard nothing even after several tries. filed a complaint with postal ppl. question should I hear back from the postal ppl or should I file another report

Hi:

I won a Presale auction (3175472536) on eBay for a German Deutschland beanie bear on 13 Feb 04 and paid for the item though PayPal that same day. Seller id sydsimms and email: Busibee_@hotmail.com and name & address listed on eBay invoice as Allison Simms, 611 Ward Way, Manteca, CA 95336.
After waiting for over 30 days as promised for delivery in the item description, I started send email requesting update, with no answer. I then checked on eBay and found where they were suspended (Not a registered user).I have contacted eBay Safe Harbor and they had no luck contracting the seller. I have contacted PayPal, but since it was over 30 days since I sent the money, they would not help.
I have filed a complaint with the IFCC Complaint web site. Since the money was sent though PayPal, I am unable to file with the postal service.  Is there anything else I can do to get my $28.76 back?     Thanks    Holly Heim