An Empty Box = Defeat

  

This was what I saw. This is what ended my little experiment. What was supposed to be IN the box you ask? Try a MIB Trypticon and a MIB Skorponok, both 100% complete. Was I out a lot of money? No, worse, I was out a complete MOSC set of Stunticons. Let that sink in for a minute.

I had come across an auction for a Drag Strip MO-resealed-C that was quite interesting to me. I then noticed he had the other 3 cars all MO-resealed-C. I contacted the seller for more information, and he cut me a great deal for all 4. It was by no means cheap, but a great deal nonetheless. It was settled outside of eBay, and they came in no time, and looked amazing.

I kept talking to this guy, a lot through email. About 2 weeks after I had them, he started to express that he should not have sold them. That he was planning on giving them to his kids. Sounded fishy as fuck, but I was willing to trade for something comparable since I knew of their value and rarity.

We agreed to trade even. He was to send me his Trypticon and Scorponok MIB complete, and I was to send him my MOSC Stunticons. That's right, MOSC. They were NOT resealed. I had them checked, that's why I'm sure he wanted them back. But whatever, I couldn't care less at this point because I was geting two figures that I really love.

He then sent me the delivery confirmation number. Once I saw can checked that, I boxed his figures up and off they went.

1 week passes....

I check the number every day and then it says "Undeliverable." Now, I had just moved so I figured it went to my old address. I went to the post office and they had no record of a package being mailed to either my new or old address. I then wanted to confirm a theory I had. I know additional ways you can track a package that I'm not going to share here, but suffice it to say, it worked. They brought out a box no bigger than a grapefruit, that was empty, and addressed to an address that didn't exist in Aberdeen. It was like mine, only slightly different, and it was sent from an address that wasn't his, but it had the delivery confirmation number on it.

So, I could go on about how I fucked around with him for about a week while some legal matters went into effect, but let's cut to the end shall we? He ended up refunding me what I had originally paid for the Stunticons.

So I got my money back, but I was out an amazing set that pretty much ruined my appetite for collecting at all. Maybe I'll pick up again soon, but I'm still feeling a bit burned by this situation. I haven't bought a G1 figure since.

So, if you think you can trust anyone outside of an ebay auction, let this aid your conscience. He even said in his auction he is willing to deal if you contact him, which is a direct violation of eBay policy.

And now I know why.

A good story is on its way!

Sorry for all of the delays. I'm in the middle of something epic. Trust me, soon, I will be back to regular postings, and I'll have a whopper of a tale to share.

Check back on Wednesday!

Action Masters and Pretenders are G1 Transformers Too!

...or so I've been hearing.

There have been a lot of people saying I'm cutting myself short of some of the "better" toys in the G1 series. Really? Transformers that don't transform? I already have those and they're called a waste of money Heroes of Cybertron.

When I was little, I didn't have these toys. I think I was just getting out of the toy phase. Now, all snarkiness aside, I have been looking at the figures and they have some damn fine sculpts, and cool features. I just have a hard time wrapping my head around the concept of a Transformer toy that doesn't transform.

So, I've posted a poll seeing what people think so I'll have some data to look at. I haven't come across anyone who is as against anything past series 5 as I am, but then again, I haven't been looking that hard. So, for all 7 people that end up voting, it may persuade me to change my mind. Stranger things have happened, and I guess there's worse figures out there...

G1 Shockwave is in the House!

It took for what seemed like forever for me to get back to doing what I love, collecting Transformers! I have finally somewhat settled in my new place, and Shockers came in the mail just in time. IT was quite the travel for the guy since he had to be forward to my new address, and he showed up as undeliverable twice. I started to think it wasn't meant to be. But here he is, Shockwave.

This guy is awesome. I remember wanting him for my birthday so bad. I ended up with a rummage sale Radio Shack-Wave instead a few years later. This purple guy is the real deal. Working electronics, a nice rubbery hose that isn't all dried and cracked, all the paperwork and a pretty nice box...yeah, it's bitchin. I did have to make my own styrofoam insert for him, but that's no biggie. The people that sold it to me were very nice and generous. We worked out a pretty good deal on him. He looks amazing, and he is a nice addition to the collection.

Is it just me, or on the box in the second picture does it look like he's ripping a sonic fart? I dunno.

 

New G1 Transformers for the Site ON THEIR WAY!

Wow. It's been one heck of a move the last week. A million things have been all going on at once, and I feel like I havn't been able to catch my breath. Well, it's starting to settle down a bit, and I'm proud to say that I have a Transformer to feature on Wednesday. It took FOREVER to get here, but that's because of my moving and mixed up addresses and such. But that's not it, I already have 6 more Transformers sitting here waiting to get a story written about them. I can't wait to show them off to you. I think you might be surprised on what I found! Stay tuned!

So Many TOYS!!!!

Sorry I haven't been able to update. I have been in the middle of moving and HOLY BALLS I have a lot of stuff. My Toy room is coming along quite nicely. I'll post pics after it is finished. Can't wait to see which Transformer wins the poll! Alright, I'm getting back to work!

This Week's G1 Transformers Contenders

                                     

Well, not all the suggestions were posted here on the site like I would prefer, but hey, no biggie! I got TONS of suggestions on multiple sites, and even some emails. Shockwave leading the way, followed by Sixshot, Metroplex, and Blitzwing. Some pretty awesome suggestions if I don't say so myself. 

So, vote now, and tell your friends to vote too!