Bad Trader: BillyStills

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  1. PattyMelt

    PattyMelt Initiate (0) Feb 3, 2013 Michigan

    Had a trade go south and have been more than forgiving on it with giving the dude extra time. Simple trade: I sent 1 bottle of KBS expecting 1 bottle of Pliny (which is already a little giving on my part, but I just wanted some Pliny!!!). It was my first trade on BA, so we agreed that I would send mine first and once it landed, he would send. Great communication back and forth until I sent him tracking numbers. After that, he read every message I sent, but never responded even when I asked direct questions. When I finally asked if I'd been duped, he finally responded with a 'don't count me out, I'm getting it ready and there'll be extras in it for you' etc etc, but still no box. It's been 3 mos since he got his delicious KBS, and he still has not sent and communication has now completely dropped off. He has a bunch of trades listed in his profile, but I'm guessing he just made those up because mine was a complete rip off. Would not trade with this guy!!!
     
    #1 PattyMelt, Jul 12, 2013
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  2. MssrTussaud

    MssrTussaud Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2013 California

    You... didn't... check?

    facepalm.jpg

    But truly sorry to hear about this.
     
    #2 MssrTussaud, Jul 12, 2013
  3. danwho

    danwho Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2010 California

    BM'd you.
     
    #3 danwho, Jul 12, 2013
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  4. hiimrichie

    hiimrichie Initiate (0) Jul 11, 2012 California

    Who pulls that over a 1 for 1? What a cheap dick.
     
    #4 hiimrichie, Jul 12, 2013
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  5. abecall98

    abecall98 Savant (1,234) Aug 11, 2007 California
    Trader

    Wow, this guy committed the lames crime in BA history. One bottle of KBS was worth it for him, damn. Sold himself short. Looks like somebody in the above comments has your back though, nice to see.
     
    #5 abecall98, Jul 12, 2013
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  6. xnicknj

    xnicknj Initiate (0) May 25, 2009 Pennsylvania

    "I'm getting it ready" - Getting WHAT ready, 1 bottle of Pliny? What the hell is going on around here?
     
    #6 xnicknj, Jul 12, 2013
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  7. Lasering

    Lasering Initiate (0) Mar 19, 2013 Florida

    That sucks I traded with him in April. I had no issues he even shipped in this amazing bubble bottle holder dealyo. Sorry that happened for your first trade. I think he was my third trade on BA.
     
    #7 Lasering, Jul 12, 2013
  8. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
    Trader

    What an asshole , for a $5 brew? Even lower than burning on a bigger trade IMO , he's the same guy who stole jock straps in gym class in hs. Total dumb ass.
     
    #8 nc41, Jul 12, 2013
  9. Photekut

    Photekut Initiate (0) Mar 31, 2006 Tennessee

    His occupation is "sprint management". I guess he is good at running away from his problems.
     
    #9 Photekut, Jul 12, 2013
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  10. danwho

    danwho Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2010 California

    I always like it when Mongo and I post together....the Dude abides, man
     
    #10 danwho, Jul 12, 2013
  11. OddNotion

    OddNotion Pooh-Bah (1,915) Nov 1, 2009 New Jersey
    Pooh-Bah

    FTFY :wink:
     
    #11 OddNotion, Jul 12, 2013
  12. cbeer88

    cbeer88 Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2007 Massachusetts

    Rule #1, noobs always ship first. If you're both noobs, then you shouldn't be trading with each other. (For that and other reasons)

    Rule #2, the newer a user, the more important it is to actually check references. Cross reference their trade list, and even contact a few of the more veteran people he has traded with asking if there were any issues or warning signs.

    If you follow those rules, your odds of a successful trade are over 99%. If not, your odds are significantly less.
     
    #12 cbeer88, Jul 12, 2013
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  13. Czar_chasm

    Czar_chasm Initiate (0) Jun 20, 2012 Michigan

    protip: don't trade with people named billysteals
     
    #13 Czar_chasm, Jul 13, 2013
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  14. sandiego67

    sandiego67 Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2008 California


    You traded and shipped $8 worth of beer for $8 worth of beer?
     
    #14 sandiego67, Jul 13, 2013
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  15. PattyMelt

    PattyMelt Initiate (0) Feb 3, 2013 Michigan

    Thanks all. Will get back to BMs later. In retrospect I realize I should have check refs. Noob. Lol. Not a huge loss, just wanted to get word out not to trade w/ him. & For the record, i traded $11 worth of beer, plus 6hrs hunting to find said beer, w/ $20 shipping, for nothing. Dick. =D
     
    #15 PattyMelt, Jul 13, 2013
  16. ShanePB

    ShanePB Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Protip: Don't waste your time trading for $11 worth of beer...
     
    #16 ShanePB, Jul 13, 2013
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  17. kmello69

    kmello69 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2011 Texas

    If the cost of shipping exceeds the cost of the beer, ship more beer.
     
    #17 kmello69, Jul 13, 2013
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  18. Sarlacc83

    Sarlacc83 Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2008 Oregon

    At the same time, he did mitigate his losses this way.

    (Sorry OP. That blows. But at least he didn't send you OLD pliny.)
     
    #18 Sarlacc83, Jul 13, 2013
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  19. PattyMelt

    PattyMelt Initiate (0) Feb 3, 2013 Michigan

    Really useless to bash me, I think. I'm a noob, I'm an idiot, I traded too little, I traded too much, I didn't check references, etc etc. I get it. The whole point of this thread is not to open discussion about my sanity/beer-trading-prowness, its to let others know not to trade w/ this douche. End of story. If you wish to bash me, please send a BM. Thanks.
     
    #19 PattyMelt, Jul 13, 2013
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  20. tommyz

    tommyz Initiate (0) May 28, 2007 Michigan

    report to oldport
     
    #20 tommyz, Jul 13, 2013
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