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#1  Edited By b4nth4f0dd3r
I want to actually thank all of those people who contributed to this discussion.  It's seem we, in a sense, were able to "bring him down."  I hope everyone has requested refunds.  I know some are upset that this "off-topic" forum drew in all these new users like myself, but that is honestly the point of discussion boards, is it not?  To discuss?  So what if there are new people creating accounts?  I am sure this forum is taking up such a gigantic portion of Giantbomb.com's server; I am sure it's sweating its ass off right now, trying to keep up with all this text!  
Sarcasm aside, it really is nice to see a community of people come together to "defeat" a necessary evil.  Hopefully this brohem didn't make too much money
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#2  Edited By b4nth4f0dd3r
@Daveyo520: 1) it took me 30 seconds to make an account.  2) This talk was started a week ago, and it's not like I know or can contact other people through half.com (that is, unless they left feedback and I can see their username)  See Nate's post above.
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#3  Edited By b4nth4f0dd3r
@Daveyo520: I understand you're concern but honestly I don't waste my time trolling forums.  I created a new account so I could discuss this issue with everyone.  

BTW, an update for everyone: I did indeed leave a negative feedback for the first order I placed.  drummingforever is my account.  I also "filed claims" (the first step of which contacts the seller)  He refunded all but one of my orders (I had ordered 6 games between 4 orders).  Here is an exchange of several messages between us:

Him
I'm a legit businessman I have connection all around the world my product are legit but if you feel that this is a scam here is your money back thank you im sorry for any inconvience
Me
Hello. I find it very hard to believe that everything is "legit". How in the world are you able to make money off of these games? Are they actual Microsoft copies of xbox games? NTSC versions? I bought games from you on a few different orders and for some, I got an email like 20 minutes afterward saying they had "been shipped". Not only that, the time was way past when a mailing place, particularly USPS, would be open. Please give me some explanations or I will be leaving you a negative feedback tomorrow to deter others from this scam.    
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i have refunded your money sir there is no need to leave a negitive feedback you are the only one complaining I need positive customer thank you
Me
Well, then I must ask? Why did you refund the money if they were already sent? That seems asinine. Also, HOW IN THE WORLD CAN YOU SELL NEW TITLES FOR THAT CHEAP AND MAKE A PROFIT??????????? If you answer these questions truthfully then I may rethink leaving you negative feedback for the other 3 orders.
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i have refunded your money sir there is no need to leave a negitive feedback you are the only one complaining I need positive customer thank you
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Because everyone else isn't bold enough to confront you! Do you realize that there is a message board devoted SPECIFICALLY to the games you're selling? Take a look. http://www.giantbomb.com/forums/off-topic/31/game-deals-to-good-to-be-true/493774/

I have seen this all too many times and I can not let other people lose their money to a scam artist like yourself.


He has not responded since that last one.   I am sure he was not thinking someone was going to be this aggresive
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#4  Edited By b4nth4f0dd3r

Alright, so serious question.  I bought I think five games from him but some of them were on a second order.  Should I leave him negative feedback with one of those orders to see what he does?  I normally don't condone that sort of thing at all but this seems like an appropriate situation.  Thoughts?

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#5  Edited By b4nth4f0dd3r
@FireBurger:   Haha, I am not sure you can say with certainly that he's Nigerian, but certainly not American.  And if the games don't exist (certainly a possibility), he didn't pick the best site to use as a vehicle for his scam.  Everyone will be getting their money back through claims.
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#6  Edited By b4nth4f0dd3r

So I just joined this site because I was also curious about the legit-ness of these deals and wanted to contribute to the conversation.  I myself ordered a few games but as I am no noob ebayer/half.com user, I was VERY skeptical.  I had sent him a few emails asking about the games with no response, so this morning I sent him sort of an "ultimatum" message through Half.com.  Here is what I wrote:


" Hello,
Just curious what method you shipped my items by so I know when to expect them. Also, I am fairly concerned that these might be stolen or pirated games that you're selling. If so, I hope you know that most people you sell them to will get their money back through Paypal or Half.com. They will also leave you negative feedback. If you don't refund the money, they will basically forcibly remove it from your account. So, if you don't respond to this message, I will probably leave you a negative feedback to deter others from buying this "too good to be true" deal. Thanks"    


About an hour later, he sent me this back.  

 "usps is my method and everything is legit all product are actual games product on the way I have alot of order please be patience thank you loyal customer"

The somewhat awful grammar in the message indicates to me that he might be foreign?  Perhaps these games are not NTSC versions?  I don't know.  I will keep everyone updated and I hope you all do the same.