Hello JT70,
I have never really lurked on this board but it is a good thing I did. I see you gave your side of the story so I will give you mine. And by the way, I saved all those lovely emails you sent me. I am amazed how easily you tell your side of the story but omit a few details. Let me say for one that the item in question was a vf-11B. After tracking down the package because it was sent to the wrong house I was excited to get it home. The box was not new and showed wear on it. The tape was removed on the bottom but I decided to let it go becuase I was excited to take the toy out of the box. The minute I took the toy out of the box the hip joint on the right leg split. I was pissed. I knew these things could do that but man I just could not believe it happened to me. Anyways, I emiled this guy about my problems and asked for a replacement or possible refund. He emails me back and tells me that all auctions are as is with no discussion of a replacement or a refund. With that I decided to post a negative feedback because this experience was horrible. When he found out he got all pissy and decided to email me multiple times about putting in a neutral feedback yada yada and then threatens me with a negative feedback. I told him fine as long as what you say is true. Of course he says he was planning a resolution to the problem. That kind of pissed me off which caused me to file a mediation. However, after I cooled down I decided to cancel it. I decided later to repair the toy and leave it at that. I did contact him one last time because he kept raving he had a resolution. I asked him what it was and also informed him that negative feedback can be mutually withdrawn. I have not heard from him since.
Sorry about the long rant but I needed to tell my side of the story. When I stumbled on this thread I could not help but think that this may not go away. I kept the toy because I could repair it but had I been frustrated I probably would pursue this. This guy is amazing and to be honest a little paranoid (he has requested my contact information twice already). It is kind of a coincidence that this collectorguy and john both live in the same city in Florida. I won't ever buy from him and it seems he is price gauging like crazy. Oh and John, I asked you tell the truth however there is a limit to my patience. You can only push someone too far.
simikon