TRF Good Buyers/Sellers

[stealth6]

I'm not sure if a thread like this has been done, but my search doesn't bring anything up so...

I've done business with - buying/selling/trading - a few TRF members. In the past, whenever I've wondered beforehand whether a given person was legit or not, I generally guaged it by how long they've been a forum member. This usually worked ok, and I've had a lot of great deals. That said, I figured there should be a better way. We don't have any official method of leaving feedback or anything, so I thought that I'd start a thread wherein we could all give thumbs up to those we've had good dealings with. This way, if anyone is unsure about buying or selling with another member for the first time, they could look them up in this thread. In time, all the "good guys" will have a history here.

In the spirit of Kevin/Troj's vendors thread, I strongly believe that this should be a place for POSITIVE feedback. Let's please leave out the horror stories, scams, and ripoffs - those issues should perhaps be dealt with in other arenas. Instead, let's keep this a place for giving the good guys a thumbs up. As well, this is about individuals, not vendors.

Mods/Admin - mayhaps this could get a sticky?

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So, I'll start with my own (rather long it seems) list of all the good TRF folk who I've had fine/positive dealings with. Some of these I've bought from, some I've sold to, and a couple I've done trades with. ALL of them get my "seal of approval", and vote of confidence. You should feel comfortable doing business with any of them.

- Overlord
- tbonerocketeer
- fyrwrxz
- Fuddrucker
- DRAGON64
- bill2654
- patelldp
- grouch
- mainer
- T-Rex
- Inerax
- rcktman
- catchmeifucan
- rebellyell
- rfjustin
- jpummil
- dbarrym
- lkal32
- cmcain
- justin27
- Worsaer
- gdjsky01
- dlb
- Wiley


Thanks guys, s6

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UPDATE: Ok, so I've decided to also list out all the folks that others have suggested so far in this thread, so that they are all in one place.
I have not had dealings directly with any of these folks myself, but they get the TRF seal of approval from other members here so.....

- Troj
- tfish
- atxcple
- Dseter
- harsas
- SCP
- stealth6
- Tronman
- highpowerrocket
- ericclinedinst
- tmacklin
- Jus_rockets
- lawndartman
- crossfire
- cbrarick
- LW Bercini
- Kenstarr
- Salvage-1
- jmac
- Kaycee
- phaar12
- JDcluster
- ecayemburg


I'll try to update these lists now and again as time goes on.

s6

[Inerax]

Hey thanks for the approval ;)

Our transaction did go very smooth. Thank you.

[dixontj93060]

Wow! Can't even track/remember the numerous transactions I've had on TRF--all good BTW.

[fyrwrxz]

First-I'd like to thank the seagulls in "Finding Nemo" for my TRF mantra (MIne!) and to date I've never had a bad experience here. Generically:
Anybody with 'crazy' in their name
Anybody named Scott or Scotty
Anybody named Tommy
All the Jeffs
A few Bills, Bobs,Charlies, Dans, Franks, Mikes, and others who didn't divulge a name their Mom would recognize.
There is honour here, with common bond. Thank you,TRF brothers!
Good on you S6-this is a great idea! :cheers:

[troj]

Wow! Can't even track/remember the numerous transactions I've had on TRF--all good BTW.

I find myself in the same boat -- scratching my head, to think who I've bought from, or sold to.

Though, I think I have a big parachute out in the garage that used to be yours.

-Kevin

[Scotty Dog]

Its all been real good buying from TRFers for me.

[patelldp]

http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1wvyad1np1rrallbo2_500.jpg

[KenRico]

First-I'd like to thank the seagulls in "Finding Nemo" for my TRF mantra (MIne!)

:cheers:

Remember joking around at the monthly SD TRA launch, stating something like : 'I don't know why anyone bothers to post any items for sale , they should just PM FyrWrx Dave and save the trouble . . .'

Yours !

Kenny

[rrobe99999]

I think it is helpful to leave feedback as a reply to the post that listed the item for sale. This way the seller knows you got it, and everyone else knows its sold. When considering a purchase from a member, I look at his post history and see posts where items have been sold and buyers are happy with the transaction.

[Ring Leader]

Some forum software has the option of giving members the chance to leave feedback with each member, like an eBay seller rating. Is that not an option here?

[atxcple]

i too have done alot of trading here and have had lots of great purchases / sales... with quite a few TRFers outside of the normal store sales...

Troj
fyrwrxz (world record for fastest Pm)
Tfish
and many others i may have missed...

[Pheenomx]

I should be on the top of that list as buyer of the year ;)

[fyrwrxz]

Aw shucks, Shane! Sorry I couldn't remember AtXcple, (hell-that's just crazy to try to type!) but you are golden, brother-one of the best of the best!

[bill2654]

Thanks for the good feedback!

[Rocketeer Gator]

I've only bought a few things,only one transaction was not as described and just won't buy from them again nor bash them in a thread.I would tell my side in PM if wanted.
Guys I purchased from,got great deals, and would buy from again:
Justin27
Dseter
harsas
tbonerocketeer
DRAGON64
OverLord
SCP
Tronman

[Der Red Max]

Let's please leave out the horror stories, scams, and ripoffs
I should be on the top of that list
I believe all of your victims here on TRF would wholeheartedly agree!;)

[troj]

I believe all of your victims here on TRF would wholeheartedly agree!;)

Unless you can document something that was done illegally, please, give it a rest. You've made your point.

-Kevin

[stealth6]

Ah well, so much for hoping this thread would keep to the spirit of what I intended it to be.

s6

[Pheenomx]

I bring out the best in everyone on this forum. Lol

[Scott Evil]

I've bought and sold from a handful of people here and at RP. I've always received items promptly and have always shipped promptly.

In fact the only hiccup I've EVER had manifested itself two-fold: My favorite vendor took about 3 months to ship/charge me for a big nose cone that I ordered (so I bought one from another vendor in the mean time)...And...when I sold said extra nose cone, I neglected to put the suite number on the address so I had to run back down to the shipping outfit and pay them the few extra $$$ for tracking down the guy building a custom Nuclear Sledge Hammer.

Anyways, I like to sniff around a bit for some history/spirit in our hobby before purchasing or committing to sell.:2:

[Barracuda]

I've only purchased one item here:y: and it was a good deal.An altimeter one from VaRocket flyer..good experience.I don't seem to have as much money as the rest of you guys:D

[fyrwrxz]

I've only purchased one item here:y: and it was a good deal.An altimeter one from VaRocket flyer..good experience.I don't seem to have as much money as the rest of you guys:D
pssst- the secret is *cat food* ....if you really want to save money, go for the dry stuff.....

[stealth6]

original post updated with a couple of new "good guys" who did me right in recent transactions.

thanks guys, s6

[jpummil]

Thanks stealth!

Use the Raven2 in good health, my friend! Post details of its first flight?

[thobin]

Sorry to all you new users but post count and what you post will be a big factor in whether or not people will buy from you, and I may look to see who your friends are. I already got my money back from the bad deal that has spawned this topic but that may not always be the case. And when it comes down to it we have only ourselves to blame if we get scammed. I got a sobering reminder that you have to be diligent.

TA

[gdjsky01]

I have sent money to many here on TRF. I hope the transactions have been mutually trustworthy.

[fyrwrxz]

You do have to keep in mind the first word in Postal Service is 'Postal'! And the service part is just a suggestion. Don't get me wrong-I have had the best letter carriers ever-it's the sorting/stomping/mash crew that bothers me most. And don't forget the great GreyHound Heist! Some events are beyond our control. My TRF buds have always come thru and in more times than not, given extra help and advice I've learned from. Have I been lucky? Yes-most of us 'know' each other, so It makes it easier. When I start to thin my HPR pile out-it'll be here and NOT fee-bay! We are all brothers in the smoke...

[stealth6]

bumped updated

due to recent activity, and fine dealings with dbarrym.

s6

[patelldp]

Awesome to be included on this list! Thanks for the positive recognition!

[Highpowerrocketyahoo]

Ive dealt with many over time, the best i think was highpowerrocket, hes an awesome guy to deal with and so cool!!! ;-)

[stealth6]

updated due to recent positive transactions.

s6

[LW Bercini]

I had a positive experience buying from ericclinedinst.

[jsargevt]

I had a positive experience buying from ericclinedinst.
+2 on ericclinedinst

also a +1 for justin27

Honestly i have had good luck on here.

[cwbullet]

+2 on ericclinedinst

also a +1 for justin27

Honestly i have had good luck on here.

+3 on Eric.

[UPscaler]

Its all been real good buying from TRFers for me.

I have to agree. I have never been involved in a transaction from TRF that had any trouble whatsoever!


Braden

[Tomoseph]

I bought a couple kits off of upscaler a couple months ago and it worked out great.

[troj]

I'll add Ted Macklin (tmacklin) to this list -- ordered his Guillotine plans. He doesn't do PayPal, so he asked for a check or money order. He placed the plans in the mail before I'd even acquired the money order (he knew I didn't have it, yet).

-Kevin

[DRAGON64]

I saw my name on that list, thanks for the kudos, it is very much appreciated.... alright now, no need to worry, I can print more money... who needs some?

I try not to do emoticons if possible, so just to let you, I was kidding about the money print thing...

[stealth6]

updated/bumped to include some recent good transactions.

thanks! s6

[bill2654]

updated/bumped to include some recent good transactions.

thanks! s6
You need to add yourself to the list. I'll vouch for ya!

[jgonza4839]

I've had good dealings with Tim of Wildman and Crazy Jim.

[cwbullet]

I personally have not had a bad experience on rf.

[isobig]

Purchased some items from several TRF members and all went very well. I hope they and myself are/get recognized. :)

[maxvelocity]

Troj- great seller fast shipper

Jus_rockets- extremely fast shipper great seller

Ikal32- great to trade with. Very fast shipping. Also purchased from directly which was great.

A couple others i can't think of who but all have worked out great.

[Rocketjoe13]

I'm surprized not to see Lawndartman on that list. Tim is top notch to deal with.

[isobig]

I'm surprized not to see Lawndartman on that list. Tim is top notch to deal with.

Yes one of the items I purchased was from lawndartman and it went well.

[gdjsky01]

lawndartman is awesome.
Don't hear from him much these days :confused:

[cwbullet]

Agreed. I think I have purchased from just about everyone. It is amazing how reliable selling and buying on this form is.

[emckee]

+1 for patelldp. very easy to deal with!

[cwbullet]

+1 for patelldp. very easy to deal with!

+ 2

I would like to add crossfire

[troj]

Adding cbrarick to the list -- he and I worked out a swap of a case for a lighting unit; we both shipped the same day, and the casing showed up as promised, right on time. :)

-Kevin

[AfterBurners]

Agreed. I think I have purchased from just about everyone. It is amazing how reliable selling and buying on this form is.

A lot of that had to do with the friendships that are formed here on TRF and everyone treats each other with respect and they are always willing to go the extra mile.

[mjhall]

All of my purchases have been flawless....a bunch of good folks on this forum!

[legranddudu]

All of my purchases have been flawless....a bunch of good folks on this forum!

I can only agree..never got any disputes with the sellers here. Only very very few refused to sell to me, a guy outside of USA. 99% were suprised but thx Paypal and USPS never got any troubles. Wildman, Madcow, Badazz, Contrail and many more individuals I have delt with are great folks (even if they do not always like each others *lol*). I thank you for your trust from Munich under snow :-(

Denis

[sodmeister]

I would like to add LM Bercini to this list of people who I would have no hesitation dealing with.

I posted awhile back about how I always wanted the OOP Estes TitanIIIE and was contacted by Lawrence ,and that he had one for sale.

He sent it to me before I even had a chance to pay him for it ,and it arrived in good time ,still in it`s shrink wrap (yes i tore it open...as I plan on building it LOL)

The price he wanted for the kit was a little LOW ,so we figured things out !

He also has two more kits on my "wish list"....kits I never thought I would ever get ,so another transaction is in place.

Deal with complete confidence when doing so with Lawrence !!


Paul T

[blackbrandt]

I will add Kenstarr to this list. When I bought the Adept from him, he gave me a very reasonable price, and was great dealing with over email. Very fast replies.

[cruzsergio]

does anyone remember my old thread asking for a Titan IIIE? http://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?44733-cheap-Titan-IIIE

+1 to LW Bercini
Well I had a steal deal with LW Bercini
buying a Titan from him.
I'll be honest, I was skeptical about the offer and payment(i was new at the time)
but i got a package in the mail so it hit me it was for real LOL
Great service

[bill2654]

Add Salvege-1 to the list of great people to deal with.

[iqsy59]

Since I received the booty from my latest transaction today, I thought this would be a good time to recognize some of the members that have been great to deal with over the past year:

lawndartman
jmac
Kaycee
phaar12
Fuddrucker

I would buy from every one of them again without hesitation!

Cheers,
Michael

[chuck5395]

I had a positive experience buying from JDcluster.
I'm sure I tried his patience as I hemmed and hawed over my "need" for the purchase. He stayed true to his word the entire time.

[blackbrandt]

Eric cayemburg. I bought a camera during his spring sale. When I received the camera, it wasn't working so I emailed him, and he told me several things that could possibly be the problem. When those didn't work, he issued me a full refund on the purchase, including shipping. Great to work with, shipped fast and had great prices.

[troj]

Wiley


I bought fiberglass and release from him. He kept me informed of its shipment status and packed it very well

[stealth6]

Duly noted and list updated.

thanks to all on the list(s) for making this such a great community.

s6

[dlb]

WOW , I'm on the OKY-DOKY list!:cool:
glad I'm on it and always deal straight with everybody!
even if things don't go peachy,for any reason, I will fix them.

[Rocket86]

I see a lot of names already on the list that I have had excellent dealings with. I'd like to add karlbaum, Afterburners and Daveyfire for continuing the streak of honest and fair deals that I have had on TRF.

[fyrwrxz]

Oh ,I don't know about Afterburners...he's into (*shivers*) that R/C crap. But I guess he redeems himself with crazy, wicked rocket paint jobs. So-he's okay I guess....

( Hi Dan- how 'bout Rocstock? Heehee!)

[Rocketeer Gator]

Doing some great trade'n with Teddy aka onebadhawk (http://www.rocketryforum.com/member.php?12088-onebadhawk)
THX bud!
(http://www.rocketryforum.com/member.php?12088-onebadhawk)

[fyrwrxz]

^+10 on this guy! Thanks Chris- you rock the nomex chutes!

[AfterBurners]

I'll be there Dave...I'll give you a call when I'm on location. Not sure if I'll be camping out? Who knows I might decide to stay up all night?

[onebadhawk]

Heyyyyyyyy
Tanx Chris,,,,,,,,
Wait till you see the rocksim file I just sent you........
Teddy