+grips03 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 There's no way that's a bootleg. ..Al He just sold two Harmony carts and has one for sale now. Perhaps he just has a bunch of these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 He just sold two Harmony carts and has one for sale now. Perhaps he just has a bunch of these? Beats me, I knew he had at least one since he was hoping to run Boulder Dash on it. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColecoDan Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Well if it is already stated that he buys and then dumps and then sells I don't think we need anything more than to say he is no longer welcome here. I hope all the homebrewers remember his address to make sure not to send him anymore games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 So you're saying that these are bootleg carts he's selling, and that he's printing up manuals and boxes to go along with the carts he's making? ..Al Well, if you look in the bad trader's thread, you can see what I went through. When I purchased my copy of Haunted House 3D from him, it had been cracked open, breaking the mean hamster safety seal...this tells me that the ROM was likely dumped. I wonder why someone would do such a thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opcode Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Does anyone know his name? I only remember selling to a single individual in Argentina, who could go by two different names. Does anyone know his address? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Does anyone know his name? I only remember selling to a single individual in Argentina, who could go by two different names. Does anyone know his address? I don't have his address and I'm dead sure I never ever shipped to Argentina... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coleco_master Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I don't have his address and I'm dead sure I never ever shipped to Argentina... I confitm JF! never ever shipped to Argentina!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I confitm JF! never ever shipped to Argentina!! It doesn't mean he didn't purchase it from a re-seller. Even if the price tag was high, that would more than be compensated for by producing bootleg copies...just sayin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opcode Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Ok, so someone just told me this guy goes by the name of Sergio, who I also know by the name of Danilo, and from his posts here, he seems to even have a 3rd name, Fernando. I have this guy address, he lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina. But just to make sure I am not accusing the wrong person here, it would be great if someone who has made business with him before provide me with an address so we can double check. I actually had a small problem with this person early this year, but I better don't give the details until we can confirm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Well, if you look in the bad trader's thread, you can see what I went through. When I purchased my copy of Haunted House 3D from him, it had been cracked open, breaking the mean hamster safety seal...this tells me that the ROM was likely dumped. I wonder why someone would do such a thing? Dumping the game allows him to play the game using a flash cart or emulation. Then he can sell the cart for the same price he purchased it for, and basically get the game for "free". ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Ok, so someone just told me this guy goes by the name of Sergio, who I also know by the name of Danilo, and from his posts here, he seems to even have a 3rd name, Fernando. I have this guy address, he lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina. But just to make sure I am not accusing the wrong person here, it would be great if someone who has made business with him before provide me with an address so we can double check. I actually had a small problem with this person early this year, but I better don't give the details until we can confirm. I can confirm that Sergio and Fernando are the same person. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Dumping the game allows him to play the game using a flash cart or emulation. Then he can sell the cart for the same price he purchased it for, and basically get the game for "free". ..Al I get that completely, but there are other reasons as well. There have also been too many red-flags with this clown over just the past few months to make me and many others think otherwise. If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I get that completely, but there are other reasons as well. There have also been too many red-flags with this clown over just the past few months to make me and many others think otherwise. If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck... Well, making repro carts from these games is new to me, if he's actually doing that. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColecoDan Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 (edited) I guess it is also possible that maybe he purchased his that way and someone else made a repo cart and screwed him because he bought it. Then he did what Albert said and downloaded it so he could resell what he bought. We told him he was crazy there is no way he could sell it for big money without a box so he found a way to create a box and there ya go. Edited December 19, 2012 by ColecoDan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opcode Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Ok, since it has been confirmed that Sergio, Fernando and Danilo are all different names this person uses, that is enough reason to me to think there is something wrong going on here. And this same guy also uses a Paypal account in name of Gabriela, which is even more strange. Early this year I sold him 4 games. Then he contacted me saying that he never received the games and asking for a refund. Fortunately I had the custom declaration stub with proper mail stamp to prove I sent the games, so I offered replacement. Instead he asked me to give him credits towards the SGM and DKA, which to be honest had me wondering, but since I couldn't prove he never received the games, I agreed. Now I am really suspicious about this guy, and seriously considering to cancel his SGM order. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Another name add to the list ... As for me it's already set in the stone. I will just ignore him 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIAD Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Eduardo, send him a PM and say thanks for making a donation to the continuing good health of the ColecoVision Homebrew Scene... although he really is not out any money seeing as he more than likely did receive his initial order of games from you. Just like bennybingo said, "If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck....". I read about your ordeal with him, bennybingo, the other day and still can't believe his response. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+grips03 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 not that buying a EPROM burner isn't legal, but isn't GnZ a 32K ROM, hence it could be burned to any EPROM and almost any CV sac cart could be used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Ok, since it has been confirmed that Sergio, Fernando and Danilo are all different names this person uses, that is enough reason to me to think there is something wrong going on here. And this same guy also uses a Paypal account in name of Gabriela, which is even more strange. Shame, Shame...know your name names! I stand by my earlier statement...this guy/girl is a charlatan. I don't even need to know if he is bootlegging home-brews to know that he is a scammer. Just in how he sold me the bill of goods on the HH3D and then, when I publicly called him out on it, he took the stance he did...where are all the pitchforks and torches around here when we really need them??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymiester Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Now I am really suspicious about this guy, and seriously considering to cancel his SGM order. I think that's a great idea....And because I'm a team guy, I will step up and fill the void in your sales. I will purchase his SGM order! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+evg2000 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/191078-interest-check-for-reproduction-cart-labels/page__st__25 Post 30, looking for a reproduction label? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 http://www.atariage....ls/page__st__25 Post 30, looking for a reproduction label? Hidden in plain sight....what a scumbag. Can we run this guy off the reservation yet Albert??? EDIT** Great work BTW evg!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/191078-interest-check-for-reproduction-cart-labels/page__st__25 Post 30, looking for a reproduction label? Yeah, a replacement label for his Smurf Challenge because the label is not blue anymore!? Who experienced this!? Its more about having opened the cart, dumped the rom and simply ask for a replacement label, then sell it on ebay. Man, this guy is an ass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+grips03 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Yeah, a replacement label for his Smurf Challenge because the label is not blue anymore!? Who experienced this!? Its more about having opened the cart, dumped the rom and simply ask for a replacement label, then sell it on ebay. Man, this guy is an ass! Label on Smurf Challenge has not come lose at all. Only cart from you that did this is Burn Rubber. I glued that one back on yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Really? He asked for a reproduction label for a homebrew game he bought? Does it use a standard Coleco shell with the two screw holes under the lable? ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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