instylz

Sent $300 for LCD

instylz was the Seller on January 2, 2005 AnandTech

12/07 I agree to purchase an LCD for $300. He has 40 some heat and I have 7 so I pay first. He says he will ship FedEx by the end of the week.

12/12 Says it shipped out. Says I will get tracking number later that night or on Monday. Says a relative shipped it.

Between 12/14 and 12/22 I leave a number of PM's and phone messages. Eventually he gets ahold of me by phone and tells me he sent it UPS through work (which contradicts the FedEx and the relative) and that he lost the tracking number on his desk. Assures me he will talk to the shipping department at his work to try to get another copy.

12/23 Sends me a $190 refund through Paypal. Says he had to open another checking account to send the rest and that he will get it to me within 72 hours. Says the package was damaged by FedEx (He has gone back and forth between FedEx and UPS all through this).

12/27 (11:47am) I send him another PM and phone message since I have not recieved the other $110 yet.

12/27 (10:26pm) I get the other $110. He sends it as a payment as opposed to a refund so I am charged $3.47 in fees.

12/28 I send him a PM about the fees. As of now I am still out the $3.47

1/03 Still no tracking number or refund of fees

Thread on Anandtech about this here = http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=45&threadid=1478872

Purchased Playstation 3 for $475

instylz was the Seller on May 1, 2007 AnandTech

I am a long time member of AnandTech ( anandtech.com). Within the site, there is a forum dedicated to the buying, selling, and trading of goods, typically electronic. Using heatware (heatware.com) as a system of governance and feedback, this niche community has thrived. It was within this forum that I found a very persuasively priced Playstation 3 60GB unit for sale--$475 by the user instylz (http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=45&threadid=2029949&enterthread=y ).

After checking his heatware feedback (http://heatware.com/eval.php?id=10664), I determined that he was legitimate and paypal-ed the $475 as stated on April 12th. Immediately, the next day, I received a sob story from instylz-- that someone broke into his car and robbed him of not only the PS3 but other items as well. I promptly refunded my money by means of an \"echeck\". On the 18th, when the echeck was scheduled to clear, it was mysteriously canceled, followed by a new e-check. I promptly filed a claim with paypal. Paypal decided the case in my favor but was only able to recover 22 cents.

I received the following when filing a complaint against this individual:

Mr. _______________,

I am Sgt. Edward Wheeler of the Edison Police Detective Bureau. Your e-mail was forwarded to me for review and possible investigation. The information you provided as far as the suspect: Stephen Sanata of 2451 Woodbridge Ave. Edison, NJ 08817 does not appear credible as per my investigation. As per computer check no such address or individual exist in Edison Township. I have tried the phone number but have received an automated answering machine. At this point I have no legal authority to obtain a warrant for the phone information. You must file a report with you local police department for fraud and I will be happy to assist officers/detectives further with the investigation. I did in fact leave a phone message on the phone you provided, if I receive a call back I will contact you with the results. Any additional information you may e-mail me at this address.

Respectfully Sgt. Edward Wheeler

This guy is a CROOK!

instylz was the Seller on June 29, 2007 AnandTech

I sent him $45 via PayPal on 6-30-2007 for an Antec Super Lanboy case and power supply. Three weeks later, I gave up and filed a complaint with PayPal. PayPal has found in my favor, but has not been able to recover any of my money.

BOUGHT A MODEL M3 FROM HIM. HE SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR BUT WHEN I RECIEVED IT THE REER TIRE IS BROKEN OFF.

instylz was the Seller on April 11, 2003 Other/Unknown

VERY SKETCHY SELLER.

bought a enermax 431 ps, this is one serious power supply!

instylz was the Seller on September 26, 2002 AnandTech

always nice to deal with someone locally, great person, ps was in store like condition.

A+++

Microsoft natural keyboard.

instylz was the Seller on December 3, 2002 AnandTech

Fast shipping and great communications. Great seller!!!

Radeon Pro 9700

instylz was the Seller on December 5, 2002 Other/Unknown

Good guy to deal with. Shipped quickly. Will do it again. Contact me if you need ref for any trades with him.

Lian-Li PC-65usb case.

instylz was the Seller on December 10, 2002 AnandTech

I was a little nervous about trading w/ Steve because of low Heat, but after talking to him I took a shot. I'm not dissappionted. He said the case was used but it absolutely looks NEW!! All parts are there and he even upgraded the fans w/ Panaflows. As a bonus he shipped Fedex 2nd day!! I would, w/o hesitation, deal w/ Steve again!! He's a trader on his way up!! A+++++

Gameboy & games

instylz was the Seller on December 10, 2002 AnandTech

Very satisfied would deal with again

Athlon XP 2200+ & Sound Blaster Audigey

instylz was the Seller on December 10, 2002 AMDMB

Great communication, would deal with this trader again!

Hard Drive

instylz was the Seller on December 10, 2002 AMDMB

Very good trader. Would do business again.

akira tin edition dvd

instylz was the Seller on December 10, 2002 AnandTech

excellent trader! dvd was in great condition. fast shipping and great communication! would do business again! a fine addition to anandtech people!!

Bought item from instylz.

instylz was the Buyer on December 11, 2002 AnandTech

Perfect transaction. Product as described. NICE!

Antec True Power 550W for $85 paypal.

instylz was the Seller on November 28, 2002 AnandTech

He sent the package right away right after the payment. Will deal with again in the future.

Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer (Intellieye)

instylz was the Seller on December 10, 2002 AMDMB

Very good communication and item was excatly as described. Will do business again anytime.

Microsoft Sidewinder Freestyle Pro

instylz was the Seller on January 1, 2003 AnandTech

Wonderful transaction. Honest, great communication, and even threw in free priority shipping! Definitely A+!

bought a dvd

instylz was the Seller on February 28, 2003 AnandTech

steve is a great trader as well as a perfect gentleman :)

Bought PS2

instylz was the Seller on April 22, 2003 AMDMB

Great packing job fast shipping via FedEx. Would do business with again A+++

Bought a DVD

instylz was the Seller on May 3, 2003 AMDMB

Good communication, fast shipping. Item arrived as advertised. Thanks.

Bought some software.

instylz was the Seller on June 14, 2003 AnandTech

Great person to deal with here. Honest and right on top of things. Delivered as described. Thanks!!

Bought a DVD

instylz was the Seller on June 18, 2003 AnandTech

Fast shipping, good communication.

Thanks!

Bought DVDs from instylz

instylz was the Seller on June 24, 2003 AnandTech

Great seller, quick shipping, good price. A+++++!

Bought .Net 2002

instylz was the Seller on June 26, 2003 AMDMB

Shipped fast and answered all questions quickly.

bought midnight club 2

instylz was the Seller on July 2, 2003 Other/Unknown

speedy service, good packaging, good communication :)

Bought Final Fantasy VIII for PSOne

instylz was the Seller on July 5, 2003 AnandTech

Very friendly seller. Extremely fast shipping. Great packaging. Very easy deal. Highly recommended. Thanks!