I contacted Edward N Gus (M1smith) through Strumgewehr.com in a transaction over gun parts and the deal went smoothly. Encouraged over the intial transaction in March 2004 I sent him $275.00 via PayPal for a rare and expensive front sight base (FSB) for a Russian SVD rifle. I felt confident sending him money because the first transaction was for more money than $275.00 and I thought PayPal would protect me if the transaction went bad.
Mr Gus stated he didn't have the FSB but he was going to place a large order to a supplier in Hungary. After a few months I wrote to him and he stated the order hadn't come in from Hungary yet-just wait sometimes it takes longer to import stuff.
Well after 3 months from intial PayPal funds transfer, PayPal will no longer honor any dispute. I didn't know this and Mr Gus strung me along for a year and a half.
The PayPal business information that I sent the Payment to was: mickeysemeraldretreat.com/ (this place is in Florida)
Below are the surviving emails I had with Mr Guss last dated 3/20/05:
Ed,
Please process a refund in the amount of $275.00 to my PayPal account immediately since you have not done
so as per my request on 3/8.
The payments you said you made to this guy keeps changing tarnishing your credibility.
In May it was $1275, then in October it was $2500 - over double and by March it was $2700!
(read all the emails below if you don't believe me)
To make matters worse, I do not have the part I bought from you AND I bought a part FOR YOU that you still owe me $90 for.
I have been very patient and feel bad that you got screwed but that is no reason to in turn screw me.
Give me back my money, I am not waiting any longer. I am canceling my order since you cannot produce the goods, still, a year later.
Please do not force me to pursue this legally, I just want my money back.
Regards,
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: m1smith
To: Bob
Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2005 6:48 PM
Subject: Re: SVD Rear Site...
I sent the money out for the rear sight to Mr laussen in hungary about a week after i got the money from you-- I sent him over $2700.00 USC I have not received anything from him as of yet I am still waiting-- I don't know what to tell you on this but it seems that I have not received anything and will just have to wait-- if you see anyone selling front sight assemblies let me know It may be the same guy and maybe it is a scam? Ed
----- Original Message -----
From: Bob
To: m1smith
Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 12:14 PM
Subject: Re: SVD Rear Site...
Hi Ed-
I've giving you a year to get the SVD flashider. It looks like I'm not going to get it. I think I've been more than patient so please refund my money of $275.00 via PayPal to my address. Also I have a 1200m SVD rear sight I've been sitting on for almost a year. If you want that add another $90.00 and I will send it out to you.
Thank You,
Bob
217 River Road
Pipersville, PA 18947
215-297-9448
----- Original Message -----
From: m1smith
To: Bob
Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 4:36 PM
Subject: Re: SVD Rear Site...
I have not either; sent the guy over 2500.00 US and can not get in touch with him through e-mail or whatever-- Will let you know Ed
----- Original Message -----
From: Bob
To: m1smith
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 4:26 PM
Subject: Re: SVD Rear Site...
Hi Ed-
I haven't heard anything in 4 months, so I'm checking up on any news about the SVD flashider? Just keep me advised.
Thanks,
Bob
217 River Rd
Pipersville, PA 18947
215-297-9448
----- Original Message -----
From: m1smith
To: Bob
Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:30 PM
Subject: Re: SVD Rear Site...
Nothing as of yet i mailed him 1275.00 Plus charges through Bidpay and nothing as of today +Will let you know when they show up Ed
----- Original Message -----
From: Bob
To: m1smith
Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 4:15 PM
Subject: Re: SVD Rear Site...
Hi Ed-
Its been two months, has the SVD flashider arrived? I also have the SVD 1200m rear sight for you. Please keep me advised.
Thanks,
Bob
Pipersville, PA
----- Original Message -----
From: m1smith
To: Bob
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 10:22 PM
Subject: Re: SVD Rear Site...
Heard from my gun; he says that the other guy in Hungary is all out of flash hiders and I own the last ones ever-- Also I may have some New bolts that are complete !! ED
----- Original Message -----
From: Bob
To: Ewdard N. Guss
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 10:03 PM
Subject: SVD Rear Site...
Hi Ed-
FYI out rear sites came in today, they're nice unissued ones.
Regards,
Bob
Robert
Pipersville, Pennsylvania
U.S.A.
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