Thortheking
Champlain,#2Author of original report
Fri, September 03, 2010
Roger D. Manley has removed himself as the Owner. Good Riddance!!!!!!! He posted that He has received C&D's filed against the Website and the Forum. Our hard work has paid off. HA HA, the end is near for the Trek Prop Zone!!! The insatiable infringement on the Star Trek property which Roger calls a hobby will soon close!!!! A warning goes out to the new owner Kevin, whose details we hope to have soon. The Trek Prop Zone continues to infringe on toy manufactures, introducing props etc. before and after introduction. ( Toys are copied in resin and sold )
It was inevitable that Roger D. Manley would give up the Trek Prop Zone. A thread on the Trek Prop Zone called The Rip-off Report post was started to discover the author of this complaint. This caused the many rebuttals we hoped for, bringing awareness to the complaint. Blame was put on Mr. White, Mr.Tessier, Mr. Long, Mr. Kling and Mr. Boyd. Whos Next?
Roger D. Manley does not know the author of this report and whoever he or his Trek Prop Zone wannabes has blamed is totally untrue. Provide the proof!
After Rogers photos got out online, members saw an obese guy telling them what to do. This started another complaint site. Roger was making enemies with his friends. His friends betrayed him, Wolves in the Fold. This caused renewed interest in our cause. Rogers eBay Member User ID History used to sell pirated Star Trek props ( all sales private )
User ID Effective Date End Date
sixgunkid Aug-05-10 Present
trekker1959 Jul-06-10 Aug-05-10
thetrekpropzone Feb-26-07 Jul-06-10
propmaster101 Sep-25-05 Feb-26-07
ufptrekker1701 Oct-28-03 Sep-25-05
phaser123 Mar-20-02 Oct-28-03
Posted 05 January 2010 - 05:05 PM by Roger D. Manley
It is sad that some member or members feel the need to create situations that neither benefit themselves or the Hobby in general, but that seems to be the case with regards to all of those nasty Complaint and Ripoff Threads that have circulating around the internet as of late. Lot's of people (Including Myself I'm ashamed to say) were tossing rocks and drawing conclusions based on the manipulation and misconceptions being tossed around by the actual persons who created them in the first place. I know for a fact at this date, Mr. Tessier was NOT the responsible party for these postings (Not a Single One I might add) but in fact a member right here under our noses. I deeply regret that we all fell victim to this scam and as I said, feel embarrassed by how easily all of us and I were to point fingers and make accusations. I personally feel that we ALL owe him a heartfelt apology. The member in question (Who's name is unimportant) has been sanctioned and banned from the board. I ask that there be no further postings regarding this subject, enough damage has been done to innocent parties already. Hopefully we can all learn from this and try and be a bit more perceptive if a situation like this reoccurs. I recall a day not too long ago when I treasured this hobby and could not wait to log in and join in the camaraderie with my fellow hobbyists, and now with having to deal with situations like this one, the truth be told, I cannot recall the last time I honestly felt that in my heart.
Posted 11 January 2010 - 02:37 PM by Roger D. Manley
But alas, as with everything that is good with this hobby, there are the bad elements also. Most here do not know (I did not feel I needed to burden the membership here with this business) that I have fought off no less that 2 attempts from people in the hobby to have this board shutdown through a Series of C&D's filed against both the Website and this Forum. Both required me to Hire an Attorney and file responses in
order to keep it open. Both efforts to shut us down were unsuccessful as we know, but neither was without Costs both financially and emotionally. I know the responsible parties who called down the wrath on this board. However, who it was it really not important as is the fact that we were successful in fending off the attacks.
Posted 02 July 2010 - 03:46 PM by Kevin the Collector
Fellow Members of the TPZ, A quietly uneventful change of ownership of the TrekPropZone occurred today. Roger has agreed to stay on as a Forum Advisor and can best explain in his own words why he was ready for the move. This is, essentially, a changing of the guard with the continued intent to nurture and protect this board and to maintain in as a premiere haven for prop enthusiasts.
Posted 02 July 2010 - 05:00 PM by Roger D. Manley
Thanks Kevin. It was time. The road to here has been a winding one filled with twist and turns. The time has come to pass the torch to someone who has the same passion and love for the hobby I had some years back, however, in the last couple years that flame has been slowly extinguished by what I called the "Dark Side of the Hobby" and it got to the point where I did not enjoy it as I once did. Now is the time to step aside and let someone who I know will carry on the High Standards that this Board and it's members represent carry it to the next level, I know what was built here is in great hands now and I wish Him and the rest of you only the best. I ask that you support Kevin and the Staff here as you all have supported me over the past 4 years, I have made many great and wonderful friendships thought this outlet. I thank all of you for that. I will still be around (Although no where near as much) from time to time and available to Kevin and the rest of you if needed. Thanks for 4 wonderful years guys, and here's to the TPZ's Continued success...
Thortheking
Champlain,#3Author of original report
Sat, January 24, 2009
Who is Roger D. Manley and what is his relation to Star Trek and Star Trek Props? In 2005 Roger D. Manley didn't know what a Star Trek prop was! (As seen in this early post at *TrekUnited Forum). Finding out he liked these replicas of items used on Star Trek he open his own forum, The Trek Prop Zone. *TrekUnited Forum Guest_UFP1701_* Post Sep 13 2005, 06:53 PM Post #2 Guests I have heard of these things called Props, maybe one day I will get a few.... tongue.gif Thanks Mobius for starting this thread...So come on gang, let's post some photos and get this show on the road... I'll get it started by posting this one: User posted image Roger Roger started to build a huge collection of Star Trek props claiming later he bought them at early Star Trek conventions. Five years later he is selling these at high prices on eBay. Roger D. Manley may have liked Star Trek props but also knew the prop community's insatiable desire for them. The same year 2005 Roger opened The Trek Prop Zone that encouraged building unlicensed Star Trek props (models) and built a huge Star Trek unlicensed prop (model) collection. On his "closed to the public" The Trek Prop Zone, Roger became a Star Trek self claimed expert on Star Trek props. The forum grew so large that many licensed Star Trek prop makers had to adhere to his way or no way. The Trek Prop Zone has banned more Star Trek fans than any other forum. You have to be in the top group of cronies to remain and agree to all Roger D. Manley's childlike rules. It is clear that his fans of unlicensed Star Trek props have defended him here accusing John Long, a Licensed Star Trek prop maker of wrong doing? The post was not authored by him, not authored by Brent Kling, not authored by Steve Tessier or any else mentioned because WE the authors remain anonymous. Our Mission is clear: The Trek Prop Zone is a venue for pirated Star Trek props (models) and this is UNDISPUTED. The Trek Prop Zone's Mission is unclear: To discredit this post with confusion? To admit props are non-licensed? To bash licensed vendors? To find the author? Calling, Roger D. Manley....Post your rebuttal!
Getsmart
Fargo,#4Consumer Suggestion
Tue, January 20, 2009
This report is really authored by John Long and Brent Kling, and ardent fans of them. These two so called Star Trek prop makers decided only they should wear the coveted crowns of Experts, Historians etc. As arrogant as they may be the prop community will survive their childlike act. http://www.saucersoverhollywood.com/ http://cylandprops.com/
Getsmart
Fargo,#5Consumer Suggestion
Tue, January 20, 2009
This report is really authored by John Long and Brent Kling, and ardent fans of them. These two so called Star Trek prop makers decided only they should wear the coveted crowns of Experts, Historians etc. As arrogant as they may be the prop community will survive their childlike act. http://www.saucersoverhollywood.com/ http://cylandprops.com/
Getsmart
Fargo,#6Consumer Suggestion
Tue, January 20, 2009
This report is really authored by John Long and Brent Kling, and ardent fans of them. These two so called Star Trek prop makers decided only they should wear the coveted crowns of Experts, Historians etc. As arrogant as they may be the prop community will survive their childlike act. http://www.saucersoverhollywood.com/ http://cylandprops.com/
Getsmart
Fargo,#7Consumer Suggestion
Tue, January 20, 2009
This report is really authored by John Long and Brent Kling, and ardent fans of them. These two so called Star Trek prop makers decided only they should wear the coveted crowns of Experts, Historians etc. As arrogant as they may be the prop community will survive their childlike act. http://www.saucersoverhollywood.com/ http://cylandprops.com/
Concerned
Johnsonville,#8Consumer Comment
Sun, January 18, 2009
http://ripoffreport.com/reports/0/403/RipOff0403285.htm Steve Tessier has also been banned from several other boards recently after the revelations of his lies, theft and wrong doings against board members. He's more than willing to buy/trade infringing Trek items as long as he gets what he wants but if it's what he considers competition to his friends products or costs more than he's willing to pay he breaks into a tirade or creates fake accounts (as he's done here) to try to undermine the competition. DO NOT BE FOOLED... Steve Tessier is a lier and a cheat.
Gary
Kingsbury,#9UPDATE Employee
Wed, December 31, 2008
trek prop zone is not a great trek forum. it is full of politics and nasty bickering. at the beginning they posted it was a banned member, Cory White who created this report. he did rip off members. then it was posted it was Steve Tessier who was banned for not conforming to forum rules. another member Earnest Kline was said to really be Steve Tessier who was banned again. then John Long, a licenced prop maker was blamed. the trek prop zone is a forum full of banned members from other trek forums where trek props are traded. this report has opened a discussion for those who paid money to members of the trek prop zone and got ripped off. i didn't loose any money but came close. my opininion is that the forum has many big mouths who talk for nothing against everyone and members who offer items that you may never see. for a better forum go to (((Redacted))) a better place. gary CLICK here to see why Rip-off Report, as a matter of policy, deleted either a phone number, link or e-mail address from this Report.
Thortheking
Champlain,#10Author of original report
Tue, December 23, 2008
Disclaimer Original content copyright 2005-2008 by the Trek Prop Zone. The Trek Prop Zone is in no way affiliated with CBS / Paramount Pictures, Inc. Star Trek , in all its various forms, is a trademark of CBS / Paramount Pictures. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective holders. Please read the extended copyright notice. Extended CopyRight Notice: Star Trek, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager and Enterprise are all registered trademarks of CBS / Paramount Pictures. No copyright infringement is intended or contained on this site. The Trek Prop Zone understands and recognizes the right of CBS / Paramount Pictures to enforce ownership of these trademarks, and does not dispute this. The Trek Prop Zone believes that everything on this web site falls within the fair use clause of Trademarks and Copyrights, and pledges full cooperation with CBS / Paramount to protect its trademarks. The Trek Prop Zone is in no way affiliated or recognized by CBS / Paramount Pictures. All other original content on trekpropzone.com and trekpropzone.com/forum is copyrighted by the trekpropzone, and may not be reproduced without permission. Please email [email protected] for more info. Note to Roger D. Manley, The contents of this report did not take a few months, it took over a year. In that time copies of actual threads were made into Adobe .pdfs and sent to CBS and Viacom/Paramount. All images were saved in there High Resolution format and all contact information slowly obtained. You may erase or alter content now but one thing is certain. A representative of Mallory D. Levitt was already a member long before this report was filed.
Thelawyer
Woodbridge,#11Consumer Suggestion
Mon, December 22, 2008
Besides The Trek Prop Zone infringing on the Star Trek Property rights, Roger D Manley is liable for monies lost if a class action suit were raised. The purpose of The Trek Prop Zone is to trade in unlicensed Star Trek items. The site's disclaimer says they are not responsible for trader or vendor activities. This is false, because if the Star Trek name is infringed upon, buyers must be made aware. This is not the case. Replicating Star Trek items is legally restricted to one time works of art. Several studios police ebay for infringement of property rights but in the last few years the Star Trek property has gone through several changes and has not concentrated it's efforts as in the past. This should change as Star Trek unveils it's new movie in 2009. The lawyer listed is the correct corporate lawyer and you can contact her or go to CBS or Viacom directly. Leslie Moonves, CEO CBS Television Television City 7800 W. Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036 Phone: (323)575-2345 E-mail: [email protected] Sumner M. Redstone Chairman and CEO Viacom, Inc. 1515 Broadway New York, NY 10036 212-258-6000 VIACOM BOARD OF DIRECTORS: George S. Abrams Winer & Abrams 60 State Street, #2442 Boston, MA 02109 617-526-6539 617-526-5000 fax David R. Andelman Lourie & Cutler 60 State Street, #910 Boston, MA 02109 617-742-6720 617-742-5720 fax [email protected] Joseph Califano Chairman & President The National Center on Addiction & Substance Abuse 633 Third Avenue, 19th Floor New York, NY 10017 212-841-5200 212-956-8020 fax William S. Cohen The Cohen Group 1200 19th Street, NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 202-689-7900 202-689-7910 fax Phillipe P. Dauman Co-Chairman & CEO DND Capital Partners 9 West 57th Street, #4615 New York, NY 10019 212-891-6590 Alan C. Greenberg Chairman of the Executive Committee The Bear Stearns Companies, Inc. 383 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10179 212-272-2000 212-272-4785 fax Jan Leschly Chairman and Partner Care Capital, LLC 47 Hulfish Street, Suite 310 Princeton, NJ 08542 609-683-8300 609-683-5787 fax Shari Redstone President National Amusements, Inc. 200 Elm Street Dedham, MA 02026 781-461-1600 781-407-0052 fax Frederic V. Salerno Chairman Lynch Interactive Corporation 401 Theodore Fremd Avenue Rye, NY 10580 914-921-8821 914-921-6410 fax William Schwartz Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, LLC 100 Maiden Lane New York, NY 10038 212-504-6399 212-504-6666 fax [email protected] Patricia Q. Stonesifer Co-Chairperson & President Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation PO Box 23350 Seattle, WA 98102 206-709-3100 [email protected] Robert D. Walter Chairman & CEO Cardinal Health, Inc. 7000 Cardinal Place Dublin, OH 43017 614-757-5000
Thortheking
Champlain,#12Author of original report
Sun, December 21, 2008
Posters are impersonating The Author of this Report to Manipuate it's Legitimacy. Please note any posts by the Author have "Update By Author" on the right hand side. These posts are not the opinions of the Author and only serve to get the report' Legitimacy questioned. However it does help to increase chances to get the report on the Front page so I will not complain to the editor.
Thortheking
Champlain,#13Author of original report
Sun, December 21, 2008
The Trek Prop Zone "EmployeeInsider" impersonates a Rip-off-Report moderator (Rormoderation) in "This entire Report is a Hoax" Trying as hard as they might, members of The Trek Prop Zone try to discredit the validity of this Rip-Off-Report. If in doubt read FAQ at the bottom of the page. Excerpt: Are Ripoff Reports ever censored? No way! Ripoff Report does not provide or create any content in the reports or the titles. Ripoff Report may delete repetitive information in the title that may be caused mistakenly by mechanical entry, and Ripoff Report and will delete any profanity. So go ahead, speak your mind! We will not edit, censor, or manipulate your Ripoff Report in any way. We provide this service for you. We believe it is imperative that information listed on this site is unedited and straight from the source. Thank You, The more posts the more the report gets recognized. I have applied for: How can my story be featured on the Home page? Some stories will be picked for the front page. To be eligible, your story needs to be especially convincing. A clear photo, drawing or cartoon that's related to the RipOff subject is required by e-mail or snail-mail. After submitting your Ripoff Report, e-mail us what you have at frontpage@Ripoff Report.
Thortheking
Champlain,#14Consumer Suggestion
Sun, December 21, 2008
I confess, you caught me! SO WHAT??? Since when is it a crime to talk to yourself? The real crime is letting the members of the TPZ, RPF and ASAP continue their pirate ways. Everything I have said is true, every single word! Don't you have respect for me, a war veteran? I know more about Trek than any of you, want proof? Go read my profile at www.http://sgt.u.yuku.com All you pirates from TPZ are going to get what you deserve, just go ask Mallory Levitt. She has my number on speed dial now. The RPF, you guys are next! How dare you ban me for speaking the truth. My next report will be about all of your infringements and there are many! ASAP will be my next report if you ban me. It works like this, every time an unlicensed prop is sold, it makes the licensed ones I have purchased with my hard earned money worth less. In five years, if you took 100 fan made bootlegs and threw them on a table with one licensed prop made by JLong, the one prop would be worth more than the 100. Soon the only person left selling anything will be my Hero who Makes Hero's, John Long of JLong Props. That's the way it should be. I did this all for him. Just wait until all of you come and try to join his forum, Accuprop. It's a very private forum where we talk about only licensed props made by the master himself, JLong. Go ahead, just try, I promise you will not be let in. This is not a laughing mater and I will not be ridiculed, just ask Mallory or John, they take me SERIOUSLY! You better take me seriously too if you know what is good for you. All I have to do is give Mallory your information and you get moved to the top of the list! Trust me, this is not a list you want to be on. I did my duty for my country so I could speak out against people like you. For everybody else reading this, Please report any losses you have incurred to my friend- Mallory D. Levitt CBS Corporation CBS LAW 51 West 52 Street New York, New York 10019-6188 Tel: 212-975-4321 Fax: 212-975-0114 She has promised me she will work through the holidays on this matter. She also has indicated that they can probably assist in getting your money back. My good friend John Long has also indicated to me that he would be willing to offer discounts of up to 75% on his licensed prop kits for those of who have been victims of the scammers at TPZ and the RPF. You can visit his website and contact him at www.saucersoverhollywood.com, he is a true Hero and one of the good guys. S.G.T.
Thortheking
Champlain,#15UPDATE Employee
Sun, December 21, 2008
I confess, you caught me! SO WHAT??? Since when is it a crime to talk to yourself? The real crime is letting the lowlifes of the TPZ, RPF and ASAP continue their pirate ways. Everything I have said is true, every single word! Don't you have respect for me, a war veteran? I know more about Trek than any of you, want proof? Go read my profile at www.http://sgt.u.yuku.com All you losers and whiners from TPZ are going to get what you deserve, just go ask Mallory Levitt. She has my number on speed dial now. The RPF, you guys are next! How dare you ban me for speaking the truth. My next report will be about all of your infringements and there are many! ASAP will be my next report if you ban me. Soon the only person left selling anything will be my Hero who Makes Hero's, John Long of JLong Props. That's the way it should be. I did this all for him. Just wait until all you air heads come and try to join his forum, Accuprop. It's a very private forum where we talk about only licensed props made by the master himself, JLong. Go ahead, just try, I promise you will not be let in. This is not a laughing mater and I will not be ridiculed, just ask Mallory or John, they take me SERIOUSLY! You better take me seriously too if you know what is good for you. All I have to do is give Mallory your information and you get moved to the top of the list! Trust me, this is not a list you want to be on. I did my duty for my country so I could speak out against losers like you. For everybody else reading this, Please report any losses you have incurred to my friend- Mallory D. Levitt CBS Corporation CBS LAW 51 West 52 Street New York, New York 10019-6188 Tel: 212-975-4321 Fax: 212-975-0114 She has promised me she will work through the holidays on this matter. She also has indicated that they can probably assist in getting your money back. My good friend John Long has also indicated to me that he would be willing to offer discounts of up to 75% on his licensed prop kits for those of who have been victims of the scammers at TPZ and the RPF. You can visit his website and contact him at www.saucersoverhollywood.com, he is a true Hero and one of the good guys. S.G.T.
Thortheking
Champlain,#16UPDATE Employee
Sun, December 21, 2008
I confess, you caught me! SO WHAT??? Since when is it a crime to talk to yourself? The real crime is letting the lowlifes of the TPZ, RPF and ASAP continue their pirate ways. Everything I have said is true, every single word! Don't you have respect for me, a war veteran? I know more about Trek than any of you, want proof? Go read my profile at www.http://sgt.u.yuku.com All you losers and whiners from TPZ are going to get what you deserve, just go ask Mallory Levitt. She has my number on speed dial now. The RPF, you guys are next! How dare you ban me for speaking the truth. My next report will be about all of your infringements and there are many! ASAP will be my next report if you ban me. Soon the only person left selling anything will be my Hero who Makes Hero's, John Long of JLong Props. That's the way it should be. I did this all for him. Just wait until all you air heads come and try to join his forum, Accuprop. It's a very private forum where we talk about only licensed props made by the master himself, JLong. Go ahead, just try, I promise you will not be let in. This is not a laughing mater and I will not be ridiculed, just ask Mallory or John, they take me SERIOUSLY! You better take me seriously too if you know what is good for you. All I have to do is give Mallory your information and you get moved to the top of the list! Trust me, this is not a list you want to be on. I did my duty for my country so I could speak out against losers like you. For everybody else reading this, Please report any losses you have incurred to my friend- Mallory D. Levitt CBS Corporation CBS LAW 51 West 52 Street New York, New York 10019-6188 Tel: 212-975-4321 Fax: 212-975-0114 She has promised me she will work through the holidays on this matter. She also has indicated that they can probably assist in getting your money back. My good friend John Long has also indicated to me that he would be willing to offer discounts of up to 75% on his licensed prop kits for those of who have been victims of the scammers at TPZ and the RPF. You can visit his website and contact him at www.saucersoverhollywood.com, he is a true Hero and one of the good guys. S.G.T.
Starr
PALMDALE,#17UPDATE Employee
Sun, December 21, 2008
Roger (UFP-1701) and Mark (FHC) Forum should be called Star Trek Piracy. It is good that this information is out. Both buy the replicated Star Trek items but Roger (UFP-1701) is selling many of his on ebay in private auctions. http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=thetrekpropzone&ftab=AllFeedback&_trksid=p3911.c0.m198 These two are the main people behind The Trek Prop Zone. Roger (UFP-1701) the arrogant one and Mark (FHC), not a bad individual. The forum brings in members by invitation and opens once a year. As soon as you are in you'll see the talk is only Star Trek props and who is making them. Don't disagree with any of the prime posters though or you'll be intimidated to death. Most leave and go to other forums where it is illegal to sell replicas and talk is Trek only. Google - Star Trek Forums The people posting garbage are members of the forum calling out people they banned as the poster here on Rip-off. All there posts as mentioned by others prove they are what is reported. The Trek Prop Zone ,Powered By Star Trek Props!!, SCAM, FRAUD, Star Trek Property infringment, CBS infringment, Paramount infringment Huntsville Alabama The Trek Prop Zone
Starr
PALMDALE,#18UPDATE Employee
Sun, December 21, 2008
Roger (UFP-1701) and Mark (FHC) Forum should be called Star Trek Piracy. It is good that this information is out. Both buy the replicated Star Trek items but Roger (UFP-1701) is selling many of his on ebay in private auctions. http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=thetrekpropzone&ftab=AllFeedback&_trksid=p3911.c0.m198 These two are the main people behind The Trek Prop Zone. Roger (UFP-1701) the arrogant one and Mark (FHC), not a bad individual. The forum brings in members by invitation and opens once a year. As soon as you are in you'll see the talk is only Star Trek props and who is making them. Don't disagree with any of the prime posters though or you'll be intimidated to death. Most leave and go to other forums where it is illegal to sell replicas and talk is Trek only. Google - Star Trek Forums The people posting garbage are members of the forum calling out people they banned as the poster here on Rip-off. All there posts as mentioned by others prove they are what is reported. The Trek Prop Zone ,Powered By Star Trek Props!!, SCAM, FRAUD, Star Trek Property infringment, CBS infringment, Paramount infringment Huntsville Alabama The Trek Prop Zone
Starr
PALMDALE,#19UPDATE Employee
Sun, December 21, 2008
Roger (UFP-1701) and Mark (FHC) Forum should be called Star Trek Piracy. It is good that this information is out. Both buy the replicated Star Trek items but Roger (UFP-1701) is selling many of his on ebay in private auctions. http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=thetrekpropzone&ftab=AllFeedback&_trksid=p3911.c0.m198 These two are the main people behind The Trek Prop Zone. Roger (UFP-1701) the arrogant one and Mark (FHC), not a bad individual. The forum brings in members by invitation and opens once a year. As soon as you are in you'll see the talk is only Star Trek props and who is making them. Don't disagree with any of the prime posters though or you'll be intimidated to death. Most leave and go to other forums where it is illegal to sell replicas and talk is Trek only. Google - Star Trek Forums The people posting garbage are members of the forum calling out people they banned as the poster here on Rip-off. All there posts as mentioned by others prove they are what is reported. The Trek Prop Zone ,Powered By Star Trek Props!!, SCAM, FRAUD, Star Trek Property infringment, CBS infringment, Paramount infringment Huntsville Alabama The Trek Prop Zone
Starr
PALMDALE,#20UPDATE Employee
Sun, December 21, 2008
Roger (UFP-1701) and Mark (FHC) Forum should be called Star Trek Piracy. It is good that this information is out. Both buy the replicated Star Trek items but Roger (UFP-1701) is selling many of his on ebay in private auctions. http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=thetrekpropzone&ftab=AllFeedback&_trksid=p3911.c0.m198 These two are the main people behind The Trek Prop Zone. Roger (UFP-1701) the arrogant one and Mark (FHC), not a bad individual. The forum brings in members by invitation and opens once a year. As soon as you are in you'll see the talk is only Star Trek props and who is making them. Don't disagree with any of the prime posters though or you'll be intimidated to death. Most leave and go to other forums where it is illegal to sell replicas and talk is Trek only. Google - Star Trek Forums The people posting garbage are members of the forum calling out people they banned as the poster here on Rip-off. All there posts as mentioned by others prove they are what is reported. The Trek Prop Zone ,Powered By Star Trek Props!!, SCAM, FRAUD, Star Trek Property infringment, CBS infringment, Paramount infringment Huntsville Alabama The Trek Prop Zone
Rormoderation
Tempe,#21UPDATE Employee
Sun, December 21, 2008
We have determined all but two of the rebuttals have originated from the same person, the original Report poster. Per our TOS, we cannot reveal which two posts are legitimate nor can we remove any of the posts. The person posting is solely responsible for what they post and say. Since the original poster appears to be talking to himself and answering back, please take that into consideration and weigh the merits of the posts accordingly. Have a good and Ripoff Free Day!
Majortom
Topeka,,#22UPDATE Employee
Sun, December 21, 2008
I'm a member since 3 months on this forum, this report is true. The poster of this report has accuratly discribed the forum and its practice.
Gotrippedoff
Orlando,#23Consumer Suggestion
Sat, December 20, 2008
I lost about $450.00 from a seller on The Trek Prop Zone. The seller is banned but it didn't help me. The seller was allowed to post a reply in 15 days on a thread called "Houston we have a Problem". When I posted more than once the owner Roger Manley deleted it. I left the forum. On Friday the 19th, I called CBS Lawyer Mallory D. Levitt mentioned here and got this answer: We are aware of this problem and and as part of our enforcement efforts, we are investigating the site and sales. We are not able to disclose the extent of our efforts to you as these are privileged legal matters. Thank you again for contacting our office. The Trek Prop Zone is totally responsible for the $450.00. They say they are not responsible for transactions between vendors and buyers. I say, Bull give me the information you know and I'll fight myself.
Anonymous
Moreno Valley,#24UPDATE Employee
Sat, December 20, 2008
Robert, how can you post this report is false when you post "It is true that some of the members are vendors. Some of them have ripped people off by taking money and not delivering goods, but they too were properly banned for their actions" So what's the purpose of The Trek Prop Zone? Vendors selling Unlicensed Star Trek goods, some ripping off people and banned? Sounds like the original post is true. Do you buy? If so, you are part of it! The TPZ is behind closed doors. I see ebay has one item now and then. What would happen if 500 items went up for sale?
Thortheking
Champlain,#25Author of original report
Sat, December 20, 2008
Thank you for the information on The Trek prop Zone. Both sides have provided the proof required and the traffic needed to put this report at a higher level. Information was sent to Mallory D. Levitt as stated covering the daily operations of TPZ. Also thanks for posting Cory, Steve Tessier etc. because it keeps Me or Us anonymous and posters in a rather awkward state. The small play worked, I got you here.
Anonymous
Moreno Valley,#26Consumer Comment
Sat, December 20, 2008
The_kirk says: Look you are not Cory White, so give it up, I know Cory, Mr Questor, AKA Mr Veteran. You do not live in Alabama, and I believe that you are the same guy that posted a few hours ago that you are making sure that the Member of the Year Contest at Roddenberry.com is fixed. He must be a clever Canadian to rig a contest on the internet. Scary The truth has arrived, maybe CBS/Paramount is already involved, on the TPZ forum. Get this, you sell or buy a fake rolex, you are arrested. Got it? BY OR SELL
Anonymous
Moreno Valley,#27Consumer Suggestion
Sat, December 20, 2008
Robn1 says: The info here is false Then Robn1 says: It is true that some of the members are vendors. Some of them have ripped people off by taking money and not delivering goods, but they too were properly banned for their actions? The post says: The Trek Prop Zone is a forum and portal where TV and Movie Props from "The Star Trek Property" of CBS and Paramount are infringed upon. What am I not seeing here? The Trek Prop Zone has members who make Star Trek items, not all members produce but members buy them = Producing/Selling/Buying. You ban them if they don't deliver.The question is answered but of no consequence since you have turned the argument into revenge instead of it's intended purpose. That being that The Trek Prop Zone is a forum and portal where TV and Movie Props from "The Star Trek Property" of CBS and Paramount are infringed upon. And this clever Canadian knows that the more you post the bigger the problem gets. So Now What?
Robn1
Woodbridge,#28UPDATE Employee
Sat, December 20, 2008
As has been stated, Steve Tessier is the one who made this report. The info here is false, and he isn't even man enough to use his own identity. He instead is hiding behind someone elses screen name. Steve Tessier was a member on The Trek Prop Zone, his name there was Questor. When some members disagreed with info he had posted he became abusive and was properly banned. He's been crying like a baby about it ever since. It is true that some of the members are vendors. Some of them have ripped people off by taking money and not delivering goods, but they too were properly banned for their actions. The names listed in Steve's report are mostly just members of the forum. They are not all vendors, many are in fact victims of the banned con artists. I can't understand why Steve would mention these names in such a fashion, their only crime is being members of a forum that Steve doesn't like. My TPZ screen name is on the list, as if I am a con artist vendor. I have never produced any items, and I have never sold anything on ebay. Steve had no beef with me, and I had none with him. Until now. Steve Tessier is a sad bitter little man, bent on revenge. He is also known as Startrekinfinity, SGT, and Carbonbasedunit. He should be banned from every forum he's on.
Anonymous
Moreno Valley,#29UPDATE Employee
Sat, December 20, 2008
To undermine the truth brought forth in this Rip-Report posters are in damage mode. It's too late for that. If he is Canadian tough luck although this is an American only website as I understand it. So your IP won't allow the post but let's all blame the Canadians, like they have oil and electricity. For all I care the guy could be Russian, The Trek Prop Zone engages in buying & selling unlicensed Star Trek items. So answer it, does The Trek Prop Zone engages in buying & selling unlicensed Star Trek items or not? I can upload some pictures that say yes they do. So now what?
Anonymous
Moreno Valley,#30UPDATE Employee
Sat, December 20, 2008
To undermine the truth brought forth in this Rip-Report posters are in damage mode. It's too late for that. If he is Canadian tough luck although this is an American only website as I understand it. So your IP won't allow the post but let's all blame the Canadians, like they have oil and electricity. For all I care the guy could be Russian, The Trek Prop Zone engages in buying & selling unlicensed Star Trek items. So answer it, does The Trek Prop Zone engages in buying & selling unlicensed Star Trek items or not? I can upload some pictures that say yes they do. So now what?
Anonymous
Moreno Valley,#31UPDATE Employee
Sat, December 20, 2008
To undermine the truth brought forth in this Rip-Report posters are in damage mode. It's too late for that. If he is Canadian tough luck although this is an American only website as I understand it. So your IP won't allow the post but let's all blame the Canadians, like they have oil and electricity. For all I care the guy could be Russian, The Trek Prop Zone engages in buying & selling unlicensed Star Trek items. So answer it, does The Trek Prop Zone engages in buying & selling unlicensed Star Trek items or not? I can upload some pictures that say yes they do. So now what?
Anonymous
Moreno Valley,#32Consumer Suggestion
Sat, December 20, 2008
Sooner or later I knew TPZ would get in deep crap over the Star Trek piracy thing. It started with a few parts, now it's full Star Trek kits, big money, idiots. I would not have known the post was here but TPZ posted it. Hello>e-mail>s****. To The_kirk, Who cares who posted the report. It's true, every single word. The Trek Prop Zone is a place to buy and sell Bootleg Star Trek props. Not one, but as many as you want. You can resell them on ebay or whatever. They got caught with their pants down. It is closed to the general public for viewing. On other Star Trek forums you can read without being a member. What do TPZ have to hide? Star Trek Pirated Props of course! While Master Replicas, Roddenberry.com, other licensed dealers or toy makers try to sell their Props or Toys, these guys are claiming higher expertise and money is the game. The morons that post here for or pro The Trek Prop Zone must be scraping a load off their shorts. One because they are revealed and two the party is going to end. I'm not very active member and don't get caught up with the group of cronies. How to resolve or avoid this Rip-off in the future? CBS, get in there and shut her down!
Concerned
Johnsonville,#33Consumer Comment
Sat, December 20, 2008
This website (Rip-off Report) requires absolutely ZERO verification of claims made nor do they require ANY verification of who the member is making the report. The original person making the report, as noted, was not Thortheking but another bitter individual that was a member of TPZ and was banned from the forum for undesirable actions and making a application with false information. Steve Tessier, aka SGT, Startrekinfinity, Questor. After being banned from the forum he resorted to a cowardly attack of making baseless and ABSOLUTELY UNTRUE claims against people he's never met nor had any dealings whatsoever. Last known email: [email protected] Mailing address within the US: PO Box 2408 Champlain, NY 12919-2408 Home address in Canada: 94 Ave Jacques Saint Constant, Quebec Canada (450) 632-8491
Finnegan
Hampstead,#34Consumer Suggestion
Sat, December 20, 2008
Im no longer a member there but the infomation posted by Cory, Steve, whoever is "Exactly as Described". They want to sell Star Trek props, get a licence from CBS or Paramount or whoever. What else would be the forum for except bootleg Star Trek stuff. DStines is a biggest blabber mouth over there, and makes big money selling star trek phasers, comminicators, scanners etc. to idiots and all over it with star trek. Get a real job man
Wokinman
Portland,#35UPDATE Employee
Sat, December 20, 2008
TPZ or Trek Prop Zone is a forum to discuss Star Trek props. They have a large amount of members and they positively do infringe on Star Trek rights. The discussion is about new items the members make, period. If a Star Trek lawyer was on the forum it would be shut down and the people arrested. I don't think it is illegal to make parts or offer a kit here and there but I have seen so many items with the Star Trek words used, it's a full time business for many. The items are sold in the hundreds of dollars. Most, made out of parts that cost a few dollars. The Special thing about the forum is that a selected few are the top dogs and everyone else a pawn. You cannot go against the grain. It is an extremely political place of Star Trek wannabes, not real fans. The guy or girl who posted this information has it covered.
Wokinman
Portland,#36UPDATE Employee
Sat, December 20, 2008
TPZ or Trek Prop Zone is a forum to discuss Star Trek props. They have a large amount of members and they positively do infringe on Star Trek rights. The discussion is about new items the members make, period. If a Star Trek lawyer was on the forum it would be shut down and the people arrested. I don't think it is illegal to make parts or offer a kit here and there but I have seen so many items with the Star Trek words used, it's a full time business for many. The items are sold in the hundreds of dollars. Most, made out of parts that cost a few dollars. The Special thing about the forum is that a selected few are the top dogs and everyone else a pawn. You cannot go against the grain. It is an extremely political place of Star Trek wannabes, not real fans. The guy or girl who posted this information has it covered.
Wokinman
Portland,#37UPDATE Employee
Sat, December 20, 2008
TPZ or Trek Prop Zone is a forum to discuss Star Trek props. They have a large amount of members and they positively do infringe on Star Trek rights. The discussion is about new items the members make, period. If a Star Trek lawyer was on the forum it would be shut down and the people arrested. I don't think it is illegal to make parts or offer a kit here and there but I have seen so many items with the Star Trek words used, it's a full time business for many. The items are sold in the hundreds of dollars. Most, made out of parts that cost a few dollars. The Special thing about the forum is that a selected few are the top dogs and everyone else a pawn. You cannot go against the grain. It is an extremely political place of Star Trek wannabes, not real fans. The guy or girl who posted this information has it covered.
The_kirk
Anderson,#38UPDATE EX-employee responds
Sat, December 20, 2008
Look you are not Cory White, so give it up, I know Cory, Mr Questor, AKA Mr Veteran. You do not live in Alabama, and I believe that you are the same guy that posted a few hours ago that you are making sure that the Member of the Year Contest at Roddenberry.com is fixed. Reading your last post before you were banned, yes i can believe that you live in a trailer. You are made because you were found out and banned from the forum there.
Trekgirl
Huntsville,#39Consumer Comment
Fri, December 19, 2008
I lost money with The Trek Prop Zone and I'm glad someone finally reported them. They are an arrogant group. Not all members are con artists but rather victims. I'm a member of The Trek Prop Zone and live in the same state as the owner. I was ripped off by a vendor on this site. The site says they are not responsible but they are because they encourage the members to build unlicensed Star Trek items. Thanks for the info, I will try my luck with the Lawyer for CBS. Better others don't get burned. :(
Thortheking
Champlain,#40Author of original report
Fri, December 19, 2008
CBS Corporate Lawyer, Mallory D. Levitt is involved. Thanks to the first rebuttal that confirms The Trek Prop Zone is involved with infringement of the Star Trek property and has, as reported ripped off individuals. Please report any losses you occurred to the address listed.
Norton
Canoga Park,#41Consumer Suggestion
Fri, December 19, 2008
It has been confirmed the person filing this report is not who he claims, "ThorTheKing", but another scammer named Steve Tessier. Mr. Tessier lives in Quebec but has a PO Box in Champlain NY. His RipOff report data can be found in RipOff Report: #314709. I do find it odd that Mr.Tessier choose to impersonate another person who was banned from Trek Prop Zone but it should be noted that Mr' Tessier was banned from the same forum for this exact type of behavior. His other known aliases are SGT, Startrekinfinity, Questor . His last know contact email is [email protected] . Deal with this person at your own risk and if you have an internet forum like I do, I suggest you distance yourself from him immediately. I have learned this lesson the hard way.
Norton
Canoga Park,#42Consumer Comment
Fri, December 19, 2008
It has been confirmed the person filing this report is not who he claims, "ThorTheKing", but another scammer named Steve Tessier. Mr. Tessier lives in Quebec but has a PO Box in Champlain NY. His RipOff report data can be found in RipOff Report: #314709. I do find it odd that Mr.Tessier choose to impersonate another person who was banned from Trek Prop Zone but it should be noted that Mr' Tessier was banned from the same forum for this exact type of behavior. His other known aliases are SGT, Startrekinfinity, Questor . His last know contact email is [email protected] . Deal with this person at your own risk and if you have an internet forum like I do, I suggest you distance yourself from him immediately. I have learned this lesson the hard way.
Norton
Canoga Park,#43Consumer Comment
Fri, December 19, 2008
It has been confirmed the person filing this report is not who he claims, "ThorTheKing", but another scammer named Steve Tessier. Mr. Tessier lives in Quebec but has a PO Box in Champlain NY. His RipOff report data can be found in RipOff Report: #314709. I do find it odd that Mr.Tessier choose to impersonate another person who was banned from Trek Prop Zone but it should be noted that Mr' Tessier was banned from the same forum for this exact type of behavior. His other known aliases are SGT, Startrekinfinity, Questor . His last know contact email is [email protected] . Deal with this person at your own risk and if you have an internet forum like I do, I suggest you distance yourself from him immediately. I have learned this lesson the hard way.
Norton
Canoga Park,#44Consumer Comment
Fri, December 19, 2008
It has been confirmed the person filing this report is not who he claims, "ThorTheKing", but another scammer named Steve Tessier. Mr. Tessier lives in Quebec but has a PO Box in Champlain NY. His RipOff report data can be found in RipOff Report: #314709. I do find it odd that Mr.Tessier choose to impersonate another person who was banned from Trek Prop Zone but it should be noted that Mr' Tessier was banned from the same forum for this exact type of behavior. His other known aliases are SGT, Startrekinfinity, Questor . His last know contact email is [email protected] . Deal with this person at your own risk and if you have an internet forum like I do, I suggest you distance yourself from him immediately. I have learned this lesson the hard way.
Norton
Canoga Park,#45Consumer Comment
Fri, December 19, 2008
It has been confirmed the person filing this report is not who he claims, "ThorTheKing", but another scammer named Steve Tessier. Mr. Tessier lives in Quebec but has a PO Box in Champlain NY. His RipOff report data can be found in RipOff Report: #314709. I do find it odd that Mr.Tessier choose to impersonate another person who was banned from Trek Prop Zone but it should be noted that Mr' Tessier was banned from the same forum for this exact type of behavior. His other known aliases are SGT, Startrekinfinity, Questor . His last know contact email is [email protected] . Deal with this person at your own risk and if you have an internet forum like I do, I suggest you distance yourself from him immediately. I have learned this lesson the hard way.
Concerned
Johnsonville,#46Consumer Comment
Fri, December 19, 2008
The other side of the story... Thortheking or Corbitt White is a bitter individual who was a member of the board that he is accusing. In fact he was a builder of many different prop replicas that he had no license to produce. While the orders were coming in for his products he was quite happy to take on more projects all the while taking peoples money and only producing a minimal amount of product. After a period of time Cory was found to have a problem with completing transactions as well as keep in communication with the other members. After he was given numerous opportunities to make good on his outstanding orders he was banned from the board which unfortunately left many members without their replicas or their money. He is currently selling his license infringing replicas on Ebay under the name of dcjohnson23. Here's his current listings: http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/dcjohnson23_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_mdoZ By the time you read this he may have changed his Ebay name or closed his account. You can search for his past account(s) as he's had several. He's had to close accounts and change his names in the past for the same practices he's conducted on TPZ. Cory is a sad, delusional and bitter person who has an ax to grind. A good number of the names he posted above were customers of his and are now the victims.
Concerned
Johnsonville,#47Consumer Comment
Fri, December 19, 2008
The other side of the story... Thortheking or Corbitt White is a bitter individual who was a member of the board that he is accusing. In fact he was a builder of many different prop replicas that he had no license to produce. While the orders were coming in for his products he was quite happy to take on more projects all the while taking peoples money and only producing a minimal amount of product. After a period of time Cory was found to have a problem with completing transactions as well as keep in communication with the other members. After he was given numerous opportunities to make good on his outstanding orders he was banned from the board which unfortunately left many members without their replicas or their money. He is currently selling his license infringing replicas on Ebay under the name of dcjohnson23. Here's his current listings: http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/dcjohnson23_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_mdoZ By the time you read this he may have changed his Ebay name or closed his account. You can search for his past account(s) as he's had several. He's had to close accounts and change his names in the past for the same practices he's conducted on TPZ. Cory is a sad, delusional and bitter person who has an ax to grind. A good number of the names he posted above were customers of his and are now the victims.
Concerned
Johnsonville,#48Consumer Comment
Fri, December 19, 2008
The other side of the story... Thortheking or Corbitt White is a bitter individual who was a member of the board that he is accusing. In fact he was a builder of many different prop replicas that he had no license to produce. While the orders were coming in for his products he was quite happy to take on more projects all the while taking peoples money and only producing a minimal amount of product. After a period of time Cory was found to have a problem with completing transactions as well as keep in communication with the other members. After he was given numerous opportunities to make good on his outstanding orders he was banned from the board which unfortunately left many members without their replicas or their money. He is currently selling his license infringing replicas on Ebay under the name of dcjohnson23. Here's his current listings: http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/dcjohnson23_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_mdoZ By the time you read this he may have changed his Ebay name or closed his account. You can search for his past account(s) as he's had several. He's had to close accounts and change his names in the past for the same practices he's conducted on TPZ. Cory is a sad, delusional and bitter person who has an ax to grind. A good number of the names he posted above were customers of his and are now the victims.
Concerned
Johnsonville,#49Consumer Comment
Fri, December 19, 2008
The other side of the story... Thortheking or Corbitt White is a bitter individual who was a member of the board that he is accusing. In fact he was a builder of many different prop replicas that he had no license to produce. While the orders were coming in for his products he was quite happy to take on more projects all the while taking peoples money and only producing a minimal amount of product. After a period of time Cory was found to have a problem with completing transactions as well as keep in communication with the other members. After he was given numerous opportunities to make good on his outstanding orders he was banned from the board which unfortunately left many members without their replicas or their money. He is currently selling his license infringing replicas on Ebay under the name of dcjohnson23. Here's his current listings: http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/dcjohnson23_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_mdoZ By the time you read this he may have changed his Ebay name or closed his account. You can search for his past account(s) as he's had several. He's had to close accounts and change his names in the past for the same practices he's conducted on TPZ. Cory is a sad, delusional and bitter person who has an ax to grind. A good number of the names he posted above were customers of his and are now the victims.