WARNING: Mad Amusements (aka *pinballparts* on ebay)

Quoted from vdojaq:
Personal visit?!? Please explain!

Or, please explain on RGP to avoid any issues.

#506 8 years ago

PEZ

pezpunk

iScored

Bristow, VA

11y 103K 7,008 4 20

Quoted from AtomicChuck:
I am in the USA and have ordered over 6,000 worth of product from them without a hitch, however on the selling side I had nothing but problems and no communications. There is my 2 cents worth!

No sympathy. Sounds like you'd been warned and didn't really care about others getting ripped off until it happened to you.

#507 8 years ago

BOY

vid1900

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Sana'a

12y 164K 40,201 18

Quoted from pezpunk:
No sympathy. Sounds like you'd been warned and didn't really care about others getting ripped off until it happened to you.

Bahahahahahahahahahah!

#508 8 years ago

JLH

Hougie

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Marysville, IN

11y 103K 3,102 12 34

I almost clicked buy it now on a part the other day. After I saw the seller, I decided the part can wait. I'll be happy to see the crook go under.

#509 8 years ago

ABC

Crash

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http://www.brickpd.com/DepartmentDirectory/Police.aspx

I haven't even visited his site in... hmm. Marco, Pinball Life, Bay Area Amusements, Great Plains Electronics, and Pinball Resource all have me covered. And for LEDs/rings I use Titan Pinball.

#510 8 years ago

RAR

beelzeboob

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Quoted from Crash:
I haven't even visited his site in... hmm. Marco, Pinball Life, Bay Area Amusements, Great Plains Electronics, and Pinball Resource all have me covered. And for LEDs/rings I use Titan Pinball.

Yep. Not understanding why anybody would do business with him. Too many options out there...and I've never had to look further than the people you mentioned, except for the time I had to get an IJ jackpot light board. For that, I bought it from a guy in Norway. Shipping was quick, price was reasonable, and best of all, I actually got what I bought.

#511 8 years ago

CHB

Powerzone

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Brugg

9y 32,900 58 3

Is it possible for me, to get in contact with a police departement there? How?

#512 8 years ago

WTF

fast_in_muskoka

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Muskoka, ON

10y 77,800 1,299 2

good luck with that . . .

#513 8 years ago

TOM

kapsreiter

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Linz

10y 59,400 1,838 10

---- wrong thread

#514 8 years ago

TOM

kapsreiter

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Linz

10y 59,400 1,838 10

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#515 8 years ago

CHB

Powerzone

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Brugg

9y 32,900 58 3

Hello again

I think I found the right police department.

Could please somebody tell me, which form I should use for my case?

regards
Christian

#516 8 years ago

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topnotchpin

Inactive member

Unknown

8y 1,400 2

Notice that Mad Amusement has more and more sold out parts. This is because he does not pay his suppliers. Sold him parts for years and then he stuck us for a big unpaid invoice. Upon suing him, his business practices are very questionable. He is not a registered business in NJ, and does not collect sales tax in his state. His business name is being used under some other company. Buyer and sellers beware!

Key post

#517 8 years ago

NGP

Gnatty

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East Aurora, NY

11y 80,100 2,307 2 12

No one on Pinside should support this D-Bag period!

#518 8 years ago

???

Pinzzz

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11y 88,550 1,034

He has over 9000 transactions on ebay with 100% positive feedback.How is that possible?.

#519 8 years ago

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topnotchpin

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8y 1,400 2

Quoted from Pinzzz:
He has over 9000 transactions on ebay with 100% positive feedback.How is that possible?.

Very easy. He follow through if person has recourse on getting money back. If it is a purchase or invoices when he buys, that doesn't have a recourse option, then you are taking a big chance. I think he plays on the edge of money problems, so when he is in financial trouble, his customer get screwed. Do a search with his name, Mike Ducker and the word lottery, and you will see he has news stories of big instant lottery wins. But smart people know that lottery is a losing proposition (50% return), so a couple big instant lottery wins probably means that he plays often, and long term probably a big loser. The risk that buyer run, is if Mike is in financial trouble, and his ripoff sources are drying up- he may go under and if you are buying during that time- you lose.

#520 8 years ago

AAW

Firebaall

Inactive member

Regina, SK

12y 61,150 1,741 4 9

OP
Quoted from Powerzone:
Hello again
I think I found the right police department.
http://www.brickpd.com/DepartmentDirectory/Police.aspx
Could please somebody tell me, which form I should use for my case?
regards
Christian

Police will not help you. They will tell you it's a civil matter.

#521 8 years ago

WTF

fast_in_muskoka

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Muskoka, ON

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I'd call the IRS not the police . . .

#522 8 years ago

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ccbiggsoo7

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http://newjersey.news12.com/news/mike-ducker-wins-20k-lottery-jackpot-on-scratch-off-tickets-twice-in-a-week-1.6823558

#523 8 years ago

???

Riptor

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Leonardtown, MD

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Quoted from ccbiggsoo7:
http://newjersey.news12.com/news/mike-ducker-wins-20k-lottery-jackpot-on-scratch-off-tickets-twice-in-a-week-1.6823558

That is good news, the IRS usually checks you out when you win over $500. If he owes any back taxes they will take it from the winnings. Maybe it will spark a full audit and he will burn for ripping people off.

#524 8 years ago

BLY

MrBally

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Quoted from Riptor:
That is good news, the IRS usually checks you out when you win over $500. If he owes any back taxes they will take it from the winnings. Maybe it will spark a full audit and he will burn for ripping people off.

Only if they know he has a bidness(sic) yet said bidness is not registered thus no tax return is being filed for it.

For the lottery winnings, the State submits a W-2 form to your friends at the IRS. They likely withold 10-20% for Uncle Sam. Ducker eventually has to file a tax retun for the lottery winning s as well as other reportable income. Heck, he could say he is retired and living off of savings.

#525 8 years ago

ABC

Crash

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Quoted from ccbiggsoo7:
http://newjersey.news12.com/news/mike-ducker-wins-20k-lottery-jackpot-on-scratch-off-tickets-twice-in-a-week-1.6823558

That news story is over a year as a half old.

#526 8 years ago

BLY

MrBally

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Discussion thread for next steps:
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rec.games.pinball/uO3y5h-2he4

#527 8 years ago

ABC

Crash

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I don't see any steps.

#528 8 years ago

BLY

MrBally

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Quoted from Crash:
I don't see any steps.

Coming soon.

#529 8 years ago

HLT

herg

LED OCD

13y 110K 5,551

1. Write steps
2. ???
3. Profit

#530 8 years ago

???

Buthamburg

Hamburg

9y 61,300 702

Maybe we all can make a collective international case to against him, I would defnitly join in.
Peter

#531 8 years ago

DHF

fosaisu

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Quoted from MrBally:
Discussion thread for next steps:
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rec.games.pinball/uO3y5h-2he4

Now featuring Frank Furhter.

#532 8 years ago

ABC

Crash

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I really don't see a purpose in dragging this discussion to RGP.

#533 8 years ago

JAQ

vdojaq

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Crystal Lake, IL

11y 101K 6,036 24 1

Quoted from Crash:
I really don't see a purpose in dragging this discussion to RGP.

No purpose at all? How about to continue to warn others not to use Mad Amusements

#534 8 years ago

ABC

Crash

Pinside member

It's just FF troll bait now evidently.

#535 8 years ago

BLY

MrBally

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Quoted from Crash:
It's just FF troll bait now evidently.

I disagree. I think those who need some helpful information will soon find it there.

Then again, I could be wrong.

#536 8 years ago

DMB

PismoArcade

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St. George, UT

12y 143K 4,100 3 134

Quoted from Crash:
It's just FF troll bait now evidently.

Is he back? I thought the rumor was that he died or something.

#537 8 years ago

ASS

playboywillis

Inactive member

11y 47,550 1,434 2

Quoted from MrBally:
I disagree. I think those who need some helpful information will soon find it there.
Then again, I could be wrong.

I'm a relatively new owner and put my first pretty good chunk of money on parts recently. I made sure not to buy from MAD due to this thread.

#538 8 years ago

ERW

chuckwurt

Pincinnati

10y 193K 31,342 16 13

Just skimmed through this thread. Man this MAD amusements blows chunks. And that pinmike melt down was some ridiculousness. If that guy has been around the hobby forever, you'd think he wouldn't explode like that and defend someone and their business that is clearly horrible.

#539 8 years ago

CMD

fatality83

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Manchester, PA

12y 65,400 1,253 10 8

I have heard a year or so ago, that a higher power was freezing his bank accounts on several occassions. That should tell you all you need to know about mr lyme

#540 8 years ago

DHF

fosaisu

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Quoted from chuckwurt:
that pinmike melt down was some ridiculousness

Looks like pinmike was either banned or quit Pinside because of this thread (his account is "Frozen").

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#541 8 years ago

EDE

Ericpinballfan

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8y 166K 10,434 7 1

Used MAD about 3 months ago. Parts were fairly priced. Got package priority mail in a week. Guess I got Lucky. Bought 2 motors for an Addams and a Gilligan, guess that makes it 3 motors. Got some chips, and plastics I needed and Springs. Order was $195 with shipping, within an hour had a paypal invoice asking for another $7 bucks. Paid it promptly since I know 3 motors had some weight. Was considering going back, but even with my successful shipment, this makes me think twice.

#542 8 years ago

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ForceFlow

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Quoted from Ericpinballfan:
Question please Gang?? I have recently made order from Big Daddy. No communication and no way to get a hold of them. How long should I wait for order to cancel my paypal payment, I do have recourse thru paypal. I'ts been to weeks today. No confirmation, no package, poor customer service.

Have you emailed about your order? [email protected]

#543 8 years ago

EDE

Ericpinballfan

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yes, on Monday-No reply. Sent email to one above. Only could find that in my receipt. His website email no worky.

#544 8 years ago

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ForceFlow

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Quoted from Ericpinballfan:
yes, on Monday-No reply. Sent email to one above. Only could find that in my receipt. His website email no worky.

Try PMing him here on the forums--toddsvec

#545 8 years ago

EDE

Ericpinballfan

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Thanks.

#546 8 years ago

MKK

Flippermatt

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9y 34,850 315 10

Had this taken place in Eastern Europe or Russia this character would have ended up never found... Pure homicide.... The same thing with the clown who ripped off everybody on the wanna-be-owe license scam with Predator...

1 week later

#547 8 years ago

CHB

Powerzone

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Brugg

9y 32,900 58 3

OP
Quoted from Powerzone:
Is it possible for me, to get in contact with a police departement there? How?

Hello all

After no really help, I decided to do all myself.
Some minutes ago I had a phone call with a nice women from the police departement. She explained me how to go on. It is an official thing, that means I dont need a loywer (at the moment) no costs for me ect.. I will act now as she explained to me and that will give a lot of pressure to Mike. Than we will see.
I will keep you up to date.

regards
Christian

#548 8 years ago

DHF

fosaisu

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OP
Quoted from Powerzone:
Hello all
After no really help, I decided to do all myself.
Some minutes ago I had a phone call with a nice women from the police departement. She explained me how to go on. It is an official thing, that means I dont need a loywer (at the moment) no costs for me ect.. I will act now as she explained to me and that will give a lot of pressure to Mike. Than we will see.
I will keep you up to date.
regards
Christian

Good luck, and good for you for continuing to pursue it! Based on the experience of Predator and JPop buyers the police can be frustratingly hesitant to act on these consumer fraud cases, but I hope you get some satisfaction in the long run.

#549 8 years ago

JRC

jasonvhsp

Inactive member

Brunswick, GA

8y 27,150 70 6

Damn. I hate to see this thread. They are the only place I can seem to find with a Bally KISS backglass for sale, but after reading all this, I am not going to order from them. Anyone know of somewhere else to get a good Bally KISS backglass?

#550 8 years ago

ABC

Crash

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