Do this the right way. Bring all of your documentation and go straight to the local police department and press charges for theft!!!! Mad Mike has zero expectation of anyone crossing the pond and doing this. Better yet, go straight to the New Jersey attorney general!

Nail his ass!

Being an International dispute, and involving banking and the internet, it's actually more complicated then just speaking to the police.

Under advice, My last communication to him was a formal cancellation of my (attempted) order, and a request for the return of advanced funds, just so we are 100% sparkly crystal clear on the status of the transaction, and there an be no doubts in anyone observing's mind(s) that there is no deal to complete here as the contract is void by the proposer at source.

[sarcasm]

I'm sure he is a SMASHING bloke really, and all this is just a mistake on my part entirely, and we will sort it out this week without prejudice, and all continue on our journey, free to live lives of fullfillment and freedom of choice, enjoying our pasttimes, and enriching the world around us as we go.

[/sarcasam]

You should have made an account ages ago!

Is this scammer still alive ? If the answer is yes, then why ?

Because his health is still good.

I can't believe that people still make business with that fucker... Here's a response I just got from a pinsider on a on-going negotiation:

Me: "Sorry for the late reply. Turns out the amount I paid (including custom taxes), plus the shipping costs, makes selling outside Brazil too prohibitive."

Pinsider: "I figure that. I ordered a complete set from Mad Amusement yesterday. Thanks anyways."

Any updates on this asswipe?

Still in business?

?

this deserves to be topped every once in a while. thanks.

Yup

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Bump

Bump
whazzup?

Nothin' ...just hangin'...how about you?

He has been posting all his lottery winners on YT for the last couple years. He posts as mikedee and yes thats the same mike ducker. This fuker steals money to buy lottery tickets by the truckload. Its pathetic he has been robbing his customers for so long and hasnt been arrested. I saw a kid get arrested at the grocery store for stealing candy bars and mikedee ducker gets away with this. WTF? Anyways sorry you got robbed by a compulsive gambler/liar. Hopefully you can get justice eventually.

He no longer has a registered Ebay account.....not under the "Mad-Amusement" name anyway

He is back on youtube trying to sell his lottery strategy guide. He wants $200 for it. Just thought I would let you know in case anyone is interested.

ROFLMAO

Share his user-id here!

Mike Ducker's Tips For Lottery Success

Tip #1: It turns out American authorities don't do shit if you steal from international customers.
Tip #2: Apparently people will give you $200 for tips on winning the lottery.
Tip #3: Ha-ha.

What is his You Tube ID? Nevermind, it's Mike Dee

Mikedee

He wants people to pay now through paypal even though the book wont be out until October 4th or something. ( pay now then if no book or you realize the book is shit its too late to file a paypal complaint as it will be 55-60 days )

The youtube channel "Scratch King" had posted a warning video telling everyone what a scammer mikedee is and that he had ripped so many people at pinside off. Mikedee reported the video and youtube removed it but it was up for a day or 2.

Mike Dee Lottery Fan Club - https://www.facebook.com/mikedeefanclub/

Looks like he spends more time digging tickets out of the trash than running a business.

Ok, really?

If you actually had a system for winning the lottery, would you:
A: Advertise, package, and sell the system
or
B: Win the lottery

Exactly what I was thinking, if you have the lottery figured out why would you need to make more money on a book?

Beer money.

maybe his account has been changed to " *pinballparts* (6244 ) "

Of course. For that matter if you had the lottery figured out why would you rob hundreds of customers and take a chance on one of them being crazy enough to show up at your front door ?

Still you would be amazed at how many of his idiot youtube "fans" are excited about buying the book.

He got scratch kings warning video removed and all his new videos are approved comments only so noone can post a warning message. He is a well practiced thief/con man.

He posted another $2000 winner yesterday. Really should feel sorry for this guy. He has to have a major gambling problem.
After winning the 200k he immediately disappeared from youtube and facebook for 6 months without a peep or any explanation.
Then he comes back on youtube last week first video asking for pre payments for the book that wont ship until October.

Its obvious as fuk that he spent the last 6 months buying truckloads of lottery tickets and now the 200k is gone so he has returned to yahoo looking for more gambling money.

For some people gambling can be as bad as a heroine or meth addiction. That doesnt excuse what he has done im just saying this dude has some serious gambling problem.

Ugh, wish I'd seen this sooner. Yep, just placed an eBay order with *pinballparts* for a BDK crane scoop protector. The PayPal receipt says MAD Amusements. 100% positive feedback. Fingers crossed?

keep 'em crossed . . .

I just got the email that said it shipped so we'll know in a few days. Still not happy that I sent them money even if I do get the part.

If he's having to operate under different names, then his business name is starting to suffer from bad publicity.

Don't be too hard on yourself. As much as we all want to boycott Mad, what you did was an innocent thing. It's the people who come on here and sing Mike's praises that makes me sick!

I am pretty sure you will get your part because you are not overseas. He apparently only preys on folks out of country. That makes it too difficult for them to have any recourse in recovering their money.

When you get your part, spit on it out of disgust that it came from him! Then, clean it up using a germicidal because he touched it, and THEN be happy you got it! Ha.]
Mike in Kentucky

Good analogy!

I've spoken to Mike on the phone about an item he had on his website, he's a jerk. It's smoke and mirrors stay away from Mad Amusments

He used to be "howboutthoseapples on fleabay. Or something similar to that name. I bought alltek boards from his website years ago without any issue but I also live in the same state where he ships from.

Part did arrive today. I did as suggested and spit on it. Then I cursed at it a bit and then gave it the bird. I then cleaned it up. Then I took a shower because I felt dirty. So yes, MAD Amusements is now *pinballparts* on eBay.

Gambling is only a problem if you're losing.....

Once mathematics kicks in; you're losing

There are states where you can win a lot with scratchers using math once a year when they hand out the unclaimed prizes. Takes a big bankroll to do it, like 100-200k, but you can reliably double your money or more. It's a small window, though, only a few weeks a year.

You really didn't have to do what I suggested! Ha. Glad to see you have such a good sense of humor.

Mike

Huh? I have over 20 years in gaming, gambling, and vice.....and I have worked (and still do) with numerous lotteries, and I have never heard of this. If you can reliably double your money on anything, there would be people lined up down the block. Tell me more. lol

You're confusing the story about the Cash Winfall game in Massachusetts. James Harvey (MIT senior) led a group of "investors" and profited from the poor math skills of the folks who created Cash Winfall.

It shut down in 2005. I read about it in How Not to be Wrong, by Jordan Ellenberg. I'm sure some searching at duckduckgo.com would turn up extensive reading.

Anybody know where I can get a set of plastics for Skateball? MAD is the only place I see them and I really don't want to send him my money.

Come on .. for you US guys there is nearly no risk cause you can drive by and stop at his shop ....
The honeypods are for overseas customers reserved ... and it is really hard to avoid him due he has many many rare parts in his shop.

Good luck to all of you .. on ebay is no risk due eBay protection !!

Bump for mike ducker his last name should begin with a different letter

Luck-er?

Ph has the sound of F......

If you paid through PayPal you are 100% covered as the buyer. TRUST ME, I sell on eBay and everything is heavily tilted (pun intended) to the buyers favor. If you do not receive what you are expecting to receive, shoot me a PM. I will tell you exactly what you need to do to get a full 100% refund. I am an eBay power seller, have 41,000+ positive feedbacks and a 100% feedback rating, and have been selling on eBay since 2001. I have had every single thing happen that can happen to an honest seller, have worked closely with a couple of inside reps at PayPal, and without a doubt, you have nothing to worry about.