Seller Ghosted me After PAYING FOR COLLECTION!

I wasted weeks dealing with an unfortunate soul just for it to not work out! It looks like I won't be getting the books that I paid fair and square for over a month ago! All possible solutions have been exhausted and it appears the deal is done. Lets talk about what a headache it's been!
#headache #ghosted #scam
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[@skidhookroll]

Must have been that old Queens chestnut "My Comics Appear Missing." Love QOTSA.

[@horvathsogranfume658]

scammers prey on comic community because we are so trusting

[@MintHunterComics]

I think he didn't intend on being a scammer - but he certainly did waste my time!

[@ProfessorEchoMedia]

Especially when nostalgia is a part of it. We want to associate these things with good feelings and memories and so tend to go into situations with a positive, optimistic attitude. That's how the scammers can really break through, they exploit our Pollyanna feelings about the hobby in general and our reticence to think there are ever bad guys and bad things in it.

[@wylier]

There are scammers in many areas of collecting, not just vintage comics.

[@Boxingbear]

IM NOT !

[@cliftonchu4984]

Just saw this same scam in an LA craigslist

[@bigwillcomics9968]

Rules of Life: Rule 1- people are stupid Rule 2- if you have found someone intelligent please refer to rule 1

[@MintHunterComics]

Hahahahahaha

[@ProfessorEchoMedia]

My philosophy of life: Never underestimate the potential of anybody to become a jerk.

[@offroadcrazy9753]

Always remember when it sounds to good to be true then it probably isn't

[@MintHunterComics]

Not always! (But yeah, usually)

[@jackl1964]

You mean it probably is? haha

[@theobsessedcollector]

Well, you know you can always count on us regular customers to be here for you to let off some steam, tell a good story, and warn and educate all at the same time. Yay 🇨🇦 🍁 . I'm at my family home taking care of mom while my sister and brother in law take 2 weeks vacation. I'm working on THOUSANDS of RAW books in prep for selling. I hope to avoid people like the guy you had to deal with. See you Sunday, James.

[@MintHunterComics]

I appreciate that!!!

[@funkified-]

In my experience, if you have to push that hard to make a deal, then its definitely not worth it. I get that some people need a little push, but you definitely went well over the top! At least you didn’t really lose anything except your time.

[@timsgotissues3581]

That's so stupid that it's possible it wasn't even a scam.

[@MintHunterComics]

Hahaha sigh

[@TamekoPatten172]

I'm willing to bet he didn't even have those books in the first place. Scammers gonna scam.

[@lostnthenoise]

As soon as someone changes their story, you have to bail. You don't offer him more money.

[@DoughnutJunkie]

🙄 Strangely enough, people like that is one of the reason why I collect comics. - 🏃 Get away from drama.

[@ryanbruder708]

This person tried to scam me!! I still have my whole text thread with all the pictures you showed on your video! I backed out because something didn’t feel right and he contradicted himself a few times. Wow, I’m glad I didn’t send him money.

[@SuperMoleRetro]

The spelling grammar should be an immediate flag. I have never had good luck with people that use grammar like that.

[@MintHunterComics]

Not really - he lived in the middle of the woods in TX - I see much worse grammar on a weekly basis

[@chriscampanozzi6516]

James, sorry about your problems. I enjoy your content and information. Stay strong and enjoy life.

[@Max-million]

You come across super authentic, very rare these days. Respect.

[@MintHunterComics]

I appreciate that!

[@fomoscomicsandpopculture]

You know it’s bad when James comes in strangling the penguin 😅 Hope that this thing gets cleared up for you man!

[@nathanedwards4728]

his account was probably closed for trying to sell the same lot of comics to multiple users (and scamming) He was mad at you because he got caught trying to rob you The throwing out the books threats is trying to get you to panic and maybe send cash or postal order or just back off (if he didn't want to send out the books for money he ain't gonna bin 'em) I question if he ever had them

[@MintHunterComics]

I think I got farther with him than others. the fact that I actually got him on the phone is a whole different situation

[@djmoonchild01]

He was a scam from the gate

[@danpetitpas]

In our business, my wife has a 3-call rule. If a client calls us more than 3 times with questions without actually sending the project, we know they're not serious, or they may be from a competing company trying to figure out our methods. We tell them we've covered everything we could and to send the project or not. I understand in the comic book world, there are some buggy people, but you were a bit greedy and scammers use that to keep you on the hook. And as you've now found out, he's still trying to pull additional people into his scam. Probably his uncle in in on the scam and they had no intention of selling the books.

[@MintHunterComics]

That is honestly a fantastic rule of thumb - thanks for sharing!

[@TheCOMICCOMMANDER]

I just got back into collecting comic books. I had sold my previous collection about 5 years ago. I do miss a few of the books but it ok. This time Im focusing strictly on GI Joe and Transformers and GI Joe vs Transformers. Im really finding out that there are similar people on Ebay, even with good ratings. Never sending the item, no message returning, ignoring cancelation requests.

[@montealvoj19]

I messaged this same guy he listed it on Texas but is from Louisiana, he was scammer big time. He was so sketch he really had the books but he had no intent to sell or ship. He wouldn't let me go to his house, he was 3 hours away. He said this was from his grandpa etc, I also have his number. The red flag is on Facebook the account was new.

[@MintHunterComics]

Oh wow

[@charlesjohnson3287]

Man that sucks! Good luck replacing your Avengers 1!

[@Capsuleduck]

Comics aside, great to see another Queens of The Stone Age lover!!!

[@Doomwizardcomics]

Actually talked to this same guy and he told me he was in Louisiana. He even had a video of the avengers book that he sent me.

[@MintHunterComics]

Wowwwwww

[@leerogers5318]

Unfortunately, this story happens way too often. Will not be the last time and this story will repeat endlessly throughout time.

[@Girldad-cx6ne]

Sorry about this. And I appreciate you selling me that Avengers #1. It’s one of my favorite books in my collection, and it came back a 3.5 like you said it would.

[@MintHunterComics]

SOLID! I'm glad you're happy with it! I miss it hahaha

[@pcantu3]

Texas here, not everyone here is like that but there are plenty. Sorry it didn’t work out for you.

[@MintHunterComics]

Thanks Cantu

[@BladeRunner90]

Glad you kept your cool 😎

[@stacked_shortbox]

Since you gave him your KZbin channel, I’m assuming he’s gonna call himself out in the comment section calling you the F word 😂

[@MintHunterComics]

I’m just waiting dude lol. What a clown

[@stacked_shortbox]

@@MintHunterComics baffles me that people act like that, and also willingly tell people they act like that when trying to do a business transaction…

[@bronzevillecomics2581]

Sounds like a really classy guy. Just be glad it wasn’t a face to face transaction, who knows how that might have gone.

[@acesontilt77]

That dude is a scammer plain and simple. First sign of any pushback DITCH IT and move on. You wasted a ton of your time. When the deal is too good to be true it is.

[@MattMatt77]

I am told the samething for having Autism lol. The word scammer I believe the people need to relax on. Personally I just think that the guy isn't a good seller. There is the difference between being a bad seller and a scammer. But when we does throw around words. They lose meaning

[@TransformersCollector]

I swear you have some of the funniest videos on comics!!!

[@MintHunterComics]

thanks!

[@sirbaldsalot]

So many that will take advantage of others if they can. Sorry to hear that story.

[@leeniren3706]

Thank God you used goods and services

[@rocketfighter8]

Can you tell us the guy's name so the comic book community can avoid dealing with him?

[@FuriousGeorge_]

What part of texas is he from? I’ll go rummage all the dumpsters nearby lol

[@MintHunterComics]

Hahahaha no idea. I’d stay far away though lol

[@dr.decker911]

Hate that you got scammed but these story videos are very funny 😂 would love to hear more like this. I’m sure we all have our own too…

[@MintHunterComics]

I’m glad it was entertaining!

[@dr.decker911]

@@MintHunterComics lol most def

[@ProfessorEchoMedia]

@@MintHunterComics The only real entertaining part of it was the guy acknowledging that slurs may lead to backlash. Gee, man, ya think? Well, that defines Texas for me in a nutshell and I do mean NUT.

[@eggplantcomics8336]

Dude there were never any books. He stole those pics from the internet. Just the avengers 1 alone is worth more than you offered. It's it too good to be true...he's mad bc you were smart enough to do goods and services

[@themadrespect7740]

Nothing takes you out of a great QOTSA concert quite like re-remembering some racist still hasn't shipped your books!! Cool to see a comics KZbinr who likes one of the same bands as I do as the two rarely cross paths in my experience

[@xavierloera1938]

Im from Texas and we aren’t all like that James lol dudes like that give us Texans a bad name. Scammers are coming up more and more. Its getting harder to find real sellers. Really annoying

[@MintHunterComics]

So Texas is actually my favorite state, closely followed by Utah. Don’t worry I fully know and love y’all! It’s like that time I got screwed by that couple in Virginia, I know Virginians don’t normally pull that haha

[@asupremelove5149]

Agreed. Born and raised Texan myself.

[@xavierloera1938]

@@MintHunterComics Exactly lol love all your videos and knowledge you give your viewers man. Hope to purchase some slabs from you soon 👍🏻

[@ProfessorEchoMedia]

In the last few years it's hard to not think Texans are just born with a bad name. The state seems to consistently go out of its way to alienate everybody. I used to visit there and outside of Dallas, which I didn't like at all, I enjoyed hanging around Texans. But now it no longer holds any appeal at all for me. I don't even like when the state is featured prominently in old western movies, which I used to love, because all I can think of is how much the place will develop and try to betray the rest of the country.

[@wylier]

If thats your worry why not go with established sellers, like my comic shop. I have been a customer there for years now.

[@TheCOMICCOMMANDER]

Either he never had them OR he didnt want to let them go. He most likely "sold them" to as many people as he could without ever sending them and thats what likely got his account blocked. And he probably did call someone some bad stuff after they were messaging him when they figured out that they got scammed.

[@michaelslattery3736]

terrible people being terrible, nothing you can do about it.

[@marcb3181]

At $1200 for the lot it might have been cheaper to tack on a plane ticket to fly down there and pick up the books and fly out (although this guy sounds nuts so who knows)

[@MintHunterComics]

What if I told you I actually considered it??

[@jeffstanley6013]

That's what I was thinking. If this guy truly doesn't know comics, I wouldn't trust him to package them properly for shipment.

[@marcb3181]

I'd believe you for an Avengers 1 at that price!@@MintHunterComics

[@johnnydropkicks]

1:43 Best pro tip ever!

[@MintHunterComics]

VERY TRUE!

[@thousandaireradio3199]

How would he learn?

[@PurplePaddy]

Had that happen they didn’t destroy the books if they ever did have them…was gunna go buy a 71 Monte Carlo and on the day buddy was pissed off wanted to destroy it if I didn’t show up in 45 mins and I lived 6 hours away. And was just getting my trailer ready… I knew he wasn’t gunna be serious then and said go ahead and didn’t do the drive. Had them get super pissed at me but I knew once I got there they were not gunna give me the car

[@danielps6328]

When we really really want something, we just don't see all the red flags. being human

[@basementbrotherscollectibles]

James. I told you NOT to sell your Silver Age Marvels keys. Man. I hope you get ‘em back. Sorry things didn’t work out on this deal.

[@toffeejoe]

It is also the time wasted that annoys me

[@MintHunterComics]

SAME. That and the racism

[@noyanhilmi1361]

Some people you just can’t help…

[@ivangotyokes]

Never pay someone you don't know without G&S.

[@TheSameoldjoe]

I doubt that he ever had those books. Scamming is all the craze nowadays.

[@MintHunterComics]

I actually know he did, he sent me videos of him with the books

[@TheSameoldjoe]

Those books might not have been his.@@MintHunterComics

[@tominators6594]

Did you enjoy the Queens of the Stone Age show?

[@MintHunterComics]

Yes BUT it was a bit on the "greatest hits" side of things - I prefer their deeper cut songs

[@Migaveli81]

Hey Minthunter! I was wondering if you had any Spider-Man 2099! I’m a 19 year old kid who’s starting his comic book collection, your shop in PA is an hour away and I’m willing to make the hour drive! Please respond man, big fan!

[@MintHunterComics]

I think I’m fresh out!

[@jasoncodydavis]

He’s still trying to scam people. I talked to him this week. He never had any intention on sending you the books.

[@Vp-jt3vl]

Thats extremely sucky my dude, sorry to hear this.

[@MintHunterComics]

crazy dude

[@BrokeBoyComics]

People suck, I’d love to get these kind of opportunities to get some awesome books but dealing with people like that is such a turn off.

[@MintHunterComics]

You hold out hope for the books, but when it doesn't happens it sucks. Especially in this situation since he was so rude and racist

[@SimonWM2000]

That really sucks but at least you ghb ot your money back. But what really doesn't sucks is the Thor shirt you sre wearing. Do you mind to say where can I get one like it?😅

[@GastonJacques]

How did he get homophobic and racist remarks into a discussion about a comic book deal?!

[@horvathsogranfume658]

my guess is he is an angry, closeted homosexual and his personal insecurities reveal themselves in many inocuous interactions.

[@MintHunterComics]

WHO KNOWS - it was so unprovoked it was ridiculous

[@reprintranch]

Given that the guy is a scammer (based on other comments from people who’ve encountered him) my guess is that the offensive language is a ploy to distract potential buyers from other aspects of the situation, cultivate the impression of being unsophisticated and subtly put across the idea “I’m impulsive and mean-spirited, so don’t get me riled up.” That’s my dime-store psychological analysis.

[@vSz0r]

so many crazy people out there, this happens in absolutely every type of collecting, you eventually get used to it, these are just time wasters

[@MintHunterComics]

Pisses me off!

[@threesixtycomics]

Such a wild story, dude.

[@MintHunterComics]

I know you were looking forward to that Avengers 1

[@doctorwhok9p103]

good on you for trying to work it out.. do you think after all this that he really had the comics? I saw a ad on Craigslist today with similar Avengers 1 and other comics you pictured.. might be same scammer.. ad is in Chicago.. asking $1600

[@MintHunterComics]

He 100 percent had the comics - he sent me videos of him with the books, opening each page, etc

[@Coffee_And_Comics]

Damn Texans.... Oh wait, I'm Texan. Anyway, sorry for ur issues there. There are some strange individuals in the world.

[@arthurtripp6922]

Truly Sorry that are bottom feeders in this business. But I also had trouble with a bad dealer. Better Luck next time.

[@willthebeast8002]

Usually hardcore bigots are usually repressing stuff. Hopefully he gets help, and you get your money or books.

[@MintHunterComics]

Very true!

[@willthebeast8002]

Just subbed.

[@asupremelove5149]

James my friend ill tell you what happened. Apart from being an anti social I think what happened is he got an offer in person and everything else was pure horse **** . The paypal stuff happened after the fact. He didn't burn them or throw them out because someone else already had them.

[@MintHunterComics]

Honestly that's very possible.

[@space.pirate481]

this i guess one of reason why i dont buy from all people from internet ,you never know if those books are legit

[@chuckwhite3033]

He sent you pictures of comics propped up on his dirty chipped toilet seat? That might have been his first red flag. He either didn't really have the books or he stole them.

[@mightycomicsandcollectibles]

Sounds like a scam from the get go

[@MarveltheCross316]

Long story short, always plan to buy collections in person if you can

[@MintHunterComics]

AMEN

[@stevechow2992]

So if I understand correctly, you got refund back from PayPal quickly. You must have great positive review of PayPal?

[@MintHunterComics]

Eh.... hahaha

[@jcali2121]

drugs are bad...mmmmkay lol you got a lot more patience then me bro lol glad you got your money back though!

[@MintHunterComics]

I was such an impatient kid lol. I don't know how in my older years I've learned such patience. Maybe that's the silver lining from dealing with racist asshats with no intention of actually selling me their books! lolol

[@jcali2121]

@@MintHunterComics lol for real! I’m so hesitant to buy from people out of state. The fact you were willing to send a check and up the price was far beyond what I would’ve done. My hats off to your hustle bro!!! Screw that racist dude though, must be from the deeeep south lol

[@rogerfleming1782]

Damn bro. Sorry to hear that.

[@MintHunterComics]

It happens! Don’t trust homophobes!

[@midwest_comic_fan]

Frustrating to say the least!! At least you didn’t lose your money!!

[@deathmog91]

i knew that i had seen the pic of avengers 1 and king size 2 somewhere in the last day or two. It was on craigslist and the guy was asking 1800 for the books. got the post flagged

[@MintHunterComics]

WOWOWOWOW

[@geekimusprime]

I could imagine him being concerned about getting scammed himself if he were to send the books first without payment. A scam buyer (who’s not you) could claim that they’re a KZbinr. But then how funny would it have been if he got reversed scammed?

[@MintHunterComics]

Sigh who knows

[@MrPelletty]

a plane ticket to Texas and back cost only $250

[@MintHunterComics]

Would have done it! But I’ve since learned he was scamming everyone. Not even sure he lived in Texas anymore

[@Sinsightful]

Too good to be true is a good rule of thumb

[@MintHunterComics]

Sigh

[@SuperNmolnar]

That would have been a great deal if it didn't fall threw.. 🤷‍♂Cheers from Canada

[@MintHunterComics]

Agreed

[@ProfessorEchoMedia]

Even if this deal had gone through after all the b.s., you might have forever associated that Avengers #1 with this Texas toast head jerk and that would have spoiled your buy anyway.

[@FearMonarch]

Hey man, at least you got your money haha, thats the important thing

[@x4486xx]

James said the F word and I’m cropping it out and sending it to tmz

[@rohn-zc5sx]

Wow that sucks bro I hated for you. he should at least honor the deal

[@fatdadcomics81]

You really wanted those books, huh? That dude was super radioactive and you were better off.

[@MintHunterComics]

Very very very true. Not someone I wanted to continue to talk to that’s for sure. Man I really thought there was a light at the end of that tunnel. Friggin shame. Hope the guy learned something but I doubt it

[@Earthman99999]

I think it was just as well this deal did not go through. This guy sounded very sketchy. What if that Avengers #1 was missing pages or something else was wrong that you need to send it back? You were able to get your money back without the hassle of wasting more time dealing with him. Sounds like you dodged a bullet.

[@mikeoc3172]

He was mad at you because you reported to PayPal and got your money back out of his “dead” PayPal account. My guess is that it wasn’t really dead.

[@MintHunterComics]

Nah because he was already mad long before I escalated the claim - it's inane that he didn't bother to fill me in on the several weeks I didn't hear from him

[@KEVVIE37]

So you were comfortable doing business with a known racist? As a black man and supporter of this channel I'm offended.

[@MintHunterComics]

No I was not comfortable. It made me very uncomfortable as a matter of fact, and I’m not sure why he offered up his ideas so freely. Our deal was set in stone though and I wanted his books

[@James-os9ku]

As soon as you heard the racist and homophobic comments , that should've been your cue. Avoid !

[@kenfeindt823]

He never had the books. Scam I ran into on Craigslist. Get urned once and walk away always in my opinion. Many red flags in your situation to say he never had the books.

[@jamesross824]

That’s why you only deal in cash money.

[@xmuta]

Why?

[@jamesross824]

@@xmuta because you don’t have to pay any fees and you can get a lower price.

[@mr.twistmatic9718]

No shot that guy was from Texas. One of his texts he said "Bro", that's not a good ol' country boy word. Definetely was an Indian guy with a good accent lol

[@MintHunterComics]

I spoke with him on the phone - come to thikn about it he didn't sound like anything of what my Texas friends sound like

[@mr.twistmatic9718]

🤣🤣🤣 I'm glad you did it the right way and didn't lose any money James. Keep up the good work! Love your channel! I visited your antique shop but you weren't there. Gotta stop by one of the days you are there for sure

[@firstborn9419]

I think I would have just taken the trip down to Texas. It would have eliminated alot of the headache. Unless of course the guy really didn't have the booms and was just scamming or BSing you.

[@MintHunterComics]

Agreed. It was worth the trip but ah well. He was a shady racist dude and kinda scared me a bit lol

[@Jay-Jose]

I live in the Dallas area... 😉

[@ProfessorEchoMedia]

@@MintHunterComics It would have been worth it if you got a video out of it where you are sporting a 10 gallon cowboy hat and decking this racist a-hole at sundown.

[@TheMab2180]

Another interesting video. Must admit, You were both kinda tryin to rip each off - one from a realistic price ($1200 - you shldve seen the red flag right there… he has a phone w access to the internet) and the other from (well its def worse) stealing money. we all know the sayin “if its to good to be true…”.

[@consumetheliving]

Whats interesting is, if he were a scammer , why didn't he immediately jump to the next form of payment you offered? I will live with the image of an Avengers 1 be thrown into the garbage for the rest of the day.

[@MintHunterComics]

I PRAY that he didn't toss em out. I try not to think about it

[@MediaBrainwashDOTcom]

@@MintHunterComics He would never toss them out if he had a standing offer for 8 bills cash from the LCS. He either never possessed the books or sold them out from under you immediately.

[@firestarterx]

Probably best it ended seems sketchy.

[@MintHunterComics]

Indeed!

[@Larsen76]

Should’ve waited until the video was over. He is a total con artists. He may have the books but he would’ve kept stringing you a long like he tried to do to me. I’d love to share all the texts back and forth between us. NONE of what he told you was true. It was all a load of BS. I hope you protected yourself and will get your money back. Take care. PS he’s posted his Craigslist ad at least ten times in different cities over the last two days.

[@MintHunterComics]

Wow!! What a scam artist! Sucks to know that I kept prolonged negotiations with such a detestable person only for it to have never been real in the first place. (Facepalm)

[@Larsen76]

Only thing we can do is spread the word so it doesn’t happen to anyone else.

[@JimChurchSr-lu2pq]

Sounds like you may have educated him a little bit more about the value of those books, and he decided not to sell - that happens -still a douche move on his part

[@shanexyz3972]

Why would you ever give money willingly to someone who breaks out racist and homophobic remarks in the first conversation you have with them about comic books lmao?

[@MintHunterComics]

? I can’t buy from assholes? He’s an idiot but selling me an Avengers 1 for a great price. I’m not befriending him, but I tried to get our deal completed…

[@armandobrito8565]

Hi James

[@victorolan8622]

Lucky You Got Your $$ Money Back!! 😮

[@rc75905]

Tweakers garage sale?