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Mastermind

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That's good!

I don't doubt for a second that the seller didn't buy the saw. That saw shipped from Randy to Preston wouldn't be anywhere near Atlanta, Heck it wouldn't even be in the south portion of Tennessee for that matter. I'm sure he bought it like he said and planned on making a dollar off it....nothing wrong with that as that's what makes the world go around.

I'm not even gonna get started on the USPS..... They probably never tried one time to find the rightful owner.

I shipped 2 saws today. Because of this thread I didn't go give my money to the USPS either....:)

FedEx will be picking up several here tomorrow. To hell with the USPS.
 
bryanr2

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I'm sure he would like it to bring as much as possible. I'm not sure what he meant really....

I think he just doesn't want anyone casting a negative light upon the auction.

It would be best if he told you guys himself......and he probably will.



I'm not sure about the condition of the saw........I would have to decline. I did tell him it was fine if he wanted to mention that the saw was built my Mastermind Worksaws.

Did he finally talk to you on the phone or is this agreement in written form?:msp_wink:
 
PogoInTheWoods

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I'm sure a reasonable "buy it now" price would resolve the disposition of the saw matter rather quickly by any number of AS members given an accurate and honest description of current condition.

Aside from that, the other issues involving how things evolved to this particular juncture have a whole new opportunity to be re-evaluated and investigated as a result of the recipient of the property from the auction getting on board and exercising some diligence and seemingly sound judgement in assessing the matter from his standpoint....despite having to wade through some of the crap in this thread to establish his presence. Dude had some balls and should be commended for owning his end of this issue and evidently desiring to make it right for whatever reasons got him to that level of mutual involvement with Randy.

I'm not suggesting that he should feel responsible to assist in any investigative matters Randy may still choose to initiate as a result of all this, but I'd at least like to think that he's already realized he'll certainly have more friends here than enemies after all the dust settles and things are ultimately worked out whether he goes that route or not.

But if there was ever an opportunity to come down hard on the USPS and their practices in these situations? This sure would seem to be an ideal case for it.

And unless I missed something going really bad while typing this?

:clap::clap::clap:
 
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I'm sure a reasonable "buy it now" price would resolve the disposition of the saw matter rather quickly by any number of AS members given an accurate and honest description of current condition.

Aside from that, the other issues involving how things evolved to this particular juncture have a whole new opportunity to be re-evaluated and investigated as a result of the recipient of the property from the auction getting on board and exercising some diligence and seemingly sound judgement in assessing the matter from his standpoint....despite having to wade through some of the crap in this thread to establish his presence. Dude had some balls and should be commended for owning his end of this issue and evidently desiring to make it right for whatever reasons got him to that level of mutual involvement with Randy.

I'm not suggesting that he should feel responsible to assist in any investigative matters Randy may still choose to initiate as a result of all this, but I'd at least like to think that he's already realized he'll certainly have more friends here than enemies after all the dust settles and things are ultimately worked out whether he goes that route or not.

But if there was ever an opportunity to come down hard on the USPS and their practices in these situations? This sure would seem to be an ideal case for it.

And unless I missed something going really bad while typing this?

:clap::clap::clap:

I had to rep this post!:rock:
 
moody
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As I've always been told it's all over but the crying. I'm glad the man cut you a deal. Hopefully his word is as good as yours. And maybe he can stick around here and get to know us a little better.
 
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well, I think this is good. at least as far as Randy and Johnny. and if he comes back I have a rep for him. none of us are in his shoes and it prolly was a little scary for him to find this out. shame on the post office tho.
 
treesmith

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The bit that puzzles me and I cannot for the life of me work out is how anybody would ever want to sell a Masterminded saw.... :)

Complete madness
 
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PogoInTheWoods

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It's in the form of an email......

Out of curiosity (and to further belabor the micro-details), was there reasonable assurance/evidence that his coming of possession was indeed legit? (Maybe I missed that somewhere along the line?) If not, the term 'complicity' comes into play with you sharing any sales results as this whole thing heads on down the road in a worst case scenario where you are actually being manipulated to ensure future leverage by the guy with the saw.

Your word is one thing. His may be another altogether.

Just sayin'...

...and hopin' it all comes together as it should.

Ain't over till the fat lady sings and is bringin' pie to the table.
 
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Color me surprised......

At this time some of my faith in man being capable of doing the right thing has been restored. The seller has made me an offer......he says he will relist the saw and then split the sale price with me.

I told him that I thought that was very fair, and in fact it was much more than I expected.

Here's the deal though......he asked me to give him my word that neither I, nor any of you guys would manipulate the auction in any way.

I told him that I couldn't guarantee that no one from this site would bid on it......but I would ask the guys that are close to me here to stay out of it.

So, I'm asking.

Giving a man my word is not a matter I take lightly, so please do this for me.
Would you like the title changed to I'm satisfied now.:clap: Good to hear it's gonna work out for ya.:clap:
 
KenJax Tree

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I'm glad you guys worked something out because Johnny probably isn't a bad guy and i hope he comes back here. I gotta give him credit for showing up here and telling his side of the story in front of 100k chain saw freaks that were against him,not sure i could've done that.
 
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