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gitplayer1
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About a year ago, I bought an old Astatic Mike from someone on Ebay. It was a crystal mike and I was told that it was a model
I use the same handle and make archtop pickguards but I do home recording on a Korg D1200 and have used various mikes including Nady SCM1000s, Shure 57s and a few others, with good results on vocals.
I searched around and found a guy name Ted Arnold, who has a website and he told me that he would repair the mike for $66.00 and that he had parts for it.
I shipped it to him via priority mail on about August 20th and he received the mike and I am still waiting for the mike.
He sent me priority mail tracking information on the package and I called my local post office. The package was never received by the post office on his end and he assured me that he would refund the money and the value of the mike ($200.00).
When I sell items on Ebay or off, I always make sure that I bring them to the post office, especially if the item is valued at over $50.
He has a website: www.K9toa.net. It appears to be legitimate but he has no phone number at the address where I sent the package and he doesn't answer emails. He stated in one of his emails "I don't have to prove anything to you."
I really don't get this guy but in my opinion, he is a ripoff artist who will steal your goods and your money.
If something gets lost when I ship it out, I make a claim at the post office and refund the money. If the item arrives broken and it is my fault, I refund the money. Sometimes I refund the money if the buyer makes a mistake or isn't satisfied.
Apparently he care about his name or reputation. I just want the mike or the money back and it is a month and half later and I am whistling in the wind.
Let this be a warning to those out there who need repairs done; always use someone who is a known entity and has credentials and a good reputation in the business.
I am certainly willing to change my opinion if Ted Arnold will step up to the plate and will let everyone know about it.
I have a 100% positive feedback rating on Ebay and have sold several thousand items, mostly without incident.
I leave it up to you to decide and welcome your comments.
I use the same handle and make archtop pickguards but I do home recording on a Korg D1200 and have used various mikes including Nady SCM1000s, Shure 57s and a few others, with good results on vocals.
I searched around and found a guy name Ted Arnold, who has a website and he told me that he would repair the mike for $66.00 and that he had parts for it.
I shipped it to him via priority mail on about August 20th and he received the mike and I am still waiting for the mike.
He sent me priority mail tracking information on the package and I called my local post office. The package was never received by the post office on his end and he assured me that he would refund the money and the value of the mike ($200.00).
When I sell items on Ebay or off, I always make sure that I bring them to the post office, especially if the item is valued at over $50.
He has a website: www.K9toa.net. It appears to be legitimate but he has no phone number at the address where I sent the package and he doesn't answer emails. He stated in one of his emails "I don't have to prove anything to you."
I really don't get this guy but in my opinion, he is a ripoff artist who will steal your goods and your money.
If something gets lost when I ship it out, I make a claim at the post office and refund the money. If the item arrives broken and it is my fault, I refund the money. Sometimes I refund the money if the buyer makes a mistake or isn't satisfied.
Apparently he care about his name or reputation. I just want the mike or the money back and it is a month and half later and I am whistling in the wind.
Let this be a warning to those out there who need repairs done; always use someone who is a known entity and has credentials and a good reputation in the business.
I am certainly willing to change my opinion if Ted Arnold will step up to the plate and will let everyone know about it.
I have a 100% positive feedback rating on Ebay and have sold several thousand items, mostly without incident.
I leave it up to you to decide and welcome your comments.
