So, I guess we will have to wait until kozik has a new toy to hype for him to get back onto this issue? We haven't heard a peep from the dude in a while. It's a shame that the producers will keep getting screwed over. And the more one sees the ridiculous markups and the gimme-gimme-now-now idiots paying them, the more folk like Shig are in their right to charge as much as the demand allows in after markets. This sector of the hobby is becoming vintage vinyl grade pricing, without the rich history or interesting background.
You mean the 1st two lines / paragraphs?!.. Oh, Bryce You don't think John should give up Sam's id if that's the reason for his response? Aside from the miscommunication part of using his quote, I mean... I've never had an issue w' John! Always liked him in fact. BUT If I said I knew who "the monster" is, and left it at that, I'd sure hope you (and Kichigai too) would look into it too, bud... Pretty lame that I'm having to spell this out, and am only 1 of a couple that said anything actually. Maybe there were some PMs from a mod. Hoping so... This is why, Bryce - Can you pm, or have a member id w'out being on SB? I don't know if he does! But the 2 statements I responded to, both of which could imply it, are why it needed to be brought up. Hell, if Sam is on here, and could be outed and removed that easily, well, that's pretty dandy. People, PLEASE make sure you know what you've read before you post. Ha, if you can write you should be able to read. But really, at least 3 of my last 24hr posts have been a response to not paying attention. It's annoying having to respond just to explain the explained... Course there are those just lookin to turn somethin on it's head, in which case, I'm obviously a sucker
To help, please post those actively committing these crimes here: http://skullbrain.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=43632 Remember, although most of us have issues w' flipping, the names we're looking for here are not those that are making large profits from their sales, but actual scammers. Ha, I know, I know, that's a matter of opinion, but we're talking about, you know, like the "you-didn't-ship-my-item-but-I-have-it-right-here" / "I-just-sold-you-air" scumbags.
I was thinking that English wasn't his native language so let it slide . . . or the munchies were just about to kick in!
I don't think that was John saying that he knows anything. That was John quoting a short story in reference to something that was said previously.
kichigai's reference (which he clearly stated) is to an old Twilight Zone episode: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Monste ... ple_Street It's basically a morality play on paranoia and mob mentality without having all the facts. I'm quite sure that's all he was saying. Watch it sometime (the original!) it's pretty good.
Seconded. Off-topic, but I always loved the TZ, and I think with the ideas they had, they could have done some amazing stuff in a longer format. I have been re-enjoying a lot of it on Netflix, but don't get why they don't have all the seasons. The sci-fi/hard science aspect of The Outer Limits was always amazing too, and had some great aliens, but the philosophical thought experiments of TZ showed Rod Serling's genius. Heck, even the 80s version was enjoyable. I'd love to see some Night Gallery or Ray Bradbury on there too.
No, I hadn't seen that. Excellent work Ralph, I really dig it. Works great on that textured paper/cardstock too. Thanks for sharing Bryce.
Ralph fricking rules, his sytle is very noir, i think this one is my favorite to date tbt! its a mute point but this statement is an oxymoron there is an ancient saying "better to be thought of as a coward than to proclaim your self a fool" my quote was reflecting back the mood & tones of the topic nothing more nothing less nonetheless Rod Serling Never Dies! this is a fangtastic video of the original episode with the classic Skinny Puppy tract they constucted from the obvious influence http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIVIOPL1Vf4 SKINNY PUPPY 'Monster Radio Man' I swear I'm innocent. I know who it is, I know who the monster is? I swear I know who it is. Allright Charlie, lets hear it. What are you waiting for? Come on Charlie, come on? You gotta' let me out? What's the matter with you people? Now stop? Do you understand the procedeure now? Just stop a few of their machines, their radios, their telephones and lawnmowers. Throw them into darkness for a few hours then stand back and watch the pattern. And the pattern is always the same?
Absolutely! And Wonderful episode. Love TZ! Record it daily... I was referring to his 1st post, before any of us knew what Kichigai meant. By putting up only "I Know Who The Monster Is", anyone who's personally been scammed by or attempted to be scammed by Sam is going to be more than curious. Course, after his explaining the quote, that part was mute... But then I was responding to exactly what you brought up about his reference, Lixx: the "mob mentality w'out having all the facts". What kind of facts do you need to know exactly; our personal emails, maybe paypal disputes? Seems the many collectors, friends, artists, and stores that have personally written here, on SB, "Don't trust Sam Dewitt. He tried to pull one over on me.", should be enough. And aren't there 3 threads now geared just towards this one guy? Ha, am I making sense yet?.. I'm sure I could've addressed exactly what I was responding to better. A few of you obviously think so. Jesus...DUDE! Please read it in one of my posts, man; I wasn't talking about you. But In this case, wouldn't a coward would be a fool to trust Sam. Only the 2 first lines or so were directly towards you, John, the rest was posing the question "if we don't do anything" to everyone. Again, I'm Sorry for any misunderstandings... K, gotcha, Andy. Liquidsky, I hope everything works out for ya, man. Eventually someone'll come up with a way to stop him so it won't happen to anyone else. I request this thread be moved back over here: http://skullbrain.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=43632
A few things.. Andy- stop acting like all NYC toy collectors are scammers, morons, or douchebags. Lumping us with Sam or labeling us all mishka fanboys is super lame Boo velvet- shut the fuck up. Seriously,, stop posting. You are clearly an idiot and nothing you say is worth reading. Jon- I love you. Carry on. Sam- give up already.. Seriously,, just give up
Thanks for sharing the Rod Serling piece I did Bryce. That was done for the Gallery 1988 "Twilight Zone" show from a while back. Guillermo Del Toro purchased it. ; ) @ boo velvet; In the "Don't trust Sam" thread, you seem to know a lot about this Sam guy and how loyal he is to his inner circle, and imply that "old timers" stay silent because of hook-ups by this Sam person. You seem to be in the "know" why aren't you "outing" anyone? I'm not trying to be mean-spirited towards you, but then you ride on over to this thread acting like Joan-fucking-Arc, being condescending, calling people cowards, waving your flag of keyboard bravery and S.B. justice. Or, is it just a flag of B.S. & ego because you just like listening to yourself talk? I don't care what inner circle people are in "old-timers" or newbs, the "fact" is, you are the company you keep.
You misread my comment or maybe it just hit a nerve . . . isn't it common knowledge he has a group of local relatives/minions/droogs supporting him and his antics? Those are the specific 'nomarks' to which I was referring!
Raising awareness or not, guy has a lot of SB friends (just take some time and look around on IG) and plenty of minions that enable him to keep doing what he's does, so this thread is just pointless and IMO i don't think this is gon fuck up his business at all.
Without instagram he's already lost his shop-window and a percentage of fanboys/potential customers, more n00bs have been made aware what a self-serving fuck he really is and manufacturers know what aliases he may be using. Not saying it's gonna make him go away but it beats sitting on the sidelines with yer thumb up yer ass!
Agree, but unfortunately i think that it's a little bit too late to be raising awareness about this fecal residue, i mean, he's been doing this for quite a while and with or without IG, im pretty sure he has a very well established base of customers, i mean, he already knows who collects what, so even without IG, homeboy still has ebay, emails and phone #s of "enablers" .
Damn, Ralph. For what it's worth, I'm genuinely sorry if that's how I came across. Honest to godzilla, I only meant to write 2 lines initially, and beginning w' a miscommunication, I got wrapped up in trying to explain what I meant, getting more frustrated as I went, which obviously made things worse. Even still there are some misunderstandings that I've already attempted to explain, BUT don't worry, ha, I'm sick enough of it myself, and truthfully meant to be done long ago. I mainly just wanted to chime back in to say my main reason for giving a shit at all is cause I hate to see it happen, and if curiosity arises of someone possibly protecting Sam, whether or not I went about it the right way, I'd hope someone would look into it. Anyway, I love all you skullbrains.
What use to be discussions about sofubi, are now threads about shenanigans, con-men and making sure we don't get ripped-off so we have to pay attention for our own protection. It's a sad turn of events for what should be a fun, informative place to discuss something most of us have a genuine passion for. I apologize if I was harsh, and your response obviously clarifies your positive intentions, so no worries. What we want to say and mean can certainly be misinterpreted on the inter-webs. ; )
