Russ, that sucks. Maybe I'm wrong here, but that doesn't sound like Prudence to me. Yeah, she was upset when she went on the cleaning rampage in the forums and had to step down, but as far as I know she never purrposely took anything from anyone.

Then again, what do I know? I tried to talk to her about what happened and you see how she lumps us all together as co-conspirators in her downfall? That's why I NEVER trade. I always ask someone to buy something for me and I'll give them cash. (Like Cory/Fireflyed who got me a PTE buggy, but wouldn't take my $$...Thanks again Corey....he is truely a decent human being!). If I give up something, I never expect anything in return. When I do, I ALWAYS get scammed!

Like JustinM. I sent him a Chap Mei CH-47 and a bunch of PTE guys for a 2001 Locust (Dragonfly Repaint). First time in 5 years I actually tried trading....and see what happened? He's got my Helicopter.....where is mine? That's ok. I still have his address. I have a feeling he's like 12 or 13. When I get home, I'll drop by and let his mom and dad know what he did. Pretty sure they will wanna hear how their son is defrauding people over the internet. I don't even want my stuff back. Serves me right for dealing with a minor and KNOWING I can't take him to court.

That's the price you pay for trading sometimes. Even in Ebay with all their rules, I've been ripped off 3 times. (Which a lot of people tell me is amazing for the amount of stuff I buy off there). I'm sorry this happened to you. When I get home, if you want me to go and look for one of those boats for ya, I'll hook ya up. I may even have an extra you can have.

Take care and don't get too discouraged...this doesn't happen MOST of the time.

Graham, could we get the "Good/Bad Traders" thread made sticky?