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[arkaraj]

Still looking for someone who can mediate this transaction (Carry it from bangalore to kolkata).
I am not comfortable with the concept of token advance. Mr. Rajeev wrote an email conveying that all his bad words in my sale thread shall be deleted if i pay him the advance which is just hilarious - this is how things are resolved amicably?
It is not obligatory on my part to follow his terms. I have given a commitment to buy it and at a Price and would honor it but at conditions acceptable to me. Nevertheless, my purpose of getting here is --- any forum member travelling from Bangalore to Kolkata and whom Mr. Rajeev can trust because of his immense credibility of selling 10Lacs+ equipment in the forum - i would request him to PM if he is willing to help by executing this cash transaction.
Thanks.

[Bharat Varma]

I don't know Arkaraj.

Here's what I see (and anyone can see) from his posts -

His wts thread was started on August 21, 2014, 09:52:33 PM

Subsequent logins by him on that thread -

« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2014, 09:28:52 PM »
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2014, 02:54:18 PM »
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2014, 11:56:25 PM »
« Reply #6 on: September 05, 2014, 09:33:12 PM »

Arkaraj's next login was when he replied in the frowns thread.

« on: October 05, 2014, 05:00:26 PM »

So from September 05 to October 05, he seemed to be offline.

He also said a couple of things that are relevant -

"i had a surgery and shall callback once i am able to. I had been working out with a person in bangalore for arranging a local pick-up, but owing to the accident, couldn't took it further."

He seems to have had an accident bad enough for him to need surgery. It's also not the case that he's been merrily buying and selling stuff on JJM over this 1 month period - he's been offline for a month. Nothing unreasonable about "I shall be offline again for few days till i am fully recovered" too.

It's also not the case that he's taken possession of the item for which he has not paid.

We all plan things but sometimes life intervenes and things change drastically.

Unless he has had a previous history of bad behaviour on the forum, I'd cut him some slack.

[Vijay Rajan]

Sorry to say but the fact that Arkaraj logged in to start a WTS thread rather than respond to Rajeev (canon4life), doesn't augur well and reeks of indifference.

His parting note, "I shall be offline again for few days till i am fully recovered" doesn't inspire confidence to the seller either.

Apparently, all Arkaraj has been requested to do is to pay up a token advance, pay the rest & pick-up the item at his own convenience. Now, is that a hard thing to do & thereby honour a commitment ? Guys, your guess is as good as mine  >:(. I sincerely hope the matter is sorted out amicably sooner rather than later.

[canon4life]

Folks let me start with saying, the experience here at JJMP is nothing but awesome until now. I have several transaction with many members exceeding 10+ L over many years. I am sorry to report this one bad experience I had with Arkaraj. I am writing to save some of the frustration for other members that I faced for any future deals with this particular individual.

http://www.jjmehta.com/forum/index.php/topic,36865.msg342483.html#msg342483

I responded to WTB post above, he contacted me and negotiated to send the money for pick up in Bangalore. On the day I left I made several call to confirm that he is sure to pick up. I have TXT messages from him stating that payment will be sent in 1 hour and picked up tomorrow. I was leaving to airport and told him that it is fine and left the tripod with my friend back home. From 1 hour, to days to weeks, now it is 2 months this fellow now do not respond nor answer my calls now. After a month he sent me one email stating that he was not well, I told him not an issue please take care and arrange to pick up soon. I also offered for him to pay an advance so that I can hold until you can arrange to pick this. 

This is not picked up and I cannot use it as I left it back in India. I want to caution folks to deal with this individual.   
 

Dear Rajeev,
Sorry that i am not able to take any call of late. I dont know what part of my text message you didnot understand that i had a surgery and shall callback once i am able to. I hadbeen working out with a person in bangalore for arranging a local pick-up, but owing to the accident, couldn't took it further. Logged in JJMPF after a few days today and saw all your measures for emphasizing me as hypocrite (saw your multiple comments on my Sale thread as well). It was very unfortunate how you have reacted in last few days and the way you have described my character. On the credibility part - i may not have sold 10L worth of equipments but whatever i have brought or sold here didn't ended up like this one. People who have bought from me is welcome to comment. Anyways, following your nice gesture, I have closed my Sale thread. Shall not be posting anythng further till the matter is settled. Can still take the Tripod - need time to arrange the pick-up since people doesnot follow your or mine schedule. If this is okay with you....kinldy wait and I shall get back. I shall be offline again for few days till i am fully recovered.
Regards.

Glad to see your response and surprised to see you post a paragraph and did not find time to respond a line or answer my calls over two months. As I told you to send an advance so that I can be assured that you will pick is still an option. I do not have arrange for shipping this back to me and I can purchase a new one that I need ASAP.

Folks, I have again reached out to Arkaraj to settle this amicably. I have yet to hear response from him. I will keep you posted. Thanks!

[canon4life]

Folks let me start with saying, the experience here at JJMP is nothing but awesome until now. I have several transaction with many members exceeding 10+ L over many years. I am sorry to report this one bad experience I had with Arkaraj. I am writing to save some of the frustration for other members that I faced for any future deals with this particular individual.

http://www.jjmehta.com/forum/index.php/topic,36865.msg342483.html#msg342483

I responded to WTB post above, he contacted me and negotiated to send the money for pick up in Bangalore. On the day I left I made several call to confirm that he is sure to pick up. I have TXT messages from him stating that payment will be sent in 1 hour and picked up tomorrow. I was leaving to airport and told him that it is fine and left the tripod with my friend back home. From 1 hour, to days to weeks, now it is 2 months this fellow now do not respond nor answer my calls now. After a month he sent me one email stating that he was not well, I told him not an issue please take care and arrange to pick up soon. I also offered for him to pay an advance so that I can hold until you can arrange to pick this. 

This is not picked up and I cannot use it as I left it back in India. I want to caution folks to deal with this individual.   
 

Dear Rajeev,
Sorry that i am not able to take any call of late. I dont know what part of my text message you didnot understand that i had a surgery and shall callback once i am able to. I hadbeen working out with a person in bangalore for arranging a local pick-up, but owing to the accident, couldn't took it further. Logged in JJMPF after a few days today and saw all your measures for emphasizing me as hypocrite (saw your multiple comments on my Sale thread as well). It was very unfortunate how you have reacted in last few days and the way you have described my character. On the credibility part - i may not have sold 10L worth of equipments but whatever i have brought or sold here didn't ended up like this one. People who have bought from me is welcome to comment. Anyways, following your nice gesture, I have closed my Sale thread. Shall not be posting anythng further till the matter is settled. Can still take the Tripod - need time to arrange the pick-up since people doesnot follow your or mine schedule. If this is okay with you....kinldy wait and I shall get back. I shall be offline again for few days till i am fully recovered.
Regards.

Glad to see your response and surprised to see you post a paragraph and did not find time to respond a line or answer my calls over two months. As I told you to send an advance so that I can be assured that you will pick is still an option. I do not have arrange for shipping this back to me and I can purchase a new one that I need ASAP.

[arkaraj]

Folks let me start with saying, the experience here at JJMP is nothing but awesome until now. I have several transaction with many members exceeding 10+ L over many years. I am sorry to report this one bad experience I had with Arkaraj. I am writing to save some of the frustration for other members that I faced for any future deals with this particular individual.

http://www.jjmehta.com/forum/index.php/topic,36865.msg342483.html#msg342483

I responded to WTB post above, he contacted me and negotiated to send the money for pick up in Bangalore. On the day I left I made several call to confirm that he is sure to pick up. I have TXT messages from him stating that payment will be sent in 1 hour and picked up tomorrow. I was leaving to airport and told him that it is fine and left the tripod with my friend back home. From 1 hour, to days to weeks, now it is 2 months this fellow now do not respond nor answer my calls now. After a month he sent me one email stating that he was not well, I told him not an issue please take care and arrange to pick up soon. I also offered for him to pay an advance so that I can hold until you can arrange to pick this. 

This is not picked up and I cannot use it as I left it back in India. I want to caution folks to deal with this individual.   
 

Dear Rajeev,
Sorry that i am not able to take any call of late. I dont know what part of my text message you didnot understand that i had a surgery and shall callback once i am able to. I hadbeen working out with a person in bangalore for arranging a local pick-up, but owing to the accident, couldn't took it further. Logged in JJMPF after a few days today and saw all your measures for emphasizing me as hypocrite (saw your multiple comments on my Sale thread as well). It was very unfortunate how you have reacted in last few days and the way you have described my character. On the credibility part - i may not have sold 10L worth of equipments but whatever i have brought or sold here didn't ended up like this one. People who have bought from me is welcome to comment. Anyways, following your nice gesture, I have closed my Sale thread. Shall not be posting anythng further till the matter is settled. Can still take the Tripod - need time to arrange the pick-up since people doesnot follow your or mine schedule. If this is okay with you....kinldy wait and I shall get back. I shall be offline again for few days till i am fully recovered.
Regards.

[canon4life]

Folks let me start with saying, the experience here at JJMP is nothing but awesome until now. I have several transaction with many members exceeding 10+ L over many years. I am sorry to report this one bad experience I had with Arkaraj. I am writing to save some of the frustration for other members that I faced for any future deals with this particular individual.

http://www.jjmehta.com/forum/index.php/topic,36865.msg342483.html#msg342483

I responded to WTB post above, he contacted me and negotiated to send the money for pick up in Bangalore. On the day I left I made several call to confirm that he is sure to pick up. I have TXT messages from him stating that payment will be sent in 1 hour and picked up tomorrow. I was leaving to airport and told him that it is fine and left the tripod with my friend back home. From 1 hour, to days to weeks, now it is 2 months this fellow now do not respond nor answer my calls now. After a month he sent me one email stating that he was not well, I told him not an issue please take care and arrange to pick up soon. I also offered for him to pay an advance so that I can hold until you can arrange to pick this. 

This is not picked up and I cannot use it as I left it back in India. I want to caution folks to deal with this individual.   

     

[Hyperdrive]

I really want to proceed and not regret at the same time. Can any reputed forum member help me proceed with the deal?

You should start a new thread in the appropriate forum requesting New Delhi based members for their help. Someone may offer to inspect the camera for you, without any obligations of course.

[PYROCASTIC]

After going through this thread, I m quite nervous about striking a deal without inspecting the gear. The person on the other end seems nice and honest and asked me to personally come and inspect the camera before proceeding. He had also sent me photos of the camera which seems OK but I don't want to take any chance after being already cheated earlier (not at JJMPF).

My problem is that I m based out in Mumbai and the seller is from Delhi so it won't be possible for me to visit Delhi to inspect the camera personally, neither do I know any of my friend who lives in Delhi and has experience with photographic gears.

I really want to proceed and not regret at the same time. Can any reputed forum member help me proceed with the deal?

[rajesharya]

I have also sold my 5D and other stuff on JJM only.

1. Yes because this is first time I have fungus in my lenses.
2. I have seen images on my mobile as I told you over phone.
3. Yes I have told you this but as soon as you denied, I immediately agreed on refund you know Mr. Bivesh.
4. Yes I have deleted post because I am still getting enquiries for D800. Not because of this.
5. Read my msg which in your mobiles inbox it is clearly saying that I was planning to pay in one shot. But you are so impatient, you want money without sending back the lens.

And Yes I have told you that I am not doing business on JJM as because you threatened me 3-4 times " Transfer money in 7 days other wise I will defame you on JJM" " You have 3 days left" etc etc.

Again its not my duty to collect lens. I have tried my level best to resolve this issue but surely you teach me lesson, will never ever sell thing online.