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[mb7241]

GEZ, on Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:35 PM, said:

This is an issue many of you are already aware of, but since he is unresponsive again, I thought why not post this and make it official.
AA member Yuppicide started the Skull Island game project, collected money from many of us (including me), then collected more money from us - I believe it was about $60 - $80 total for each person - hard to remember as it has a year and a half ago! The project is obviously dead, he even started some refunds when I prodded him last fall (not to me for some reason though), and now is completely MIA.
Is there any recourse through AA, to at least ban him? It's just plain theft at this point, good intentions or not. When he stops responding to email, it's really even more insulting because he still posts on AA, just ignores anything about the money he owes people.
Any suggestions?

A similar story with Rev. Rob here at AA. I'm officially nominating him now for this thread, as it's been 13-14 months since he took preorders (at $57 each) for his Odyssey homebrew, Mentis Cohorts. As of the present, he has yet to deliver on any of these. I'd be content with either the game or the money right now. It's also likely that as soon as I get some personal matters straightened out (family health issues right now), I'll be pressing charges with the Phoenix Police Department...

[StefanoBaron]

Has anybody had any contact with Curt Vendel?
I've ordered a USB retrofit pcb to use in a Atari Flashback 2 joystick from Legacy Engineering on november/2011.
It never showed up. I've sent many emails but none was replied.

[toptenmaterial]

StefanoBaron, on Tue May 15, 2012 6:43 PM, said:

Has anybody had any contact with Curt Vendel?
I've ordered a USB retrofit pcb to use in a Atari Flashback 2 joystick from Legacy Engineering on november/2011.
It never showed up. I've sent many emails but none was replied.

It seems highly irregular to air a grievence with a fellow AAer on the first post, sir.

[CPUWIZ]

toptenmaterial, on Tue May 15, 2012 7:29 PM, said:

StefanoBaron, on Tue May 15, 2012 6:43 PM, said:

Has anybody had any contact with Curt Vendel?
I've ordered a USB retrofit pcb to use in a Atari Flashback 2 joystick from Legacy Engineering on november/2011.
It never showed up. I've sent many emails but none was replied.

It seems highly irregular to air a grievence with a fellow AAer on the first post, sir.

I dunno, may very well be legit, he is posting from Brazil. Shit disappears in Brazil all the time.

[HatNJ]

StefanoBaron, on Tue May 15, 2012 6:43 PM, said:

Has anybody had any contact with Curt Vendel?
I've ordered a USB retrofit pcb to use in a Atari Flashback 2 joystick from Legacy Engineering on november/2011.
It never showed up. I've sent many emails but none was replied.

Every time I check the Legacy website all the USB Joystick and Retro fit boards are sold out
Was never a mention that these items were for a "Limited Time Only" I was looking to get a couple retrofit boards for a project I wanted to do but guess Unless you want a couple miscellaneous
parts or pre order an XM thats it to buy on their website

[StefanoBaron]

Hi Guys,
First of all, I know very well who is Mr. Curt and we all must have profund respect for his work.
I was trying to buy a USB joystick (always out of stock unfortunately) when I saw that PCB for retrofiting a FB2 joystick was in stock. I've ordered, after a couple weeks the store send an email saying that the order was sent.
After another couple weeks I receive an email from Mr. Curt saying that the US Postal Service Police had notified him that a whole lot of his orders was stolen. Mr Curt wrote that he would dispatch another batch including my order and would let me know.
However, since then, I never could receive any news neither could have my emails answered.

I now that Brazil may not have the same level of confidence of other countries, but things here are getting better in a very quick pace.
I've received all my internet orders, and have bought even Honda Civic car parts from USA. Moreover, the problem was with the US postal service as per Mr. Curt email.

I only post on this topic, because I didn't saw other place.
Resuming, I just want to contact Mr. Curt, not even trying to compare him with bad traders.

About my first post, ok, I know it sounded bad being my first post this type of asking. But I'm an active retro gamer on Brazil and participate on the Canal3 brazilian discussion list.

Best Regards for all.

[toptenmaterial]

StefanoBaron, on Wed May 16, 2012 5:37 AM, said:

Hi Guys,
First of all, I know very well who is Mr. Curt and we all must have profund respect for his work.
I was trying to buy a USB joystick (always out of stock unfortunately) when I saw that PCB for retrofiting a FB2 joystick was in stock. I've ordered, after a couple weeks the store send an email saying that the order was sent.
After another couple weeks I receive an email from Mr. Curt saying that the US Postal Service Police had notified him that a whole lot of his orders was stolen. Mr Curt wrote that he would dispatch another batch including my order and would let me know.
However, since then, I never could receive any news neither could have my emails answered.

I now that Brazil may not have the same level of confidence of other countries, but things here are getting better in a very quick pace.
I've received all my internet orders, and have bought even Honda Civic car parts from USA. Moreover, the problem was with the US postal service as per Mr. Curt email.

I only post on this topic, because I didn't saw other place.
Resuming, I just want to contact Mr. Curt, not even trying to compare him with bad traders.

About my first post, ok, I know it sounded bad being my first post this type of asking. But I'm an active retro gamer on Brazil and participate on the Canal3 brazilian discussion list.

Best Regards for all.

I'm sorry for being quick on the draw, so to speak. After reading your explanation, I can see that you are simply trying to resolve some unfinished business. Please accept my apologies.