Complaint / Review
Edward N Guss
M1smith, Ripoff Artist Edward N Guss Failed to deliver goods paid fo

I contacted Edward N Gus (M1smith) through Strumgewehr.com in a transaction over gun parts and the deal went smoothly. Encouraged over the intial transaction in March I sent him $275.00 via PayPal for a rare and expensive front sight base (FSB) for a Russian SVD rifle. I felt confident sending him money because the first transaction was for more money than $275.00 and I thought PayPal would protect me if the transaction went bad.

Mr Gus stated he didn't have the FSB but he was going to place a large order to a supplier in Hungary. After a few months I wrote to him and he stated the order hadn't come in from Hungary yet-just wait sometimes it takes longer to import stuff.

Well after 3 months from intial PayPal funds transfer, PayPal will no longer honor any dispute. I didn't know this and Mr Gus strung me along for a year and a half.

The PayPal business information that I sent the Payment to was: mickeysemeraldretreat.com / (this place is in Florida)

Below are the surviving emails I had with Mr Guss last dated 3/20/05:

Ed,

Please process a refund in the amount of $275.00 to my PayPal account immediately since you have not done
so as per my request on 3/8.

The payments you said you made to this guy keeps changing tarnishing your credibility.
In May it was $1275, then in October it was $2500 - over double and by March it was $2700!
(read all the emails below if you don't believe me)

To make matters worse, I do not have the part I bought from you AND I bought a part FOR YOU that you still owe me $90 for.

I have been very patient and feel bad that you got screwed but that is no reason to in turn screw me.

Give me back my money, I am not waiting any longer. I am canceling my order since you cannot produce the goods, still, a year later.

Please do not force me to pursue this legally, I just want my money back.

Regards,

Bob
Original Message
From: m1smith
To: Bob
Sent: Tuesday, March 08 6:48 PM
Subject: Re: SVD Rear Site...

I sent the money out for the rear sight to Mr laussen in hungary about a week after i got the money from you— I sent him over $2700.00 USC I have not received anything from him as of yet I am still waiting— I don't know what to tell you on this but it seems that I have not received anything and will just have to wait— if you see anyone selling front sight assemblies let me know It may be the same guy and maybe it is a scam? Ed
Original Message
From: Bob
To: m1smith
Sent: Sunday, March 06 12:14 PM
Subject: Re: SVD Rear Site...

Hi Ed-

I've giving you a year to get the SVD flashider. It looks like I'm not going to get it. I think I've been more than patient so please refund my money of $275.00 via PayPal to my address. Also I have a 1200m SVD rear sight I've been sitting on for almost a year. If you want that add another $90.00 and I will send it out to you.

Thank You,
Bob
217 River Road
Pipersville, PA 18947
215-297-9448
Original Message
From: m1smith
To: Bob
Sent: Wednesday, October 13 4:36 PM
Subject: Re: SVD Rear Site...

I have not either; sent the guy over 2500.00 US and can not get in touch with him through e-mail or whatever— Will let you know Ed
Original Message
From: Bob
To: m1smith
Sent: Tuesday, October 05 4:26 PM
Subject: Re: SVD Rear Site...

Hi Ed-

I haven't heard anything in 4 months, so I'm checking up on any news about the SVD flashider? Just keep me advised.

Thanks,
Bob
217 River Rd
Pipersville, PA 18947
215-297-9448
Original Message
From: m1smith
To: Bob
Sent: Thursday, May 20 7:30 PM
Subject: Re: SVD Rear Site...

Nothing as of yet i mailed him 1275.00 Plus charges through Bidpay and nothing as of today Will let you know when they show up Ed
Original Message
From: Bob
To: m1smith
Sent: Thursday, May 20 4:15 PM
Subject: Re: SVD Rear Site...

Hi Ed-

Its been two months, has the SVD flashider arrived? I also have the SVD 1200m rear sight for you. Please keep me advised.

Thanks,
Bob
Pipersville, PA
Original Message
From: m1smith
To: Bob
Sent: Monday, March 15 10:22 PM
Subject: Re: SVD Rear Site...

Heard from my gun; he says that the other guy in Hungary is all out of flash hiders and I own the last ones ever— Also I may have some New bolts that are complete! ED
Original Message
From: Bob
To: Ewdard N. Guss
Sent: Monday, March 15 10:03 PM
Subject: SVD Rear Site...

Hi Ed-

FYI out rear sites came in today, they're nice unissued ones.

Regards,
Bob

Robert
Pipersville, Pennsylvania
U.S.A.