i FB messaged dan (how we communicated the whole time) on October 19th, and we agreed to the $75. messaged him again on 11-3-13 - basically telling him my opinion and that there was nothing i could do as he had everything and i have no recourse. at that point you just suck it up. (its not like i can send uncle vinney in his lincolin town car to BC to pay him a visit - lol).
in return, i decided to post this to SW to gather insight, spread the word, and see if anyone else had simialr experiences. additionally, share my experience with others so they might take something like this into consideration when doing business (with anyone).
By posting to SW this whole time i was just looking for opinions on this deal. everyone has given good feedback wich is what i was looking for. I know this is a mute point, and its ruffling feathers, but there is the principal of doing business, making a deal, and following through. for that i expected more, but should have realized the difference as not everyone shares smilar traits.
badapple said it correctly, i dont need the $75. Sure it would be nice...but realizing this situation at hand is why i just dropped it. he had the pipe since June, and i went July, August, September, and October without getting anything in return. no beanie, no calendar, no videos. nadda. who else do you know, would wait 4 months to collect (anything) on good faith.
that being said, here is the last of the correspondence. i've copy/paste for clarity. my last paragraph is what really gives dan the upper hand...but it also shares the fact i'm not just some average joe. i have time invested in him as a rider and his sled films. people can say what they want, but looking back on his videos i really appreciate his riding technique, enthusiasm, and what he brings to the table. by calling, texting, emailing, FB'ing, and PM'ing, over and over again isnt going to change anything. its just going to get deleted and ignored. swat the fly and sooner or later it dissapears. realizing hes in BC and i'm in WA, what can you do? nothing.
so, keep on posting or commenting as i like what people have to say, its good to hear perspectives, ideas, and opinions.
10-19-13:
MikeI'm good. Between selling you the pipe for $100, and getting miss quoted from UPS (telling you one thing then finding out shipping was more - but keeping my original price) i didn't make any money on the deal - i actually lost money. So, it's your choice. I'd prefer some cash over the vids.
<LI id=wm:mid.1382227689004:dfdcb2da1b2247f306 class="webMessengerMessageGroup clearfix">DanOk. So $75. Paypal
<LI id=wm:mid.1382229474077:4125cc0de410310f10 class="webMessengerMessageGroup clearfix">MikeYeah that'll work. Thanks man
11-3-13:
Dan - I'm not one to bug someone, but this deal with you has been les than pleasant. I'm friends with zac, we've ridden together a few times and he have mutual friends as riding partners... and when I seen on his FB that you needed help, I figured i could chip in. I've got a lot of your videos and look up to you as a rider and an innovator. Your enthusiasm when riding is above all. And for that i thought this deal would have gone smoothly. Ill consider this a valuable learning experience, and one to pass on to other industry reps, dealers, and suppliers. Ill consider this issue closed, as there's nothing I can do to make you pay, or compensate me for my efforts. Have a good riding season.