Ben, where is my $70?

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Jun 2, 2009 | 04:33 PM

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JayL

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Doesn't he work at Mazmart or am I thinking of a different Ben?

Jun 2, 2009 | 04:39 PM

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used to work at mazmart. does not anymore.

Jun 3, 2009 | 01:50 AM

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Can't believe this is still going on.

Jun 3, 2009 | 09:06 AM

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Neither can I.

Jun 3, 2009 | 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Halcyon

You dont have to put up with this Ben.
Ban everyone!!!

Now there is a smart comment. Get banned for getting ripped off, go figure.

Jun 3, 2009 | 09:40 AM

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Ben Berusch to me
show details Mar 6 Reply

freakin sd reader in the computer doesn't feel like working.

What is your shipping address for the head? I can get it out Sunday.

Ben

Oh yeah?

Jun 3, 2009 | 09:51 AM

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I take it that site admins here don't get involved to help with situations like this?

Jun 3, 2009 | 10:00 AM

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I PM'd Rick several months back, and he apparently asked Ben to make the situation right. However, Rick can't force someone to do something they don't want to do.

Per this post: https://www.miataturbo.net/forum/t12098/

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The intent of this classifieds section is to provide a relatively safe place for private owners to sell items to private buyers. Of course, Miata Turbo Forum - Discuss how to turbo your Mazda Miata assumes no liability for the outcome of any transaction. Please use due dillegance.

The irony is in the poster of that tidbit of information.

Jun 3, 2009 | 10:17 AM

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Maybe not, but he could take away his moderator role and hand it over to someone who is more ethically grounded.

Jun 4, 2009 | 09:55 AM

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Could someone tell me if he's logged in since this was posted?

Jun 4, 2009 | 10:20 AM

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he was last on 5/31 in the evening.

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Originally Posted by pschmidt

Could someone tell me if he's logged in since this was posted?

I did. on page 2. and verified that is still current.

Jun 4, 2009 | 02:15 PM

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Can someone local check on him to make sure he isn't in the hospital?

Jun 4, 2009 | 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BenR

Can someone local check on him to make sure he isn't in the hospital?

Or locked up for whacking someone... not that this could ever happen to an MT forum member...

Jun 4, 2009 | 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BenR

Can someone local check on him to make sure he isn't in the hospital?

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Originally Posted by jbresee

Or locked up for whacking someone... not that this could ever happen to an MT forum member...

I had both happen in my dealings during build this spring.

Jun 4, 2009 | 04:16 PM

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I had 2 business transactions with Ben, in both of which he hooked me up big time... I think both were a little over a year ago. There's always a second side to stories like this, and whatever is happening with him, I hope this is taken care of to the satisfaction of all.

Jun 4, 2009 | 11:46 PM

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I'm not getting in on this, but I will say that Ben is not in the hospital or in jail.....

Jun 5, 2009 | 01:23 AM

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Get Mozilla Firefox, that way you can not only fix your spelling, but learn how to spell in the process.

Google Chrome does it too.

I bought a set of wheels from him in person...straight shooter. Not sure whats up....a little insight would be nice.

Jun 5, 2009 | 02:46 AM

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Sold a turbo to Ben a while ago. I'm sure there's an explanation for this, but I wouldn't mind hearing it...

Jun 5, 2009 | 07:29 AM

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Yeah, I wouldn't mind hearing it either.

Jun 5, 2009 | 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Doppelgänger

I'm not getting in on this, but I will say that Ben is not in the hospital or in jail.....

I agree with Dopple on this and not really going to get involved but it seem like some part of this story doesn't seem right and unfortunately without Ben's side of the story no one can really assume anything. That and it just seems weird cause Ben's always been a stand-up guy and has helped me out many times and even hooked me up plenty of times.

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Originally Posted by Savington

Sold a turbo to Ben a while ago. I'm sure there's an explanation for this, but I wouldn't mind hearing it...

Oh and thanks for selling him that turbo... it made it's way to my car and it a great little turbo...minus the PITA OE turbo drain fitting