Sadly, after many successful internet-based transactions, it looks like I may have been cheated.

Back in September, I purchased an AMT-280 turbine that Sam advertised hear on RCU. I paid for part of it via Paypal and the remainder via USPS money order. I never received the turbine.

Sam was very responsive to text and phone messages during the purchase phase of the transaction, but communications were limited after he received payment and, a short time later, he completely stopped responding. Sam communicated three primary reasons why I had not received the turbine in the first weeks after he received payment; sick daughter, serious car accident and wife shipped to wrong address. I've heard nothing from him since November 8th, when he sent a picture of a smashed vehicle and requested a confirmation of my shipping address.

Paypal has already refunded to me the portion of the payment made through them. My next step is to file mail and internet fraud charges against Sam. Fortunately, I sent the USPS money order via USPS overnight mail (Sam needed quick payment), so there is a record of receipt of payment and cashing of the money order.

I'd rather not go through the shared pain this will bring both me and Sam. If anyone out there knows him, would you please consider asking Sam to do the right thing and refund the remainder of my payment?

Unfortunately, this transaction was conducted via e-mail, text and telephone conversations. I never followed-up with an offer through the RCU site, so I have no basis for an "official" complaint against Sam.

Thanks,

Tom