Hhaha partying huh?
lol i do like my sw
Hhaha partying huh?
That would work for sure, but I know who MOST of you are...
Let me toss out an idea...
How about making it so that if I don't recognize who they are, I request a photo of the person with the PV. If they cannot provide a photo, they can post a deposit which will be refunded when I get parts back from them... in ALL cases I have people give me their forum screen names.
Thoughts?
the insert is best and a warning that if they are found selling the will be turned im for stealing to ecfBy the way. I was the person who wanted to get one like 5 min into VC and you didn't have the ability to take a card yet. So I bugged you a few times (3,4,5 lol) through out the day. You told someone to get "this patient person a sidewinder" lol. I could tell if you were being sarcastic not.
Have people submit a picture including the SW and serial number. Track the serials and ensure you don't issue two kits to one number.
Ideally have them submit the 'order' and hold all orders for a week to ensure no duplication. If there is a 'problem' serial, ask both submitters to jump on a skype video call with you and show you the device real time.
Pain in the ..., but.... it would work.
Other option: Put a $100 price tag on the kits. Validate the card but don't run the charge. Have them submit a picture of their device, serial number, and installed kit before you pull the charge out of your processing batch. Let the 'thieves' pay you $100 each if they really want to.
I actually think that other than sending back the SW, this is the best idea....pictures of someone w/ the SW (anyone can photoshop or steal someone else's photo) or Ian's idea sending inserts back, you'll find someone with the ingenuity to 'make' their own and weasle into getting something they aren't supposed to have 8-o... I would always say, safety first... and that would be if they want the upgrade, send in the unit...
here is my proof lol View attachment 143582 which will be deleted in a minute
I've got to say... I don't think zen wants to be inspecting photos for photoshop. Pains in the ... will still be pains in the ....
Best recommendation I've got is tie real name to forum name to serial number for everyone that you DO know. Require photos of serial number from everyone you do NOT know. Odds are overwhelmingly good that if they don't have a real device in hand that they're going to guess, and their guess will almost certainly be both a bad photoshop AND overlap a genuine submission.
I actually think that other than sending back the SW, this is the best idea....unfortunately, pictures of someone w/ the SW (anyone can photoshop or steal someone else's photo) or Ian's idea sending inserts back, you'll find someone with the ingenuity to 'make' their own and weasle into getting something they aren't supposed to have 8-o... I always say, safety first, and that would be if they want the upgrade, send in the unit...really, that's a small price to pay (even it it IS a pain) for everyone that needs or wants it done
done done and done thanks zenYou were REALLY patient! I was not being sarcastic!
No serial numbers and I'm not making people wait while I compile a list, I hate lists.
I've posted the plan... let's see if it works... Go get'em
Oh, Annie... if you're sending yours back, grab the kit anyway online that reserves it for you. Put in the comments section that it's coming home.
Sidewinder Update kit
I like the deposit idea too. Refunded when they return the replaced parts.Does anybody have any thoughts on how to make sure these parts, which are expensive, get to the rightful owners?
Wow, putting your name at the top of my "people to never pizz off" list!oh man, that bites...there's always gonna be some @$$hat around that has to ruin it for everyone elsethey need to be hung upside down with fish hooks, from their 'junk'...then have their eyelids, fingernails and toenails peeled away with a branding iron-hot set of rusty vice grips
sorry, I can think of a zillion other punishments worse than this
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No serial numbers and I'm not making people wait while I compile a list, I hate lists.
That's brilliant... and it will ONLY be from people that I don't know, so MOST will ship quickly.
I may use that instead of photographic proof!

......Bingo!
You were REALLY patient! I was not being sarcastic!
No serial numbers and I'm not making people wait while I compile a list, I hate lists.
I've posted the plan... let's see if it works... Go get'em
Oh, Annie... if you're sending yours back, grab the kit anyway online that reserves it for you. Put in the comments section that it's coming home.
Sidewinder Update kit
...I always say, safety first, and that would be if they want the upgrade, send in the unit...really, that's a small price to pay (even it it IS a pain) for everyone that needs or wants it done...especially for those ya don't know...[/QUOTE]
I've got to say... I don't think zen wants to be inspecting photos for photoshop. Pains in the ... will still be pains in the ....
Best recommendation I've got is tie real name to forum name to serial number for everyone that you DO know. Require photos of serial number from everyone you do NOT know. Odds are overwhelmingly good that if they don't have a real device in hand that they're going to guess, and their guess will almost certainly be both a bad photoshop AND overlap a genuine submission.
that's why I'm saying, other than the peeps that Mike already knows, that regardless, this is the safest way. have them send it in....no mistaking or falsely getting the upgrade...
No serial number on the sidewinder..
This is a great idea but I can see how the trouble makers will complain about this as well. It would go something like....we have to mail in proof at our expense and have our devices that cost us hard earned $$ gets to just sit here as a paper weight while we wait.....some people always look for the negative and it's those who always stir the crapper and make things stink.
I will do whatever you suggest Mike.....mine must have been one of the 20% because it hits like a dream.![]()
mine must have been one of the 20% because it hits like a dream.![]()
Does anybody have any thoughts on how to make sure these parts, which are expensive, get to the rightful owners?
lmao I added some orings. $64 shipping