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grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4784

Thank you

With the recent situation on the forum I thought I'd like to say thank you to Martin for doing his best to deal with the situation

(although I am fortunate enough to not have been caught out - I do feel for those involved, it's such a shame that people's trust can be betrayed like that

)

And also thank you to dorsetsmith for the speedy transaction for my headlight adjuster motor

the vast, vast majority of folks on the forum are genuine but it is always the few that spoil it for the many. 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
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11th Nov 2017 1:06am

RockJaw

Member Since: 15 Oct 2013
Location: United States
Posts: 317

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Santorini Black

Agreed

As one of the victims I could not agree more with grafty99!

Martin does a fabulous job for all of us and I somehow doubt Martin ever really receives full recognition or remuneration for his efforts - so the least I can do is send another donation to the site as a token of my confidence in Martin, in this forum and in the great group of enthusiasts the site has attracted from all over the world.

Three cheers to Martin!

Trust between forum members should not be betrayed nor should we deprive ourselves the trust we all deserve as forum members because those thieves who did this do not deserve that much credit.

Donation sent ****CENSORED****

11th Nov 2017 3:11am

nitram17

Member Since: 09 Jun 2014
Location: newcastle
Posts: 2260

Re: Thank you

grafty99 wrote:
With the recent situation on the forum I thought I'd like to say thank you to Martin for doing his best to deal with the situation (although I am fortunate enough to not have been caught out - I do feel for those involved, it's such a shame that people's trust can be betrayed like that )

And also thank you to dorsetsmith for the speedy transaction for my headlight adjuster motor the vast, vast majority of folks on the forum are genuine but it is always the few that spoil it for the many.

knowledge is power!...what have i missed?do we have a fraud in our group?

11th Nov 2017 3:24am

Barneyboy

Member Since: 19 Nov 2014
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 1583

1986 Defender 90 2.5 n/a Diesel ST Nato Green

Hi I'll second that grafty99,Martin runs a fantastic forum with a huge amount of knowledgable members who are always willing to give advice,long may this continue,thank you Martin

cheers Paul

11th Nov 2017 7:20am

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7873

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Well said, thanks Martin

This is still a great forum, with the vast majority of members great. Just need to learn from this experience to try prevent it happening again. James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
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11th Nov 2017 7:30am

williamthedog

Member Since: 29 Dec 2012
Location: south wales
Posts: 3441

Yes, well done Martin,
I've bought items off forum members and everything has been ok.
It's a shame that people come on here with the intention of conning fellow members

11th Nov 2017 8:47am

Matt90

Member Since: 12 Jun 2016
Location: Leicester
Posts: 142

The site is a fantastic place to loose yourself to landrover related stuff between tinkering with the actual thing,
I’ve been following the threads associated with the items sold on here and feel for the people involved, I too was taken in by a scammer on a mountain bike forum for £500 a while back and am now very wary about buying things online. I did wonder if it would be possible to add a sellers feedback type thing on useres profile page so it might give people a bit more confidence and background of people before sending payments?

11th Nov 2017 9:46am

steve E

Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
Location: Tenby
Posts: 2073

I've also bought and sold on Martins great forum and always felt that any transaction on here is a safe one.
You'll always get a bad apple appear at some point.

11th Nov 2017 9:47am

dorsetsmith

Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: South West
Posts: 4554

Re: Thank you

grafty99 wrote:
With the recent situation on the forum I thought I'd like to say thank you to Martin for doing his best to deal with the situation (although I am fortunate enough to not have been caught out - I do feel for those involved, it's such a shame that people's trust can be betrayed like that )

And also thank you to dorsetsmith for the speedy transaction for my headlight adjuster motor the vast, vast majority of folks on the forum are genuine but it is always the few that spoil it for the many.

thank for feed back one more arrived

11th Nov 2017 10:01am

Screbble

Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2030

2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

Hear hear!

This is an excellent forum and Martin does an excellent job.

I only discovered the recent scam this morning and my immediate reaction was both anger and upset for those fellow members who have been caught up in it.

I have very recently been caught up in a fraud (completely unrelated to this forum or Land Rovers) and the stress and anxiety is significant. There must be something in the air - and it's toxic.

Fortunately for me, or maybe it is just luck, I wasn't scammed by the forum member, however I am genuinely upset for those who were. I wish there was more we could do - although Martin is certainly doing a great deal already.

I have bought and sold via this forum and each and every occasion has been overwhelmingly positive - we are a good bunch!

Like many of you, I hope that justice will be done - whatever that may look like.

Will

PS and continuing the Dorsetsmith appreciation theme - great bloke, providing so much direct and indirect support - exactly what this forum is about!

11th Nov 2017 10:22am

DSC-off

Member Since: 16 Oct 2014
Location: North East
Posts: 1351

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green

I'd just like to say the same as many above. This forum is normally a great place, full of helpful advice from genuine people.
I too have bought and sold with only good experience.
Really feel for the people that have been affected.

I hope Martin isn't getting stressed by things and taking it personally.

11th Nov 2017 10:50am

Martin
Site Admin

Member Since: 02 Apr 2007
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 6480

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

Thanks for all the kind words. Unfortunately it's a bit tricky not to take it personally at the moment

1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top

2015 D90 XS SW

11th Nov 2017 10:52am

Oakseywick

Member Since: 20 Dec 2014
Location: Cirencester
Posts: 1000

Try not to take it personally Martin you do such a great job running this forum and I am very greatfull to you for doing so as I have learnt so much and met many great people. I have alway has a great experience buying and selling on here from my fellow member and hope this continues. Unfortunately we were targeted by a well planned person or group and many were caught out. Let's all learn from this and continue this great forum going forward.

11th Nov 2017 11:04am

HK07

Member Since: 15 Dec 2016
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 746

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Cairns Blue

Hk07

+1 for Martin.

I have bought many items from def2.net members and always had no problems whatsoever.

Also i have received so much advice from here when certain things have stumped me on my rebuild.

Fortunately this character had nothing for me so i never had the misfortune of trying to deal with him - just luck.

I hope to hear that the authorities deal with him according, although i doubt that will happen.

Good luck to all, i hope you can atleast get your money back.

I will continue to buy on here, although any ideas to minimise risk can only be a good thing.

HK07 2007 90 Puma - Love it - Best car I have ever owned.

1989 Ninety 200tdi - Love it - Second best car I have ever owned.

1951 80" Series 1 - Love it - Third best car I have ever owned.

11th Nov 2017 11:44am

Balvaig

Member Since: 19 Feb 2016
Location: Fife
Posts: 719

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 Landmark LE Corris Grey

Please don't take it personally Martin. You have a great site with supportive members. I have had nothing but help, and no problems when I have bought from the site.
Just keep on doing what you do best - if you need a contribution to improve your control of the site, just let me know.

11th Nov 2017 11:51am

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