I got an email from ebay written as below:
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Please be advised that the following auction:

3634823533 - YONEX Transporter T112 Badminton Tennis Bag

was ended early by eBay. The auction was ended due to the account
suspension of the seller.
All results for this auction are null and void.


Regards,
Customer Support (Trust and Safety Department)
eBay Inc
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Does anyone know what is going between ebay and the seller?
It seems that all of the stuff posted by seller were revoke.

his username is "Laurence" here in BF. the last time he posted was 10-16. not seen him post since then. let's hope he is ok.

I've noticed that, too ( I am a hardcore ebayer)
Hope it's not the law problem......

maybe he forgot to pay his ebay fees
or his CC went over the limit, or expired, etc etc.

lets just hope the best for him shall we? i was also curious in buying one of his rackets from ebay and he gives great support and is very patient.

I just bought one bag from him on ebay and he disappeared right after I paid by paypal. I noticed it since he didn't replied my email concerning about shipment confirmation. Hope he's ok, or I have to talk to paypal to ask my money back:(

I guess he is back with a new ID.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3637414494&category=2919

so what's the point to give up a well-established ID and rebuild his reputation again?His reputation is not bad, so I can't see the point. Is Laurence here and would like to explain?:confused:

i agree. perhaps Laurence can tell us what happened and clarify for the consumers out there...

Maybe terminated email services or got hacked??? Oh no...

Wow, it is actually nice to be noticed when you are gone. It is even nicer that, with one exception, to find out no one posted some crazy stuff about me . . . however, I would like offer a grand explanation as to why my eBay ID got suspended - such as Laurence embezzled $1million, or Laurence got abducted by aliens, or Laurence's business got bought out by a badminton addict with very deep pockets; the truth is, eBay claims my contact information is incorrect.


As a Canadian eBay user, I was registered on eBay USA in 1999. When my credit card on file expired, I could NOT add my new credit card on to eBay USA's system. For the last 6 months, I've paid eBay on time via their PayPal system. Then without notice, they suspended my ID. FYI, email from eBay below:
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FIP NOTICE: eBay Registration Suspension - Contact information - timsports@shaw.ca
Dear chun123 (timsports@shaw.ca),

We regret to inform you that your eBay account has been suspended due to the violation of our site policy below:

False or missing contact information - Falsifying or omitting your name, address, and/or telephone number (including use of fax machines, pager numbers, modems or disconnected numbers).

Due to the suspension of this account, please be advised you are prohibited from using eBay in any way. This prohibition includes the registering of a new account.

Please note that any seller fees due to eBay will immediately become due and payable. eBay will charge any amounts you have not previously disputed to the billing method currently on file.

If you would like your account to be considered for reinstatement, please reply to this email. We will then contact you with a brief list of requirements that you will need to fulfill in order to be considered for reinstatement.

Regards,

SafeHarbor Department
eBay Inc
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After numerous emails, I have not heard back from eBay. Just as I built up Chun123 before, I am going to continue where I left off . . . so customers who have paid for goods under CHUN123 will receive their orders as promised. Email response will be a bit slow, as you can imagine, numerous eBay customers are wondering . . . what did Laurence (Chun123) do with my money???

. . . I did enjoy the guess that my system got hacked into though (I actually had the passwords saved into 'autofill' and when autofill did not work, it took me a little while to dig up passwords too)

lol, i thought you had moved to cayman island with all your riches;)

eBay's tightening up their policies ever since paypal did that thing *ahem* and got fined $100 million dollars by the US.

Originally posted by bigredlemon
eBay's tightening up their policies ever since paypal did that thing *ahem* and got fined $100 million dollars by the US.
wut thing? @@

Originally posted by JChen99
wut thing? @@ a few groups used paypal to launder *a lot* of money. Those groups were involved in human/drug smuggling, child porn, illicit gambling, among other things. Paypal just collected its fees and looked the other way. Department of Justice felt that was a no-no.

Sicne then, ebay/paypal have cared alot more about the identity of its users.

Originally posted by bigredlemon
a few groups used paypal to launder *a lot* of money. Those groups were involved in human/drug smuggling, child porn, illicit gambling, among other things. Paypal just collected its fees and looked the other way. Department of Justice felt that was a no-no.

Sicne then, ebay/paypal have cared alot more about the identity of its users.
ooooo.... ic... thx BRL! :D

Originally posted by Laurence
As a Canadian eBay user, I was registered on eBay USA in 1999. When my credit card on file expired, I could NOT add my new credit card on to eBay USA's system. For the last 6 months, I've paid eBay on time via their PayPal system. Then without notice, they suspended my ID. FYI, email from eBay below:


Laurence,

Feel sorry about u. Sometimes, we just got blamed for "stupid rules" (bugs) that we got no control with.

I am sure very soon, u will get your reputation back on ebay. Still, u might need still talk with ebay, for the protential damage in your business.

Hmmm... some of the badminton shirt looks good... ;)

Laurence,

How about some nice discounts for BF.com members?? :D We'll order some stuff and fill your feedback with a lot of positive comments in no time flat!! ;) :D hahahaha~

I noticed most of your new shirts on EBay are a cotton/polyester blend. Do you have any that are all polyester?

Originally posted by timeless
Laurence,

How about some nice discounts for BF.com members?? :D We'll order some stuff and fill your feedback with a lot of positive comments in no time flat!! ;) :D hahahaha~

I noticed most of your new shirts on EBay are a cotton/polyester blend. Do you have any that are all polyester?

Are you planning to sell those thermal bags that come with the MP99/MP 100 separately? Thx

Originally posted by timeless
Laurence,

How about some nice discounts for BF.com members?? :D We'll order some stuff and fill your feedback with a lot of positive comments in no time flat!! ;) :D hahahaha~

I noticed most of your new shirts on EBay are a cotton/polyester blend. Do you have any that are all polyester?

in US, there is something called "back to school sales" :D , I am wondering if you are going to do a "back to ebay sales" :p

(That woud be nice!!)

Oppsss...
Laurance auction disappear again
I wonder what happen again this time :confused:

Originally posted by twlih
Oppsss...
Laurance auction disappear again
I wonder what happen again this time :confused:

Maybe he is merging the new ID and the old ID? just wondering...

After Chun123 got suspended, I set up an alternative user ID . . . unfortunately, eBay does not allow that so I got suspended again (so it was hasta la vista for me).

During this time, I could not access my auction info . . . so I lost communications with customers - however, all outstanding orders on eBay have been shipped (including the customer who bought the blue Yonex 524 for like US$24 - you got a real bargain).

Just a couple of days ago, I received an email from eBay titled:
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RE: FA91003 FIP Reinstatement Information Request (KMM96103590V19580L0KM)
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So, this time, I am REALLY back . . . having learned my lesson, we are frantically working on our own website / webstore and will have the SITE ADDRESS on eBay (I would love to pay for advertising on BF too . . . if Kwun lets me!)

Also, thanks everyone for your interest in racquets, shirts, shoes, etc . . . so I will definitely give a DISCOUNT to those who are BF members. As for sale, watch on eBay next week . . .

However, PLEASE do not put queries directly on BF Forum but direct to me via email:
timsports@shaw.ca

hmm.....did I hear "discount"?:p

(finding my wallet now........:D )

Originally posted by Laurence
After Chun123 got suspended, I set up an alternative user ID . . . unfortunately, eBay does not allow that so I got suspended again (so it was hasta la vista for me).

During this time, I could not access my auction info . . . so I lost communications with customers - however, all outstanding orders on eBay have been shipped (including the customer who bought the blue Yonex 524 for like US$24 - you got a real bargain).

Just a couple of days ago, I received an email from eBay titled:
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RE: FA91003 FIP Reinstatement Information Request (KMM96103590V19580L0KM)
----

So, this time, I am REALLY back . . . having learned my lesson, we are frantically working on our own website / webstore and will have the SITE ADDRESS on eBay (I would love to pay for advertising on BF too . . . if Kwun lets me!)

Laurence, you can go through google Ads. thanks for being so nice to BF members!

Laurence,

If you happen to have any Isometric Swing Power 900ss in. Can you hold onto that till you get your website store open? I would really really really like one. I think i remember you having a Swing Power 900ss SP up on ebay. :( I really wanted it...

why don't buy one directly from him? why bother going through ebay?

Originally posted by kwun
why don't buy one directly from him? why bother going through ebay?
Exactly, I think you can get a better deal if you just email him directly.
(because ebay charges seller the auction final value fees+listing fees.....)

The only reason that I didn't buy things directly from Laurence is his webpage didn't put the items in a clear way. And a lot of things he sold on ebay didn't show on his website. So I have to email to him to get quote. However, without pictures and detailed description(like he does on ebay), it's very hard to buy stuff such as t-shirts and bags. So I just focus on ebay anyway.

Laurence, if you want to build up a new website, I think San Diego badminton supply and Badminton chain are two very good examples. Also, if you can add US$ quotation, it would be even better. Another thing is, the canada parcel service sucks, I still don't get the bag I bought 17 days agos, so if you want to do some serious business in US, switch to UPS or Fedex.

Originally posted by chungg
Another thing is, the canada parcel service sucks, I still don't get the bag I bought 17 days agos, so if you want to do some serious business in US, switch to UPS or Fedex.

Gotta disagree with you there. I have used Canada Post a lot with no problems at all. Have you tried tracking the package? It could have been held up by customs. Fedex and UPS all charge you a hefty brokage fee for cross-border packages.

the slow delivery isn't Canada Post's fault... it's the American custom officials fault as everything is slow to get across. Last time i bought something from the states using UPS 3 day expeditated... ended up taking over a week. Canda Post is much much better than UPS.

Winex, since you live in Canada, of course you don't have any problem.
About the tracking, first of all, I don't think regular surface mail has a tracking number, second, even it has, Laurence never gave me one.

And for the custom, if it's really the case, at least Laurence can provide more shipping options for those who live in US. Afterall, it's us to pay the shipping, some people can wait, and some people can't. If we can expect the shipping date more precisely, we will not be so anxious for waiting.

UPS charges the receiver a brokerage fee for shipment from US to Canada. Wonder if UPS will charge the receiver a brokerage fee from Canada to US?

Personally, I would try to avoid UPS at all cost. In fact, I hate UPS. If you ever work in the UPS before, you will know how they treat boxes. They THROW boxes on/off the trucks and that's why more than 80% of boxes I received via UPS are damaged severely.

UPS's tracking system is very poor implemented, nothing compares to Fedex. UPS's tracking system is not up-to-date, not precise about the time they would come during the day, and often, mis-routed.

The best thing about Fedex is, if you track online, they would indicate that, they would come on what date, and by what time. UPS doesn't do that.

If I must choose, I would certainly pick USPS or Fedex because USPS work on Saturday and Fedex 's better service.

Costwise, Fedex is a lot cheaper than UPS if you are shipping a heavy stuff...........
(such as a Computer monitor)

When I cross border shop I never take the fastest shipping method because no matter how fast it gets to the border, it takes forever to get through customs. Sometimes it doesn't make it through customs at all. Recently one of my purchases got rejected by customs because some of the customs documentation attached to the parcel had fallen off in transit. Because of the customs factor, it's very difficult to get an exact arrival date.

I've heard on many occasions that the US Postal Service is notoriously terrible for shipment speed and quality. Canada Post is actually quite good. Often they are faster and better than the courier companies.

If you're in a dire rush to get something in your hands, then don't cross border shop. It is considered international shipment even though our countries share a border. Also, ever since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, both customs are extremely finicky about what arrives and leaves the country. For fastest results, buy locally, or at least domestically. If you can afford the potential wait, then cross border shopping is fine.

Does NAFTA(North America Free Trade Agreement) really exist?

If shipping between these two brother countries is even slower than shipping between US and singapore(last time I bought from badmintonchain, it only took ten days), how could you expect people in these two countries want to trade with each other at all?:confused:

Badminton shops in US must be very happy about that.

Originally posted by Winex West Can
Gotta disagree with you there. I have used Canada Post a lot with no problems at all.

I can prove this. I ordered stuff from WWC kinda often, and usually took about 7 business days (1-1.5 wks) for the package to be delivered to my house. Therefore, I think overall the services from the postal offices are acceptable, at least, for now.

Well, if this is true, then it must be you are very lucky that your stuff never been held by custom, or the custom is not the real reason of delay. I ordered stuff from Laurence for three times, the first time took 2 weeks, the second time(just a string using envelope) took 3 weeks, and this time, over 3 weeks, not arrived yet. So I have to say my experience is extremely different to yours. If Canada post office is really reliable as you said, then I have to doubt the service of Laurence.

hmm....he is back!

(Now I am thinking where the bc/bf discount is....:))

FYI,

In November, we experienced order delays due to a temporary suspension of our eBay account - fault was in no way CanadaPost.

However, the typical order time shipping to the US via surface mail from Canada (cheapest method) using:
CanadaPost is 12 business days (almost 3 weeks)
FedEx Surface is about 8-9 business days (almost 2 weeks)
Purolator is about 10 business days (almost 2 weeks)

The above usually includes clearing US Customs. However, FedEx charges the customers $25 for Custom handling should US Customs decide to slap on duties (99% of the time they don't) - the highest. FedEx is also much more expensive than CanadaPost.

I always get the feeling that US Customs is trying to screw CanadaPost after Canada's Prime Minister pissed off Bush. Last year, shipments seemed to be quicker.

CanadaPost does an okay job - the problem is when CanadaPost hands the shipment over to US Postal Service, all of a sudden there is a void!

Bluejeff & co.,

Yes, fellow BF members will be entitled to a discount on all our eBay auctions and website products. Please EMAIL me directly to enquire prior to bidding or buying on eBay so you know what the discount is!

great!

Laurance,
What is your website address?

Originally posted by Laurence
Bluejeff & co.,

Yes, fellow BF members will be entitled to a discount on all our eBay auctions and website products. Please EMAIL me directly to enquire prior to bidding or buying on eBay so you know what the discount is!

Laurence, I just emailed you via ebay's email-system about the Yonex Transporter Bag.:)

Me too, about the 2224-9 bag

Originally posted by twlih
Laurance,
What is your website address?

His site is:

http://members.shaw.ca/timsports/

Hey Lawrence,

This is a just a wild shot in the dark... do you carry Carbonex 22?

Has anyone been in contact with Lawrence? Tried e-mailing to see what's the status of him and his ability to get his hands on the AT800.. no reply in a week.

maybe he went on vacation? Not everyone checks their email every week?

maybe he went on vacation? Not everyone checks their email every week?

Actually... he had e-mail problems where the e-mails he replied to were never recieved.

where is he located?

where is he located?


I'm pretty sure he's located in Calgary, Canada.

Yeah I think Laurence might be able to get his hand on the new At800 DF/OF.

He's a very nice guy and there shouldn't be any doubt about his product.

Seyhar sok

He is a great guy, and I am still doing business with him now :)

I think he has too many emails to reply in a day, look at his ebay auctions, he has tons of listings, so I guess he will have at least 100+ emails a day to reply, which will take LOTs of time.

Hey guys, it seem that Laurence have email problem another time. Anyone have experienced it with him lately?

Could it be his email is full and he couldn't receive it?

I am wondering if anyone here actually got a discount of Chun123's ebay auctions? I emailed couple weeks ago regarding a Yonex racket on ebay but he never replied.

Guys, any news of him? Hope nothing bad hapenned to him. He doesn't seem to reply email and I've been waiting for 3 weeks now for the product.

Actually... he had e-mail problems where the e-mails he replied to were never recieved.

Seems his web-hosting / email services always got some problem. To be successful in business, maybe it's the time to switch to a better / more reliable provider?

I mean, why have to hassel through all the time, risk of losing business / reputation, just because the web hosting firm doing a crappy job? :confused:

Exactly, now the problems is: Does he have problem with e-mail or he just don't bother answering?

Beside it's gonna be almost 4 weeks and still haven't received the product, very sad :(

Exactly, now the problems is: Does he have problem with e-mail or he just don't bother answering?

Beside it's gonna be almost 4 weeks and still haven't received the product, very sad :(
you mean you paid him and then never heard a thing from him since? that's not good...

Contact them via their email or website (http://www.members.shaw.ca/timsports/) or timsports@shaw.ca

One of the co-operators of Timsports was on yesterday and he posted in this thread "Shops in Calgary". Handle is jwslam

Since his website doesn't have any pricing on the AT800 DE, how much do you think he's going to sell it for?

Since his website doesn't have any pricing on the AT800 DE, how much do you think he's going to sell it for?
What's the point about what we "think" about the prices?
This is really meaningless.

You should ask him for the real price

What's the point about what we "think" about the prices?
This is really meaningless.

You should ask him for the real price

Thats only if he replies you back. Bleujeff ur lucky, at least he replied you back. I didn't get any info ever since. Maybe because you already paid by paypal, mine was a COD.

But let's wait t'ill mid net week like you said and hope it will come (been doing the same dream for 4 weeks :p ).

Thats only if he replies you back. Bleujeff ur lucky, at least he replied you back. I didn't get any info ever since. Maybe because you already paid by paypal, mine was a COD.

But let's wait t'ill mid net week like you said and hope it will come (been doing the same dream for 4 weeks :p ).
Hmm, I didn't know he can use COD, next time I should do the same.

Yeah, I will wait till 7/9, Friday, and it will be the deadline because it's my birthday :) If racquets don't get to my door by the deadline, I am definetely going to file a claim on PayPal and get my money back.

What's the point of ordering something you need on-time but it can't make on-time?

From the last few posts in this thread, I'm getting the impression that Laurence is unreliable. Anyone here actually got a racquet from him? Thx

Bluejeff or anybody? Is Laurence a trustable dealer?

I have ordered from Laurence before he it was pretty smooth. He replies to emails slightly slow, but all in all the experience was good. I got the racket a day earlier than expected also, always a bonus.

Bluejeff or anybody? Is Laurence a trustable dealer?
Hi, he is a trustable dealer, I just received my racquets today. As of 7/14, 4PM EST. (Originally Ordered on 6/2)

The problems were:
1. His supplier delayed the shipment to him.
2. Canada Post screw up on shipping, they lower my shipping method from 3~4 days priority delivery to be regular shipping, which is 10 days delivery.

So, people live in Canada should have no problem ordering from him, and others should keep an eye on the Canada Post......

PS: A pic of items I received today (exact items from the box):ISO-TISx3

Hi, I just received another box from Laurence today (very shocked!, because I thought he sent me too many racquets :p)

Anyway, it's a box with carrying bags (for my racquets above), and this made me think he is a thoughtful person:) remembering to include the bags for racquets.
(Although I don't understand why they are separated into two different shipments, but shipped on the same date:confused: )

Picture is below:

Does anyone know if Laurence has been replying to his e-mails? I sent the guy 3 e-mails and he hasn't responded to them. Is he out on a trip or something?

(Although I don't understand why they are separated into two different shipments, but shipped on the same date:confused: )

Picture is below:

Simple. IMO,
1. u dont need bags as bad as rackets
2 bags are heavy
3 bag is hard to damage.

He use the lowest cost shipping option.

Does anyone know if Laurence has been replying to his e-mails? I sent the guy 3 e-mails and he hasn't responded to them. Is he out on a trip or something?

Perhaps he has prioritize messaging? Were you inquiring for information or responding as a customer? If he's really busy, he might just reply to customers only:(.

Does anyone know if Laurence has been replying to his e-mails? I sent the guy 3 e-mails and he hasn't responded to them. Is he out on a trip or something?