need help with PY member

[tom s]

does anyone know LASjayhawk?Have been trying to contact him for weeks.I believe he lives in Las Vegas.I sent him $500 for a radio and have not had emails or PMs answered.Tom

[bullheimer]

vegas? hmmm gambling....hookers.... drugs... addicts of all three.....
don't hold your breath, just sign me... a nevada native

[INJUNTOM]

not good...do you know his real name?

[Barrier Blue]

He was last logged in on April 6.

[INJUNTOM]

maybe an admin can help with an IP address, and/or alert some authorities?

if he is logging on, then he should be responding.

[GTO JOHN]

tom , I was waiting for LASjawhawk to sent me payment for some door hinges he wanted. Never got payment or any PM from him. Hope it works out for you. Maybe a phone call will get through. Someone must be in the Las Vegas area to look up his number. You already have his address for sending the payment.

[tom s]

I guess,im too trusting when it comes to this stuff.I hope he is just busy and it will come.His name is John Colaw,should have known better.Sent the check to a PO box.Tom

[SWEETJUDGE]

PONTIACS GUYS SHOULDNT SCREW PONTIAC GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOOD LUCK

[firebird_racer_78]

Google is a really interesting search engine....assuming its the right person.

John Colaw - (702) 614-5196 - 1026 Country Skies Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123

http://www.google.com/search?sa=X&oi=fwp&pb=f&q=John+Colaw+Las+Vegas

[firebird_racer_78]

From his previous posts he seems to be a really honest Pontiac hobbiest so maybe something unfortunate came up and that's why he can not contact you. Life Happens!

[Chiefpontiac]

Didn't he recently start a thread asking the pros and cons of moving to Amarillo? Maybe he's in the middle of moving...

[Paul Brezinski]

It is sad to say but not everyone on this board is honest. I got burned buying a car last fall from a member here.

[tom s]

that address came up being sold a year ago,NOT by him.It was sold by a Barbara and Barry Salzman.Tom

[sixt8bird]

He actually came up to Seattle and helped me install a rear end in my car while he was going for some business extra schooling. Something about aircraft electronics. Seemed like a nice guy. He said he sold his place in Vegas and was renting to cash in on the real estate market. He has like 5 Darksider cars. I would give him a few more weeks as if he did just move it may take time to get back on line. Has the check been cashed?

[tom s]

he emailed me when he got the check and said he would get me tracking.Still waiting.I hope your right,the money is a pisser but REALLY wanted the radio for my wagon.Tom

[INJUNTOM]

yep, sometimes the thing that you missed out on sucks worse than losing the money.

one of the few bad experiences i've had on ebay involved a vintage minibike wheel i needed to complete a set. looks like an American racing torque thrust wheel, and very hard to find.

lost $27, and it supposedly got lost in shipping....either way, i really needed the wheel....was worth much more to me than the cash involved.

[bad69bird]

Tom,

If you sent a check maybe he's just waiting to make sure it cleared??? Just food for thought...

-Brian

[Glenn]

LASjayhawk seems to be a good guy. I'd guess that he'll do the right. I'd bet he is not a crook, but only tied up with moving or some personal problem. You might mail him a letter reminding him, return receipt asking for forwarding address.

[tom s]

That was a month ago!I do this both accepting and sending checks all the time,7 working days MAX.Tom

[bad69bird]

Sorry to get you in a bunch...Just trying to offer a suggestion...

-Brian

[tom s]

Brian,not in a bunch,I have not flamed John or really called him a crook,just looking for someone that might actually know him to know if there is a TRUE reason for not shippping.My last contact was 30 days ago.I think I have waited a reasonable length of time before I even asked for help from the board.Tom

[bad69bird]

My last contact was 30 days ago.I think I have waited a reasonable length of time before I even asked for help from the board.Tom

I whole heartedly agree. Good luck to you! Hope it works out!

-Brian

[68BeaumontSD]

John Colaw
370 E Harmon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89109-7003
702-614-5196

This is the info that comes up with an AOL white pages search. It's the same phone number but a different address.
James

[tom s]

Thanks,I tried the number with no answer.Tom

[little gto]

Tom,

Maybe try having someone else call that number from a different area code? If he is dodging you then he knows it is you calling by the area code (caller ID).

This kind of thing really stinks... No matter what, I think he should have at least given you a 5 second phone call just to say "Hey man, gimme a few weeks.. I just moved (or whatever)" Have a situation where a lawn sprinkler guy lost our business because we called him 3 times over the last 7 days for an estimate appointment and he hasn't called. Called another guy and he called within a few hours and will be here on Monday.

It's all about communication.... this guy may be going through something and for a lack of communication everyone is questioning his integrity... one 5 second call - that is all it would take.

[sandmanjoe]

yea right, 30 days no hear, sounds like you got burned, and he logged on the 6th

i read a few of his posts, most are just in the lobby, in his last post he stated "Heck I wanna rob banks. I could have lots more money for my Pontiacs"


yea, call me a jerk, but if it looks like a duck, and sounds like a duck, ITS A DUCK

[26667]

I know it's not my money, but I don't think I would worry. He has a good reputation here and on ebay. I have corresponded with him and I read his posts here and on CP. He has a circle of friends here. I don't blame you for being nervous, but if you get burned, I'll be shocked. Joe.

P.S. I remembwer in one of his posts that he wanted to leave Las Vegas. He may be in the middle of a move.

[tallyhoe]

Not sure if i could help but i am going down to Vegas for 5 days for a bachelor party. I wouldnt mind looking for the address or something, maybe i could see if the house is empty. Im leaving on the 27th of this month.....

[fastgtr]

I would alert the authorities. For $500 bucks I would have my own brother checked on after a month of no contact and with money owing. Just being honest. Having said that 500 bones is a good bit of cash to be out so I would be in one hell of a lather. In fact if someone were to try to take that amount from me personally-they would be hard pressed to achieve it. I am much less patient than you, though flexible when communicated with. A phone call is all that is required to allay your fears. This guy hasnt even done that. Mail fraud is a federal crime. I dont think he is guilty of it yet, but it's close. I would alert him via registered mail at his last known addy, then publish a notice of intent to collect -then you can sue and recover-as well as likely gain recompense for some of your time and effort in pursuing this guy. It's unfortunate, but moving or not, trouble or not, the guy has let you down. If the check crossed state lines, then he would be likely culpable in a court of law for a lot more than the $500 he took out of your pocket in legal fees etc for the felony he would be charged with. I would have paid him a visit a long time ago. You are better advised to seek legal redress as it is less messy than my way!!! (and a whole lot wiser)

[tom s]

As I had hoped the radio was shipped on may 5th and was at the house when I got home from New Zealand.Not a word of a Email so I hope he is getting settled.It came Las Vegas.Tom

[David Holmberg]

Glad it worked out Tom!

[INJUNTOM]

definately good to hear...seems some people don't know the importance of communication.

i once thought i was getting burned on one of my first ebay purchases...took forever to get, and never would respond to e-mails. reading through his feedback, i found that everyone had the same problems with him. finally got the item though...

[mzbk2l]

I just had the same problem with a rechromed rear bumper I bought for my '67 on ebay. I won it and paid for it before I came home from Iraq, but it didn't show up while I was home. I emailed and emailed the seller, asking for tracking info or some other way of knowing when it would show up. No response.

It finally arrived at my house while I was in the air flying back here. I would gladly have extended my trip by one day if I knew the bumper was close. Now it'll have to sit for six months before I can get it installed. :(

[tom s]

well,let the buyer beware!Had it bench tested and the AM does not work,also might not even be a GTO radio,need to confirm.Things just keep getting better and better!LOL,oh well,Tom

[BVR421]

Im really worried about that boy we used to talk about once a month on the phone and now no answer. This whole deal with Tom S is so completely unlike John that I feel like something is really wrong. Nobody likes talking to people more than John Colaw, he would have to be dead or in jail to be quiet this long.

here is the LasVegas work number if you want to try there
Duncan Aviation
702.262.6142