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beentaken
September 7th, 2003, 01:27 AM
1) it's probably(almost assuredly) best not to try and bother damion flynn directly. the guys been through enough, and is probably not currently in any mood to deal with direct calls from hundreds of people who shouldn't have his direct number in the first place. would you be in the mood for that, ever?
1.5) Deal with paysystems directly using this guide.

2)Call paysystems at: 1-866-699-9022, when prompted choose the first option by pushing the #1 key on your phone, not any other options (like#2 or #3),stay on untill they answer, it could take a few minutes, but they will answer. you will not be redirected to another person (as far as i have experienced the first rep who answers will be FULLY aware of the ezexpo situation and knows exactly what to do.)
3)Be very polite and respectful, as with all things, this will get you further than wrath and direspect. the rep you talk to is not responsible for this situation, they are only there to HELP YOU, so help them help you.
4) BEFORE YOU CALL THEM: you need to know what credit card you used to pay when you went on the ezexpo site and used their paysystems credit card merchant account to purchase your ebooks(spot in the matrix?). if you paid through paysystems you probably used a credit card.
again, you need to know at least one or two of the following things before calling:
A: The credit card #s first 4 and last 5 digits.
B: And/or the order number(s) for you order(s). if you saved the verification emails or printed them you will have those order numbers, dig for them. if you don't know or can't find this info, take heart...
C: Do you know your name? if so, paysystems can probably find the transaction.
D:It's a big help if you know the date(s) of the transactions or at least what month they were in.
paysystems is still going to require some proof that you are who you say you are, so in the end, you'll need to figure out what credit card you used, but rest assured, paysystems has record of all transactions with ezexpo that went through them.
if you can verify your name and the dates, they may be able to tell you the TYPE of credit card you used if you explain that you can't remember the exact card you used. of course, they won't give you the number, but they are very aware of this situation and are being very helpful. as i said, you probably won't have to talk to more than one person.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT:
paysystems will try to contact the merchant (probably damion/ex- ezexpo owner) who's name is on the account (as far as i know, but i'm not sure who it is they are dealing with, damion or shelby). they will try to ok the refund directly through them. this is most likely a formality, as i was told that if they don't hear from the merchant within 48 hours they will automaticly begin processing a refund (or refunds) that will show up on your credit card account within 10 to 15 days.
NOTE: MAKE SURE YOU ASK THE REP TO VERIFY THE EMAIL ADDRESS THEY HAVE ON RECORD FOR YOU, IF YOU NO LONGER USE THE ONE YOU POSTED WITH EZEXPO WHEN YOU GOT ON THIER MATRX YOU NEED TO LET THE REP KNOW YOUR NEW ONE SO PAYSYSTEMS ISN'T SENDING EMAILS TO YOU AT A DEAD ADDRESS.
keep in mind, the reps you speak to are not at fault in this matter.


Many feel that watchdog/matrixwatch is responsible for the demise of these matrixsites, but it needs to be stated (once more no doubt) that this type of business scheme is not now nor ever has been a viable , beneficial nor moral way of making money. it is simply not a viable business model, and once more, is not moral. as far as my knowledge goes, many matrix sites were under investigation, losing paypal and others as a money processors, and shutting down/dissappearing prior to watchdogs lawsuit. rome was beginning to burn before he lit his match. this type of business will always, naturally, by it's own nature, fail to succeed or fulfill it's clients or it's owners dreams. (unless the owner planned to make a break for it from the start, and then make a clean getaway). this type of scheme is probably as old as money. we call it a variation on the ponzi scheme, but no doubt it went by other names in ancient china,rome, greece, mesopotamia. i'm only ashamed i took part knowing full well what it was from the start, only hoping i would cycle before it collapsed. how many of us did just so? i should change my user-name to AlloweditToHappen. Who's Guilty?
lets hope this ends well for all, that the foolish get taught, the defiantly greedy get caught, and that all involved are able to move on to bigger and better things that legitametly enrich their lives and the lives of those around them, as all using this forum now, although it is a usefull tool for this situation right now, could no doubt be directing their time and energy towards any number of positive things that are a real benefit.
bt (aith?)

MatrixWatch
September 7th, 2003, 01:34 AM
"the foolish get taught, the defiantly greedy get caught"

I like that. I think that will be my new signature.

beentaken
September 7th, 2003, 01:41 AM
to watchdog,

feel free! if you ever write a book about all this and use it give me credit ;] ...

beentaken
September 7th, 2003, 02:41 AM
i failed to mention in the earlier posting about how to get a refund, that those who are upset about the matrix community/sites petering out need not blame it on matrixwatch. i touched on this, but failed to fully apply it to the here and now. to flesh it out, most likely the reason why many are able to get refunds now is through the tenacious efforts of matrixwatch. the payment companies are now under no little pressure to seperate themselves from thier former clients, save face, and avoid having the courts play pocket pool with their much deeper pockets (deeper than home office/garage workshop matrix site startups). if no one had spoken up, the matrix sites would have continued to cycle, more and more slowly, more of them shutting down, more of them starting anew, and more new ones altogether, all to eventually peter out, be attacked, or outright run off with the loot, untill the feds stepped in, and whatever other public organizations that monitor u.s. and international business and trade (this is an international phenomenon, seeded in the u.s.) things could have gotten much uglier than they are already are. all said and done, the matrix community is still fairly small worldwide. the guy who pretty much started it all is using this site! the guy who started this site, if i'm not mistaken, was a matrix site user. what we are looking at, to a certain extent is a community regulating itself (or beginning to), it's too bad it came to lawsuits, but this probably had to happen. my point is someone hadn't stood up and said "hey! wait a minute!, this is not they way responsible sensible people do business!", well, the point is moot, somebody just would have, it was simply a matter of time. it just so happens that the guy who did, for better or worse, is the guy who administrates this forum. i don't know him from rumplestiltskin, so i can't pass judgement on him as a person. he just filled a niche that someone was bound to fill becsause something was going on that was beggining to have stench. i'm glad the payment companies are a little worried and now beginning to be willing to issue refunds. they are caught right in the middle of scylla and charibdes on this one, and most likely they just want it all to go away, and just move on about daily business, like most of us. i'm glad the regulators are taking note, i'm glad. i'm glad i'm getting my money back, from at least one site so far, i sampled 4, to the tune of about a grand, and i'm a lightweight compared to some other unfortunate fools. i'm not glad for damion, or jake, or shelby, or any other site owners. i'm glad for damion that he got out, i get the feeling that his intentions were not to defraud anyone, but to find a way to make a novel, unorthadox business model succeed in a unique fashion. i don't know this for sure, i have to go with my gut on that one. from reading his posts and talking to him on the phone once months ago, i think he's tired and just want's out. i'm sad for jake, i think he's a kid who knew what it was,but not what it would be, and didn't think about it, or ignored what he thought about it. i don't know what to think about shelby, wow , what a mess that guys in. i don't know wether to sympathise with him or pity him, or be upset. his posts remind me of a cornered possum. what did he get himself and his into. his last email to ezexpo users was more informative than any other before, but still trying to keep the money coming in. i guess he hopes to salvage the business. maybey i would to, who knows. lastly, i don't agree with watchdogs responses to every post, but i agree with what he's saying, sorry watchdog. i think the guys become quite emotionaly invested in this thing, how could he not be. i've read some threads in which you kept quite a cool head, but as things progress it may be a good bet for you to at some point cosider turning over the post of moderator to a more neutral party. in a debate you'll never see one of the participants also moderating, it's simply not logical. i'm with you, but i can see your feelings are in this thing, as the eloquent person (lady?) kay p pointed out in no uncertain terms. by far, in most cases you seem to be cool and collected. at any rate thanks for making it at least easier to obtain refunds for now, and hopefully for making it harder for the uscrupulous (or misguided) to misuse the internet in the future.
(i include myself in the group 'misguided', how could i not after dropping a grand on foolishness)
regards to all,
bt (aka, the rambler)

damion
September 7th, 2003, 11:38 AM
You seem very well spoken. You have me figured out pretty good. You said you talked to me a few months ago. I talked to a lot of people and was just curious as to who you were. Any chance of an email or PM so I can know - I will not release the information if you do not want me to.

Could you also put a few breaks in your writing? It is extremely hard to read all in one long paragraph. I enjoy reading what you have to write, and it is definately worth reading, but is hard with no breaks.

Thank you,
Damion

beentaken
September 7th, 2003, 11:38 PM
sorry for the lack of breaks in my writing, i got in trouble for it alot in school. all my teachers told me i could be a great writer if i'd learn to use paragraphs and punctuation. i was known for paragraph long run-on sentences with only commas, colons, semi-colons and parenthesis, somewhat of a "stream of conciousness'" style of writing. (spelling was always secondary to getting my point across to). i've improved alot in that regard compared to those long ago times. i'll try to work on all that a bit more.
i'll pm you with a bit more info.
regards,
bt

ScooterWomyn
September 11th, 2003, 03:31 PM
I went on the paysystems site, asked for a refund last week. A few days later I went back and they were still processing. Yesterday I went in there and there was no information about my refund request. I can only assume that they have refused my request (my EZexpo purchase was February). If that is the case, is it illegal that they are keeping my money?

hurley9192
September 11th, 2003, 03:35 PM
nope, someone owes you money.

However, if you received your ebooks, then you may not have much to stand on unless it didn't say anything about it in the TOS.

beentaken
September 11th, 2003, 05:11 PM
when you tried to get a refund did you speak to someone in person? it's important that you call them and talk to someone and get their name. if it's in relation to ezexpo they will most likely do all they can to make sure you get a refund. their main toll free number is the one i called. hope you gat it all back
regards,
bt

ScooterWomyn
September 13th, 2003, 05:09 PM
BT:

Is the 1-800 # good for Canada, though?

beentaken
September 14th, 2003, 02:21 AM
hi, the number sjould be good, but i'm not sure. (it's actually a 1-866, but that's the same as 1-800) i called them from hawaii and spoke to a lady from india who had a semi british accent, so who knows... i would highly recommend calling them though. re-read my original post in this thread before you do, it's good to be prepared before-hand so as to get the best help from the least irritated rep. if you don't have the correct info, or are cranky, it will make it harder to get cooperative help, as with any business transaction. please post your experience with trying to get a refund so we all have a record and an idea of how paysystems is handleing the situation.
thanks!
bt
(by the way, if you explore the site, they have other tollfree and toll numbers, and they have a canadian dept. if i remember correctly. they are based in the u.k.)