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Title: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: daddy solo on February 16, 2012, 06:19:49 AM
Not sure if this is the correct section, but I didn't want to post in his feedback thread just yet:

Hey guys,  I figured I'd try here now that my options have run out. The short version -

I commissioned Ducos Rossis in Sept 11 for a rework of one of my sabers, including installing a Cf V5. After sending me build pics &  promising that my saber is done and ready to ship back (I've heard this 5X verbatim already in the last 4 months) -  he has since disappeared w/ my US Arbiter, CF board, replica Graflex clamp, Ace Rocket Obi pommel, a Blade Runner blaster he took in trade as partial payment, my money, and any faith I had in him. I know he has internet access b/c he has recently updated his FB page. He has not responded to any texts and has apparently moved, so any contact info I had for him is no longer valid

I know it has unfortunately happened before in this hobby by other people, and it will probably happen again (sadly), but it really steams me to have my property stolen by someone - yes, I said STOLEN! borrowed for an extended period of time  >:(  If anyone can be of assistance to me, PLEASE pm or email me. I would greatly appreciate it. Thank You
DS


Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: Sidd on February 16, 2012, 06:32:37 AM
Seeing as he has used both the internet and the mail service to commit the crime its actually two separate crimes.  Personally I do not give second chances, especially for some one that has robbed me.  If I were you I would report the internet fraud here http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx and the postal fraud to the post office.  Also I would contact the Police Dept closest to the address you shipped the items too.

Why give him the chance to rip other people off in the future?  I have seen this several times in this hobby and it truly is a shame.

:edit:  he screwed me on a deal too, so I would really doubt any claims that he is a stand up guy that went through some hard times.  Unless he is dead there is no reason to cut off communication.  I would be he was doing his work as planned then after establishing himself saw a way to make some easy money and just ran.  Its been seen many times in internet trading and else where.  when it boils down to it people are scum and cannot be trusted.
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: COUNT DOOKU on February 16, 2012, 06:40:35 AM
I would pause and allow a moderator to attempt to remedy the situation.

I can undertand your frustration at the disappearance, but I would also try to get a hold of a mod and get things taken care of diplomatically behind the scenes and not... aggressive negotiations. ;)

Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: JANGO FETT on February 16, 2012, 06:43:52 AM
Start gathering all the info together.
PMs, Emails, Paypal payments, The value of the blaster, last known address, new address if you have it. As much personal detail that you can find.

File a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center
http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx (http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx)

Go to your local Sheriff's office and file a complaint in person. Use google to find the local Sheriff's Office to the last known address and file a complaint via phone.

Try to get a case number. This way you can call and ask for a status.

Send a certified letter asking for return of property and funds. He will have to sign for this. ;)

Small claims court.
File with one locally. Once you get a date, send a summons. If he is a no show, it will most likely be a default judgement in your favor.
This may let you garnish wages and tax returns. Worst case the judgement will be on his credit report and follow him around for several years.

Most do not go to these lengths and this is why scammers and thieves get away with it.
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: daddy solo on February 16, 2012, 06:45:18 AM
I would pause and allow a moderator to attempt to remedy the situation.

I can undertand your frustration at the disappearance, but I would also try to get a hold of a mod and get things taken care of diplomatically behind the scenes and not... aggressive negotiations. ;)



I really appreciate your post, and I don't want to start a flame war either (not that it matters b/c DR isn't even here to see it), but I've ALREADY contacted the mods/council and they've pretty much told me that there's nothing they can do. DR won't even respond to them! It's out of their hands (they've been extremely polite and gracious btw). When diplomacy fails, unleash the dogs of war.....

Let me be clear - I  don't wish DR ill will, I JUST WANT MY STUFF BACK!!!!

@ Jango - thank you so much for your input. I've actually begun doing what you suggested. As for finding my local Sheriff's office - I live in Brooklyn. Good luck w/ that! ;)
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: Jaden Korr on February 16, 2012, 06:47:34 AM
Theres only so much we can do. We, as a moderator team, can make attempts to contact him, which many have, if he fails to respond to us we can do no more, other than to prevent him from utilizing this site as a means buying or selling. My advice to you depends on the value, to you, of what you sent, either cut your losses and walk away, or report it to the authorities.

This crops up from time to time. Sellers claim they are having what they call "darth real life" issues and throuw excuses at customers until eventually just cutting all ties of communication entirely and disappearing. We have had a handful of incidents, one high profile. I have absolutely no patience or forgiveness for people that do this. Im not sure what causes someone to do this unless they are in fact a criminal and had the intent to steal your belongings. I know people come out and stick up for these people from time to time, but if you are taking someones items and money to provide them a service there is absolutely NO excuse in this world to not keep communication open every step of the way.

My advice to buyers is be wary. We all like to think this community is tight and that we can trust people on the other side, but you can never be 100%. This is your money, do your due diligence, research vendors, go to those with a track record and those endorsed. Never provide full payments up front.
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on February 16, 2012, 07:09:15 AM
That's a sad situation...I don't know what would be the solution: it is delicate because, obviously, you cannot get a refund from Paypal after such a delay...
It seems that you are in the same situation as I am in: in fact, I must say that I can really sympathize with you because I have a similar problem with another member here : I sent him in september/october 2011 a payment for the reparation of one of my sabers (a dysfunctional S..f..ge saber : it was intended as a gift for my little brother: I needed that before the end of January) and for a (relatively simple) custom work as well. In december, he asked for a delay (which I happily granted him), saying that he needed more time. Then in January, he told me that he was in a delicate (familial and material) situation, and that there would still be another delay. I was accomodating and I accepted but I simply asked him if he deemed it to be feasible to have at least the S....ge saber finished before Februrary the 17th (as a new deadline) and I told him (in a quite straightforward but very polite and kind manner) that if he thought that it would not be possible, then I would not hold it against him and he could quite simply send the first (unrepaired and dissassembled) saber back to me, and give me a partial refund at least. I must have written about a dozen messages before getting an answer from him early in January, he told me that he apologized for the very long delay, and that he was confident that it would be finished before that new deadline, but then when I asked him if he could refund me should the completion of the reparation finally prove to be impossible before mid-February 2012, he did not answer and left me in the dark... (you have to keep in mind that this particular saber was intended to be a gift for my brother's birthday, and that it was already late at that time...) Since then I have been trying to contact him back again and again to clear up the situation, but it has been to no avail...I have written almost seven or eight new e-mails, and I do not know if I will ever see my sabers again one day... :( :-\
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: daddy solo on February 16, 2012, 07:18:20 AM
Funny how the world works......

30 minutes after I post this thread, DR reappears and sent me the following text (5 min ago)

"This is the 1st text I have gotten from you in a long time. (NOT TRUE  - I've sent him 6 in the last 2 weeks, left a message for him on FB, and even spoke to his wife!)  I will mail your  **** tomorrow. I won't give you the sob story of how tough things are right now."

"I'm not stealing your ****, nor do I ever intend to. It will go out tomorrow end of story" (I've heard this 5x already - I hope it's true this time)

let's see what happens. To those members who are in the same situation with DR as me (I know some of you), contact me again and I can give you any info I have. Thank you very much everyone!!!
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: daddy solo on February 16, 2012, 07:26:13 AM
You're welcome

not sure if you're trying to be snarky, but if you did have any influence in this - thank YOU!! I just hope my saber doesn't show up as a box full of plastic/metal shavings  ::)
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: dgdve on February 16, 2012, 07:56:07 AM
Others are waiting on ducos as well (and he has yet to even attempt to contact me in ANY way)
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: Ladyhawke on February 16, 2012, 07:57:42 AM
Same here
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: daddy solo on February 16, 2012, 08:31:38 AM
Dude has no internet access.

that's not entirely true ???, but your intervention is appreciated just the same  ;D
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: Sidd on February 16, 2012, 08:36:05 AM
Dude has no internet access.

that's not entirely true ???, but your intervention is appreciated just the same  ;D

even if he didnt have internet access a stamp only cost 44 cents, am i right?
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: daddy solo on February 16, 2012, 08:42:22 AM
Ok, forget I said anything. Period.

I am sincere when I say thank you for your help. Any insinuation otherwise is untrue. I know you are stuck in a difficult position and are just trying to help out and do the right thing. Let's keep this thread focused on the person who's caused several of us to be disgruntled in the 1st place  8)
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: QUI-GON JINN on February 16, 2012, 08:44:46 AM
Let's make sure the posts in this topic remain civilized,  I'd hate to see anyone else that has no business with Ducos Rossis get themselves banned for violating the forum Rules and Regulations.

Edit:
Just making sure this post can be more easily read.
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: JANGO FETT on February 16, 2012, 08:46:39 AM

@ Jango - thank you so much for your input. I've actually begun doing what you suggested. As for finding my local Sheriff's office - I live in Brooklyn. Good luck w/ that! ;)

A Precinct will do.

The 78 Precinct
65 6th Avenue
Brooklyn
(718) 636-6411

90th Precinct
211 Union Avenue
Brooklyn
(718) 963-5311

NYPD 88th Precinct
298 Classon Avenue
Brooklyn
(718) 636-6511

The 83rd Precinct Police
480 Knickerbocker Avenue
Brooklyn
(718) 574-1605

Brooklyn 79th Precinct Police
263 Tompkins Avenue
Brooklyn
(718) 636-6611

There's more on NYC.gov

Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: impa on February 16, 2012, 08:47:26 AM
Hope you get things resolved.  Never nice to hear about other saber enthusiasts having issues
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: JANGO FETT on February 16, 2012, 09:04:17 AM
Thread cleaned.

Again, if you are not involved, please refrain from posting.
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: daddy solo on February 16, 2012, 09:50:51 AM

@ Jango - thank you so much for your input. I've actually begun doing what you suggested. As for finding my local Sheriff's office - I live in Brooklyn. Good luck w/ that! ;)

A Precinct will do.

The 78 Precinct
65 6th Avenue
Brooklyn
(718) 636-6411

90th Precinct
211 Union Avenue
Brooklyn
(718) 963-5311

NYPD 88th Precinct
298 Classon Avenue
Brooklyn
(718) 636-6511

The 83rd Precinct Police
480 Knickerbocker Avenue
Brooklyn
(718) 574-1605

Brooklyn 79th Precinct Police
263 Tompkins Avenue
Brooklyn
(718) 636-6611

There's more on NYC.gov



strong work! 78th Pct it is. I can just imagine their faces when I ask to file a "missing lightsaber report"  ::)
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: daddy solo on February 17, 2012, 05:35:58 PM
UPDATE - DR contacted me via text this morning indicating he would finally ship my stuff back today. Keep you fingers crossed
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: Corran Horn on February 17, 2012, 07:06:31 PM
Best of luck daddy solo.  I hope this all finally works out for you.  I'm waiting for an update from him myself.
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: Sandpeople are people too on February 17, 2012, 08:35:00 PM
Best of luck daddysolo.  I hope this all finally works out for you.  I'm waiting for an update from him myself.

More luck from me as well.  I'm waiting too. 
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: daddy solo on February 25, 2012, 07:20:58 AM
Just a quick update for everyone - I FINALLY received my stuff back from DR after a lot of waiting and unanswered texts. I'll post pics (?) later this weekend after I have a chance to open the box and inspect the saber for myself. Thank you everyone for your help & input! I hope those who still have unfinished business w/ DR get some resolution  :-\

Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: Sidd on February 25, 2012, 08:00:30 AM
Just a quick update for everyone - I FINALLY received my stuff back from DR after a lot of waiting and unanswered texts. I'll post pics (?) later this weekend after I have a chance to open the box and inspect the saber for myself. Thank you everyone for your help & input! I hope those who still have unfinished business w/ DR get some resolution  :-\



Did he actually do any work? Or did he just send back the parts?
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: daddy solo on February 25, 2012, 08:12:07 AM
I honestly haven't checked yet.  I'm trying to deal w/ a sick 4 yr old and a super cranky 2 yr old ATM. I want to wait for a "quiet time" to video my unboxing and take pics (just in case). According to Ducos, my saber is completed , minus  calibration of the CF. I have asked him repeatedly for a build log ( led, battery solution, installed fonts, etc, but he hasn't responded to any of my requests  :(. You'll be the 2nd to know after I do ::)
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: Gil Gamesh on February 25, 2012, 09:06:24 AM
Glad to hear you got your stuff returned, hope it got worked on now!
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: nartules on February 25, 2012, 11:36:18 AM
Glad to hear that Ducos sent your stuff back, like you said he had promised to do.
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: daddy solo on February 26, 2012, 05:22:11 PM
Ok guys, thanks to everyone for the well wishes (and to IA for his help!). I hope everyone else who "got stuck in the mud" w/ DR gets out alright. I'll be posting in DR's feedback thread shortly. In the meantime, here are some pics of the saber I got back from him. It started out as an (MHS based) US Arbiter and after scoring a CF V5 a few runs ago, I decided to turn it over to DR for some of his creative license. I included an Ace Rocket AOTC Obi pommel and a replica Graflex clamp to spice things up - think Obi inspired broadsword . It's not everything I wanted, but it's close. Another smith will hopefully be doing some tweeking to it in another month or two when they're available. That said, may I present RENOVATIO.........

original US  Arbiter
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1097.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg352%2Ftoothdk4%2Fth_Stunt-Arbiter-2.jpg&hash=698fe9d283dfa0e5b4d574be4fc578d928e3e447) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/albums/g352/toothdk4/?action=view&current=Stunt-Arbiter-2.jpg)

DR upgraded (RENOVATIO)
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1097.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg352%2Ftoothdk4%2Fth_IMG_3581.jpg&hash=c6f7759efa4691a81f054ac7690d2a4fb76f841b) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/albums/g352/toothdk4/?action=view&current=IMG_3581.jpg) (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1097.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg352%2Ftoothdk4%2Fth_IMG_3589.jpg&hash=791ea1ec6c22d243b2d88e06f3232ec4bd6e3fac) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/albums/g352/toothdk4/?action=view&current=IMG_3589.jpg) (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1097.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg352%2Ftoothdk4%2Fth_IMG_3583.jpg&hash=3932ea100179c44bbe693e001dafde49df3de60e) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/albums/g352/toothdk4/?action=view&current=IMG_3583.jpg) (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1097.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg352%2Ftoothdk4%2Fth_IMG_3584.jpg&hash=5ce66874851fb294ed93a29f1c31fd6303d9a927) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/albums/g352/toothdk4/?action=view&current=IMG_3584.jpg) (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1097.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg352%2Ftoothdk4%2Fth_IMG_3592.jpg&hash=ea527683f31b7d2f4df139486156741cb7b097a8) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/albums/g352/toothdk4/?action=view&current=IMG_3592.jpg) (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1097.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg352%2Ftoothdk4%2Fth_IMG_3601.jpg&hash=b656ec63475a37e41c98bc7a481b5a8988268f02) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/albums/g352/toothdk4/?action=view&current=IMG_3601.jpg) (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1097.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg352%2Ftoothdk4%2Fth_IMG_3608.jpg&hash=abb2935badabcd57404bb4bfb5897d6a3b5f244a) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/albums/g352/toothdk4/?action=view&current=IMG_3608.jpg) (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1097.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg352%2Ftoothdk4%2Fth_IMG_3610.jpg&hash=0d64ba5f02070e8709935e0a652075de08436d28) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/albums/g352/toothdk4/?action=view&current=IMG_3610.jpg)

features include recessed in-hilt recharge, blue bar graph, blue led/ purpleish  FoC, blue A/V switch as aux, mini metal tactile switch near emitter for main power on/off, custom shroud near emiiter, rumble motor in the grenade section, and mild weathering. This thing is long and LOUD!!!

Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: Sandpeople are people too on March 01, 2012, 02:14:21 PM
That is a fantastic improvement on that saber!  nice!  the weathering really gives it some character, as does that emitter shrouding. 
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: Gil Gamesh on March 01, 2012, 02:35:06 PM
I have that same footrest/ottoman thingy!  Though, one of the side handles ripped when I was pulling the darned thing by it.  Flip over lid as a workbench works great when a show is on I can't miss (like Face Off!)  :D
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: nartules on March 01, 2012, 03:04:17 PM
Face off is on my dvr recording list :)
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: daddy solo on March 01, 2012, 03:35:31 PM
I have that same footrest/ottoman thingy!  Though, one of the side handles ripped when I was pulling the darned thing by it.  Flip over lid as a workbench works great when a show is on I can't miss (like Face Off!)  :D
Nailed it  ;D I can't believe it's survived this long with my kids jumping on/off it all the time  ::)
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: Sandpeople are people too on April 03, 2012, 02:11:14 PM
Has anyone else received his/her sabers back from Ducos?  He's got 2 sabers, a flashgun, and an Igniter set-up from me (I'm in about $1000 with all this).  I've yet to hear from him since January.  He doesn't return Facebook messages, texts, or calls.
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: daddy solo on April 03, 2012, 06:44:20 PM
pm sent
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: nartules on April 03, 2012, 07:09:21 PM
Nothing back here yet.
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: Gil Gamesh on April 03, 2012, 09:21:02 PM
It has come to my attention that I may be missing an Igniter and Trucolor board he has that should have been sent to me with other items.  If anybody has some viable way of contacting him, it would be appreciated.
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: nartules on April 03, 2012, 11:08:09 PM
I have a number, but no one ever answers, responds back.  I'm going to keep calling it everyday (multiple times) until I get some kind of response.
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: daddy solo on April 04, 2012, 03:55:20 AM
Since I may be the last one (other than IA possibly) that had any response from DR on 2/23/12 (although he didn't respond to my last 3 texts), if anyone wants his last known contact info - please pm me and I will tell you everything I know. This kind of stuff really pushes my buttons. I kinda have "survivor's guilt" for  being the last person to get his stuff back.  :-[
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: dgdve on April 04, 2012, 04:47:30 AM
Just to be clear (Im the one who started the bad feedback off)...

I have yet to have anyone send me ANY numbers to contact him... Id love to text him and see if maybe he actually still has all my stuff too (I was VERY lucky and Skott/Naigon actually set me up 100%, love that guy.. good morals)

Obviously I doubt he's even working on my project (you know "paid in full" actually means paid in foolish) I had wrongfully assumed that he was a stand up guy.. since his post statistics, general knowlegdge and attitude all seemed to fit. (<- key bad word: assume.... never assume)

Im really not worried about it.. I watch almost ALL the forums fairly regularly (dont assume since I dont post that I dont exist, I been here for years and Im not going anywhere.. Im a lifer).. when he surfaces... its whack a mole time (sry... but if its not fixed I will mirror every post of his with a link to his feedback section).. Just a link.. no comments and no banter (were not friends so why talk?).. just honesty and to prevent others from falling prey as so many of us have done..

So nope I dont miss a thing.. My build log moves on regardless and the community is stronger without them (BUT when I find you OR if you try to start a fake account they'll find you.. remember they DO check Ip's on across the forums).. but when I find ya... be ready to explain yourself. (no fighting.. no fingerpointing.. just community transparency)

Good luck to everyone to get your stuff (I pretty much know Ive been robbed but its my fault.... >>> I paid in foolish <<<)
~dave

______
I dont even actually remember the last time I spoke with Ducos (or had ANY contact)..... probably been at least 5 months by now
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: Corran Horn on April 04, 2012, 09:29:20 AM
Since I may be the last one (other than IA possibly) that had any response from DR on 2/23/12 (although he didn't respond to my last 3 texts), if anyone wants his last known contact info - please pm me and I will tell you everything I know. This kind of stuff really pushes my buttons. I kinda have "survivor's guilt" for  being the last person to get his stuff back.  :-[

I spoke to him via phone as early as two weeks ago. But since have still not received anything from him.  Pictures, phone calls, text messages, nothing.

Most recently it has been just voicemail messages.
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: Chowser on May 02, 2012, 02:28:27 PM
any other responses from anyone?
i'm still waiting on a tron disc.
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: Gil Gamesh on May 02, 2012, 02:55:25 PM
Not via any attempts I've made, he's still MIA
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: Corran Horn on May 02, 2012, 02:59:03 PM
I don't want to get too involved, and I don't want to spread false hope, but there is a rumor that he has returned home and is working to clear things out and ship them off.  I really don't know anything more than that.
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: cordaroyfog on September 23, 2012, 06:33:45 AM
I know this is an old thread, but has anyone heard anything from him?
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: daddy solo on September 23, 2012, 06:39:04 AM
All I know is he's still active on FB occasionally, but I haven't heard a peep about anything saber-related otherwise :(
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: Gil Gamesh on September 23, 2012, 08:25:59 AM
He doesn't respond to me anymore and hasn't in months, even though I've seen him active on FB as well.  He may or may not be active on another lightsaber related forum, but I'm not positive.
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: Corran Horn on September 23, 2012, 09:05:00 AM
I know that he is not active on the Imperial Royal Arms, as there are many of us there that would like to get his attention as well, though I can't speak to whether he may be active at any of the other forums that I am not a member of.  It is safe to say that if he showed up at IRA he would not receive a warm welcome, and that we would make a definite effort to inform anyone HERE if he did. (Just so you guys know that we're watching ALL of the borders in search of him. Lol.)

I have spoken with him via facebook but he still makes a lot of excuses and delays things.  (That's only when he even bothers to respond to anything at all.)

Many times it takes weeks to get any kind of response and usually only after some sort of nasty message is sent to him.
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on September 23, 2012, 09:06:59 AM
Thanks for the update Keil. 
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: Corran Horn on September 23, 2012, 09:12:02 AM
No problem.  If there is anything new to report I'll let you guys know.  Still holding out hope for some kind of resolution, but I sincerely doubt it at this point.
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on September 23, 2012, 09:14:42 AM
We always appreciate whatever information there is when it comes to resolving these type of issues :).  While I agree that it looks unlikely, stranger things have happened :D. 
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: Sandpeople are people too on September 23, 2012, 02:06:32 PM
I'd be stoked if people like Ducos Rossis, Goodman, and Darth Tyrannus all ended up in jail.  It's a shame how they can disappear and stick it to people.  I'm still about $1000 in the hole with the sabers and cash that Ducos has from me, and I know that other people were in for much more; I have no idea how much Goodman and DT took people for.  It's ridiculous trying to track him down and file a civil lawsuit to get items and cash back.  I just hope that he doesn't end up selling my sabers somewhere else (one of them is a JSS copper that is one of a kind).  I'm glad that the Trade Federation have stepped up their game and are trying to protect the community from felons like this.

Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: Chowser on September 23, 2012, 07:47:19 PM
Not out as much as everyone else, Goodman owes something small that I can't even remember what it is and Ducos has my Tron disc that I would like back, fixed or not.
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: nartules on September 24, 2012, 12:42:06 AM
Almost requested something directly from goodman, but someone warned me about him and his precarious dealings with him (The advice saved me probalby 1,000 dollars).

Not so fortunate with Ducos though, about 500-600 dollars gone in that hole.
Title: Re: Anyone know where Ducos Rossis went?
Post by: Sandpeople are people too on November 24, 2017, 09:21:31 AM
Ross Duca is once again screwing people over on FB groups. Avoid this guy like the plauge.  He is a known theft and scammer.

here's what he has of mine - JSS copper prototype- want it back. (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=45111.msg599548#msg599548)