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  • sarahsdad
    Banned
    • Aug 2006
    • 254

    #16
    Re: Elite Sports Marketing

    I did make contact with Scot at Elite. Rather a long story and I am on my way out the door to a Christmas party. So I will give as much info as I can before my wife drags me out to this 3 hour rectal exam. First off, I would like to thank Chris Cavalier for his communication with me regarding this situation. Don't know what he does for a living but he is very wise and was very helpful. As you know the last communication I had with Scot or Ted at Elite was Nov 28. Multiple emails and phone messages to them were of no use as there was never any reply. Since they are in possession of items that I, as a collector, deem valuable I was not going to leave any stone unturned to either contact them or get my items back. I contacted the Pinellas County Florida Sheriffs department this morning at 9AM central time and spoke to an investigator who assigned a deputy to the case. At 10AM central time I called Elite like I had done most every morning at that time so I could have phone records indicating my repeated attempts to try and contact them. Ted answered and put Scot on. Scot and I had a conversation regarding the Dunn signing which has now been pushed back until January. Scot relays to me that he has a mother ill with cancer and has been doing quite a few private signings with others. I expressed my sympathy as it relates to his mother but told him that was no excuse for not communicating. To which he apologized for not doing a better job of. Scot provided me with an alternate method of contacting him which is helpful. I advised him that I placed a chargeback on my AMEX to which he is not pleased with but for my own protection what else was I to do? His lack of communication was directly responsible for that action. At 11AM central time I received a phone call from the Pinellas County deputy sheriff assigned to the case. She went to Elite and spoke with someone, Scot I am presuming. She walked through the building and verified that in her opinion they were a legitimate business and to her it did not look like they were leaving anytime soon. Apparently Scot explained everything to her as he had done with me and she advised that if I did not receive my items in January or had other further issues to contact her and she would come back out to Elite. Very nice lady, very professional and handled the situation to my satisfaction. Bottom line, communicate. This all could have been avoided if there was just some communication. At this point my items are still with Elite and I trust that the signing gets done in January as Scot indicated and I will have my items back in my possession before February. You know I will keep you posted. Chris Cavalier once again thanks for your assistance, guidance and wisdom.
    Sarahsdad

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    • skyking26
      Senior Member
      • Dec 2005
      • 2457

      #17
      Re: Elite Sports Marketing

      Originally posted by sarahsdad
      I did make contact with Scot at Elite. Rather a long story and I am on my way out the door to a Christmas party. So I will give as much info as I can before my wife drags me out to this 3 hour rectal exam. First off, I would like to thank Chris Cavalier for his communication with me regarding this situation. Don't know what he does for a living but he is very wise and was very helpful. As you know the last communication I had with Scot or Ted at Elite was Nov 28. Multiple emails and phone messages to them were of no use as there was never any reply. Since they are in possession of items that I, as a collector, deem valuable I was not going to leave any stone unturned to either contact them or get my items back. I contacted the Pinellas County Florida Sheriffs department this morning at 9AM central time and spoke to an investigator who assigned a deputy to the case. At 10AM central time I called Elite like I had done most every morning at that time so I could have phone records indicating my repeated attempts to try and contact them. Ted answered and put Scot on. Scot and I had a conversation regarding the Dunn signing which has now been pushed back until January. Scot relays to me that he has a mother ill with cancer and has been doing quite a few private signings with others. I expressed my sympathy as it relates to his mother but told him that was no excuse for not communicating. To which he apologized for not doing a better job of. Scot provided me with an alternate method of contacting him which is helpful. I advised him that I placed a chargeback on my AMEX to which he is not pleased with but for my own protection what else was I to do? His lack of communication was directly responsible for that action. At 11AM central time I received a phone call from the Pinellas County deputy sheriff assigned to the case. She went to Elite and spoke with someone, Scot I am presuming. She walked through the building and verified that in her opinion they were a legitimate business and to her it did not look like they were leaving anytime soon. Apparently Scot explained everything to her as he had done with me and she advised that if I did not receive my items in January or had other further issues to contact her and she would come back out to Elite. Very nice lady, very professional and handled the situation to my satisfaction. Bottom line, communicate. This all could have been avoided if there was just some communication. At this point my items are still with Elite and I trust that the signing gets done in January as Scot indicated and I will have my items back in my possession before February. You know I will keep you posted. Chris Cavalier once again thanks for your assistance, guidance and wisdom.
      Sarahsdad
      Have to say Howard did a great job here following up with the police. He and I have been in contact daily the past week as we have had a few sleepless nights between us regarding our GU items and monies. Mine was a check sent Nov 29 and cashed Dec 5. Needless to say, when weekly emails state that a signing has been "pushed back" a week but they don't tell you "when" or elaborate, I don't know many that would not get upset.

      I will be too following up with the authorities Thursday morning by phone to protect myself as well. Hopefully Elite will recogize that communication is key and if done the right way a customer will be just that for some time...

      RK
      ROBERT KOPPEL
      Skyking26 - 35 year collector of Dave Kingman memorabilia. Also seek 500 HR and 3000 Hit GU Bats,
      and 1968, 1984, HOF Tigers GU Bats...Skyking442@hotmail.com

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      • frikativ54
        Senior Member
        • Dec 2007
        • 3612

        #18
        Re: Elite Sports Marketing

        Was this situation ever resolved?
        Les Zukor
        bagwellgameused@gmail.com
        Collecting Jeff Bagwell Cleats, Jerseys, & Other Items

        http://www.bagwellgameused.com
        (617) 682-0408

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        • skyking26
          Senior Member
          • Dec 2005
          • 2457

          #19
          Re: Elite Sports Marketing

          Contact was made with Scot last week where basically both Howard and I gave a date of Jan 15 to know if this Dunn signing was going to happen as Scot said he was to speak with Dunn's rep. If by Monday 14th nothing has happened - I have asked for my bat and $190 to be mailed back. This whole thing started Nov 29 and nearly 2 months later we are still here.

          I will post in next few days as to where this goes...

          RK
          ROBERT KOPPEL
          Skyking26 - 35 year collector of Dave Kingman memorabilia. Also seek 500 HR and 3000 Hit GU Bats,
          and 1968, 1984, HOF Tigers GU Bats...Skyking442@hotmail.com

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          • frikativ54
            Senior Member
            • Dec 2007
            • 3612

            #20
            Re: Elite Sports Marketing

            Originally posted by skyking26
            Contact was made with Scot last week where basically both Howard and I gave a date of Jan 15 to know if this Dunn signing was going to happen as Scot said he was to speak with Dunn's rep. If by Monday 14th nothing has happened - I have asked for my bat and $190 to be mailed back. This whole thing started Nov 29 and nearly 2 months later we are still here.

            I will post in next few days as to where this goes...

            RK
            Thanks for the information. Have they ever attempted to resolve any of the various issues that collectors have had with particular items' authenticity? The thread I am talking about is here, and the questions unresolved are asked by one kingjammy24. To see the thread, click here: http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_f...ighlight=elite
            Les Zukor
            bagwellgameused@gmail.com
            Collecting Jeff Bagwell Cleats, Jerseys, & Other Items

            http://www.bagwellgameused.com
            (617) 682-0408

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            • 3arod13
              Senior Member
              • Apr 2006
              • 3093

              #21
              Re: Elite Sports Marketing

              What I find odd is, Elite is a member of this forum, so you know they're reading these posts. Why not respond?
              Regards, Tony

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              ~I'm sorry, I can't hear you....my World Series Ring is making too much NOISE! - Alex Rodriguez~

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              • skyking26
                Senior Member
                • Dec 2005
                • 2457

                #22
                Re: Elite Sports Marketing

                Given the tracking #, my pkg currently resides in GA heading my way in MI. Will let everybody know if it is intact with the bat I sent in Nov and the $190...
                ROBERT KOPPEL
                Skyking26 - 35 year collector of Dave Kingman memorabilia. Also seek 500 HR and 3000 Hit GU Bats,
                and 1968, 1984, HOF Tigers GU Bats...Skyking442@hotmail.com

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                • skyking26
                  Senior Member
                  • Dec 2005
                  • 2457

                  #23
                  Re: Elite Sports Marketing

                  My Adam Dunn bat was returned today Jan 17 after being sent Nov. 29. A refund check was sent with no explanation as to why a Dunn signing never materialized.

                  RK
                  ROBERT KOPPEL
                  Skyking26 - 35 year collector of Dave Kingman memorabilia. Also seek 500 HR and 3000 Hit GU Bats,
                  and 1968, 1984, HOF Tigers GU Bats...Skyking442@hotmail.com

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                  • frikativ54
                    Senior Member
                    • Dec 2007
                    • 3612

                    #24
                    Re: Elite Sports Marketing

                    Originally posted by skyking26
                    My Adam Dunn bat was returned today Jan 17 after being sent Nov. 29. A refund check was sent with no explanation as to why a Dunn signing never materialized.

                    RK
                    Sorry to hear that. Wish this whole saga would have ended better. This is good for the customer to know, though, as I will take Elite with a tablespoon of salt in the future.
                    Les Zukor
                    bagwellgameused@gmail.com
                    Collecting Jeff Bagwell Cleats, Jerseys, & Other Items

                    http://www.bagwellgameused.com
                    (617) 682-0408

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                    • sarahsdad
                      Banned
                      • Aug 2006
                      • 254

                      #25
                      Re: Elite Sports Marketing

                      Hello Forum Members:
                      Today I received my items back from Elite Sports Marketing. 9 weeks after they were sent to them for an alledged Adam Dunn signing on Dec 7. Most of you already know the story so there is no sense rehashing that here. I will not have to think twice about doing business with Scot and his associates at ESM. My first thought of never doing business with them is enough. This was an absolutely horrible experience and in all honesty one or two more of these would end my involvement in this hobby that we all love so much. Their communication was outstanding until they got my items and money then it stopped. But it did get better after the Pinellas Countt Sheriff showed up at his place of business. Talk about an attention getter. That obviously worked. I now have my email programmed to automatically send any emails from ESM into my JUNK folder. Where it belongs. For those of you that followed this saga with myself and Skyking26 learn from our mistake. Spend your money elsewhere. You'll be happier and you'll actually get something in return.
                      In any case. if anyone is interested in a game used Adam Dunn alternate red jersey from 2005 and his game used batting helmet from 2006 the price is $825 delivered for the pair. Both items are unsigned. Contact me for pics and details.
                      Sarahsdad

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