Re: Is Brad in Mexico with my money?

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My wife thinks i ought to have my head examined for jumping into this,
but here goes:

First, I can't and won't and wouldn't want to speak for Brad. He and I
have had serious differences, mostly over money. But I truly believe he
takes pride in his honor (yes, some out there are having a hard time
controlling their laughter at these words) and sees this monetary issue
as temporary. In other words, I feel certain he does plan to perform on
his obligation to those who've sent him money for his book. The
question is how and when, and i have no idea what the answer to that
question is. 

Of course his lack of communication is largely inexcusable, but I do
not think that by itself makes him a crook. Frankly, this pattern is
pretty much par for the course with him. Obviously, for those who can
be patient the months and possibly years will go by faster and less
stressfully. 

Bottom line: This is what doing business with Brad looks and feels
like. It's up to each and every one of us to decide if it is worth it
in the end. 

One thing I can promise all of you is that no matter how much money
you're out in your dealing with Brad, there are some among us who have
lost far more than they can hope to ever get back.

Derek




In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Mikey G.
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> On Sat, 29 Nov 2003 17:30:01 GMT, "mark e" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> >I ordered Brad Elliot's book at least two years ago (when it was initially
> >offered).  I haven't been on the newsgroup lately, so I don't know his
> >latest excuses.  Will the book ever come out, and if not, how can I get a
> >refund?  I did email him a few months ago, and got NO response.  It's just
> >not nice and I'm disappointed in Brad!
> >
> 
> 
> I posted here about a month ago on the same issue.  Brad is absolutely
> not responding to any emails that I have sent him.  Dauber is correct
> though- it appears that he is alive and well selling toy trains on
> Ebay.  
> 
> He used to pop in here every now and again, but since March or so I
> haven't seen him.
> 
> I would have to say we've all been screwed!  Too bad, because I was
> looking forward to checking out the book.  I should have waited till
> it came out officially I guess...
> 
> Damn crook!
> 
> 
> 
> MikeyG
> 
>