"dickhead" may be a bit harsh, but totally understand the sentiment behind the comments.
I also understand how a new member, picking up a nice set of expensive chips from an established member, and then receiving a package as depicted in the photos would be (reasonably) upset, and left feeling like he was played for a fool (not the case, but certainly an understandable feeling).
Regardless, one almost always gets better results when acting from a place of calm vs fury, especially in a place where one is an unknown (first impressions count for something).
OP did receive some good advice early-on (contact the seller and evaluate the damage), but instead chose to carry on a public rant. Justified? Maybe. Likely to help his situation? Probably not. Ending up hurting his image more than helping? Undoubtedly.
Now that both sides have been presented, it's time to move toward a resolution acceptable to both parties. And hopefully learn how not to repeat the same mistakes in the future.
@PokerMike , this really isn't a buyer-beware type of place at all -- quite the contrary, we are mostly just a bunch of dedicated hobbyists (not businesses), and tend to look out for one another against outside threats. I hope this one instance doesn't sway your opinion in too negative of a way. And
@Chbyfngr , you really need to work on your packing/shipping processes. There are several good threads on the topic, or feel free to ask for help/advice.
