Anyone around Washinton know Joshua Barbour (KillTheApex)? He's got my wheels.

[qat727]

So, long story short, Joshua Barbour contacted me about some 240SX parts I had for sale. He came around and paid cash, the deal went smooth. He came around and worked on a motorcycle with me, again, everything went smooth. I did business with him several times and had nothing but good results. Well, he was getting ready to move to Washington and wanted to buy a set of S14 base model alloy wheels from me. I held them for him.

He came around, picked them up and we rode out to sell his other set of wheels (Motegi MR7's). They didn't end up selling, and I let him hold onto the S14 wheels with the understanding that he'd pay me in the next day or two (yeah, my bad).

He kept communicating for a while, and I agreed to either take the cash or the MR7's on trade. He never came through with either. Since then, his phone has been disconnected, he won't answer his emails or his myspace. Last myspace logon was 11/15/2009.

I recognize I screwed up and let the merchandise go on a handshake and a promise, so in a way, I suppose I get what's coming to me for trusting someone. Even so, I think I'd be remiss to not see if someone else has any information on him or may know him personally, drop him a line and see what's up.

I've got all the emails I sent and received with the agreements on what price or trade for the wheels if anyone would like to see them. Also his old phone number, too.

User name here: KillTheApexMyspace page: http://www.myspace.com/barbour14 Last known email address: [email protected] drove a red 1991 240SX SE hatch. These are the wheels:

On 10/2/2009, he asked for one week to try to sell the MR7's. The last time he responded to a message was 10/15/2009 and made no mention of the money or wheels, only a note he was in Washington and would be in touch. I haven't heard from him since.

If anyone knows his whereabouts or has current contact information for him, I'd love to hear from you. Or just get in contact with him and see if he's alive.

I hate to call him a scammer, since a cross country move does take some time to get sorted out, but even with that, he hasn't bothered to email in a month.

Or if you all want to play personal army and flood his inbox, that's fine, too.

Cliff's notes: An acquaintance got a set of wheels on credit. He never made good on the deal, moved across the country, and disappeared.
Modified by qat727 at 10:19 PM 11/16/2009

[LEMHEAD16]

those wheels should have been free

[qat727]

those wheels should have been free

Let's have a round of applause for this wonderful post. What a delightful way to contribute to the thread.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

those wheels should have been free

Seriously... who pissed in your cheerios today?

[Red coupe]

those wheels should have been free

and your dad shoulda pulled out... but really, not what this thread is about.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

and your dad shoulda pulled out... but really, not what this thread is about.

hah WOW.Note to self: Never cross Red Coupe.

[Nali]

and your dad shoulda pulled out... but really, not what this thread is about.

Hahaha.

On TopicI dont think he scammed you he might just be super swamped with RL and just hasnt come around to dealing with you.

A month of waiting is a long time, but i say give it a few more days, and/or hope someone on here has more contact info so maybe you can communicate in a more direct manner.

[Beancooker]

Which Washington... State or DC?

[numbnuts240]

i'm assuming washington state since he mentioned a cross country move and he's in tn.

[qat727]

Hahaha.

On TopicI dont think he scammed you he might just be super swamped with RL and just hasnt come around to dealing with you.

A month of waiting is a long time, but i say give it a few more days, and/or hope someone on here has more contact info so maybe you can communicate in a more direct manner.

I don't like to accuse anyone of anything until there's some proof. At this point, I'm more curious/concerned than anything, given the previous good business history between us.

Which Washington... State or DC?

i'm assuming washington state since he mentioned a cross country move and he's in tn.

This is correct. He said he was moving out to Washington state with his girlfriend. I believe he said his parents were already out there.

[Beancooker]

Any idea of where in WA he came to?

[qat727]

Any idea of where in WA he came to?

Unfortunately, no. He never really said, or if he did, I didn't catch it.

He did say he was planning to get a job at an Apple store when he got there. Not sure if that helps at all.

[Dattebayo]

Maybe he got arrested. All the things you mentioned happen when they are arrested.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Any idea of where in WA he came to?

If he has been on NICO since the move, couldn't we run an IP check and get the approximate location?

[Dattebayo]

If he has been on NICO since the move, couldn't we run an IP check and get the approximate location?

[qat727]

If he has been on NICO since the move, couldn't we run an IP check and get the approximate location?

[drksolest]

Dude, sorry to hear bout ur wheelz! Not that I hope something bad happened to him but if not, i hope something does! (karma)

[qat727]

Dude, sorry to hear bout ur wheelz! Not that I hope something bad happened to him but if not, i hope something does! (karma)

Thanks for the concern chris... I need to give you a holler... it's been a while.

[drksolest]

Ya call me later... I'm bout to leave work. ttyl

[Beancooker]

If he has been on NICO since the move, couldn't we run an IP check and get the approximate location?

Already tried before I asked the question... but for those of you curious...

KillTheApex last posted at 3:01 PM 7/28/2009 to ***Before & After Picture Thread*** (in 240SX Forum / 180SX Forum / Silvia Forum)

The IP we have is in Homestead FL.

[qat727]

Already tried before I asked the question... but for those of you curious...

KillTheApex last posted at 3:01 PM 7/28/2009 to ***Before & After Picture Thread*** (in 240SX Forum / 180SX Forum / Silvia Forum)

The IP we have is in Homestead FL.

That was during a window of time I was mostly corresponding with him by phone. Oh well. This thread is already on the second page of Google. Maybe someone who knows him will notice it.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Doing a search for Joshua Barbour?

Cos you know, the more times Joshua Barbour gets typed, the more likely this thread will appear when the name Joshua Barbour is entered into google.

[Red coupe]

Maybe he got arrested. All the things you mentioned happen when they are arrested.

Last myspace logon was 11/15/2009.

Including checking your myspace.

That is probably it.

[qat727]

Doing a search for Joshua Barbour?

Cos you know, the more times Joshua Barbour gets typed, the more likely this thread will appear when the name Joshua Barbour is entered into google.

I like how you think.

Including checking your myspace.

That is probably it.

[ddgsxr504]

Maybe he died in a fiery crash enroute to Washington?

[E7-S14]

maybe would be easier to cut your losses and try not to let this happen again.

i Gave my stock wheels away.. you couldn't have sold them for that much.just next time be wiser with your sales (and purchases) with buyers online and on nico.

[qat727]

maybe would be easier to cut your losses and try not to let this happen again.

Yeah, I was pretty much there before I posted. I just figured I'd give it one last shot.

Some of my friends are already getting pissed at me for refusing to extend credit and loan stuff out now. Nobody is trustworthy anymore.