It seems that you're using an outdated browser. Some things may not work as they should (or don't work at all).
We suggest you upgrade newer and better browser like: Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer or Opera

×
(it would be nice of you guys, mkay ?)

TL;DR: Traded a key for a game I havn't got in return, got unfriended and blocked (so I can't messege him).
My search skillz are not strong enough to find any of his forum posts to communicate with him, can anyone help ?

This is our full chat:

FrosT: hi
FrosT: do you still have fran bow key for trade?
Gonen32: Hey
Gonen32: sorry buy I've traded it already
Gonen32: maybe there is something else I can offer you ?
FrosT: what do you have
Gonen32: *but
Gonen32: sec, I'l show you my list
FrosT: ok
Gonen32: 1993 Space Machine
100% Orange Juice
A Fistful of Gun
Back to the Future: The Game
Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
Crawl
Divekick
Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China
Gods Will Be Watching
GRAV (Early Access)
Inquisitor Deluxe Edition
Infinifactory
Knight Squad
Magicka 2
NOT A HERO
Noct (Early Access)
Oceanhorn: Monster of the Uncharted Seas
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood
Poker Night at the Inventory
Poker Night 2
Puzzle Agent
Puzzle Agent 2
RONIN
Shadowrun Chronicles - Boston Lockdown
Sam & Max: Devil's Playhouse
Silence of the Sleep
SolForge — Dinosaur Starter
Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People: Season 1
Super 3-D Noah's Ark
The First Templar - Steam Special Edition
Town of Salem
TransOcean: The Shipping Company
Tropico 5
Ultimate General: Gettysburg
Universe Sandbox
WARMACHINE Tactics
WARMACHINE Tactics - Mercenaries Faction Bundle
FrosT: im interested in odd world new n tasty
Gonen32: ok
FrosT: would u accept a dota 2 cosmetic called bonesaw
FrosT: look on market for value
Gonen32: Actually I was thinking about a $5 game for it if you agree
Gonen32: why wont you sell it yourself ?
FrosT: cause odd world is 19.99 on steam
FrosT: this good deal for me u see
Gonen32: no, I mean why wont you sell the dota 2 item anyway
FrosT: oh cause i dont really have any need when i can just trade it
Gonen32: well, I prefer to trade it for a game
Gonen32: you should just sell it for profit imo
FrosT: cant u just sell it once we trade
FrosT: theres 300 requests to buy at 7.91
FrosT: so it'd be an insta sale for u
Gonen32: sorry, but not. I still don't understand why wont you sell it yourself.
FrosT: cause bonesaw 8 bucks
FrosT: odd world is 19.99
Gonen32: I think $5 for a $20 game is a good deal
FrosT: if i sell it buy game then u back out
FrosT: i gotta go through refund process
FrosT: n its big hasstle
FrosT: wouldnt be able to trade anyone else for week
Gonen32: sorry I don't understand you
Gonen32: but bottom line, thats my offer, would you accept it ?
FrosT: if i sell item and buy you 5 dollar game
FrosT: then you back out
FrosT: im left with a game
Gonen32: back out from what ?
FrosT: i have no use for
FrosT: our trade
Gonen32: I don't understand, you afraid I would scam you ?
FrosT: yes
Gonen32: look at my profile, I have traded with 2 people here already, and many more in other sites (on that you will have to trust me)
Gonen32: your call
FrosT: i have alot of rep too on my profile
FrosT: what about this
FrosT: u send odd world then ill sell my item and buy ur 5 dollar game for u
FrosT: that sound good?
Gonen32: so ok, Il go first
Gonen32: good for you ?
FrosT: yes
Gonen32: ok
Gonen32: sec
Gonen32: btw i'm Interested in metal gear solid 5 ground zeros
Gonen32: (the $5 one)
FrosT: ok i see it
Gonen32: your from australia right ? there isn't a region lock on you, right ?
FrosT: no all our stuff ROW
Gonen32: ok
Gonen32: Iyou want it as an humble bundle gift, or just the code ?
FrosT: just the code is fine
Gonen32: so oddworld NNT, right ?
FrosT: correct
Gonen32: IR3L5-KMTQR-FRBBK
Gonen32: let me know if it worked
FrosT: ok trying it now
FrosT: ok looks good
Gonen32: ok
FrosT: i will send metal gear V now
Gonen32: http://store.steampowered.com/app/311340/?snr=1_614_615_metal-gear_616_1
FrosT: the 5 dollar one
Gonen32: this one
FrosT: yea ground zeroes
Gonen32: yes
FrosT: kk
Gonen32: you can gift it trough steam ?
FrosT: yes
Gonen32: thanks
FrosT: ok sent it should be arriving shortly
Gonen32: ok
FrosT is now Offline.
FrosT is currently offline, they will receive your message the next time they log in.
Gonen32: hey, didnt got it

It's been an hour and still haven't got anything, also I don't see why should he unfriend +block me unless its a scam. had no reason to be suspicous as it seems that the dude has traded a lot before, go figure.

This is his profile: http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198001820806/

NOTE: I'm not looking to shame anyone, just get my rightfull part of the deal.
Clearly it was a scam. You really shouldn't be doing trades like this unless it's someone you know.

Consider it lost, he's not going to give you what you asked for, if he even had it.
Post edited May 29, 2016 by Pheace
I'm guessing he's never posted in forum because I can't find him.
avatar
Pheace: Clearly it was a scam. You really shouldn't be doing trades like this unless it's someone you know.

Consider it lost, he's not going to give you what you asked for, if he even had it.
As you can see he has a lot of positive comments on his profile so I had no reason to doubt him. I made few trades in the last week with people I don't know and it all went smooth, seems like you can never know unfortuantly.
avatar
tinyE: I'm guessing he's never posted in forum because I can't find him.
I always thought your stalking skills are more powerful than that.

Mediocre.
Post edited May 29, 2016 by Gonen32
avatar
Pheace: Clearly it was a scam. You really shouldn't be doing trades like this unless it's someone you know.

Consider it lost, he's not going to give you what you asked for, if he even had it.
avatar
Gonen32: As you can see he has a lot of positive comments on his profile so I had no reason to doubt him. I made few trades in the last week with people I don't know and it all went smooth, seems like you can never know unfortuantly.
+rep is absolutely meaningless. Not in the least because you can delete every -rep post you want from your own profile. You should never take it as proof of reliability.
avatar
Gonen32: As you can see he has a lot of positive comments on his profile so I had no reason to doubt him. I made few trades in the last week with people I don't know and it all went smooth, seems like you can never know unfortuantly.
avatar
Pheace: +rep is absolutely meaningless. Not in the least because you can delete every -rep post you want from your own profile. You should never take it as proof of reliability.
Mmm, you got a point there.

I can't report him since it's not a "formal" trade, can I ?
avatar
Pheace: +rep is absolutely meaningless. Not in the least because you can delete every -rep post you want from your own profile. You should never take it as proof of reliability.
avatar
Gonen32: Mmm, you got a point there.

I can't report him since it's not a "formal" trade, can I ?
Unfortunately you can't report him period because trading isn't condoned by GOG; formal has nothing to do with it. I know, I've asked! :P
If you be so kind and post again in our scammers thread it would be helpful for everyone interested.
avatar
Gonen32: Mmm, you got a point there.

I can't report him since it's not a "formal" trade, can I ?
avatar
tinyE: Unfortunately you can't report him period because trading isn't condoned by GOG; formal has nothing to do with it. I know, I've asked! :P
I know. It was done on Steam (which has a system for trading).
avatar
mike_cesara: If you be so kind and post again in our scammers thread it would be helpful for everyone interested.
Good idea, I will.
Post edited May 29, 2016 by Gonen32
avatar
tinyE: Unfortunately you can't report him period because trading isn't condoned by GOG; formal has nothing to do with it. I know, I've asked! :P
avatar
Gonen32: I know. It was done on Steam (which has a system for trading).
avatar
mike_cesara: If you be so kind and post again in our scammers thread it would be helpful for everyone interested.
avatar
Gonen32: Good idea, I will.
Shit I'm sorry Gonen. My bad.
I'm pretty sure Steam has some mechanic in place to report scam traders. You should check.
avatar
babark: I'm pretty sure Steam has some mechanic in place to report scam traders. You should check.
They do, but that's really more for when you actually use the trading system instead of just sending a code via chat.
I'm sure the reporting system could be used anyhow. Either way, no harm in trying.
avatar
babark: I'm pretty sure Steam has some mechanic in place to report scam traders. You should check.
avatar
Smannesman: They do, but that's really more for when you actually use the trading system instead of just sending a code via chat.
Still worth doing imo. There'd be no point in having the button if people actually used the trading system like they're supposed to, there's almost no way of getting scammed that way.

His single report might not result in anything but if other people get scammed and report as well his report could add validity to the others.
Post edited May 29, 2016 by Pheace
avatar
Gonen32: snip
It's from Humble Bundle, right? Humble Bundle has been known to rescind codes in the past and issue new ones in the case of scams. I'd contact them. They are the ones who can removed it and re-issue it.

I will say, all that stuff over the DOTA item should have been a clear tell it was a scammer.