[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Ironwood Design (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 7/12/2021 10:46:29 PM EDT
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Not sure if anyone knows this guy: http://ironwooddesigns.com/ I ordered a stock back in Jan 2021 & used PayPal. 2 months, i was told.... No reply to email in March, no reply to email in April, nor reply in May. I filed a PayPal dispute & the got above link—sole owner/proprietor, dead. I’m not sure why he wouldn’t answer before when the story says “sudden & unexpected...” The spokesperson for the family says they can’t refund money. PayPal policy is no item, charges refunded. Yet the spokesman is asking for bank information so they can refund once the courts release the dead guys money. WTF? Sounds scammy. If the story is real, it’s sad & condolences, but i don’t see how any sane person would give bank info for a refund that was a Payment via PayPal that the spokesman has no idea how many months the courts will take.... I’m going to do a first for me—what does the hive think? |
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Sorry to hear OP. Ironwood Designs has been around for at least two decades (if not more) IIRC. Seemed like a reputable business, although I didn't follow them very closely since Soviet-era AK laminated furniture became available shortly after he brought his products to market. It's very possible he could have been ill or largely incapacitated for a few months leading up to his cardiac arrest, and the family ran the business as best as they could while he was in and out. Honestly, it sounds like you are a victim of bad luck. I suppose the best advice I can give is to be patient while the estate and business is sorted out legally. |
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I never owned anything he made but looked at his page many times. The 10/22 WA2000 was just cool AF Attached File Sorry to hear he died 
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Bummer. |
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damn... RIP Matt - I have a whole bunch of his work, FAL, AK, VEPR. stuff was never quick ship - I waited well over a year for a highly figured clara walnut stock for a G1. Most recent, a got a VEPR stock for a 7.62 x 54RR. It was a long wait and got it last year. Matt was always cordial and very nice to deal with... 
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Fuck. This takes me back to the falfiles days. I'm not even sure that board is still around. I received a fantastic wooden FAL set from him probably 15+ years ago. Beautiful work. I didn't think he was very old either. Very very sad. I'm sorry what happened OP but rest assured, you were not scammed. I saw someone else mention making you whole, I got $10 or $20 on it if anyone else wants to chip in to help OP and avoid troubling the family. Probate is a bitch. |
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My M76 has his furniture on it. He made some nice stuff. To the OP, you might be screwed. I sent a Swedish crown marked AJACK 4x90 scope to a reputable guy for repair and rebuild. He had a bunch of health problems and out of action. Some guy is handling his affairs and the ass won't send me my scope pieces back. He still sells stuff on ebay as he liquidated the shop. I have a feeling he stuck my scope on ebay and sold it. |
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I would take the cc refund from your card company you used with PayPal if they will . Im out 6 grand for complete kitchen appliances, paid in full with merchandise in boxes with our name adress on them .The store owner had a heart attack the shopping center placed a claim on estate and handled selling off everything I got 1300 back due to other creditors. You can be fucked with the estates like this……. Rip Matt |
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Damn. RIP, Matt. OP, probate is a mother fucker. In my recent experience, even the simplest probate cases take months and months to get through. It's confusing, it's long, it's stressful, and everyone wants their money NOW. With him having a business, it's probably much worse. Matt was a good dude so I can only assume his family are good people, too. |
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Quoted: Anybody remember his “woodpile” stuff?. They were seconds but still very nice stuff. I bought plenty from him and he always answered questions thoroughly . RIP When I was moving a few years back, I found a set of Inch FAL wood "seconds" that I bought from him and wound up never using. |
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Quoted: Not sure if anyone knows this guy: http://ironwooddesigns.com/ I ordered a stock back in Jan 2021 & used PayPal. 2 months, i was told.... No reply to email in March, no reply to email in April, nor reply in May. I filed a PayPal dispute & the got above link—sole owner/proprietor, dead. I’m not sure why he wouldn’t answer before when the story says “sudden & unexpected...” The spokesperson for the family says they can’t refund money. PayPal policy is no item, charges refunded. Yet the spokesman is asking for bank information so they can refund once the courts release the dead guys money. WTF? Sounds scammy. If the story is real, it’s sad & condolences, but i don’t see how any sane person would give bank info for a refund that was a Payment via PayPal that the spokesman has no idea how many months the courts will take.... I’m going to do a first for me—what does the hive think? ETA: Just went to the website and it looks legit that he unfortunately passed away. They seem to be trying to make an effort after this tragedy so I think you are in good hands OP |
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If he was a sole proprietor for the business it’s going to take time for anyone else to be able to legally touch the businesses money and issue refunds. Sucks but it is what it is. Ironwood has been around a long time with a solid reputation. I doubt there is any scam here. |