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Re: FrozenCPU CLOSED!
2015/02/15 09:54:54
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I can appreciate the thought, but since when has any news organization been concerned with reporting the "facts"?
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Re: FrozenCPU CLOSED!
2015/02/15 11:00:13
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Randolla I can appreciate the thought, but since when has any news organization been concerned with reporting the "facts"?EASY: Walter Cronkite: “And that’s the way it is – [the date]. This is Walter Cronkite, CBS News; good night.” Really enjoyed the satire TV series "Dinosaurs" (created by Walt Disney Television and Jim Henson Productions) Newscaster: And that's the way it was brought to you by Wesayso (I think?)
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Re: FrozenCPU CLOSED!
2015/02/15 11:28:46
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Randolla
I can appreciate the thought, but since when has any news organization been concerned with reporting the "facts"?
EASY: Walter Cronkite: “And that’s the way it is – [the date]. This is Walter Cronkite, CBS News; good night.”Getting Off Subject, but back then it was at least More Real News.
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Re: FrozenCPU CLOSED!
2015/02/15 19:02:12
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Randolla
I can appreciate the thought, but since when has any news organization been concerned with reporting the "facts"?
EASY: Walter Cronkite: “And that’s the way it is – [the date]. This is Walter Cronkite, CBS News; good night.”
Getting Off Subject, but back then it was at least More Real News. Kronkite was corrupt as well... Anyways, I'm thinking it's over for FCPU...
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Re: FrozenCPU CLOSED!
2015/02/15 20:17:24
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My thoughts as well, it's over for FcPU, for me it's "no official statement" crap happens, just man up. I'd still shop at FcPU, no matter who's fault it was, just because I was always treated well with pasted purchases, but this no statement is just BS. FcPU dose reopen, I won't be shopping their...
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Re: FrozenCPU CLOSED!
2015/02/16 08:45:04
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I didn't see where it was mentioned in this thread, but here is a link to an Imgur account with some pics from security cameras.
https://imgur.com/a/dI7My
Damn.. looks like someone started trashing the place... maybe that is why a bunch of people were allegedly fired... or perhaps that is the result of firing them? Could be the law is involved and they can't do anything until they know what has been trashed etc.? Of course this is total speculation based purely on those photos. Doesn't look good either way. I really hope someone gets it sorted out and gets the place up and running again. FrozenCPU have such a good selection for builders. Funny, I was looking there last night while considering replacing all my case fans. Regardless, there should be a statement front and center on their website explaining what is going on... unless the owner doesn't have access to the site now, which is a possibility.. Additional info added: Additional post at MNPCTech of interest: On 2/13/15, I received this text message from Bucky
"Bill, Bucky here, I appreciate your kind words from the limited reading I have done on forums as of late. Just so you are aware I am no longer employed at fcpu and will not be returning under any circumstances while in marks control At some point I will tell you the WHOLE story over a few beers"
Ok this thread.. seems to explain it. Main point: The owner has struggled a long battle with addiction, and events that unfolded earlier last week have rendered the company unoperational and shut down for good. Physical damage of the warehouse has occurred as well as the dismissal of all support and warehouse staff; the company has no plans of re-establishing themselves.
Speculating that the owner went on a bender and went nuts in the warehouse/office. Again, speculation. Doesn't look good. If the owner is an addict and spiraling out of control, yeah, I wouldn't do business with them. I've had a nephew go down that drain, and there is no helping them, as my family learned the hard way, over and over and over again.. best to just keep your distance, and if they pull themselves out of it, good for them. Knowing how it went with my nephew and an old school friend who went down the same track and never came back, I wouldn't hold my breath. Goodbye FrozenCPU. Such a waste. Sad.
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Re: FrozenCPU CLOSED!
2015/02/16 13:06:22
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zophar
I didn't see where it was mentioned in this thread, but here is a link to an Imgur account with some pics from security cameras.
https://imgur.com/a/dI7My
Damn.. looks like someone started trashing the place... maybe that is why a bunch of people were allegedly fired... or perhaps that is the result of firing them? Could be the law is involved and they can't do anything until they know what has been trashed etc.? Of course this is total speculation based purely on those photos. Doesn't look good either way. I really hope someone gets it sorted out and gets the place up and running again. FrozenCPU have such a good selection for builders. Funny, I was looking there last night while considering replacing all my case fans.
Regardless, there should be a statement front and center on their website explaining what is going on... unless the owner doesn't have access to the site now, which is a possibility..
Additional info added:
Additional post at MNPCTech of interest:
On 2/13/15, I received this text message from Bucky
"Bill, Bucky here, I appreciate your kind words from the limited reading I have done on forums as of late. Just so you are aware I am no longer employed at fcpu and will not be returning under any circumstances while in marks control At some point I will tell you the WHOLE story over a few beers"
Ok this thread.. seems to explain it. Main point:
The owner has struggled a long battle with addiction, and events that unfolded earlier last week have rendered the company unoperational and shut down for good. Physical damage of the warehouse has occurred as well as the dismissal of all support and warehouse staff; the company has no plans of re-establishing themselves.
Speculating that the owner went on a bender and went nuts in the warehouse/office. Again, speculation. Doesn't look good.
If the owner is an addict and spiraling out of control, yeah, I wouldn't do business with them. I've had a nephew go down that drain, and there is no helping them, as my family learned the hard way, over and over and over again.. best to just keep your distance, and if they pull themselves out of it, good for them. Knowing how it went with my nephew and an old school friend who went down the same track and never came back, I wouldn't hold my breath. Goodbye FrozenCPU. Such a waste. Sad.
Yes I remember that computer from MNPCTech and seeing it on the floor, thanks for the link. Sounds like a sad story indeed. Bucky is listed as the COO on the company contacts page. Apparently, some of those employees have their hands tied and can't respond to this mess. I hope it works out for Bucky, sounds like he invested a lot of time there.
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Re: FrozenCPU CLOSED!
2015/02/16 15:21:58
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On the main website, http://www.frozencpu.com/, if you look down near the bottom under "Latest News", it's been updated to say: Site down until further notice
February 15, 2015
FrozenCPU.com will not be processing orders until future notice.  According to a member who's posted at both OCN and [H], he claims that the e-commerce company that handles the purchasing side of the website removed the ability to pay, and not anyone associated with FCPU. Due to space, I'll simply link the relevant posts: Post 1Post 2Post 3Post 4
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Re: FrozenCPU CLOSED!
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Re: FrozenCPU CLOSED!
2015/02/16 19:52:44
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Just sad, like there service and product choices.... hmmmmm maybe buy them out and have a west coast source!
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Re: FrozenCPU CLOSED!
2015/02/16 20:00:27
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Maybe a group of us crazies put some cash together, and but the rights.
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Re: FrozenCPU CLOSED!
2015/02/16 20:06:35
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Maybe a group of us crazies put some cash together, and but the rights.
Wait, to Hollywood, my bad...
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Re: FrozenCPU.com out of business? (Unconfirmed)
2015/02/16 21:26:39
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I just ordered something from them a week or so ago, and I got it in. Maybe I should call Joe and see what the deal is. If they did shut down, I wonder if their inventory was on consignment and can be returned. If not, we need to figure out how to buy up all their inventory unless their creditors seized it.
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Re: FrozenCPU.com out of business? (Unconfirmed)
2015/02/16 21:32:12
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Be better to start your own business than buy their inventory - which would no doubt include a lot of outdated stock that would be hard to move.
Who said they had creditors anyway? From what I've read, they pay (paid) for their stock up front.
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Re: FrozenCPU.com out of business? (Unconfirmed)
2015/02/16 21:51:06
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According to an ex-employee, FCPU still has roughly $5 million in paid inventory, let alone any other assets. I don't think there are too many members with that kind of cash sitting around.
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Re: FrozenCPU.com out of business? (Unconfirmed)
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Re: FrozenCPU.com out of business? (Unconfirmed)
2015/02/16 23:52:31
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Think I be a few bucks shy....
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Re: FrozenCPU.com out of business? (Unconfirmed)
2015/02/17 02:36:06
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This looks more than a drama being pulled off... I'm sad for them, I don't think switching the hands can save the company now.
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Re: FrozenCPU.com out of business? (Unconfirmed)
2015/02/17 03:44:32
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Re: FrozenCPU.com out of business? (Unconfirmed)
2015/02/17 08:30:55
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So sad, bought alot of stuff from them when I started watercooling. Prob close to 3k worth purchased through them.
I wonder whats gonna happen with all their stuff.
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Re: FrozenCPU.com out of business? (Unconfirmed)
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Re: FrozenCPU CLOSED!
2015/02/17 11:49:10
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A Google verified business simply means that when you use something like Google maps for example their location can be found. They are in Google maps so they have verified their business with Google.
https://support.google.co...s/answer/1669901?hl=enyou will receive an email from Google Trusted Stores confirming your purchase protection. Additionally, you may receive an email asking for (optional) feedback about your shopping experience.
Purchase protection covers the entire purchase amount, including tax and shipping. Purchase protection is limited to $1,000 in lifetime claims.
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Re: FrozenCPU CLOSED!
2015/02/17 12:21:06
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rjohnson11
A Google verified business simply means that when you use something like Google maps for example their location can be found. They are in Google maps so they have verified their business with Google.
https://support.google.co...s/answer/1669901?hl=en
you will receive an email from Google Trusted Stores confirming your purchase protection. Additionally, you may receive an email asking for (optional) feedback about your shopping experience.
Purchase protection covers the entire purchase amount, including tax and shipping. Purchase protection is limited to $1,000 in lifetime claims.
mistermister, You are quoting yourself and it made it a little hard to read this post. How is this or would this help users that used PayPal?
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Re: FrozenCPU CLOSED!
2015/02/17 12:26:19
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rjohnson11
A Google verified business simply means that when you use something like Google maps for example their location can be found. They are in Google maps so they have verified their business with Google.
https://support.google.co...s/answer/1669901?hl=en
you will receive an email from Google Trusted Stores confirming your purchase protection. Additionally, you may receive an email asking for (optional) feedback about your shopping experience.
Purchase protection covers the entire purchase amount, including tax and shipping. Purchase protection is limited to $1,000 in lifetime claims.
http://www.frostytech.com/permalinkArch.cfm?NewsID=86029 has way to much off subject advertising, I would not use this site. I don't want to buy a car or Lysol Cleaners.
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Re: FrozenCPU CLOSED!
2015/02/18 08:51:05
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Any word on anyone on here getting their money back from the banks? I may be out a couple hundred bones 
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Re: FrozenCPU CLOSED!
2015/02/18 10:22:55
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Not Yet, working with PayPal now.
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Re: FrozenCPU CLOSED!
2015/02/18 12:48:53
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Any word on anyone on here getting their money back from the banks? I may be out a couple hundred bones
If you used a credit card, there is a good chance, if you used a debit card you can still file a dispute. I know some people have gotten there money back from credit cards, I'm in the middle of it myself with my bank.
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Re: FrozenCPU CLOSED!
2015/02/18 13:36:05
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peteo_85
Any word on anyone on here getting their money back from the banks? I may be out a couple hundred bones
If you used a credit card, there is a good chance, if you used a debit card you can still file a dispute. I know some people have gotten there money back from credit cards, I'm in the middle of it myself with my bank.
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Re: FrozenCPU CLOSED!
2015/02/18 17:26:20
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rjohnson11
A Google verified business simply means that when you use something like Google maps for example their location can be found. They are in Google maps so they have verified their business with Google.
https://support.google.co...s/answer/1669901?hl=en
you will receive an email from Google Trusted Stores confirming your purchase protection. Additionally, you may receive an email asking for (optional) feedback about your shopping experience.
Purchase protection covers the entire purchase amount, including tax and shipping. Purchase protection is limited to $1,000 in lifetime claims.
mistermister, You are quoting yourself and it made it a little hard to read this post.
How is this or would this help users that used PayPal?
Its my understanding that Google will backup the purchase (up to 1K US dorras), which is similar to (but not the same as) the Pay-Pal protection. Basically when you make a purchase, Google asks if you want to share your purchase information in exchange for said protection... which I suppose is 100% better than simply selling your info anyway without telling you, heh.
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Re: FrozenCPU CLOSED!
2015/02/19 00:25:54
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This thread is incredible to read. Judging by the beer bottle I'm going to guess alcohol...
It is really sad to see this happening. Especially as Jab-Tech decided to close up at the end of last year. So that's now officially Jab-Tech, DangerDen, HSF, Petras, and Cool-tech? (whatever it was from many years ago) that are gone.
What places are even left? Sidewinder and what else?
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