This guy Brandon sounds like the MVP of the year. A situation like this would leave me so devastated, and good people like this rarely come around. Really glad this turned around for you and those statutes are absolutely beautiful!!
As a Venezuelan, I’m truly sorry to hear about your experience. It’s disheartening when people take advantage of others, especially knowing the struggles so many face. I'm surprised they actually sent you something given the circumstances. Venezuela is enduring so many challenges that some individuals might resort to desperate measures for money. However, it’s great to hear you have what you need now, and I hope that brings you some peace. Great videos. Keep up the great job.
Wow! What an ordeal to get these awesome statues. The story has a happy ending. Those statues all look amazing. Brandon is great guy for delivering those to you. I can't wait to see them at the new store when I travel out there again in a couple of years.
Wow those are beautiful! The restore was super good. I'm glad you finally got your pieces. That Fox looks super good 👌 👍 🎉 what a journey! That's a big chunk of change but they look so damn good! I've never seen a better Fox statue. Congrats bro!!!
This is the life of a collector we all take risks and Cooper is one of the most genuine guys on RUclips and clearly is a very trusting person. Happens to all of us but we don’t all have RUclips channels 😄
Such a wild story! Thankfully they are finally home with you! The Marios and Pikachu are some of my personal holy grails that I would love to own someday.
It seems rather insane to ship by DHL, a carrier well known for international shipping and handling, and still end up having your stuff held for years once it landed on US soil. It’s too bad that you had to pay so much extra on what was seemingly a really sweet deal, but it’s great that you finally got them and the restoration looks phenomenal. Congrats on the absolutely sick pieces for the game room/new store!
You should feel lucky the guy actually sent you the statues. He could have easily sent nothing, or crates full of old clothes. Since he had multiple things in that shippers storage place, he must have known how they operate. Then he can always blame someone else for switching them out. The restoration cost should have been agreed upon upfront, or atleast a ballpark figure. The end result is exceptional though. I also swear this video title said $24,000 not $18,000.
From the video it was never implied that the restoration cost was a surprise, only that the time at which the statues got done was and therefore the bill came at an unexpected time. I am sure the restorer did their job properly.
I don't think the seller was particularly out to scam you but the whole situation just sucks. I find it personally kind of crazy to just keep them in a warehouse for years. I would have personally gotten a professional company to pick them up and get them to you. Would be quite a large extra expense sure, but in my mind it would have been either paying another 3k or so to get the statues worth way more than 3k or get nothing, regardless of the initial purchase price. Brandon swapping his statue with your messed up one was extremely nice of him.
I'm glad you finally got what you paid for. I'm sure you just don't have 18K sitting around and I'm sorry what you went through but you got to be careful when making online purchases.
Your comment tells me you either didn't listen to the full story, or you have selective hearing. Many others reported positive experiences with the seller before I did anything
I am a rare book collector and I have been scammed selling and buying. Luckily I have profited far more than I have been scammed but that's just the way it is.
It's me Chad again shouting out from Greenville NC ❤ coop sorry you had to go through all of that. But brother at the end of it all. Freaking awesome 👍 bro those statues are awesome and amazing. I'm a huge fan of you and the whole double jump crew. I will be watching you until the end. ❤
Hey Coop, longtime watcher here. I'm from Venezuela, left a few years ago. I'm sorry you went through so much stuff. In defence of the seller (just in terms of the shipping), shipping companies screw people there all the time, both sellers from Venezuela and buyers from outside, even the bigger ones like FedEx and DHL do this, where they get things "lost" in transit or make sudden changes to the delivery methods that were never disclosed. When I was there I was scammed multiple times and got stuff stolen. Same when I've tried to send stuff to my family from outside. It also doesn't help that sometimes these packages have to make pit stops in different countries. It is an absolute mess and has been for at least over a decade. Sorry that you had such a messy experience.
What a dumb take. As explained in the video, multiple other people reported positive experiences with this seller, and I checked for references before doing anything. Its not my fault some shady shipping company decided to not deliver items I paid to have delivered. Its not my fault the seller potentially switched out one statue for another. Victim blaming at its finest here.
If you come at the King (SicCooper), you best not miss. Cooper, please give me the physical address of the Associate from Venezuela. I know people down there and want to make sure they send a strong message that this can't happen to anyone again. Hope you have a great Sunday!
Hey coop does brandon deliver just statues or can he deliver other things? I have a huge wide screen crt waiting for me in the east coast and i am in california. If he can pick up and deliver would be awesome. Save me a trip.
No, I’m in the house we bought. Maybe i didn’t make it clear enough. We were looking at a house that was at the height of our budget, so when we ended up not getting it, we had a little extra money, since the house we got was cheaper
Seems like the better looking statue was just it when he first got the statue probably, and it had been worn and torn over the years and the hand broken off, and was to afraid to tell you that it was the same statue, and by saying hes sending the one without a broken hand really its the same one that was better looking in the photo, so he wasn't lying by saying he was sending the onbe you asked for, not saying what he did was alright, but thats just what I'd think as a outsider listening to your story. Not trying to downplay what he did though just to be extra clear.
@@SicCooperOfficial It just seemed like the picture of the PIkachu and Mario in the house looked like it had a instagram filter on it, but you know more about the whole situation than I do and you spoke with him more, I'm just happy you got them all, at the start of the video I didn't think it was going to have a ~happy~ ending.
@@SicCooperOfficial But I'm stoked for the new store to open, I live in St Helens outside of Portland and plan to visit after the new year, might have to make a trip before then to cause there isn't much of anything for retro games or consoles out here lmao, sorry if I disrespected you at all that wasn't my intention.
Shoutout Brandon. Dude is fr the homie. Those statues look SO good together man, grats. Need to get me a mario one of these days
Shipping a massive statue international sounds like a terrible idea.
This guy Brandon sounds like the MVP of the year. A situation like this would leave me so devastated, and good people like this rarely come around. Really glad this turned around for you and those statutes are absolutely beautiful!!
brandon is a legend, glad there are people like him in this community
The fact that he sent the wrong statue is the icing on the cake. I would never interact with that seller again.
This would have sent me, my adhd would have had me driving all over the country. Glad you got them all! 👏🏼👏🏼
brandon is a homie for swapping the marios, man what a story!!
Hey, Brandon is the same guy Retro Rick uses for his big displays as well, cool❗️
That Brandon guy is the real MVP
What a story and a journey! I'm glad it all worked out and you're happy
As a Venezuelan, I’m truly sorry to hear about your experience. It’s disheartening when people take advantage of others, especially knowing the struggles so many face. I'm surprised they actually sent you something given the circumstances. Venezuela is enduring so many challenges that some individuals might resort to desperate measures for money.
However, it’s great to hear you have what you need now, and I hope that brings you some peace. Great videos. Keep up the great job.
Wow! What an ordeal to get these awesome statues. The story has a happy ending. Those statues all look amazing. Brandon is great guy for delivering those to you. I can't wait to see them at the new store when I travel out there again in a couple of years.
Wow those are beautiful! The restore was super good. I'm glad you finally got your pieces. That Fox looks super good 👌 👍 🎉 what a journey! That's a big chunk of change but they look so damn good! I've never seen a better Fox statue. Congrats bro!!!
Absolute GRAILS! Great video and a hell of a story.... but, worth it! Enjoy them my friend!
a south american game trip woulda been a dope series had you gone in person. that restoration job is top-notch too!
The old switcheroo what a rotten trick like when you think you're getting a delicious slice of chocolate cake but you're presented with a salad
Brandon sat across from me at the PRGE auction. He was bidding on all kinds of stuff. Good for him!
This was one hell of a story. I for one am glad you kept it a secret. I can't imagine the wild ride you went through to get them.
Those Blues Bros statues go hard!
The paint jobs are really good, they almost look brand new.
Coop always almost getting scammed
This is the life of a collector we all take risks and Cooper is one of the most genuine guys on RUclips and clearly is a very trusting person. Happens to all of us but we don’t all have RUclips channels 😄
it happens :/
Happened to me multiple times and I've collected for over 20 years . Cooper is a legend and a genuine honest guy compared to many people on yt
Such a wild story! Thankfully they are finally home with you! The Marios and Pikachu are some of my personal holy grails that I would love to own someday.
Brandon is super kind for that. What a guy!
Also, Mario & pikachu are wicked cool, but the starfox statue is one handsome lad.
They look truly amazing, they'll be great attractions for your store.
Crazy cost and very stressful. Brandon also is awesome.
How in the world you stayed patient is crazy. A three year process! I wouldn’t have made it.
Glad it turned out great !
That was wild ride. Glad it all worked out.
It seems rather insane to ship by DHL, a carrier well known for international shipping and handling, and still end up having your stuff held for years once it landed on US soil. It’s too bad that you had to pay so much extra on what was seemingly a really sweet deal, but it’s great that you finally got them and the restoration looks phenomenal. Congrats on the absolutely sick pieces for the game room/new store!
You should feel lucky the guy actually sent you the statues. He could have easily sent nothing, or crates full of old clothes. Since he had multiple things in that shippers storage place, he must have known how they operate. Then he can always blame someone else for switching them out.
The restoration cost should have been agreed upon upfront, or atleast a ballpark figure. The end result is exceptional though.
I also swear this video title said $24,000 not $18,000.
If it said $24k in the title, that was just a mistake from Jesse (editor). I got reference checks from multiple other people before sending any money
From the video it was never implied that the restoration cost was a surprise, only that the time at which the statues got done was and therefore the bill came at an unexpected time. I am sure the restorer did their job properly.
That’s an insane story! Brandon for the win! 🔥
I know you've been through so much and stress with these but omg they look sooooo amazing ether way Brandon is a legend .
Damn sucks it was a pain of an adventure but cool that you finally have them. What a legend Brandon
That is a gorgeous collection of statues, man. You did good.
Brandon sounds like a good dude, sweet statues Coop 🍻
I’m glad you got your statues, even though it was an hell of a ride. 😅
What a great community of dudes.
Dude!!! Cooper I Remember that Guy! He was in Venezuela! He had Gameboy cabinet kiosk i wanted, but we couldn't agree on price.
Thats the reason why forwarding agents excist
We need more people like Brandon 👍
I don't think the seller was particularly out to scam you but the whole situation just sucks. I find it personally kind of crazy to just keep them in a warehouse for years. I would have personally gotten a professional company to pick them up and get them to you. Would be quite a large extra expense sure, but in my mind it would have been either paying another 3k or so to get the statues worth way more than 3k or get nothing, regardless of the initial purchase price. Brandon swapping his statue with your messed up one was extremely nice of him.
Brandon looks like he didn’t want to them statues go lol.
I'm glad you finally got what you paid for. I'm sure you just don't have 18K sitting around and I'm sorry what you went through but you got to be careful when making online purchases.
Wow…. Those statues look amazing
They are amazing. Damn I felt bad for you with that Venezuela guy
Nice help from Brandon!
Brandon about to come to my place in a couple wks to pick some stuff up , great guy!
What an ordeal! But they'll look great in the new store.
Those came out epic bro
The fact you thought doing a deal with someone in Venezuela was ok tells me your not the brightest bulb on the tree 🎄
Your comment tells me you either didn't listen to the full story, or you have selective hearing. Many others reported positive experiences with the seller before I did anything
I am a rare book collector and I have been scammed selling and buying. Luckily I have profited far more than I have been scammed but that's just the way it is.
it's sadly just a part of life
Glad I don't care for statues, signs, kiosks etc. If I was I would have paid the 8k 12k and less stress.
It's me Chad again shouting out from Greenville NC ❤ coop sorry you had to go through all of that. But brother at the end of it all. Freaking awesome 👍 bro those statues are awesome and amazing. I'm a huge fan of you and the whole double jump crew. I will be watching you until the end. ❤
Congrats on getting these buddy!
Damn what a journey. Huge relief I'm sure. They look amazing and huge W Brandon!
I fucking love that shirt, I’m seeing Lorna tomorrow
More money, more problems.
Shout out to the cool guy who called you 😁
Glad it all worked out & cool story
Hey Coop, longtime watcher here. I'm from Venezuela, left a few years ago. I'm sorry you went through so much stuff. In defence of the seller (just in terms of the shipping), shipping companies screw people there all the time, both sellers from Venezuela and buyers from outside, even the bigger ones like FedEx and DHL do this, where they get things "lost" in transit or make sudden changes to the delivery methods that were never disclosed. When I was there I was scammed multiple times and got stuff stolen. Same when I've tried to send stuff to my family from outside. It also doesn't help that sometimes these packages have to make pit stops in different countries. It is an absolute mess and has been for at least over a decade. Sorry that you had such a messy experience.
Everything about this is a red flag 🚩 this is 100% the buyers fault.
What a dumb take. As explained in the video, multiple other people reported positive experiences with this seller, and I checked for references before doing anything. Its not my fault some shady shipping company decided to not deliver items I paid to have delivered. Its not my fault the seller potentially switched out one statue for another. Victim blaming at its finest here.
You guys should do a podcast!
If you come at the King (SicCooper), you best not miss. Cooper, please give me the physical address of the Associate from Venezuela. I know people down there and want to make sure they send a strong message that this can't happen to anyone again. Hope you have a great Sunday!
One day i will own these in the EU. So hard to come by
Hey coop does brandon deliver just statues or can he deliver other things? I have a huge wide screen crt waiting for me in the east coast and i am in california. If he can pick up and deliver would be awesome. Save me a trip.
He can do anything
@@SicCooperOfficialSweet. Cooper how do we get in contact with him?
@@Mo7-7 grabandgogaming.com
@@SicCooperOfficial thanks brother.
So instead of buying a house you got statues ?
No, I’m in the house we bought. Maybe i didn’t make it clear enough. We were looking at a house that was at the height of our budget, so when we ended up not getting it, we had a little extra money, since the house we got was cheaper
@@SicCooperOfficialthat makes more sense now lol 😂 love the videos tho !
Everybody but you was getting paid the entire ordeal. Frustrating.
I've always been after a sonic one
50 Deep!
Seems like the better looking statue was just it when he first got the statue probably, and it had been worn and torn over the years and the hand broken off, and was to afraid to tell you that it was the same statue, and by saying hes sending the one without a broken hand really its the same one that was better looking in the photo, so he wasn't lying by saying he was sending the onbe you asked for, not saying what he did was alright, but thats just what I'd think as a outsider listening to your story. Not trying to downplay what he did though just to be extra clear.
The photos he was sending me were all taken right before being sent. He was going to these stores and sending photos while he was there
@@SicCooperOfficial It just seemed like the picture of the PIkachu and Mario in the house looked like it had a instagram filter on it, but you know more about the whole situation than I do and you spoke with him more, I'm just happy you got them all, at the start of the video I didn't think it was going to have a ~happy~ ending.
@@SicCooperOfficial But I'm stoked for the new store to open, I live in St Helens outside of Portland and plan to visit after the new year, might have to make a trip before then to cause there isn't much of anything for retro games or consoles out here lmao, sorry if I disrespected you at all that wasn't my intention.
i wish i could go to ur new store and also i would love to just get to meet u and play sum fun and excidint fun..lol
sorry for the bad spelling..
They look great!
Wot a banging dill you done good there 😅😊😢amazing well done 👍 definitely deserved 😮😮😮
Salute brother - 🇬🇧
Amazing!
Very nice.
😅😂wow
Those are so cool
Next get a translator or pick up yourself
Oh yeah, let me just take a quick 6,600 mile round trip drive down to Miami lol
Hey bro ?
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Super Mario star fox is my favourite