Wilson Totten Posted October 21, 2022 Author Share #21 Posted October 21, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Reasons given were cash flow difficulties compounded by delayed Tax rebate (VAT). What spooked me was the similarity to other reported experiences. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Harry Feather Posted January 11, 2023 Share #22 Posted January 11, 2023 Peter Walnes will be in Crown Court on 20th January 2023 to answer fraud charges in excess of £1 million. I was one of his earlier victims and I notified magazine's, trading standards, ebay who did nothing and still allow him to steal from people. He will cease to trade once he has a criminal record. Contact Penzance Trading Standards if you have been affected by this man. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted January 11, 2023 Share #23 Posted January 11, 2023 18 minutes ago, Harry Feather said: Peter Walnes will be in Crown Court on 20th January 2023 to answer fraud charges in excess of £1 million. I was one of his earlier victims and I notified magazine's, trading standards, ebay who did nothing and still allow him to steal from people. He will cease to trade once he has a criminal record. Contact Penzance Trading Standards if you have been affected by this man. I had the regular email from him trawling for new stock only last week, he's nothing if not persistent. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry. Posted January 26, 2023 Share #24 Posted January 26, 2023 Update: Peter Walnes was convicted of fraudulent trading on 20th January and will be sentenced on 22nd March 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry. Posted January 26, 2023 Share #25 Posted January 26, 2023 Peter Walnes was convicted of fraudulent trading on 20th January and will be sentenced on 22nd March Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted January 26, 2023 Share #26 Posted January 26, 2023 7 hours ago, Harry. said: Update: Peter Walnes was convicted of fraudulent trading on 20th January and will be sentenced on 22nd March Well it seems there may soon be a vacancy for Chairman of the Tory party, he'd be perfect for the job! It would also seem to be good punishment, if a tad unfair. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted March 23, 2023 Share #27 Posted March 23, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) Any news of PW's sentencing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted March 23, 2023 Share #28 Posted March 23, 2023 Website is still showing stock as is his ebay shop. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted March 24, 2023 Share #29 Posted March 24, 2023 I got another email from him this morning asking for equipment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Morgan Posted March 24, 2023 Share #30 Posted March 24, 2023 1 hour ago, 250swb said: I got another email from him this morning asking for equipment. Blooming heck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted March 24, 2023 Share #31 Posted March 24, 2023 1 hour ago, 250swb said: I got another email from him this morning asking for equipment. Perhaps a conviction does not mean that the convicted person cannot trade? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted March 24, 2023 Share #32 Posted March 24, 2023 His web site is still trading and likewise his eBay shop. But while his email is worryingly still asking for all types of high end cameras and lenses he hasn't got anything significant for sale and what he does have could be described as flotsam, all the odd bits and pieces that could take years and years to sell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchino Posted March 29, 2023 Share #33 Posted March 29, 2023 I think he declared himself bankrupt last week. I’m trying to find out what sentence he got. He owes me £5000 for some Hasselblad kit he sold for me. I’m trying to recover the money through my insurance. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted March 29, 2023 Share #34 Posted March 29, 2023 22 minutes ago, mitchino said: I think he declared himself bankrupt last week. I’m trying to find out what sentence he got. He owes me £5000 for some Hasselblad kit he sold for me. I’m trying to recover the money through my insurance. I guess it depends on where we start a week, but my email for new stock was sent on the 23rd March, so if he's trading as a bankrupt doesn't he need to divulge something to potential customers? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Totten Posted March 29, 2023 Author Share #35 Posted March 29, 2023 Sorry to hear you are a victim too. I was directed to Cornwall Trading Standards who were very helpful and had an extensive file on this subject. I believe they initiated the recent Crown Court Case. It may be that the bankruptcy is connected to avoiding having to pay / repay. Sorry not a legal expert. Worth contacting Trading Standards although it may be a lost cause leaving you with insurance as best / only option. I contacted eBay but they didn’t seem interested, which is a lesson in itself. Watch for gear popping up on eBay again assuming you have serial numbers. I found one lens being resold by innocent buyer before I had been paid by Peter which triggered eventual payment by him of what we had agreed. Only lesson I take personally is not to buy from Peter and DEFINITELY don’t sell to him ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted March 29, 2023 Share #36 Posted March 29, 2023 On 1/11/2023 at 9:17 PM, 250swb said: I had the regular email from him trawling for new stock only last week, he's nothing if not persistent. I guess he’s found a business model that works for him! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Totten Posted April 2, 2023 Author Share #37 Posted April 2, 2023 I see all of Peter’s listings on eBay have disappeared. I wonder if he has stopped trading on that site ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted April 2, 2023 Share #38 Posted April 2, 2023 32 minutes ago, Wilson Totten said: I see all of Peter’s listings on eBay have disappeared. I wonder if he has stopped trading on that site ? New account? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Totten Posted April 2, 2023 Author Share #39 Posted April 2, 2023 Had a quick search for items I recall were listed recently, but haven’t tracked any down. It’s possible he will resurface of course. Have not heard the sentencing outcome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchino Posted April 20, 2023 Share #40 Posted April 20, 2023 (edited) He is to be sentenced tomorrow. I got a letter from the Receiver dealing with his bankruptcy. He has £878.26 in cash and £118,659.31 in liabilities. I hope he gets a decent stretch. Edited April 20, 2023 by mitchino 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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