Est. 2006
MediaSlob.com
8/26/2006 - Went to MediaMax looking for PS2 internet adapter. John told me he didn’t have any in stock, but they come in all the time and he would reserve one. I agreed and he told me I needed to pay up front. I didn't like the idea but I wanted the product He assured me that he was the best at getting things and that “Santa comes to him when he needs something.”
9/25/2006 - After not hearing from John for a month I called inquiring about availability of an adapter. Not saying who I was John told me that he had an adapter in stock with software and it was available for purchase.
Later that day - I went to MediaMax with a friend. I asked if he had the internet adapter, he responded “Yes, are you the one who called?” I said "Yes." He placed the adapter and software disc on the counter. He said it was $29.95. I then said “Is it common practice for you to take peoples money and tell them you will call them when you get a product and screw them out of their money?” At this point I took out the receipt he had given me 8/26/06. He grabbed the receipt and both the adapter and disc and told me to get out of his store. I then refused to leave without a refund. He got very angry and came out from the counter and confronted me. He threatened to call the police. I said "call the police and tell them what you did. You’re stealing my money." After yelling and cursing at me he phoned the police. The police said that they have had numerous complaints about John Downey and MediaMax but the only thing I could do is report him to the Better Business Bureau and take him to small claims court. I have decided to take it one step further and attempt to alert the public about the unethical business practices of John Downey. At this point I have not received the product I paid for or my money back.