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Things to think about. What was and is Ibi's reputation in the hunting community in Zambia? Who would be in the best position to be aware of that reputation, Andrew or Corey? Who picked Ibi's area and Ibi to deal with for the hunt booking? Who negotiated the terms of the hunt with Ibi? Did Andrew ever suggest to Corey that he pay the deposits in installments or use some escrow type arrangement given the operator and/or the concession issues in Zambia? Who was asking Corey to come up with additional money despite the uncertainty over the concession situation in Zambia? As between Corey and Andrew who was in the better position to understand the concession situation in Zambia and the potential for issues? Did Andrew ever raise any red flags regarding the concession situation in Zambia and if so, when? I am not suggesting that I know the answers to those questions but the questions highlight that you cannot be the seller of the hunt, coordinate all the details on the front end on behalf of the client and simply point the finger at the concession operator when everything goes to hell in a handbasket. Mike | |||
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No we need to get into a situation where the operator pays back the money received ROYAL KAFUE LTD Email - kafueroyal@gmail.com Tel/Whatsapp (00260) 975315144 Instagram - kafueroyal | |||
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You were a lawyer and if I had introduced you to a client am I liable for costs in the event of a loss? Did you pay finders fees or commissions? ROYAL KAFUE LTD Email - kafueroyal@gmail.com Tel/Whatsapp (00260) 975315144 Instagram - kafueroyal | |||
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African countries have always been regarded as uncertain destinations when business/investments are concerned and Zambia is the champion when it comes to the hunting industry, in fact worse than others as there are numerous "heavyweights" who want a part of the action, hence the squabbling and cases of "money talks" takes center stage. Ibi was probably sure the concession would be re-allocated to him and that likely justified his silence to third parties though unfortunately for him and all those involved, the plan backfired. It does not necessarily mean he has the money to pay the "concession allocation fee" or whatever term they use in Zambia, as he has likely exhausted his liquidity and may have to borrow from banks or friends to get back on his feet. Who knows? | |||
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Thank you for making my point for me about how despite the facts you continue to be dismissive of your actual role in the process. Mike | |||
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Again, Ibi is the one who marketed the hunt as only Ibi knows what animals he would have available on quota. The fact that the concession was/may have been under dispute is a different kettle of fish and the availability of this hunt was brought to the attention (advertised if you wish) of AR members by Andrew who has been utilizing quota from Ibi's concession as the allocated PH and as a "reward" though not to be confused with "commission or finder's fee", Andrew would have to put his time and effort into guiding the hunt and be "rewarded" with customary PH fees which is what Andrew as a PH would be aiming for: HUNTING DAYS. Andrew therefore as many other PHs who channel clients through outfitters who have renowned concessions are actually being "rewarded" with hunting days for which they will be remunerated and any "token of appreciation" from the client. When though a PH tailors the hunt WITH the client from A-Z the PH is actually acting as the outfitter (with the outfitter's consent) to SELL the hunt as he (PH) deems fit which would foresee hiking the price of the entire hunt so that he (PH) will get his cut, the outfitter his outfitting charges and everyone is happy. The client only knows the PH as he is the one with whom the deal was concluded, moneys paid to and with whom he will be guided; the outfitter is only known as the owner of the concession while Andrew can be known either by his name or as Royal Kafue or whatever. A registered AGENT on the other hand works on commission paid by the Outfitter/Concession owner; call him what you wish and the client deals and concludes the transaction with the agent by paying him the lump sum or in Escrow, as the case may be. | |||
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Just FYI by your definition and explanation Andrew acted AS the outfitter. Ibi didn’t market this…Andrew did…he “tailored” the hunt and did everything you described up to the point of physical contract with Concession Operator (or in this case lack thereof) | |||
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Please refer to the post by Larry showing that Andrew indeed marketed and sold the hunt on this website. There is a link to the hunt and offer. When I had ideas of hunting elsewhere he sought me out on another website and doubled down on getting me to hunt with Ibi. I was willing to walk away from a 10k deposit and hunt elsewhere. I should have followed my gut. I have a simple question for Andrew: you made sure refunds took place for other hunters and they were able to book hunts in different locations most being with you. Why did they all get refunded and offered replacement hunts and I wasn’t? | |||
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Please refer to the Famous Italian man by the name of Charles Ponzi I’d even venture that the last bit of money that was requested very close to the end, magically aligned with the amounts needed for others Andrew’s defense is sadly another age old tale I was just a “useful idiot” in this case and a victim too I was Sargent Shultz… I KNEW NOTHING Further he apparently didn’t even get the proverbial Candy Bar | |||
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My point all along. | |||
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For those who keep defending Baldry, I would like to know the answer to this.... | |||
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If you read it all cme clearly said andrew put him in touch to talk direct to outfitter. Meaning andrew was Ph only. looks to me cme knew he was paying and did pay someone else not andrew. I know all the Ph I ever hunt with other then if they were the outfitter got paid at end of the hunt. Guys you can keep acting like it is andrew fault all you want. The facts are gov screwed this hunt over and outfitter owes the refund. It sucks all around because a few people lost on this deal. Short of saying andrew is a crook or believe he did this as a plan to screw cme over I just dont get how some of you see it as andrew owes money to anyone. There is one person who knows how much andrew is doing behind the scenes and that is him. Anyone else is guessing and by all I have seen on here he is a stand up guy who is caught in the same mess as cme. Cme is not the only one who lost on this deal sadly but some cant see pass there need to keep acting like there perfect I still hope cme gets more money back and this sad story comes to a good ending. | |||
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If you read it all cme clearly said andrew put him in touch to talk direct to outfitter. Meaning andrew was Ph only. looks to me cme knew he was paying and did pay someone else not andrew. I know all the Ph I ever hunt with other then if they were the outfitter got paid at end of the hunt. Guys you can keep acting like it is andrew fault all you want. The facts are gov screwed this hunt over and outfitter owes the refund. It sucks all around because a few people lost on this deal. Short of saying andrew is a crook or believe he did this as a plan to screw cme over I just dont get how some of you see it as andrew owes money to anyone. There is one person who knows how much andrew is doing behind the scenes and that is him. Anyone else is guessing and by all I have seen on here he is a stand up guy who is caught in the same mess as cme. Cme is not the only one who lost on this deal sadly but some cant see pass there need to keep acting like there perfect I still hope cme gets more money back and this sad story comes to a good ending.[/QUOTE] BCAP… With due respect…that is NOT what CME has said at all. Nor is that what happened…at all… Andrew was FAR more involved than that I KNOW Andrew absolutely did not intend for any of this to happen whatsoever… But it did…and it was handled incredibly poorly | |||
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Andrew, His ideas are only applicable to others. That is how lawyers work! | |||
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On 17th March 2022 Cme posted: "Andrew introduced me to the outfitter and I’m in the process of finalizing my hunt with the outfitter for 2023. Besides the deal on the Buffalo for an additional hunter the outfitter offers great rates on other animals as well. The outfitter has been very easy to work with an very accommodating". Is that how Andrew sold and tailored the hunt? | |||
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I wonder if the Baldry apologists realize that at this point their scratching and clawing for excuses and rationalizations actually cause Baldry more harm than good. I guess not. Carry on. Mike | |||
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We are pointing to actual FACTS! Something you seem to lack the understanding of in this case! The person taking the money, is SOLELY responsible to return it! Anything else is just pure bullshit! | |||
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Hey CME. No amount of pressure on this group by all of us on Andrew etc is going to make your money appear. I dont even think Ibi is on this platform, so he probably is not worried about your situation. And it seems no one is pressuring Ibi...unless I've missed something. Why have you not engaged the US consulate to put pressure on Ibi via diplomatic channels? It would seem this is the only avenue left to get a positive outcome...or maybe you have an ace up your sleeve that we don't know about. I know of a situation whereby a gent in Africa took a US citizen for a ride, and he used the consulate to put pressure to get a solution, as his kids needed a Visa to study in the States. The study Visa's were going to be rescinded if the person did not avail the money. Surely this is something you can look into, seeing as his kids are going to school/college etc in the States?
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Plenty of people see it just the other way and see you for the ass hat you are. Well all wish cme to get his money back some of us just dont see the need to drag someone down who had no control of what happen. If I was in cme shoes I would also feel like no one is doing enough to help me. To think andrew should pay back money he did not get because he posted about a hunt that he direct a client to talk direct to outfitters is just stupid. You can carry on because more then me think your wrong and look stupid as well. | |||
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. . . it might be worth your while to go back and reread the posts by Corey (Cme) and Kpoynter, you seem to have a reading comprehension limitation. Saeed would benefit from that exercise as well. Mike | |||
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Sorry Mike. I see it all very clearly. From a normal person pe. If I was involved, I wouldn’t waste my time blaming anyone but Ibi. He is the crook! Andrew is just a victim, like the client, but not out of pocket of cash. | |||
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These are Cme's own words and very precisely worded; of that there can be no mistake and furthermore confirm that the deal was struck between Cme and Ibi. Is there any dialogue between Cme and Ibi to support the ongoing character assassination and if there is, why isn't it being shared as it is only one-way traffic? | |||
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you read it the way you want and see one side. Some of us would like both guys to end up on the right end of this because both of there lives have been turned upside down. | |||
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Sorry but by snipping such a tiny bit of information from 2022… well before shit hit th fan You are now simply a Schill You have lost all credibility in context which is sad. You are ignoring all information from people that have repeatedly posted facts or you are now posting g complete propaganda I honestly don’t understand other than you simply want to blindly ignore reality. You sir are a long term valued member who has great knowledge and input over many years and please continue to be so….. | |||
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Again, listen to the apologists, not the victim. They obviously have much more knowledge of what happened than the person who was actually involved. ____________________________________________ "Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life." Terry Pratchett. | |||
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All true . However this was posted in a thread where Andrew was trying to sell the hunt . It was also before anything went wrong. CME would not say the same thing now . | |||
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Andrew was the agent for Ibi. He advertised, negotiated and sold the hunt. He directed where the money was to go and how it was go.. How is he not complicit???? I am glad he got no money out of this, he does not deserve any. If he had, I would like to think he would have refunded to CME. | |||
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Did he really sell the hunt and instruct where and to whom the money should be paid or is that what you think he did and according to Cme's statement (which I am not going to repeat), your words are in stark contrast to what Cme stated. If the shit over the concession hit the fan later, that is another issue altogether; it was not Andrew's concession either for him to know of any impediment or injunction or whatever else. If you have issues in your business would you bring the gory details to the attention of your employees? ... hardly. You would be running it in a normal manner while the problems get ironed out .. No? "I am glad he got no money out of this, he does not deserve any. If he had, I would like to think he would have refunded to CME". Firstly the general consensus was that Andrew got a cut from the deal (him being the alleged agent) yet now you say you are glad he got no money but being unsure of yourself also think he just MIGHT have received a kickback. What does Cme have to say about any communication that has transpired between himself and Ibi with whom he concluded the deal from initial deposit, increments and final since the deal went belly up? | |||
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Look at the date of that post, that was a month before I sent my first deposit. Since you seem hell bent on defending someone without having the facts send me a PM and I’m happy to send you all the correspondence so you can see just how much help Andrew has been. (That offer is open to Saeed or anyone else that may need to see the actual facts before making an educated decision.) The men with strong opinions have actually seen all of the correspondence so their statements are actually based on facts and not conjecture. This is not Buzz vs Andrew, this is right vs wrong. As MJines has pointed out on multiple occassions that this started by Andrew calling out another outfitter. Basic questions still have not been answered by Andrew or Ibi. Isn’t it our responsibility to protect other hunters? If I had known about the mess in Zambia or if information had been more readily available I would have never booked the hunt to begin with. “Remember, I was willing to walk away from my 10k deposit and book elsewhere. This is in black and white via email. Andrew doubled down on doing business with Ibi.” | |||
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Fulvio, This part of your post is telling. Just reread it to yourself. The rest of us may see it differently, but the words "Sell the Hunt" speak volumes. "Did he really sell the hunt and instruct where and to whom the money should be paid." Formerly "Nganga" | |||
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In one simple statement you have divided AR and now introduced the apologist theory and have you not forgotten your follower's accusations of fraud, embezzlement, editing posts, a Ponzi scheme, and all the rest. You have absolutely no idea of the workings of the concessions and the people and politics involved in this country but go ahead and represent Cme pro bono and sue me. ROYAL KAFUE LTD Email - kafueroyal@gmail.com Tel/Whatsapp (00260) 975315144 Instagram - kafueroyal | |||
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What I know is that Corey is out tens of thousands of dollars and you were doing so little to help him recover that money after selling him the hunt that when you attacked another outfitter for defrauding a client, Corey felt he could no longer sit by silently. And apparently months later, Corey still feels the same way and is still out the lion’s share of his money. Mike | |||
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Andrew, Ignore him. I never listen to lawyers! Especially ones so far removed from reality. And American lawyers never seem to remember that there a whole world out there. And it doesn’t revolve around American stupid legal system! | |||
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We also know andrew did not receive any of the money from client. I dont care if it was first post last post are one in the middle it was clear client was talking direct to outfitter. So unless there is proof andrew got a payment from client no way to give money back he did not get. Since everyone thinks andrew is not doing enough lets get some ideas on what he should do more to help. With the key being remember this will not being handled like a problem in the USA or in a courtroom here. This happened in africa. I guess if client feels the same way and not happy he should be here having his say like he has. All you other guys are just stirring the pot and helping no one at all. | |||
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Certain lawyers in America would like Andrew to engage them to recover an American client’s money being held by a Zambian outfitter. We all know this would lead to nowhere but that is immaterial to American lawyers. They get paid. Win or lose! | |||
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CME has pretty clearly indicated that he is not happy with the efforts to help. | |||
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Larry, It's obvious you are privy to information not posted on this thread. Did Andrew receive any financial benefit/payment as a result of this booking? ______________________ DRSS ______________________ Hunt Reports 2015 His & Her Leopards with Derek Littleton of Luwire Safaris - http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/2971090112 2015 Trophy Bull Elephant with CMS http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/1651069012 DIY Brooks Range Sheep Hunt 2013 - http://forums.accuratereloadin...901038191#9901038191 Zambia June/July 2012 with Andrew Baldry - Royal Kafue http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7971064771 Zambia Sept 2010- Muchinga Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4211096141 Namibia Sept 2010 - ARUB Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6781076141 | |||
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Steve; Methinks you are misquoting me. Review Dogcat's comment to which I answered. | |||
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