Andrew, didn't Paypal go after the guy? I had issues (the one and only time I've ever had a prob) with a clown selling XS1100 motorcycle parts. I put a complaint into Paypal via their dispute system, and they were all set to go after him. He finally delivered the parts a day before the deadline of the resolution. I believe it is a timeline thing though, and you only have so many days to dispute it?? Courtney ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Grebneff" <goose1047@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 1:31 AM Subject: Ripoff artists named (TheSamba)
> These two advertisers on TheSamba took my money and ran: > > 1) Michael Tevis > 2961 Hwy 32 #68 > Chico, CA 95926 > <latebidder@yahoo.com> > <michaeltevis@hotmail.com> > $225.00US > > 2) Danged if I can remember his name now! It's in my files on my other > Mac, which is having its power-supply repaired right now... > $80.00US > > Number 1 took PayPal and then made excuses as to why the items weren't > arriving at the LA container terminal (eg that FedEx couldn't find the > terminal!). Now he won't reply to e-mails. > > Number 2 took an $80 deposit, then changed his e-mail address. He owns > a mechanical shop in eastern USA. > > Both of these were for 1986-or-later front suspension parts, which I > need for my brake upgrade. So I'm down $598NZ and nothing to show for > it. > > Avoid these clowns at all costs! Now to see if I can post about this > on TheSamba... > > I'll have to post Number 2's name when I remember it or have the 6116 > up and running again. > > -- > Andrew Grebneff > Dunedin, New Zealand > Fossil preparator > Mollusc, Toyota & VW van nut > > <goose1047@gmail.com> |
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