HARDBACK SPORT SEATS on ebay
03-06-2009, 03:09 AM
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latest email received through PayPal resolution center:
"Sorry for the delay in responding to your email. Unfortunately, I'm traveling on business and relied on my mechanic to send the correct item. First he was late sending the seats and those seats are not from my car or the ones you had purchased. I've left a message for my mechanic to return my call. I will inform you ASAP regarding this mater."
If this is the case, I am really tempted to ask the seller to give me the porsche shop address, and post it here as a sticky. Best is to react with the end result.
My humble respect to all of you guys, I learn each day sharing your company and passion, thank you
"Sorry for the delay in responding to your email. Unfortunately, I'm traveling on business and relied on my mechanic to send the correct item. First he was late sending the seats and those seats are not from my car or the ones you had purchased. I've left a message for my mechanic to return my call. I will inform you ASAP regarding this mater."
If this is the case, I am really tempted to ask the seller to give me the porsche shop address, and post it here as a sticky. Best is to react with the end result.
My humble respect to all of you guys, I learn each day sharing your company and passion, thank you
03-06-2009, 08:42 AM
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latest email received through PayPal resolution center:
"Sorry for the delay in responding to your email. Unfortunately, I'm traveling on business and relied on my mechanic to send the correct item. First he was late sending the seats and those seats are not from my car or the ones you had purchased. I've left a message for my mechanic to return my call. I will inform you ASAP regarding this mater."
If this is the case, I am really tempted to ask the seller to give me the porsche shop address, and post it here as a sticky. Best is to react with the end result.
My humble respect to all of you guys, I learn each day sharing your company and passion, thank you
"Sorry for the delay in responding to your email. Unfortunately, I'm traveling on business and relied on my mechanic to send the correct item. First he was late sending the seats and those seats are not from my car or the ones you had purchased. I've left a message for my mechanic to return my call. I will inform you ASAP regarding this mater."
If this is the case, I am really tempted to ask the seller to give me the porsche shop address, and post it here as a sticky. Best is to react with the end result.
My humble respect to all of you guys, I learn each day sharing your company and passion, thank you
03-06-2009, 12:37 PM
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This deal really, really sucks. As I read the thread, I became angrier and angrier. It's fraud, without question.
I, too, hope things are made right and you are made whole, Geo. Best wishes, dude.
I, too, hope things are made right and you are made whole, Geo. Best wishes, dude.
03-06-2009, 01:09 PM
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Smells like delay tactics around here. Sounds like maintaining some sort of "dignity" is important to this fool, so let him hang on to his "my mechanic" fairy tale, as long as you get your money.
In fact, I'd suggest it's his turn to trust you to send those wrong seats back once you've got your refund, including return shipping.
In fact, I'd suggest it's his turn to trust you to send those wrong seats back once you've got your refund, including return shipping.
03-06-2009, 03:33 PM
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Aren't you the one questioning each of my above posts? I'm just replying to them. Don't take it the wrong way.
Edit: BTW, just tried PM'ing you but it says that your quota is exceeded. Peace out brother!
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03-06-2009, 03:43 PM
#54
Geo, I would ask for the mechanic's number to get a confirmtaion of his story, and maybe have a fellow NJ RLer pay them a surprise visit...if he doesnt give it, I would be suspicious.
As a side note, I am glad to see fellow RL'er supporting a member that has contributed A LOT to this forum!
As a side note, I am glad to see fellow RL'er supporting a member that has contributed A LOT to this forum!
03-06-2009, 03:57 PM
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Having been through the Paypal and Ebay claims process before, I can see where you may be headed for trouble. The sellers delays may have been intentional. As you have already learned, credit card companies, ebay, paypal, all have time limits to claim a refund. Paypal will work with you, however, their resolution is to take money out of the seller's paypal account and put it into yours. If he has no money in there, you don't get any money until he does. If he knows paypal will sieze it, then he is unlikely to put any money in there. Therefore, paypal says you are right, but you don't get paid.
The upside is that this Rennlist community rocks and this guy has apparently let his identity out. He may have been hoping that some poor guy in Europe would get stuck with these but I think he has a surprise coming if he does not make it right.
Based on my read, I'd say this could still possibly be a mistake by his mechanic in shipping the wrong seats, but the entire circumstances are VERY suspicious to say the least.
Good Luck!!
The upside is that this Rennlist community rocks and this guy has apparently let his identity out. He may have been hoping that some poor guy in Europe would get stuck with these but I think he has a surprise coming if he does not make it right.
Based on my read, I'd say this could still possibly be a mistake by his mechanic in shipping the wrong seats, but the entire circumstances are VERY suspicious to say the least.
Good Luck!!
03-06-2009, 04:16 PM
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I would open a PayPal claim _NOW_. If the seller manages to ship the right seats eventuially, the claim can always be closed and resolved. However, the delays sound very fishy.
Hope it works out, Geo!
Hope it works out, Geo!
03-06-2009, 04:37 PM
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"We get smiles, nods of approval, and raised thumbs, usually all at once. Want to improve America's image in Europe? Fire the State Department, and hire some folks to drive Challengers around..."
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03-06-2009, 06:13 PM
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Horrible story. As someone who's recently been burned on fleabay, I'd take some of the above advice. DO NOT DELAY in making claims to Paypal, Ebay, and your credit card. It sounds very familiar to my story. My part was broken upon arrival due to crappy packaging, seller said he'd make everything right either by replacement or refund just needed a bit of time. Five months later no replacement, no refund, full voicemail, and full email. *****!!!! Maybe this is just a misunderstanding but unfortunately I think the seller is just trying to buy time.
03-06-2009, 06:28 PM
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I'm a late comer to the thread, but wow it pisses me off. If I were in NJ I would definitely get 2-3 friends and go look the guy up. It would be pretty easy to make it clear that you know where he lives, works, what he drives,...etc. I would "suggest" he refund GEO for the seats or he would wish he did.
