Tech
06-22-2009, 02:35 PM
The FS ad was deleted, presumably by StangEaterSS. I had already typed up the chronology of the transaction in the original thread but I'll give it another shot.
Seller listed a 1-year old 78MM FAST intake. I paid for it on Friday, May 8th via PayPal and he said it would ship on Saturday. He later pushed it back until Monday (no big deal, of course). I told the Seller that I needed the intake by Friday, to which he replied that it wouldn't be a problem.
I inquired about a tracking number on Monday evening. The seller informed me that a "friend" shipped the intake for him. I replied saying something to the affect of... "This isn't a reflection on you, but just a safeguard based upon previous transactions where the seller used a "friend" to ship an item. Could you please get me a tracking number? I have been in a similar situation where the "friend" forgot to ship something or I was blatantly lied to." He said he's get one as soon as he could.
No tracking number Tuesday... I followed up. No tracking number Wednesday... or Thursday... or Friday (the day I was supposed to get it). I sent him an email on Sunday for follow up. He replied with a bogus tracking number (he admitted it didn't work). Monday morning, he finally sent me the correct tracking number. The tracking number indicated that the intake didn't ship until LAST FRIDAY (THE DAY I NEEDED IT). Even after sending it a full week late (and lying to me for a week), he sent it via GROUND.
The intake finally showed up on Wednesday. When I opened the box, I found that he neglected to include the bolts (I was supposed to get all mounting hardware). Also, he sealed the upper/lower halves of the intake with RTV!! It took me an HOUR with a heat gun and various tools to get the intake separated. It took me another 4 hours to clean up the mess left behind. While I certainly think the seller should have mentioned this, I haven't asked for any compensation for my time (or the $25 replacement gasket).
I sent him an email on Wednesday morning, explaining my extreme dissatisfaction with this transaction. Because of the delay in shipping, I couldn't afford to wait any longer for the bolts. In my email on Wednesday, I told him that if he didn't reply within 2 hours, I was going to order the parts and expect to be reimbursed. 3 hours went by and I didn't hear from him... so I called a vendor and ordered replacement bolts and gasket ($99 shipped). At this point, I had paid $699 for a used 78mm LSx intake covered in bright orange RTV. The vendor I bought the parts from said that he sells them new for $699... :bang:
Later that evening, the seller sent me an email asking me to call him (without explanation of the purpose). I didn't have a chance to call. The following morning, he sent me an email saying he overnighted the bolts. As per my email on Wednesday, I had _already_ ordered new bolts. Too little... too late. I received his bolts and offered to return them, in exchange for the $60 in bolts/shipping I paid to the vendor. He refuses to make any restitution.
I posted some of this information in his FS ad. It appears he tried to sweep that one under the rug, so I have to bring it here. StangEaterSS has shown a lack of character and responsibility. I would rather not have to make this post... but he has left me no choice.
At this point, I would like complete reimbursement for the $99 in bolts/gasket.
Seller listed a 1-year old 78MM FAST intake. I paid for it on Friday, May 8th via PayPal and he said it would ship on Saturday. He later pushed it back until Monday (no big deal, of course). I told the Seller that I needed the intake by Friday, to which he replied that it wouldn't be a problem.
I inquired about a tracking number on Monday evening. The seller informed me that a "friend" shipped the intake for him. I replied saying something to the affect of... "This isn't a reflection on you, but just a safeguard based upon previous transactions where the seller used a "friend" to ship an item. Could you please get me a tracking number? I have been in a similar situation where the "friend" forgot to ship something or I was blatantly lied to." He said he's get one as soon as he could.
No tracking number Tuesday... I followed up. No tracking number Wednesday... or Thursday... or Friday (the day I was supposed to get it). I sent him an email on Sunday for follow up. He replied with a bogus tracking number (he admitted it didn't work). Monday morning, he finally sent me the correct tracking number. The tracking number indicated that the intake didn't ship until LAST FRIDAY (THE DAY I NEEDED IT). Even after sending it a full week late (and lying to me for a week), he sent it via GROUND.
The intake finally showed up on Wednesday. When I opened the box, I found that he neglected to include the bolts (I was supposed to get all mounting hardware). Also, he sealed the upper/lower halves of the intake with RTV!! It took me an HOUR with a heat gun and various tools to get the intake separated. It took me another 4 hours to clean up the mess left behind. While I certainly think the seller should have mentioned this, I haven't asked for any compensation for my time (or the $25 replacement gasket).
I sent him an email on Wednesday morning, explaining my extreme dissatisfaction with this transaction. Because of the delay in shipping, I couldn't afford to wait any longer for the bolts. In my email on Wednesday, I told him that if he didn't reply within 2 hours, I was going to order the parts and expect to be reimbursed. 3 hours went by and I didn't hear from him... so I called a vendor and ordered replacement bolts and gasket ($99 shipped). At this point, I had paid $699 for a used 78mm LSx intake covered in bright orange RTV. The vendor I bought the parts from said that he sells them new for $699... :bang:
Later that evening, the seller sent me an email asking me to call him (without explanation of the purpose). I didn't have a chance to call. The following morning, he sent me an email saying he overnighted the bolts. As per my email on Wednesday, I had _already_ ordered new bolts. Too little... too late. I received his bolts and offered to return them, in exchange for the $60 in bolts/shipping I paid to the vendor. He refuses to make any restitution.
I posted some of this information in his FS ad. It appears he tried to sweep that one under the rug, so I have to bring it here. StangEaterSS has shown a lack of character and responsibility. I would rather not have to make this post... but he has left me no choice.
At this point, I would like complete reimbursement for the $99 in bolts/gasket.