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Re: Burned by another eBay seller

To: David Deutsch <mgman@optonline.net>
Subject: Re: Burned by another eBay seller
From: Bill <wbmcleod@cox.net>
Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 16:58:34 -0700
Now is DEFINITELY the time to start talking to e-bay!  Those of us who 
try to be honest sellers certainly don't like this any better than you 
do.  Take care,
Bill
Slightly Classics
Tucson

David Deutsch wrote:

>NO MORE eBay buying for this MG parts consumer!!! 
>This guy is a real piece-o-work.
>http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2422666405
>Auction was for 5 Midget Wheels "good condition but could use repainting".  
>
>I was very pleased to have winning bid at $60 . I was notified of amount to 
>send, including shipping, shortly after  close of auction and had a money 
>order in the mail within next 24 hours. 10 days later I followed up and got 
>back a message that he had received payment but was tied up and unable to ship 
>/ he would try to ship the next day. Two days later I get a message that his 
>shipping guesstimate was off and I needed to send $15 more dollars. I replied 
>that I needed wheels shipped before I would send more money. Wheels arrived 
>four days later and three of the five were garbage that had sustained major 
>rim shots. I notified seller who replied that he had three more with tires on 
>and he would send them if I would pay more shipping .  UNBELIEVABLE!!   He 
>further explained "I am a business not some guy clearing out a garage after a 
>restoration or selling his car.. I have to turn a profit.". It was a great 
>comfort for me to know that I was taken by a pro, not an amateur.  

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