[Shotimes] Rip-Off on E-bay

Midwest SHO Specialists SHOtimes MidwestSHOspecialists@hotmail.com
Sun, 26 Jan 2003 13:47:55 -0600


Yes, I listed it as a GM part that would work on a SHO.  I had the same
picture that the current auction has (The blue one is my car).  I didn't
mention modification being necessary because I had already elongated the
holes so that it would fit.  Ultimetely, the buyer was pleased and so was I.

Mike Kopstain
Midwest SHO Specialists
827 North Chestnut Avenue
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
www.MidwestSHO.com
Sales@midwestsho.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin & Cheryl Airth" <clubairth@cajunnet.com>
To: "Midwest SHO Specialists SHOtimes" <MidwestSHOspecialists@hotmail.com>;
"Jim and Debbie Leyden" <jndleyden@mindspring.com>; "Steve Tatro"
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Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2003 1:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Rip-Off on E-bay


> Mike:
>  Now you have hit the nail on the head! Did you conceal the fact that it
was
> a GM part? Did you tell people about modifying the bar to fit a car it was
> NOT made for? Did you imply things by say leaving out a picture? I have no
> problem with this guy selling the GM strut tower brace for the SHO, but be
> upfront about what you are selling. If you got $56 and ran a honest
> description then more power to you!
> .
> .
>
>
> > He HAS to make the auctions private.  People would do what you guys want
> to
> > do otherwise.  I sold an extra GM bar that I had and started the auction
> at
> > $0.01 with no reserve and it went to $56.00.  I had already modified it
so
> > it would work with the SHO.  The bidders were emailing me left and right
> > calling me a scam artist and this and that and all I was trying to do
was
> > sell my damn bar.  Honestly guys, how is this any different than GM
being
> > the wholesaler and him being the retailer?
> >
> > Mike Kopstain