Virginity Lost? Bought a part that is bogus, Need some insight on how to proceed Options

[Pat Garvey]

I must be some kind of freak, because I've never bought a part from someone that didn't turn out to be righteous! Until now.

I've picked up things from just about everywhere through the years (no, not diseases! - parts), and never, ever been stung. Now, I think I have been & don't know how to deal with it.

This wasn't a Craigslist or Ebay item. It came from a World member. No names will be used. No inference to the part will be used. But it did come from a regular World contributor. In all fairness, and because I know that some people will jump on the Dr914 bandwagon - it was not from George.

I don't want to give too much away here, because I've not contacted the seller yet. I've been too pissed off to try to work it out with a clear head.

Suffice it to say, the part I was looking for is rare and nearly unobtainium. The seller contacted me after a wanted ad on my part, sent me copious hi-res photos, we struck a deal, I paid, he sent.

What I recieved WAS the correct part, but, unless the pics were fooled with, is NOT the part represented. It is, in fact, useless(& I mean that) and full of man-made defects. It cannot be repaired. It cannot be used, because it will break on installation. It is a piece of junk! Not a cheap piece of junk.

If this had been purchased from eBay I'd just take my loss for not asking enough questions. But, this purchase came from the "brotherhood".

So, I'm wondering how some of you would handle this?
Pat

[rhodyguy]

let him know it wasn't what you were expecting. if it's a standup seller he'll make it right (hopefully).

k

[Twystd1]

I would not talk about it on the board at all, until i had exhausted all avenues of recompense with the seller.

Clayton

[TedK]

Yes yes, contact seller first. Do not be aggressive or accusatory, make it a dialogue and see where it takes you. If it goes south from there come back and ask for suggestions, names of hit-men, etc.

[Pat Garvey]

I would not talk about it on the board at all, until i had exhausted all avenues of recompense with the seller.

Clayton

I brought it up here first because I'm too pissed to duscuss it immediately with the seller. Looking for insight, because I have never had this problem before!

Maybe I should have just cooled down first, but thought I just might get some insight. Guess not.

[hwgunner]

Pat, i know I have sold a thing or two to you, or atleast theguy i sold it to was as crotchety as you, and if it was a part that i sold you then I would give you a full refund no questions asked. Depending on the part I may not even ask for it back if it really is in that bad of shape. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[914-8]

terms like "great condition" "mint" and "excellent" mean different things to different people.

simply send the seller an e-mail saying that the part is not in the condition you expected, and if he wouldn't mind taking it back and issuing a refund.

the first step is as simple as that.

[VaccaRabite]

If it were me...

I'd delete the content of the first post, and ask a mod to make this thread go away. Then I'd got have a beer, and relax for a bit. Tomorrow, I'd contact the seller, and see if an agreement can't be made. Give him a chance to explain, and I bet a reasonable end can be had of the situation.

Zach

[PeeGreen 914]

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[JB 914]

I would not talk about it on the board at all, until i had exhausted all avenues of recompense with the seller.

Clayton

Yep (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)

Cowboy up and talk to the seller man to man. If the tables were turned, wouldn't you expect the same from him/us?

[cooltimes]

If the part you purchased was partially based on written or verbal description that said it was what you wanted, along with those photos mentioned and had a higher purchase price stigma to be paid since it was a rare item, you should insist to have your money returned. Mentioning names is your only lever and if it comes to doing that, you won't have a blacken eye in my opinion.

If you had to pay a high price in order for you to see it wasn't as shown or described, the deal sucks.

Mike Cooley

edited : By all means try communicating privately 1st.

[9146FAN]

I would give the seller the benifit of the doubt. Contact the seller, tell them your thoughts and see what happens.

I hope my insight helps.

Good Luck,

Eddie

[JRust]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Delete this thread. Talk to the guy & see what happens. Could be a simple mistake he will rectify. Give the guy a chance before you blast him. I'm sure he'll make good with you. If he won't work with you & turns out to be a prick then feel free to state your case here. I'm sure it will work out though just give it a little time. It is easy for a Newbie or someone not that experienced to not see problems that others might.

[Engman]

Contact the seller, first. If you come to an unsatifactory solution, then post away. I have had 2 incidents over the past two years - one the us mail lost and I sent another after finding out and the other was a complaint on a minor issue to which I offered, refund +shipping or a replacement after the part was returned to me with me paying the shipping.

I hope this turns out well, the members here are decent people.

M

[ConeDodger]

I would not talk about it on the board at all, until i had exhausted all avenues of recompense with the seller.

Clayton

Word!

[computers4kids]

So, I'm wondering how some of you would handle this?
Pat

Pat,
This is not the way you should go about it...brother or no brother. Contact the seller and give them a chance to make it right. Airing it this way only leads to hard feelings...now go out and kick the dog....delete this thread's content and contact that seller.
Mark

[Pat Garvey]

Pat, i know I have sold a thing or two to you, or atleast theguy i sold it to was as crotchety as you, and if it was a part that i sold you then I would give you a full refund no questions asked. Depending on the part I may not even ask for it back if it really is in that bad of shape. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

And that is exactly why I respect you!

Thankfully, you are not involved.
Pat

[grantsfo]

I'd make vague accusations and refreneces so many people on the board draw conclusions about the rat who sold the fradulent part. Then I'd hold a poll.

Thing that makes me laugh is that you'll get countless posts on how to use common sense.

[orthobiz]

I go through selling sprees on eBay. I'm a Macintosh computer nut at home and office and bought 5 wireless mice when they first came out. Decided I didn't like them, can't remember to turn them off and the batteries run down, etc. Decided I would sell the wireless mice...

I also have wired mice as backups. The boxes are nearly identical.

So...I SELL a wireless mouse on eBay only to find out that I actually SENT a wired mouse. Of course, the buyer contacted me and I sent the correct mouse out immediately, no questions asked, refunded his money. He paid me a second time when the correct mouse arrived and also sent me back the wired mouse.

A long story that basically says sometimes a seller unintentionally makes a mistake! He may have hi res photos of the correct item and actually accidentally sent the wrong item.

I'm just glad this is not another "AA horror story!" Um, if it was an honest mistake, we'll hold a poll and see if you can still be a virgin (just don't wear your headlight on your wedding nite!)

Paul

[Pat Garvey]

I would not talk about it on the board at all, until i had exhausted all avenues of recompense with the seller.

Clayton

Why?

I purchased something that was "apparently" misrepresented. Shouldn't others be made aware of the "buyer beware" principal? I've contacted the seller & am awaiting response, but I see no reason to not seek information from the masses about such incidents.

I've not stated any name, nor will I do so. I was simply asking for guidance. Got that.

This was a part I've been trying to find for YEARS! Everything that came along had problems. Until this one. It had hi-res pics of a product that was near perfect, but not delivered as represented!

Not "talk about it on the board"? This is a FORUM - not a "board". The rest of the non-members of this forum need to be aware of such things.

Am I pissed about this - better believe it! Will I get recompense - we'll see.

But it has left a really bad taste in my mouth.

Anyone is free to PM me about this, so we can let it die here - for now.
Pat