Deceptive eBay seller
- Thread starter mrblaine
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And, I really do appreciate the cautionary tale in general, you have to be careful on that site no doubt. I’ve almost been burnt on things like this before due to complacency. It usually always happens when you focus in one part number, pricing, shipping time/cost etc. When they all start to look the same, that is when you really need to be vigilant when you finally settle on one that looks good.
When I buy from Amazon, I will occasionally buy the used stuff for less money, knowing these are often brand new returns with damaged packaging. It's a small gamble that usually pays off.
A few years ago, I bought all four ball joints "used" assuming they were still new but repackaged. One pair was exactly as I hoped. The second set must have been the old trashed and worn out set that someone had put in the new box and returned to Amazon for a refund.
I reported this to Amazon with an explanation, but they would not accept these used BJs for a second refund. I was out $20-something bucks because of some unscrupulous Amazon customer.
A few years ago, I bought all four ball joints "used" assuming they were still new but repackaged. One pair was exactly as I hoped. The second set must have been the old trashed and worn out set that someone had put in the new box and returned to Amazon for a refund.
I reported this to Amazon with an explanation, but they would not accept these used BJs for a second refund. I was out $20-something bucks because of some unscrupulous Amazon customer.
I've been happy with Roark Supply. I think they have those discs. Sucks they got you with the fine print, that type of stuff is so tiresome.
Swing and a miss.
Why are you trying to argue what's in the listing? He admitted that he didn't read the entire listing. That is not taking away from the fact that the listing is deceptive. Which is one of the points of his post.
Another semi-literate moron, I see.
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Starrs
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I find
ita pointless trying to get a point across to a bunch of nut swingers with overpriced brake kits
ita pointless trying to get a point across to a bunch of nut swingers with overpriced brake kits
It is absolutely deceptive when the placement of the key detail is designed to be overlooked and inconsistant with the presentation of the rest of the listing. Buyer beware.
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Starrs
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Blaine even admitted he made a damn oops....these guys need to quit brown nosing already. It’s getting disgusting. Blaine knows his shit. We all know that. He admitted he fucked up on this one. It’s doneI find
ita pointless trying to get a point across to a bunch of nut swingers with overpriced brake kits
OP
No, I came to a place I consider home to share my stupidity with folks who may have perhaps had a day or two where a lapse in attention resulted in similar acts of dumb. I don't have time to be perfect, it is hard enough just being fucking awesome.
OP
You starting to notice we keep having to explain the simplest of shit lately?
OP
Funny you should bring that up. I'm not thrilled with the 3" non 3M stuff I have been using from them. I'll have to go back and see if they have them in 3M. I am beyond thrilled with their green 6 x 48" belts though. And yes, it is tiresome, almost as tiresome as having to explain it to some.
OP
That's pretty interesting. I wouldn't have considered that the denial would in fact be within policy because you did in fact get exactly what you paid for, a used set of ball joints. Also why I really try to avoid selling used parts. If someone asks to buy something used, I have learned the hard way what that means which is they want the performance of new at half the price.
OP
Now you're just being a dickhead.I find
ita pointless trying to get a point across to a bunch of nut swingers with overpriced brake kits
OP
I'll type very slowly this time so it might sink in. The deception was deliberate and done in such a way to catch the morons who don't always take the time to read every letter in a description when there are 10 other items using the exact same description and picture with one tiny minor difference. Had it been the only description of the only item I happened to peruse that day, I would have caught it. We also have to consider the egregious nature of overcharging by at least 1600% which may give the more astute among us pause to wonder who really does that and expects it to stick?
I did get exactly what I paid for! The only thing I really took away from the experience is that the Amazon inspectors can't be expected to know the difference between "used but still very useable" and "you dummies got taken because you refunded someone's money for the dirty greasy worn out parts they just replaced". That was worth some curious entertainment value, I suppose. I still buy the used, but actually new, stuff pretty often and very rarely regret it.
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Starrs
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So your calling yourself a moron? I hope for your sake they give you your $17 bucks back