WARNING!!! Bad business...oldschool68 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

NWD02 · 01-15-2008, 01:59 PM

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up... be careful who you buy things from.

I recently replied to a classified ad for some 67' turn signal assemblies from a member. He said they were mine, just sent a money order. I sent a money order within the next few days from receiving his PM. The dude replied a like 5 days later saying, "Sorry, that day I sent ya this email back this guy came and bought my brake kit and offered me 100.00 for the turn signals so I just let me go for that. I called ya to leave ya a message. Don't send the money order, if you already have I will just resend it back to your house."

Yeah he sent my money order back but the whole situation is crap! Maybe I'm over reacting.

Oh yeah, thanks again...... "oldschool68"

NWD02 · 01-15-2008, 02:01 PM

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up... be careful who you buy things from.

I recently replied to a classified ad for some 67' turn signal assemblies from a member. He said they were mine, just sent a money order. I sent a money order within the next few days from receiving his PM. The dude replied a like 5 days later saying, "Sorry, that day I sent ya this email back this guy came and bought my brake kit and offered me 100.00 for the turn signals so I just let me go for that. I called ya to leave ya a message. Don't send the money order, if you already have I will just resend it back to your house."

Yeah he sent my money order back but the whole situation is crap! Maybe I'm over reacting.

Oh yeah, thanks again...... "oldschool68"

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-15-2008, 02:11 PM

Come on dude please read the rules and dont cross post...

**LockDoc** · 01-15-2008, 02:52 PM

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Maybe I don't know the whole story but it sounds like BS to me. If he sold you the stuff then he should have saved it for you no matter how much someone else offered for it. That's pretty low in my book....

.. It would make me think twice before I bought anything from him.

Just my 2¢ worth..

LockDoc

**jaros44sr** · 01-15-2008, 02:59 PM

There are other ways to handle conflicts on this forum, bad choice...J.

1966gmc · 01-15-2008, 03:02 PM

Lockie Lockie
You should have handled this in PM's man

***Liz*** · 01-15-2008, 03:47 PM

This post was merged and moved to the proper forum.

**LockDoc** · 01-15-2008, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1966gmc

Lockie Lockie
You should have handled this in PM's man

Not as far as I'm concerned...... Who would that help in the future? NO ONE!!

LockDoc

68gmsee · 01-15-2008, 04:28 PM

I haven't purchased from anyone here yet, but I'm sure other's would like to know when someone goes back on their word. I just read a thread where a seller was disgusted with people that commit to buy and don't follow through. It should work both ways.

If you commit and agree to sell to one person and then sell to someone else because they offered more, that reflects on your lack of courtesy and business professionalism.

CG · 01-15-2008, 04:36 PM

At least you got your money back.

NWD02 · 01-15-2008, 07:38 PM

Thanks Loc for the support on the post. I'd hate to see a post tomorrow from another member saying they got the shaft from the same dude.

vtblazer · 01-16-2008, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NWD02

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up... be careful who you buy things from.

I recently replied to a classified ad for some 67' turn signal assemblies from a member. He said they were mine, just sent a money order. I sent a money order within the next few days from receiving his PM. The dude replied a like 5 days later saying, "Sorry, that day I sent ya this email back this guy came and bought my brake kit and offered me 100.00 for the turn signals so I just let me go for that. I called ya to leave ya a message. Don't send the money order, if you already have I will just resend it back to your house."

Yeah he sent my money order back but the whole situation is crap! Maybe I'm over reacting.

Oh yeah, thanks again...... "oldschool68"

Sorry to hear about your dealings within your first year of signing up, not the norm here on the board IMO.

22 posts in and you feel burned...bummer.

***Liz*** · 01-16-2008, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NWD02

Thanks Loc for the support on the post. I'd hate to see a post tomorrow from another member saying they got the shaft from the same dude.

The reason for the lack of support was not due to the bad deal, but rather how it was handled. The site rules are posted on every forum on the site. All bad deals, until recently were to be handled via pm with an admin until the issues were resolved. Recently we added this area for people to work stuff out and or let members know about their deals. The main message boards are not the appropriate areas for these kinds of posts. Thats why the members did not back you up in this at that time, as well as it being cross posted which is also against the rules.

Now that its merged and in the proper area, notice the change in responses? You need to follow the rules, when complaining about those who don't, or noone will take it seriously.

**special-K** · 01-16-2008, 05:27 AM

Once a deal`s made,that`s it.

panhandler62 · 01-17-2008, 06:53 AM

I agree with Tim.

I understand how tempting it can be to go hand to hand with parts & cash but I consider any deals that I have an agreement on to be binding as long as everyone holds up their end.

That said -- at least the member provided a prompt refund so we're only dealing with "rude" and not with "dishonest."

01-15-2008, 01:59 PM	#1
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	WARNING!!! Bad business...oldschool68 Just wanted to give everyone a heads up... be careful who you buy things from. I recently replied to a classified ad for some 67' turn signal assemblies from a member. He said they were mine, just sent a money order. I sent a money order within the next few days from receiving his PM. The dude replied a like 5 days later saying, "Sorry, that day I sent ya this email back this guy came and bought my brake kit and offered me 100.00 for the turn signals so I just let me go for that. I called ya to leave ya a message. Don't send the money order, if you already have I will just resend it back to your house." Yeah he sent my money order back but the whole situation is crap! Maybe I'm over reacting. Oh yeah, thanks again...... "oldschool68"

01-15-2008, 02:01 PM	#2
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	WARNING!!! Bad business... Just wanted to give everyone a heads up... be careful who you buy things from. I recently replied to a classified ad for some 67' turn signal assemblies from a member. He said they were mine, just sent a money order. I sent a money order within the next few days from receiving his PM. The dude replied a like 5 days later saying, "Sorry, that day I sent ya this email back this guy came and bought my brake kit and offered me 100.00 for the turn signals so I just let me go for that. I called ya to leave ya a message. Don't send the money order, if you already have I will just resend it back to your house." Yeah he sent my money order back but the whole situation is crap! Maybe I'm over reacting. Oh yeah, thanks again...... "oldschool68"

01-15-2008, 02:11 PM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: WARNING!!! Bad business... Come on dude please read the rules and dont cross post... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-15-2008, 02:52 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,815	Re: WARNING!!! Bad business... - Maybe I don't know the whole story but it sounds like BS to me. If he sold you the stuff then he should have saved it for you no matter how much someone else offered for it. That's pretty low in my book...... It would make me think twice before I bought anything from him. Just my 2¢ worth.. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-15-2008, 02:59 PM	#5
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,766	Re: WARNING!!! Bad business... There are other ways to handle conflicts on this forum, bad choice...J. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

01-15-2008, 03:02 PM	#6
1966gmc Why does it taste purple? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge Md Posts: 621	Re: WARNING!!! Bad business... Lockie Lockie You should have handled this in PM's man

01-15-2008, 03:47 PM	#7
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	Re: WARNING!!! Bad business... This post was merged and moved to the proper forum.

01-15-2008, 04:28 PM	#9
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: WARNING!!! Bad business... I haven't purchased from anyone here yet, but I'm sure other's would like to know when someone goes back on their word. I just read a thread where a seller was disgusted with people that commit to buy and don't follow through. It should work both ways. If you commit and agree to sell to one person and then sell to someone else because they offered more, that reflects on your lack of courtesy and business professionalism.

01-15-2008, 04:36 PM	#10
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,034	Re: WARNING!!! Bad business... At least you got your money back.

01-15-2008, 07:38 PM	#11
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: WARNING!!! Bad business... Thanks Loc for the support on the post. I'd hate to see a post tomorrow from another member saying they got the shaft from the same dude.

01-16-2008, 05:27 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: WARNING!!! Bad business...oldschool68 Once a deal`s made,that`s it. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-17-2008, 06:53 AM	#15
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	Re: WARNING!!! Bad business...oldschool68 I agree with Tim. I understand how tempting it can be to go hand to hand with parts & cash but I consider any deals that I have an agreement on to be binding as long as everyone holds up their end. That said -- at least the member provided a prompt refund so we're only dealing with "rude" and not with "dishonest." __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....



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