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Author:  carter [ Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:30 pm ]
Post subject:  bad looser on ebay
hi i bought a 12g295 head off ebay with the intention of just needing to buy valve springs for it as he said no resessing of the valves and that they were good......i got the head and just today i went overto order a new valve as one was a different size to the rest. and they measured them and what do ya know they were standard 1100...12g202 head valves. the bloke from ebay lied to me. and now its gonna cost me like $264 to get the right valves and the seets to be recut. im only 18 and have just finished yr 12.... so i got ripped off and now will not be getting my gear box checked ova and pulled apart....it will justy be put in and i will hope for the best.
this is just a warning to those people buyin stuff off ebay BEWARE. thanks for listin to me whingin
justin
Author:  Bromley [ Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:40 pm ]
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I think everyone should offer a return policy on ebay. I do for all my listings. If for any reason the listing does not meet the criteria listed the buyer can return to me for the cost of postage.

There will always be dodgy people on eBay but there will always be decent people doing the right thing.
Author:  pristic [ Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:40 pm ]
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Hey mate,

I feel for you. This stuff happens... but you can raise a complaint through Ebay.
Have you done that?

Look on ebay about it and you will find info... you may be able to send it back and get your money back (if you did everything through ebay/paypal)

Good luck,
Peter.
Author:  pristic [ Tue Nov 13, 2007 5:42 pm ]
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Hi,

I was talking to Graham Russell about your problem and he has been kind enough to offer to fix it for you. He understands your a young lad and he wants to help.

Call him on 02 9630 2195

Are you in Sydney?

Peter
Author:  sociallydisabled [ Tue Nov 13, 2007 6:02 pm ]
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damn that guy is great. 8) better be after he finishes my engine haha, but that sucks dude. i steer clear of ebay as much as i can now. because most of the time you can get em just as cheap from ya mini shop. they usually look after you better :D like my mate john at mini king, top bloke also
Author:  1018cc [ Tue Nov 13, 2007 6:14 pm ]
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That won't stop me buying off eBay - I subscribe to the theory "caveat emptor" (Let the buyer beware).

It sucks what has happened and something like that has happened to me as well (for a similar amount of money) but I only had myself to blame though - I should've let it go because I left it too late to ask questions. Anyways, that's all in the past now.

Geez that GR is a top bloke.

Hope everything gets sorted out nice and easily for you.
Author:  Ziegech [ Tue Nov 13, 2007 6:39 pm ]
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sorry to hear mate. i know the strapped for cash feeling i didnt reco my gearbox when i put it in just tighten up and fix the screws on the selectors or its going to cost u more in the future. enjoy schoolies mate
Author:  carter [ Tue Nov 13, 2007 6:39 pm ]
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ok MAD that blokes a legend.....ill give him a ring tomorrow and have a chat to him.....thanks a lot
justin
Author:  czerial [ Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:31 pm ]
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Bad luck mate thats not good at all.

Pete good on you for following it through, and good work by Graham. He is the man.

Keep us updated Justin :wink:
Author:  Convertible Mini [ Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Ebay purchases
I had a similar thing when I bought stuff out of Ebay. Some Guy sold me a 1275 block complete with bearing Caps and bored out to what ever with pistons to suit. When I got the block it was an Automatic one. He never mentioned a thing about it being an Auto. I still modified it to Manual and used it.
Author:  DTrain [ Tue Nov 13, 2007 11:22 pm ]
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yeah unfortunately with auction sites, its up to the buyer to make sure that all questions are asked before the sale ends. i bought a set of bump stops off ebay and the item got lost by australia post (probably my fault for not paying the extra for express postage) but classic motoring was good enough to express out another set of bump stops free of charge. great fella and great company. its glad to know that there are people out there who think theres more to life than the bottom dollar and do good things for others out of the goodness of their hearts. lucky for us, alot of them drive minis :P
Author:  lgoddard [ Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:40 pm ]
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hey yeah i knwo how that feels im 18 and just finished gr12 aswell (just finished one of my exams today :lol: ) bought soem 3 tacho gauges for my brothers 21st on ebay almost 2 weeks ago and still waiting for them to coem fingers crossed they still coming. cos i dont knwo how long i should leave it untill i leave a complaint to ebay cos it could have got lost in the mail or it could have been fraud ??? i dont knwo he had 100% good record so i dont know. we shall see
Author:  carter [ Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:44 pm ]
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hi guys just an update on my head.......graham russel is an absolute champion! hes fixen my head for me free of charge. i just post it to him which i did today. what a champion.
thanks graham.
thanks fellas justin
Author:  DTrain [ Wed Nov 14, 2007 9:08 pm ]
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lgoddard wrote:
hey yeah i knwo how that feels im 18 and just finished gr12 aswell (just finished one of my exams today :lol: ) bought soem 3 tacho gauges for my brothers 21st on ebay almost 2 weeks ago and still waiting for them to coem fingers crossed they still coming. cos i dont knwo how long i should leave it untill i leave a complaint to ebay cos it could have got lost in the mail or it could have been fraud ??? i dont knwo he had 100% good record so i dont know. we shall see


was it registered mail?? contact the seller first before you do anything and try to sort it out before you report it to ebay and leave negative feedback.
Author:  Caponix [ Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:57 pm ]
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jeez man that sucks to hear

but its a good ending to it :)
that graham russel is truely a legend 8)
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