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roger
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Joined: 09 Mar 2006
Posts: 1008
Location: ontario, canada |
how to address problem
Should i say something to this guy?
Long story short i made a deal for numerous early F;lane parts with a guy, who will remain nameless, on line.
Many e-mails back & forth about parts so when it came down to it, i did send a bunch of extra trim i did not need, but, i knew he could use, plus the parts he asked for, at a very resonable cost to him.
1 mnth later i see most of these parts at one of our favorite sites For Sale!!
Now, i don;t mind a guy making a buck of parts, but, parts i sent were, i thought, for his car, which is why i added a few trim pieces & for a smokin deal i might add!
If i;d know i would see this stuff, on line ,for 30-50% more i wouldn;t have sold them!
Should i say something, or am i over reacting?
Just put it down as a life lesson? _________________ roger powell
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Sun Jan 13, 2008 1:12 pm |
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steve
Senior Member
Joined: 12 Mar 2006
Posts: 220
Location: ontario |
I've had the same thing happen to me. I sold a guy an original radio delete for "HIS" 65 Mustang and a week later he tripled his money on E-bay. Oh well I guess I got what I wanted for it. I've also seen stuff that I have sold at swap meets on E-bay with my writing still on the part and at other swap meets for way more than I got for it. Money makes the world go around. _________________ Steve 64 S/C big brakes 8.8 rear 289 lentech AOD, strut front suspension
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Sun Jan 13, 2008 6:29 pm |
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roger
Senior Member
Joined: 09 Mar 2006
Posts: 1008
Location: ontario, canada |
jealous!
Well, your right, i did get what i wanted for it
But, i thought i was helping a guy out, you know
Maybe i;m just pissed cause he got more than me!!
By the way,my gig got moved from London to Vernon,B.C.!
Send me your postal, i;ll check out 5 day shipping - Brakes _________________ roger powell
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Sun Jan 13, 2008 8:59 pm |
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karkev
Senior Member
Joined: 08 Apr 2006
Posts: 106
Location: south of OKC, east of Lawton |
Roger, your story makes me sad. My daughter's 1961 Plymouth Savoy needed an intake manifold for it's slant six when we purchased the car. A friend of a friend heard about what we needed and gave her one. I tried to pay him but he refused saying, "I don't own a slant six, don't need it and she does." A fellow "Forward Look" Mopar nut in California sent her a set of chrome headlight shades and refused any money though he is dang sure gettin' his shipping back.
I've given many parts away and sold some cheap 'cuz I thought someone was deserving of them. I'm sorry your trust was a bit misplaced ~ your buyer has no class. _________________ 1964 Fairlane Fordor, 260, Fordomatic
1980 Datsun 510 wagon, auto/ac
1961 Plymouth Savoy four door, 225, Torqueflite
(daughter's car)
Mauser & Gew88 collector.
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Wed Jan 16, 2008 8:40 pm |
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Mr. Ed
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Joined: 21 Dec 2007
Posts: 77
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Roger, you did the right thing, he's a skunk! We have all done the same thing to help out fellow enthusiasts. But don't let it dampen your outlook on the world.
Later!
Mr. Ed
_________________ No car at this time.
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Thu Jan 17, 2008 9:08 am |
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optika1illushun
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Joined: 10 Sep 2006
Posts: 125
Location: Coal Region, Pa |
wow, thats lame. sadly some people take advsntage of others good intentions. OTOH, perhaps he didnt need the items? not saying he is right or wrong but u did a good deed, even though he sold it others may learn from ur actions and returnt he favor to someone else or even urself one day.
i had a few people send me parts for free, i didnt pay em back because they refused but i always sent them something in return. i also helped out a few people with small odds n ends when i can with many parts i have collected. good to see some honest people around yet.
it seems in the smaller internet communities like here that specialize in a smaller range of vehicles the people are generally better with this.
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Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:31 am |
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roger
Senior Member
Joined: 09 Mar 2006
Posts: 1008
Location: ontario, canada |
Well, i know in my heart i did the right thing, for the right reasons
He has to live with himself.
There was a time when i would think nothing of pulling a stunt like this for money
Thankfully, conscience & a family, seemed to have straightened me out _________________ roger powell
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Tue Feb 05, 2008 6:50 pm |
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