Ebay thief got me...

[lgdpt]

I purchased a "perfect" hatch for my 72 off ebay a few weeks ago, no cracks,etc. The guy sent it to me... I dont know what it is off of but its not a Blazer or Jimmy hatch. Its metal not fiberglass and its way too small. I have emailed the seller offering to pay to ship it back to him if he will refund my money....

Well guess what? The seller wont reply. I politely called him and emailed him several times. I tried to go through paypal and they said I have no case because he sent the item he had listed.

Its not about the money its just about a "man" acting like a b*tch. I wish I lived close to East Wenatchee, WA...This SOB would pay one way or another.

So, does anyone have an idea what this could be off of? I would like to try to re-sell it if I can figure out what it is... otherwise I will junk it.

[72Levi]

FREAKIN paypal, thats why if I ever use paypal I don't give them access to my bank funds, I always use Amex card and would dispute it with them if some low life pulled that. Sorry to hear about your ebay loss, pursue it with ebay they may help. I once got re-imbursed from Paypal after I told Amex that I would not pay the bill and they could close my account if they did not help. "Magically" Paypal sent me an email stating that my account would be credited the amount, and it was greater than $1,000.00 that was in dispute.

[bac1755]

I would contact E-Bay and see if there is anything they can or will do. Is the person still selling things on e-bay?

[lgdpt]

Good advice. Im going to work on my Paypal account for sure. Thanks

[lgdpt]

ebay keeps re-routing me to paypal

[lgdpt]

they have nothing else for sale.

[michael bustamante]

e bay has a dispute section that allows to file a claim if the part is not what they said it was, Good luck with that,

[bouncytruck]

If you paid with a credit card, file a case ASAP. Also, contact the FBI's Internet Crimes division http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx.

I had the same thing happen with a hatch I "bought" many years ago from a guy in Colorado Springs. I reported him to every police department, FBI, Paypal, Ebay, and my credit card. I got the money back, but it took a few months. I also posted his name, phone number and email address here. The board members were great about calling him at all hours of the night and sending him emails. I think he was truely scared, but I don't think he ever had a hatch to sell.

[lgdpt]

Good call!!!!! Thanks Here is his info....

EbayUser ID: 72jimmy0
Name: john s nelson
City: East Wenatchee
State: WA
Country: United States
Phone: (509) 679-8944

[lgdpt]

I filed with the FBI's Internet Crimes division. Thanks for the link, Bouncey! I called Paypal and they are re-opening the case. I called his police, they told me to call mine. I did...they told me to take him to small claims. I also filed a claim with ebay.

I sent him an email that I have lots of time on my hands and Im not going away...

Lets see what happens.

[bac1755]

Good Move. Dont Let Up

[Jtrux]

i'm calling him right now!!!

[Jtrux]

I called and got a voice message, i'll keep trying from different numbers, he sounds like a weasel on his voicemail...hi this is john...i'm a loser...LOL

Oh and about the hatch, i'm thinking Jeep, possibly an old Commander or maybe a 66-77 Bronco.

[LUV2XCLR8]

Early Ford Bronco Hatch ???

[Big J]

I'm betting its a hatch for a International Scout. You might have something you can make a some money on, lol. You should look into it.

[lgdpt]

Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, thanks Jtrux.

Its not in great condition...one of the hinges is breaking out of the metal frame. If I can figure out what it is from, I will have to weld it up, prior to selling.

Thanks guys.

[drunkbus]

I'd say it's definatly from a Scout.

[lgdpt]

That does look like a winner! Good call Drunkbus!

[drunkbus]

Originally Posted by lgdpt

That does look like a winner! Good call Drunkbus!

Big J wins the prize, I just found the picture.

[lgdpt]

You both win!!!! Thanks Big J, good eye!

I doubt its worth anything though. Since they are made of metal, I doubt they fall apart like ours do. I will see what I can find....

[LUV2XCLR8]

Scout stuff to some people is like GOLD, I say Evil Bay it

[leddzepp]

Thanks for posting his number! He will get a call from me tonight after a few beers!

Feebay and Paypal are one in the same. Ebay bought them out a while ago.

[leddzepp]

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Scout stuff to some people is like GOLD, I say Evil Bay it

Agreed....I'll bet you could sell thsi to get your money back....how much did he rip you off for?

[lgdpt]

Good to know.

The paypal lady said give it 10 days and they will work on him. Then, I will have to ship it back to him and send a shipping conformation # and they will refund the $. Assuming they find him guilty.

If that doesnt happen, I will post it on ebay...even making $20 is better than nothin!

Thanks again guys.

[lgdpt]

It was $130. He originally said $20 to ship, but when the deal closed he came back and said it would be $70 (thief). So I unhappily pain the $200 because I really need one (my hatch is actually falling apart). By then I was nervous, but never had been taken on ebay before. I thought they protected against this kind of thing. Im learning a lot.....