[ForSale-Swap] Getting screwed via ebay

[D.C.]

Yup, always get phone numbers that works get a work number and call them at 
work, get an address and check it out theultimates.com is a good place to 
start, many phone numbers can be checked by entering it into the google 
search engine. http://www.theultimates.com/
73


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry (KW4A)" <kw4a at hughes.net>
To: "For Sale-Swap List" <forsale-swap at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 7:35 PM
Subject: [ForSale-Swap] Getting screwed via ebay


>I have had a total of 3 deals that required foolw up when dealing with a 
>crrok.
>
> 1. Never received the item (TS-940S) He sold the same item to 3 people.
>
> 2.  Item described as pristine.  (Stripped chassis with no tubes or 
> transformers)
>
> 3.  Nver received the item despite much email, promises that it was sent, 
> no tracking number, etc.
>
> Each deal was solved the same way. I contacted the sellers sheriff's dept 
> and spoke with an investigator dealing with this type of problem.  I 
> supplied him with a copy of all records (email, ad, transcript of all 
> phone calls, paypal records, copy of cashier checks, etc.)  This is what 
> made the difference as when the investigator knocked on their door they 
> were well prepared to counter any story offered as an excuse. 2 of the 
> guys paid up on the spot and the other set up payments through the 
> sheriff's dept till the money was reimbursed.
>
> It's a real problem but the seller fully exspects the buyer to roll over 
> not wanting to have to go through all the problems of going after your 
> money. They feel distance is their protection.  Every deal I make, I 
> require tohe seller to provide me with a contact number and address BEFORE 
> the deal is made. I then use that info to contact the seller to get a 
> feeling of who this guy is and whether he is trust worthy or not.
>
> It's going to get worse before it gets better so you need to set yourself 
> up to protect yourself in these matters and follow through if need be.
>
> Just my 2cents based on my experiences.
>
> 73 es caviat emptor,
>
> Larry  KW4A
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