Buyer (and Seller) Beware....
:soapbox:
I bought an LS6 intake on Ebay for $300 (buy it now price). Before i sealed the deal, I talked to the guy over the phone. He emailed me a couple of pics of an area near the throttle body that was shaved "an 1/8 inch". We couldn't figure out why, and he assured me my money refunded if it turned out bad.
Well, as I was under the hood last night, installing by brand new SLP lid (THANKS EXTREME POWERSPORTS!!!) I realized the problem:
The throttle cable bracket was missing on the LS6. :brick:
Thas why it was shaved down. Why this was so, I have no clue.
Either way, I immediately got on the phone with Mr. Seller and informed him of my situation. I very calmly, respectfully, and tactfully informed him that as soon as the intake arrived, I would send it back to him for my refund (as previous agreed.)
In this transaction, however, he explains that I will absorb the cost of the shipping both ways (fair enough), and also the $9 deducted from his using paypal. I went from $315.00 to $291.00 b/c he was selling a worthless part.:ahh:
Now, I am not one to sqaubble about petty things ($9 is not that big of a deal). However, Mr. Seller quickly jumped to mention how he was being so nice as to return my funds as he could easily have refused; sold "as is". I maintain my composure. :mad:
But I write as I have learned an easy (and relatively cheap) lesson: Make sure you scrutinize your online purchases AND YOUR SALES. Sure this is common sense. But DO NOT DEAL DIRTY. :devil:
It was very possible that this gentlemen failed to remember me mention my being a Marine (very determined bunch, check out history sometime). And it was very possible that his residence was already identified and a leave of absence already approved.... Before I spoke with the fella. :firedevil:
Please, don't deal dirty. Take a look at the sponsors, they have some outstanding deals. It feels like Christmas already. :Owned:
