I got RIPPED OFF by a fellow Viper Owner
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Mr Hemi Head
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It does read:
Pickup only - see item description for details
Will arrange for local pickup only (no shipping).
Not that this is valid excuse to misrepresent the wheels.
Words like perfect and mint apparently mean something different in NY.
Pickup only - see item description for details
Will arrange for local pickup only (no shipping).
Not that this is valid excuse to misrepresent the wheels.
Words like perfect and mint apparently mean something different in NY.
V10SpeedLuvr
Enthusiast
But if you read the auction description, it says:
Will ship but you need to arrange for pickup I will pack them up.
And I did. I called UPS and scheduled to have them picked up, but he did NOT pack them up! All he did was slap a mailing label on the tires. Thanks for pointing that out. I had glossed over that part, ANOTHER lie he told!
agentf1
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This always pains me to hear stuff like this. Aren't we supposed to look out for each other.
Mr Hemi Head
Enthusiast
Yes we should. I would not hesitate to ask a local VCA member to inspect a car or parts before purchasing.
2001 GTS
Enthusiast
What does it cost to repair wheels with curb rash like that?
V10SpeedLuvr
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I called a guy in Atlanta and he quoted me $100/wheel. I then went to a local place who I've done business with before and they quoted me $40 each. All 4 wheels were damaged but 2 werent as bad so they wont require as much work as the other 2. They were dropped off on Friday, I should have them back late this week
Vic
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I wonder how long it takes for things to "come around" on sh*t heads like Bobby Sherman.
unreelviper
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Chad, I'm sorry to hear about your lose because it could give the good viper club sellers on e-bay a bad name. I just sold a set of 20 inch wheels to another viper club member and the fun and trust factor that we agreed to was great, simply because we were club members. I'm sure that a few more club members are going to be a little more mistrusting of fellow club members when selling viper items and that is truly sad.
viprvenm
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That really bites, but there are so many ways to protect yourself when buying from eBay. As mentioned above request many many pics and do not settle unless they are received. Also since they are Viper parts have someone check them out as also mentioned above.
Sorry this happened, but $1k... ya know.
These are NOT $1k wheels from the factory!
Used.
Sorry this happened, but $1k... ya know.
These are NOT $1k wheels from the factory!
Used.
JUCD VPR
Enthusiast
Dang CHAD that *****. I feel for you brother.
What a total [*****]. He needs a good A$$ kickin! ou should have requested more photos though just to be safe. Oh well but for 40 bucks each you can have them fixed, not to bad.
What a total [*****]. He needs a good A$$ kickin! ou should have requested more photos though just to be safe. Oh well but for 40 bucks each you can have them fixed, not to bad.
joe117
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There are jerks out there.
Remember the guy who came on the forum looking for rear end gears. I had an old set and told him he could have them for the shipping cost.
I sent them and the guy went away never to be seen again.
He did this rather than pay $12.
Remember the guy who came on the forum looking for rear end gears. I had an old set and told him he could have them for the shipping cost.
I sent them and the guy went away never to be seen again.
He did this rather than pay $12.
ViperArry
Enthusiast
Damn this is bad Chad......
It really looked like a nice auction. Everyone here was there to point them out for you.... and some (like me) were even thinking about buying them immideatly from Ebay to have them reserved for you (knowing you were going to buy them).
To bad it goes like this.
How are those rims made? Is the yellow part 1 piece and the chrome just an insert or is it all 1 piece?
Does the Yellow have any scratches/marks? Or are they mint as described?
Man, I feel bad for you.
It really looked like a nice auction. Everyone here was there to point them out for you.... and some (like me) were even thinking about buying them immideatly from Ebay to have them reserved for you (knowing you were going to buy them).
To bad it goes like this.
How are those rims made? Is the yellow part 1 piece and the chrome just an insert or is it all 1 piece?
Does the Yellow have any scratches/marks? Or are they mint as described?
Man, I feel bad for you.
WOWWWWWWWWW THATS an even bigger low life LOL
Hey Chad my snake has a little rash, that local place your talkin about for $40 a wheel will he do wheels by mail as well? if so Pm me his name/ number thats an AWESOME deal. Thanks
vprdude
Viper Owner
Sorry to hear that. I had a similar experience on ebay couple of months ago. Bought something from a guy with a 100% feedback and close to 150 transactions. Item arrived broken and scratched. His feedback got really bad within a week, with 3 negative feedbacks from other people. A month later his negative feedbacks disappeared... Crooks always find a way to cheat. Makes me only wonder how safe ebay really is?
InjectTheVenom
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Damn Chad sorry to hear of your misfortune, hopefully that wheel place can get them looking good as new, and be sure to MAKE HIM PAY for this as well 
I almost had an experience like this a little while ago but luckily I could make a trip to a few friends nearby so I could inspect the headlights myself before buying.
What he portrayed as "original" black calibra headlights (extremely rare and only offered on some 2 litre 16 valve turbo equipped cars in Germany) were mearly SPRAY PAINTED original headlights. I immediately thought of an excuse, mister f*ckup was clearly annoyed but I made damn clear that I wasn't buying.
I almost had an experience like this a little while ago but luckily I could make a trip to a few friends nearby so I could inspect the headlights myself before buying.
What he portrayed as "original" black calibra headlights (extremely rare and only offered on some 2 litre 16 valve turbo equipped cars in Germany) were mearly SPRAY PAINTED original headlights. I immediately thought of an excuse, mister f*ckup was clearly annoyed but I made damn clear that I wasn't buying.
CitySnake
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Plum says you're one of the good guys, so I'm gonna just suggest that you try to look at the big picture.
If it's true that you were able to pick up the full set of 4 wheels for $1G (that's what's been suggested so I don't know for sure) and you can actually have a local wheel repair shop take care of all the problems for another $160 (call it $200) so that the wheels are true and as good as new, you've managed to acquire a set for $1,200. THAT my friend is a GREAT deal!
No saying the seller isn't a thief...just that, in the end, things may not be nearly as bad as you're presently thinking.
If it's true that you were able to pick up the full set of 4 wheels for $1G (that's what's been suggested so I don't know for sure) and you can actually have a local wheel repair shop take care of all the problems for another $160 (call it $200) so that the wheels are true and as good as new, you've managed to acquire a set for $1,200. THAT my friend is a GREAT deal!
No saying the seller isn't a thief...just that, in the end, things may not be nearly as bad as you're presently thinking.
AviP
Enthusiast
I bought a set of stockers from a VCA member. He claimed they were perfect with 7K miles on them. And they were perfect. 
AviP
Enthusiast
Chad, I think you ripped YelloTalon buying those wheels for 1K.
V10SpeedLuvr
Enthusiast
I know $200 isnt the end of the world, but I just wanted everyone to watch out for this guy. He had no idea how much they'd cost to get repaired. If I hadnt shopped around, I could've ended up taking it to a place in Atlanta that charges a flat fee of $300 per wheel and then I'd be out $1200 
The main thing isn't the money, its the fact he knowingly lied in the auction description and over the phone and he cannot be trusted. I have emailed him this link and invited him to defend himself and once again told him I'd consider it a closed matter if he will pay for the wheel repairs.
Just as a side note, I found a UPS mailing label and did confirm his name is Bobby Sherman
The main thing isn't the money, its the fact he knowingly lied in the auction description and over the phone and he cannot be trusted. I have emailed him this link and invited him to defend himself and once again told him I'd consider it a closed matter if he will pay for the wheel repairs.Just as a side note, I found a UPS mailing label and did confirm his name is Bobby Sherman
GTSnake
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Just to add to the experiences. I bought a set of wheels from a guy in California some years back. The listing said the wheels were in great condition but it turned out one was so bent it couldn't be repaired. I had to sell it for scrap. Then I bought an air box from a guy in Chicago whom is not on this board but is on the Alley some times. This guy is currently having payment issues with SVS. With SVS allegedly putting a lien on his car. He sent me a piece of junk that wasn't worth installing on the car. I'll admit not doing enough research and let my guard down thinking a Viper owner should be trustworthy. Well I learned my lesson/lessons
big-n-italian
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sounds like we are both having a "lack of communication day" chad. sorry to hear about yours.
this reminds me of shopping for used cars in the local auto trader magazine. unfortunatley, we sometimes find that someones definition of "excellent condition" is not the same as ours.
this reminds me of shopping for used cars in the local auto trader magazine. unfortunatley, we sometimes find that someones definition of "excellent condition" is not the same as ours.
Racer Robbie
Enthusiast
I am so sorry for you. there are a lot of low life's out there ready to scam us. I had mt credit card, Pay-Pal, and ebay account accessed ;a week and spent days fixing everything. YOU NEED TO DO A NEW POST WITH THE PERSONS NAME, SCREEN NAME, AND ADDRESS SO WE CAN KEEP IT UNDER OUR FAVORITES.
Custom Builder
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You can clearly see curb damage in one of the ebay pics.
VIPER BAZ UK
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Chad i hope you get this sorted and quick.......
What makes it worse is,,,,, he's a viper owner......
What makes it worse is,,,,, he's a viper owner......
W H A T ?!?!
Mis-represented goods on ebay? SAY IT AIN'T SO !!!!
Safety via paypal, right? No? SAY IT AIN'T SO !
I am shocked........Shocked, S H O C K E D, I say.
Mis-represented goods on ebay? SAY IT AIN'T SO !!!!
Safety via paypal, right? No? SAY IT AIN'T SO !
I am shocked........Shocked, S H O C K E D, I say.
Carleton
Viper Owner
Chad
How did you pay? With CC with Paypal? You should be protected.
Carleton
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2002 RT (Sold)
2005 Commemorative Edition #56
Mopar Race Exhaust & Shifter. K&N's,
Al. Flywheel, Quaife,355's, 170* T-Stat.
Asanti 20" AF 112s DC Performance ECM Reflash. 478rwhp/501rwtq
How did you pay? With CC with Paypal? You should be protected.
Carleton
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2002 RT (Sold)
2005 Commemorative Edition #56
Mopar Race Exhaust & Shifter. K&N's,
Al. Flywheel, Quaife,355's, 170* T-Stat.
Asanti 20" AF 112s DC Performance ECM Reflash. 478rwhp/501rwtq
big-n-italian
Enthusiast
ready for more Jon. there is FRAUD TOO!
