I sent a money order for 50 dollars to "J. Christopher Cicarelli" on April 3rd, 2009.
I started a thread where i stated that i wanted to buy a throttle bodyfor my '85. He sent me a PM, with his name and address, and i mailed the money order.
I have yet to see anything on my doorstep, and was just wondering if there is a way that i can get my 50 dollars back. I have the "customers receipt" that was given to me when i got the money order.
I shot him a PM last friday, and i haven't had any response so far.
I looked up his name on whitepages but i couldn't find any christopher cicarelli's.
I guess I am screwed too then. I answered that ad for the SLP Runners and Lingenfleter Intake. I sent him a MO for $160 Bucks on April 6th. I haven't heard a thing from him.....If anyone has any idea's I would love to know what I could do. I am probably screwed. I thought I was somewhat safe dealing with a forum member....
There are so many good members on this forum and so many great deals between members around the world, but unfortunately it only takes one bad deal to ruin it for everyone.
Not taking any sides, you guys might want to give it a little more time before you go taking legal action. The post office these days is not as efficient as it used to be.
Just last month it took the post office nearly 4 weeks to deliver a cashiers check that was sent to me by a forum member, it was postmarked 2/14/09, it arrived 3/14/09!
The sender got worried and cancelled the Cashiers check and sent another one, ironically, they both arrived the same day!
I've had to file charges in the past for mail fraud and won, what I did was contacted the particular state where the offender lives, make a complaint with the Attorney Generals Office, action was taken and within a few months, the guy was arrested and charged with interstate mail fraud. Found out this same guy used the site: "Racing Junk" and got 8-10 people the same way-I did get my money back, just took a while.
There are so many good members on this forum and so many great deals between members around the world, but unfortunately it only takes one bad deal to ruin it for everyone.
Yes,but you can smell scam
That guy was really suspicious,too bogus
But i would still give him a chance (read below)
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Originally Posted by ZRWHAT
Not taking any sides, you guys might want to give it a little more time before you go taking legal action. The post office these days is not as efficient as it used to be.
Just last month it took the post office nearly 4 weeks to deliver a cashiers check that was sent to me by a forum member, it was postmarked 2/14/09, it arrived 3/14/09!
The sender got worried and cancelled the Cashiers check and sent another one, ironically, they both arrived the same day!
I've had to file charges in the past for mail fraud and won, what I did was contacted the particular state where the offender lives, make a complaint with the Attorney Generals Office, action was taken and within a few months, the guy was arrested and charged with interstate mail fraud. Found out this same guy used the site: "Racing Junk" and got 8-10 people the same way-I did get my money back, just took a while.
Good luck,
Gibby
Been there,but i hope Apex and the other guy get their money back i was about to make an offer for those runners,and the best part is that this guy ...talked about being scammed and that's why he didn't want paypal !!!! I wonder if he scammed himself
I would give him all the time in the world if he took 2 seconds and kept in touch. The fact that he hasn't is what bothers me. If there is a problem he should let us know.
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Originally Posted by ZRWHAT
Not taking any sides, you guys might want to give it a little more time before you go taking legal action. The post office these days is not as efficient as it used to be.
Just last month it took the post office nearly 4 weeks to deliver a cashiers check that was sent to me by a forum member, it was postmarked 2/14/09, it arrived 3/14/09!
The sender got worried and cancelled the Cashiers check and sent another one, ironically, they both arrived the same day!
I've had to file charges in the past for mail fraud and won, what I did was contacted the particular state where the offender lives, make a complaint with the Attorney Generals Office, action was taken and within a few months, the guy was arrested and charged with interstate mail fraud. Found out this same guy used the site: "Racing Junk" and got 8-10 people the same way-I did get my money back, just took a while.
Not taking any sides, you guys might want to give it a little more time before you go taking legal action. The post office these days is not as efficient as it used to be.
Just last month it took the post office nearly 4 weeks to deliver a cashiers check that was sent to me by a forum member, it was postmarked 2/14/09, it arrived 3/14/09!
The sender got worried and cancelled the Cashiers check and sent another one, ironically, they both arrived the same day!
I've had to file charges in the past for mail fraud and won, what I did was contacted the particular state where the offender lives, make a complaint with the Attorney Generals Office, action was taken and within a few months, the guy was arrested and charged with interstate mail fraud. Found out this same guy used the site: "Racing Junk" and got 8-10 people the same way-I did get my money back, just took a while.
Good luck,
Gibby
Entirely possible, but I doubt thats the case with both buyers. I had a camshaft that took a month to get from NJ to Tx once...USPS. As a seller though, 3 weeks later I would be calling the buyer trying to find out where the money was...and if they actually sent it.
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Originally Posted by ApexerER
I would give him all the time in the world if he took 2 seconds and kept in touch. The fact that he hasn't is what bothers me. If there is a problem he should let us know.
When someone requests cash, (MO, personal check also) communication is not only the key, its a must do.
Entirely possible, but I doubt thats the case with both buyers. I had a camshaft that took a month to get from NJ to Tx once...USPS. As a seller though, 3 weeks later I would be calling the buyer trying to find out where the money was...and if they actually sent it.
When someone requests cash, (MO, personal check also) communication is not only the key, its a must do.
You guys have his home phone #?
CALL HIM! (if you havent already)
no phone number. I asked a member (because he requested emails about runners) if he had is email, but sw5 never emailed pictures to him.
I searched him on whitepages and there aren't any J. Christopher Cicarelli's in SC.
I WANT MY POLISHED THROTTLE BODY W/ AIRFOIL! its not so much about that anymore, its the principle. I trust you, you trust me.
Corvette Store
J. Christopher Cicarelli?
As a seller though, 3 weeks later I would be calling the buyer trying to find out where the money was...and if they actually sent it.
