74-Roadster

I sold my original rally wheels to a guy in Scottsdale "azdesertshark" (Kurt Haugan). He only made a partial payment of $200 without any explanation (we agreed on $360). 10 days after I received payment, I finally got back in touch with him (I kept calling). He told me his secretary sent the wrong check to me and should've sent $360 and he'd send the balance ASAP. :bs That was over 6 weeks ago! :mad :mad If you ever come across this guy, tell him off for me (wouldn't want you to get charged with manslaughter over $160, now if it was a grand, I'd ask you guys to take a chance and smack him good). He works in Mesa, AZ at Householder Group, 1201 S. Alma School Road, Suite 5400; (480) 464-9300. I don't have a home address or number, apparently he's not listed or doesn't own any property in Mesa or Scottsdale. I have family there and we're looking at going to small claims court against him. :D

People have been so nice to me on the forum: I got some free exhaust parts from one member and some used struts just for paying shipping, not to mention the help LARS provides anyone who asks! So I thought I'd try to return a bit of a favor to another member and not send the wheels COD like we agreed. It would've cost him another $40 (5 boxes) and it sure seemed like a waste of money. We'd e:mailed quite a bit and talked on the phone, so I trusted him. Bad call on my part! :bb

I'm finally calling him out on the Forum but wanted to let you know so you can call him on it if you get the chance. He has a 68 BB 427 Conv that he's trying to put back to a semi-stock car. :mad

I've already seen comments about what I should have done, but oh well, I did what I did and got burned!!!!!!!

SuperFast80

Well, I certainly appreciate the tip. Caveat Emptor aside, it still unnerving that we would f--k each other over here. What goes around comes around.

C3 Shark Tank

74-Roadster,

Sorry to hear you got screwed, I'm sure there is someone who can "assist" :D

Did you buy your 74 from someone in Florida? I knew someone who had a white convert with those exact rims.

74-Roadster

No, from a guy outside Wichita, KS. It had original Rallys on it when I bought it and even though it's going to be a while before I can pull her apart and turn her into the car I want, I had to get some custom wheels to keep me happy until then. :D :D It's been well cared for and I needed a car that wasn't all messed up since I'm not a well versed mechanic. I know what ever I take apart, I can put back together. . . now after this one's done, maybe I can find a cheap (relatively) C2 project that's in boxes!!!!

redvetracr

74-Roadster,
NEVER NEVER send the parts before you get the money NEVER.
I don`t care who someone is, Forum or NO Forum "no tickey no washey" Words i live by! ....redvetracr

Bills17n72

Hey 74 roadster
I sent a guy a set of used strut rods in texas awhile back ,are you the guy, your car doesnt look familer. By the way I also sent another guy a set of used trim rings, all he had to do is pay the shippind to!!!!

see ya Bill

nastee383

Or send them COD. They must pay with a certified check to take delivery.

74-Roadster

Yeah Bill, I'm the guy. Thanks again!!!

I have new bushings for them on the work bench!!! They may be on by summer time. :confused: I have a nose that still needs replaced and I'm going to customize it . . . and I had to buy a new computer (and got a new printer, scanner, games and a racing wheel :D :D). So I had to put the compressor and paint gun stuff off a while.

nastee383

.Or send them COD. They must pay with a certified check to take delivery

theandies

Glen,
Should have swapped the rims for the heat riser that I sent you :lol: :lol:
John

Cruzmeisters

What the "Racer" said :smash: EVERYTHING you see on E-Bay, it's ALWAYS stated: "if paying by personal check, we will wait to ship for 10 days for check to clear".
Unfortunately, the days of a handshake sealing a deal are OVER :sad: :yesnod: whether you drive a Corvette or a '72 Pinto :D (Hey, I bought one of those "brandy new" :cry ) :p:
Cruz

Pedro'74

I sold a few parts (very few) here on the forum, and I always sent the parts before I saw the color of the money. Never had a problem, but now I guess I'll re-examine my procedures.... This kind of thing sux.... :(

-Pedro

BSeery

I'll be looking for him :mad :mad :mad :mad :mad

BSeery

I'll be watching for him :mad :mad :mad :mad :mad

45ACP

What is his e-mail address?

Does he have a homepage?

A search with the forum search engine comes up with NOTHING.

74-Roadster

Here's his e:mail:

muny_dr@hotmail.com

He hasn't posted since October or November???????

spiru

This doesn't have anything to do with your situation but it reminds me of an old quote, Locks are only to keep honest people out. How sad.

fauxrs

Truely this is the case if you are a seller, but what about the opposite, there are plenty of buyers out there who have been stung by people who do not send parts even AFTER they have the money in their hands.

Unfortunatly the only real solution is to NEVER NEVER purchase parts by long distance. Any purchase, or Sale over the internet has the potential of being a ripoff - to either side.

SmokedTires

I've had some really good experiences with people here on the forum, that's how I got my Hooker headers/ sidepipes. It's peoples generosity here that has let me help others with parts they may me looking for. I just sent a fellow my old fan & clutch assembly to try on his vette, it was just sitting in my garage collecting dust & probably never going back on my car again, so it feels good to help others. I too am a very trusting person that sometimes comes back to bite me :( . Too bad there are dishonest people out there without any values :nonod: .

Then again, maybe he's just jealous of your car ;) .

Alwyn678

I have only had good experiences and no problems with about 8 transactions with individuals on the forum...Sorry to hear about that!!