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This upset me so I did some research, I think he could be a good guy just busy as hell. Here are some replies from other forums about him or this issue.
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It took me just 30 days. It is comming quite a long way, customs is a bitch lately, shipping companys change from country to country, and apparently he has to send stuff to alot of people. There are alot of factors involved, he was kind enough to send me an e-mail explaining how some stuff got messed up during shipping, and he was doing what he could to get it all resolved. Im assuming, since I did get mine, that he isnt trying to scam people, unfortunatly not everything happens as smoothly as we all would like haha. I can understand why people would say he is scamming everyone, but why would he use the same name on every forum?? kind of a give away...
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I ordered parts from France that were held by US customs for 7 months. I recieved no notice they were being held/had been held until they finally arrived at the shop covered with a bunch or orange and green US customs stickers all over them.(it was clear they had been opened and retaped by the red us customs tape on the box as well). The shipper (a Skoda/Seat dealer was kind enough to ship me another set 1 month into the ordeal which arrived in around two weeks. I finished the car I needed the parts for and about 5 monthe later the original box of parts showed up randomly. Shipping to other countries you'll rarely have any issues, recieving shipments from outside the US it seems to be a potluck as to what gets looked at I've had many shipments coming from Germany, France, Brittain, and even Sweden and only hever had one go over 2 months, but most averaged 6 weeks. The only way I've had packages get here consistently faster from europe is when my buddies ship stuff from US airbases as I'm guessing our soldiers mail home is not nearly as closely scrutenized by customs. Customs can hold your item for 30 days, if they require longer they will get it, you have no say in the matter. If they determine the item is an illegal import they will seize it and you will get a thick letter in the mail explaining the process and where your attourney can show up to fight to have the package released.(I have never had this happen with car parts but my father had some electronics from his business seized once. )
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You say that with absolute certainty, but I doubt you know how long customs could hold something for. I've shipped stuff internationally before at my old job and it's not like printing out a shipping label on fedex and sending it in the united states. US customs is filled with people who don't give a flying fuck about your concerns or your items. It seems like this dude got in over his head with too many orders. I'm not saying to buy from him, I'm just saying he's not a scammer.
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And this one is from s4cr himself:
Thanks for the support and understanding Rob (i'm waiting for the pics of those on your car! ;} ) and Tuck&Poke.
I've explained all this A LOT of times in numerous emails, so i'm gonna repeat it just once:
I left bf.c cause i can't login for some reason i don't know.
I had no intention to scam anybody (why else would i give out where i live, my name, show off my car, use the same nickname everywhere and so on..?)
I'm trying to fix this all crap up, but it's freaking hard to do when nobody trusts you, you don't have any other source of income, and you have to reship/rebuy things. Shipping almost around the globe isn't cheap you know..
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Sounds like he buys and sells wheels that are not yet in his posession, or at least some of the time this is done. It also seems that he does this part thing full time and doesn't have another income, so if parts aren't selling that could slow things down like refinishing and shipping because of limited funds.
This is why you always only sell shit you HAVE, not something you see for cheaper on ebay, thinking you'll double your money.
I really hope it all gets sorted out, but I also know the limitations in a village in north eastern Europe for fast communication, and around this time of year he could simply just not be available during the holidays.Leave a comment:
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Sucks to hear, I hope it all works out ok.
He should really respond to clear up the confusion or man up to his mistakes.Leave a comment:
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GL getting your wheels/money man !
I have been PM'ing him about different sets of wheels for my w126 for weeks now, he sounded like a perfect trusty worthy person, until i read this !
I bet he has made a good 15k scamming people.
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I hadn't happen to check this thread today, but now that I have I just have to THANK YOU ALL for the support I feel reading your posts. in many ways, I feel all of you who have posted here or PM'd me are the ones to have made my christmas a little better this year.
I am very serious in my gratefullness towards you guys; but please know my intent in posting has been to look out for everyone & warn you to be very cautious when buying wheels out there.
I will keep the thread updated as things develop eventhough I assume they'll be slow. if I happen to make a post ranting about any of this, please be understanding towards me as this whole nightmare has just been DRAINING for me.
to all of you, MERRY CHRISTMAS.Last edited by FABEL; 12-25-2010, 09:13 PM.Leave a comment:
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Damn man, best of luck to you. Just got done with a similar situation concerning a title to a car that I purchased. I got a letter from a lawyer stating that I would seek criminal and civil action against him and he got the title within a week.Leave a comment:
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damn this sucks, i always kinda was sketched out by him but didnt think too hard on it. i hope you get your money back or a ticket over there to bust some skullsLeave a comment:
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Wow this suxs Miles!!! G/L on getting the wheels or money! It makes me sick reading your story
Good thing I didn't buy the ACS from him
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I`m sure, he change nickname on wheel whores...
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I would be crackin skulls for sure. Hope this cuntrag gets what he deserves.Leave a comment:
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This shit is fucked. Its hard enough to come up with any extra cash flow in the shithole that is America's economy, and then people like this take it, with no consequence. Sounds like your going to get your money back though, but keep us updated.Leave a comment:
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