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07-25-2008, 01:23 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1953 25' Cruiser
Canton
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How to get out of an E-Bay RV sale
Funny story, but not to the buyer. BEE careful on E-Bay
http://consumerist.com/5028965/how-d...immyshimmy=yaw
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07-25-2008, 01:34 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 34' Classic
Westchester Cty.NY
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unBEElieveable!
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2012 F150 Super Crew 5-1/2' bed Ecoboost 4x4 3.73 elec. lock diff. Propride hitch
give life. kidney & pancreas transplant 9/9/06
Ingrid-my unofficial '"World's Oldest Streamer" 1909-2008 R.I.P.
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07-25-2008, 02:30 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2008 22' Sport
Lemon Grove
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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those sellers are really sonofaBEEEEEEEEEEs!
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07-25-2008, 04:21 PM
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New Member
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Redwood City
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Hive' never seen such nonsense!!
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07-25-2008, 04:55 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1963 28' Ambassador
Smiths Grove
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It would seem to me there could be other issues if fraud is involved since the deal was made over the internet between two states. I would think if the buyer wanted to push it (and he should) he could get federal authorities involved. I would have to wonder if the seller has tried this trick on others.
BEEts me
63silver
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07-25-2008, 04:56 PM
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E Pluribus Aluminus
2008 34' Classic S/O
1967 22' Safari
2005 30' Classic
Land Of Enchantment
, New Mexico
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Couldn't help myself... looked 'em up on their website and emailed 'em with a link to the thread. Public display of confidence in their business is always good!
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Jaxon
WBCCI 7005 * AIR 9218
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07-25-2008, 05:29 PM
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Rivet Master
NOVA SCOTIA
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Very interesting reading all the posts so far regarding this story on the consumerist website.I wish the potential buyer luck if he pursues this.
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07-25-2008, 07:19 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 34' Classic
Westchester Cty.NY
, / Miami FL
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i hope the seller gets stung if they don't own up to the deal. ok, i'll stop too. ;-)
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2012 F150 Super Crew 5-1/2' bed Ecoboost 4x4 3.73 elec. lock diff. Propride hitch
give life. kidney & pancreas transplant 9/9/06
Ingrid-my unofficial '"World's Oldest Streamer" 1909-2008 R.I.P.
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07-25-2008, 07:48 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 28' Ambassador
Morada
, California
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That RV dealer wasn't even smart enough to have a 'shill' to bid up the prices when it got close to the end of the bidding...they could have easily got out of it that way, and only had to pay a small fee to ebay...
Hey...don't jump in the water if you don't know how to swim....
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07-25-2008, 08:00 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2005 25' International CCD
Leesburg
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I've been lucky with buying RV's and trailers, which have always been made with aluminum! You still need to beware of Airstream scams on ebay though. (Airstream life regularly reports on such ebay shenanigans).
However, would you enjoy your 5th wheel Sandpiper as much knowing that you'd legally outmaneuvered someone because of their ignorance? I understand the point being made, but I've always paid the 'right' price for my vehicles, which is the most I can afford and the least the seller will accept.
What goes around comes around!
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07-25-2008, 08:33 PM
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Rivet Master
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I understand your point, but aren't you assuming the item was really worth more than the buyer bid.
Maybe it was really only worth $15,000? Or even less? Hard to tell from the pictures.
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07-25-2008, 08:47 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1963 28' Ambassador
Smiths Grove
, Kentucky
Join Date: May 2008
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While I would never want to take advantage of anyone and agree "what goes around comes around" I would also keep my word and my integrity by fulfilling whatever commitment I have made. A business that intends to keep customers should be prepared to take a loss even if it was a mistake before resorting to deception. I can not imagine anyone buying from this business if they read this thread. Take your lumps learn your lessons and take responsibility (you can tell I work with children).
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07-25-2008, 08:50 PM
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07-25-2008, 10:04 PM
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2002 25' Safari
Dewey
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Judge Judy would love this case. She has dealt with issues on ebay before:
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07-25-2008, 10:55 PM
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2007 23' International CCD
Lapeer
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Interesting thread. What's the latest buzz now with the listing, has anyone here contacted the seller about the toxic honey wagon?
Loved the E-Bay song Terry and Richard Judge Judy really let the seller have it, now if she and her hubby have to make good on 5 thousand dollars for each of the 8 others she defrauded that would be sweet. She should have sent rubber bands for $9.99 to enhance upper body strength and increase bust measurements, that she may have gotten away with...
Oh...which reminds me...as an introductory limited time special offer for my forum friends send me $9.99 entering the promotional discount code "loser" and tell me your food preferences and I will send you a customized diet scientifically guaranteed to work for you, or double your money back. (S&H excluded.)
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07-26-2008, 12:36 AM
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New Borockton
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I'd like to know where this Nelson's rv place is cause we have one down the road. Probably not the same one but would like to see the bees if it were.
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07-26-2008, 03:56 PM
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Just a wild (honey) guess...
Quote:
Originally Posted by Coastalview
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Is it possible that in addition to not understanding how ebay works - that the seller also doesn't know how to google? Because someone really should clue them in, seeing as so much of the information posted to that consumer page was found using google. Reminds me of the kid who lies about stealing cookies - while his mouth is full and his shirt is covered with crumbs.
"Life is hard - but it's harder if you're dumb."
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07-26-2008, 08:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 68 Overlander
I'd like to know where this Nelson's rv place is cause we have one down the road. Probably not the same one but would like to see the bees if it were.
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Randy, they appear to be in Tuscon. But with Ebay, they could be in Nigeria...
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07-28-2008, 04:49 PM
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E Pluribus Aluminus
2008 34' Classic S/O
1967 22' Safari
2005 30' Classic
Land Of Enchantment
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wheel interested
Interesting thread. What's the latest buzz now with the listing, has anyone here contacted the seller about the toxic honey wagon?
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Yeah, I looked up their website and sent 'em an email with a link to the forums/this thread, (#6 below) with a little 'splaination on how word get's around as to the veracity of a business... or lack thereof... on the web.
Strange, they haven't responded back...
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