Hi Ben,

Well I just got a final e-mail stating that he does not feel responsible
for shipping what he advertised.
The sellers name is Darrel Combs, he is on this site as vwghost.

Ben T <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM> on 11/29/2001 01:10:05 PM

Please respond to BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM

To:   vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
cc:    (bcc: Scott Sullivan/Disco_Corp)
Subject:  Re: e-bay oil pump dispute

In a message dated 11/29/01 12:35:16 PM Pacific Standard Time,
wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET writes:

<< If the pump was incorrectly described (if you feel that you have no
fault
in
 this issue), you could leave negative feedback or do anything up to and
 including a small-claims court settlement, though it's probably not
 worthwhile to do so.  Especially if the seller has a good feedback record,
 you may find that the threat of negative feedback will bring about a fair
 resolution of the situation. >>

Hmm..... if the item was inaccurately described, you can ask for a refund
as
Karl suggested. Ebay will not participate in these types of disputes.
Threatening the guy with negative feedback can work but keep in mind that
it
cuts both ways. If you give him/her one. he/she can do the same to you. In
the meantime, nothing gets resolved. BTW, who is the seller? I frequent
ebay
and would be interested on knowing those who are not square-dealers.
Especially since not all bad comments are posted due to the threat of
reciprocal negative feedback.

I tend to agree with Karl that it may not be worth going to court over. By
the time you pay your gas to the courthouse and pay for parking, it may
have
been cheaper to the buy another correct one. I haven't seen the actual
description of the item so I cannot render my personal opinion on it's
accuracy. That can be disputed as well. If you are suing, IIRC, you have
the
burden of proof. Right, legal beagles?

Judge Judy

oops... I meant BenT