Andrew, didn't Paypal go after the guy? I had issues (the one and only time
I've ever had a prob) with a clown selling XS1100 motorcycle parts. I put a
complaint into Paypal via their dispute system, and they were all set to go
after him. He finally delivered the parts a day before the deadline of the
resolution. I believe it is a timeline thing though, and you only have so
many days to dispute it??
Courtney

----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Grebneff" <goose1047@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 1:31 AM
Subject: Ripoff artists named (TheSamba)

> These two advertisers on TheSamba took my money and ran:
>
> 1) Michael Tevis
> 2961 Hwy 32 #68
> Chico, CA 95926
> <latebidder@yahoo.com>
> <michaeltevis@hotmail.com>
> $225.00US
>
> 2) Danged if I can remember his name now! It's in my files on my other
> Mac, which is having its power-supply repaired right now...
> $80.00US
>
> Number 1 took PayPal and then made excuses as to why the items weren't
> arriving at the LA container terminal (eg that FedEx couldn't find the
> terminal!). Now he won't reply to e-mails.
>
> Number 2 took an $80 deposit, then changed his e-mail address. He owns
> a mechanical shop in eastern USA.
>
> Both of these were for 1986-or-later front suspension parts, which I
> need for my brake upgrade. So I'm down $598NZ and nothing to show for
> it.
>
> Avoid these clowns at all costs! Now to see if I can post about this
> on TheSamba...
>
> I'll have to post Number 2's name when I remember it or have the 6116
> up and running again.
>
> --
> Andrew Grebneff
> Dunedin, New Zealand
> Fossil preparator
> Mollusc, Toyota & VW van nut
>
> <goose1047@gmail.com>