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Old 02-04-2012, 10:02 AM   #61
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Always ask the seller through the "ask seller a question" if he will accept cash, money order, or other form of payment. If he responds yes, you have an authorization other than "paypal". Most sellers will agree to this, but the new sellers are scared to death by "e-bay's and paypal's" policies. They almost demand that you use their set-up. If you don't like the fee structure, don't use their service. Lots of other sites are selling items that used to be e-bay exclusively. I wonder why?
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Old 02-04-2012, 12:41 PM   #62
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I'd probably pay it. Here's why, because you'll get tied up in all sorts of bs if you don't.

I might however once loaded, he's been payed, title signed over (if title is going with the frame.) Give him a small peace of my mind. Might that is.

Being eager or nice sometimes makes you a target.

No I disagree with this. He cannot hold the parts ransom because he has paypal fees. I had a dispute one time over a cell phone I bought via paypal and literally within 4 days all the charges were reversed and I had all my money back.

I would report him to ebay and paypal and chalk it up as a loss, or maybe just threaten to him about reporting him and see if he backs down.
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Old 02-04-2012, 09:20 PM   #63
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Wow !
First of all guys, I am astounded and greatly warmed by your response and support ! Secondly, I couldn't even read all of these great bits of advise and "takes" on my problem because the "Barn" went down for maintenance the whole rest of the day and the morning that I left on the 6 hour drive ! Third, I am elated to report that all was resolved without conflict of any kind ! It turns out the chassis that I bought was better than expected, and all of the "extra" parts not listsed in the ad were 100% CRAP ! I intended in showing no interest in these parts, even if they were nice, but they were absolutely worthless ! I honestly would not take them for free. When he saw my complete disinterest in the parts, he didn't even bring up the extra payment. Oh, did I mention I took a very large friend with me ? At two to one odds, he was extremely co-operative, even wrote me out a nice reciept and said to call him if I have any problems with the chassis ! We shook hands and parted respectfully. Maybe he had second thoughts, maybe Karma intervened...Heck, maybe he read all your comments here on the barn ! Whatever the reason, I am very pleased to rescue another of Henry's butchered orphans and am looking foreward to some reconstructive surgery....anybody have an orphaned body they want to move ? Thanks again for all the sage advise, I really feel part of a community here.
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Old 02-04-2012, 09:50 PM   #64
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Hey! That's great!
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Old 02-04-2012, 10:07 PM   #65
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So glad to hear it all worked out, your happy, he's happy, you have rescued 1 more for the restorers!! Good luck with the hunt for a usable body....
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Old 02-04-2012, 10:13 PM   #66
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Old 02-05-2012, 12:14 AM   #67
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Is the chassis that was listed by the guy with ZERO eBay feedbacks? Looked good in the photos, glad things worked out well. Bob
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Old 02-05-2012, 12:51 AM   #68
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Do you have a link or ebay number, so we can see it?
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Old 02-05-2012, 06:46 AM   #69
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Wow...I am elated to report that all was resolved without conflict of any kind!... Thanks again for all the sage advise, I really feel part of a community here.
Well that's great to hear.

Kinda like with the old cars, there are still a few good ones (sellers) out there. Hoping a good lesson to all here - to be very careful when online buying/selling, and keep it all upfront and well-documented just in case.

BTW, do you have some pics to show?
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Old 02-05-2012, 09:50 AM   #70
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I delt with a gentleman who sounds just like this guy. He put me through a slurry of bs over fees. When I went to pick up parts he never even showed up. He gave me the address of the local post office not his house. Wasted 4 hours of drive time and had hard time getting my money back. RUN
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Old 02-05-2012, 10:35 AM   #71
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Glad it turned out well for you. Sometimes you have to take a chance and trust people. Having a big friend isn't bad either. . Shame the extras weren't nice, $120 for good fenders would not have been bad.

In my previous post I was not condoning the seller stance what so ever. I do agree that it is unfair to have to pay the extra fees and I would not personally conduct myself in that manner. My comment was for a possible painless end.

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Old 02-05-2012, 02:00 PM   #72
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Ebay is the best game in town but a big ripoff. Much like Hershey. A friend sold some stuff for $805 including shipping and the total fees for ebay and paypal were over $100. Yes, they charge you for the shipping too. So, if you have some bulky items that cost as much to ship as you sold them for you are paying double the fees. There should be a class action suit but i think this was done because people were putting real cheap stuff with high shipping fees to avoid paying the commission. if you want the parts you will have to pay. if the part is advertised on ebayand you need it everyone will pay.

Sorry you are way way wrong, there is NO Fees for shipping and NO ONE at all makes you ship through ebay, It is the BEST Game in town, Hence the most successful auction house on the net, Tell Frank, where can you advertise to 10 million people all at one for one tiny fee!!! Tell me...The answer NOW WHERE on the planet except ebay.. The best game in town!!!
You friend paid 8% TOTAL to sell an item. Big deal, with charge card fees for the layman at 3.5 to 4% HE DID GREAT!
I have used ebay for over 15 years and have done incredible. There is a way to work it and then there is a way to fail at it. Dont be so negative until youve made a living off of it and been able to build a home from it.

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Old 02-05-2012, 02:56 PM   #73
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Mark, The cost of shipping is included in the final value fee.
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(Based on the total amount of the sale, including the cost of the item, shipping, and any other fees a seller may charge, excluding any sales tax)
The above is from Ebays web site.




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Old 02-05-2012, 07:14 PM   #74
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call ebay, they WILL straighten him out on the matter. BUY NOW AT THAT PRICE IS JUST WHAT IT SAYS. NOT ANY MORE. JAN.
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Old 02-05-2012, 10:16 PM   #75
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I will post pics of the chassis tomorrow, hopefully. Since it was in the high 49's today, I spent sall day "playing" with my new toy. Changed oil, attached radiator, wiring, battery and made a temporary dash. Tried to start it but saw some smoke and decided to quit while I was ahead. Didn't have my camera with me. Thanks again to all who were interested in this.
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Looking forward to the pics tomorrow.....glad everything worked out!
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Old 02-05-2012, 11:57 PM   #77
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Mark, The cost of shipping is included in the final value fee.
Final value fee
(Based on the total amount of the sale, including the cost of the item, shipping, and any other fees a seller may charge, excluding any sales tax)
The above is from Ebays web site.



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Bob: That is correct. Many sellers are adding a handling fee to cover the additional Ebay fee on the shipping. Also, you can no longer add insurance costs to the invoice. If you, as the seller want to be covered, you need to buy the insurance yourself. To recover that cost, you again add a little into the handling fee.

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Old 02-06-2012, 05:07 PM   #78
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Well, here are the pics you have been waiting for. The first 4 are of the fate of the body. THIS IS NOT MY CAR, it is what happened to the body that used to be married to the chassis I bought ! I will let you be the judge. The next pic is of us loading it on the trailer. And the next ones are of Henry's orphan in it's new home. I swear it's smiling at me ! Weather is nice and I'm still playin'. Needs points, timing etc. I'll keep you posted on the progress.
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Have fun with it!
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Old 02-06-2012, 06:07 PM   #80
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NICE!! enjoy.
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