Terry,
There is a way to let everyone who uses eBay know about this person's shady
practice. You can simply ding them in the comments section and anyone who
views the comments about sellers before bidding (I always check) will be
wise to them.
Bob
-----Original Message-----
From: Terry Williams <t.williams@mrg.ca>
To: 'spridgets@autox.team.net' <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, January 01, 2000 4:49 PM
Subject: eBay & Moss Experience & :-) Y2K
>Happy new year's eve all....millennium or otherwise...
>
>Last week on the list, someone playing on eBay asked about 'Imagination
>Engineering', well, here's a synopsis of my experience with them.
>
>Went after a Midget glovebox, 'won' it for 22 bucks. I sent a e-mail asking
>if it included mounting hardware, and was told yes. I specifically
>requested in three e-mails that the item be sent US post rather than UPS -
>which creates additional taxes and duties at Canada customs as UPS send
>through to a broker, whereas mail, eventually, just sails on thru..
>
>Well, it arrived UPS (argh), so in addition to the original cost, and
>shipping - and exchange (the Cdn dollar is 1.48 US), I got dinged by
>customs and the broker.
>
>Then I opened the package. I realize the world's a caveat emptor kinda
>place, but all my other dealing with eBay sellers has been most positive.
>The unit they sent, apart from being filthy, was damaged(several cracks and
>holes along the padded rib across the door), worn, torn, latching mechanism
>siezed, no key and - no mounting hardware. Now, they did make a disclaimer
>on eBay about 'bidding on a used item that may not be perfect' - but this
>was ridiculous.
>
>Their attitude? Apathetic. 'Yup, we screwed up on the shipping', but no
>offers of restitution, or even appologies!
>
>Geeze.
>
>My advice to eBay-ers - be cautious in your dealings with 'Imagination
>Engineering'.
>
>You may recall a few weeks back that Moss had sent me mis-matched outter
>door window seals. Well, the distributor appologized, and rectified by
>sending another - and it's wrong too!
>
>Who needs Y2K bugs - I've enough frustration!!
>
>Anyway, I keep reminding myself that the car is a hobby, for
>relaxation....and I keep seeing that sixties poster with the two
>vultures..one is turning to the other and saying, "patience my ass, I'm
>gonna kill something!"
>
>Well, not really. Here's to a happy new year to all. I've only been on the
>list since late October, and have met a great bunch of people, gotten some
>great advice - and even some great parts through the list..
>
>Here's to 2000!
>
>Terry 'Anybody Got A Spare Glovebox lock w/keys?" Williams
>'77 Midget
>'70 BGT
>'68 MGB roadster
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