M Coupe breaking on EBay

[chrisba]

I'm pretty sure I recognise this car from the forums but just saw it pop up on the bay.

http://bit.ly/19EO5hb

From the get go the ad put me off but I thought I'd contact the seller anyway for a price on the rear bumper.

"If you can get parts elsewhere please feel free to purchase
No haggling / all prices are less then dealers"

He came back with a price of £500!

I replied nicely enough just saying it's too much for me and as it may help the sale I've seen plenty sell for a lot less.

There is a few currently listed for less than £300 that have been for sale for weeks!

He replied -

"GO BUY THAT ONE BUDDY I KNOW MY PRICES"

What an absolute tool and a good example of why I stay away from private sellers on eBay as a rule.

I'd suggest others do the same in this case.

 

[DPG]

Not this guy again.

It's been posted on here before. He wants almost new prices

http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=54792&hilit=Breaking

 

[danmiddle2]

He's a bit of a wally. I arranged to purchase the centre vents as I had damaged one of the louvres when removing mine the first time... we agreed a price (which wasn't too bad, to be fair) and nothing. Then every 4 days for about 6 weeks I messaged him asking how he wanted payment... and it was never a convenient time to sell it to me for one reason or another. I wouldn't recommend him!

 

[Talksthetorque]

This has been posted abut a few times before, but I'm not surprised.
It's not going to disappear very quickly with prices and customer facing skills like that.
He posted a couple of times on here about six months ago. Lasted about 3 posts IIRC.
The phrase "No Helping Some People" springs to mind.

 

[Adamski]

Biggest waste of time.

Really, the seller is one of those "special" people who will not listen to advice, guidance, common sense or logical reasoning.

By the looks of things, he's still be trying to flog those parts at dealer prices for a few years yet.

No business sense. Just greed.


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[ranski]

search for the word "c**t" on the forum - you will find all the previous threads about this car

 

[Adamski]

search for the word "c**t" on the forum - you will find all the previous threads about this car

 

[neilthomas]

search for the word "c**t" on the forum - you will find all the previous threads about this car

Ranski's right he is a c**t!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[NeilP]

search for the word "c**t" on the forum - you will find all the previous threads about this car

Ranski's right he is a c**t!!!!!!!!!!!!

I beg to disagree.

That's putting it too nicely.

 

[Jembo]

search for the word "c**t" on the forum - you will find all the previous threads about this car

Ranski's right he is a c**t!!!!!!!!!!!!

I beg to disagree.

That's putting it too nicely.

Me to, why insult such a useful implement...

 

[chrisba]

Wow. Looks like I found a real gem!

 

[Dangerous-Dave]

For my sins - yes I know - I've emailed asking about a sill kick plate. Hopefully it'll be at a reasonable price, but well see.

 

[andysat]

100% positive feedback tho? :?

 

[Adamski]

Aye 100% feedback for the mugs who've bought stuff from him


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[chrisba]

Aye 100% feedback for the mugs who've bought stuff from him


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Had a quick look earlier.

Only one feedback from a sale in over a year.

The others were him as a buyer.

That was negative.

Sold some xenons that were rubbish by the look of it.

 

[Adamski]

Hahahaha

Even better. One sale in a year. More fool the buyer :lol:


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[danmiddle2]

So for anyone considering contacting this guy, I thought I would put up a transcript of my experience with him... and for the amusement of everyone else

(these messages were exchanged via eBay)

Hi there,

Do you still have the centre vents from above the radio head unit? I have broken one of the louvres in mine - can you please check if they are all in tact?

Thanks

Dan

yes

great, how much do you want for it?

thanks

Dan

£25 for the pair

I'll take it. But just to confirm mine is one unit including both vents?

Let me know how to pay etc.

All the best,

Dan

Did you want to collect ? Yes it will be one unit ? Postage and packing will be seperate ?

I am afraid you're a bit far for me to collect. Let me know how much I owe you (incl shipping) and your paypal details and I will send payment across.

no response for a week so I followed up with:

Hi there,

Can you let me know how much to send you and how to pay?

Many thanks

Dan

It's £12 postage but I can't send till monday

No worries, Monday is fine - just let me know where to send payment and I'll get it across.

All the best,

Dan

No response for a week, so:

Hi there,

Any update on the vent unit? Let me know how to pay and I'll get it sent across.

All the best,

Dan

No response for another week;

Hi there,

I still need the Z4 vent unit and was wondering when we might be able to finalise arrangements? Just let me know how to pay and I'll get it sent across.

All the best,

Dan

Sorry been a little busy will be in touch Tuesday to arrange fine details as I'm on holiday at momment

No worries, thanks for letting me know. I look forward to hearing from you on Tuesday.

Dan

No response the following Tuesday, left it a few more days then;

Hi there,

Hope you had a good holiday - any chance we could finalise the arrangements for the Z4 vents as I have a big hole in my dash

All the best,

Dan

No response, then another week later

Hi there,

Just thought I would try one last time to see if you'd like to sell me your Z4 centre vent?

All the best,

Dan

No further response



I shoud say that I have no objection to his pricing. Usual rules of supply and demand apply, he can ask whatever he wants and people will either pay it, or not.... but as a transaction, that was an infuriating experience.

 

[Sim_Simma]

I had the same thing too. Although I didn't push as hard as you. Probably 4 messages sent after agreeing a price and got no response. My dad messaged him on a seperate account asking for the same parts and he replied saying they were sold. He is a c**t.

 

[Sim_Simma]

I had the same thing too. Although I didn't push as hard as you. Probably 4 messages sent after agreeing a price and got no response. My dad messaged him on a seperate account asking for the same parts and he replied saying they were sold. He is a c**t.

 

[ranski]

Its up again!!!!

the guys must have spent a small fortune on eBay listings

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bmw-Z4m-Coupe-E86-e85-Breaking-Parts-/291067504318?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item43c4f9a6be