Got ripped off
 

In the fall I searched and found what I thought was a reputable dealer for some engine parts (BB stroker assembly). Now after 3 months..no parts..no returnd e-mails or calls..6 negative feedbacks in a row on e-bay and no new auctions..Im not feeling real good https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif..I did not go thru e-bay..I should have known better..but I placed a phoned order and paid with a USPS MO...no paypal...so I guess Im eating the grand deposit I gave him https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif..any suggestions https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif..not familiar territory for me..Thanks

ALbert

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Hire a lawyer.

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Did you mail it through the post office? If so use the following link:

http://www.ehow.com/how_5040363_file...r-general.html

Believe it or not, the Postmaster General is one of the best ways to get this resolved. They actually investigate and get the ear of local law enforcement.

Good luck!

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Road trip! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif How far is the so called business?
Even if you paid with paypal it would have done you no good. I bought with paypal buy NOT on eBay and they said they could do nothing for me. I would say try and find the address and call the police in that area. Did you keep the stub for the M/O? Did you have an ad to print out to send them if needed?
Just like our cars...Docs mean everything. I wish you good luck as I know how you feel my friend! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

Dave
67 Nova Boy

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It is going to cost you more than your deposit to get a lawyer involved and once you win a judgement you still have find a way to collect. I learned that lesson from one of our past sellers on this site a couple of years ago. Another time about four years ago I paid $1,500.00 for a pair of aluminum heads on an auction thru e-bay I never received the parts and I never got my money back. The seller filed BK and stiffed a bunch of people. There was nothing we could do legally and Ebay was no help at all. I still buy on the internet but I go in knowing I am taking a chance. Where is the seller located?

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It is going to cost you more than your deposit to get a lawyer involved and once you win a judgement you still have find a way to collect. I learned that lesson from one of our past sellers on this site a couple of years ago. Another time about four years ago I paid $1,500.00 for a pair of aluminum heads on an auction thru e-bay I never received the parts and I never got my money back. The seller filed BK and stiffed a bunch of people. There was nothing we could do legally and Ebay was no help at all. I still buy on the internet but I go in knowing I am taking a chance. Where is the seller located?

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I guess we take a chance every time we buy..when I ordered they were quite busy on e-bay..I needed a special kit so I called and ordered it..Ill try the post office and see what happens..and my motor is still not done..know any good suppliers for a rotating assembly? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

Island Lake, Illinois, United States is stated in his old e-bay add..

http://www.gofaststuff.com/

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That looks a whole lot different than I was told at our post office. I was told there awas nothing they could do about it.

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http://www.racingjunk.com/category/1365/...-Assembly-.html

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I've used the postal service claim web site to successfully recover $$$$$.

Casher of money order can not legally keep your funds w/o delivering goods. U.S. D.A. and Post Master will investigate
your fraud case.

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It is going to cost you more than your deposit to get a lawyer involved and once you win a judgement you still have find a way to collect. I learned that lesson from one of our past sellers on this site a couple of years ago. Another time about four years ago I paid $1,500.00 for a pair of aluminum heads on an auction thru e-bay I never received the parts and I never got my money back. The seller filed BK and stiffed a bunch of people. There was nothing we could do legally and Ebay was no help at all. I still buy on the internet but I go in knowing I am taking a chance. Where is the seller located?

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I guess we take a chance every time we buy..when I ordered they were quite busy on e-bay..I needed a special kit so I called and ordered it..Ill try the post office and see what happens..and my motor is still not done..know any good suppliers for a rotating assembly? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

Island Lake, Illinois, United States is stated in his old e-bay add..

http://www.gofaststuff.com/

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Its up here by us? Did you call the real "Postmaster" (Vasic)?

3700 Hale Ln Island Lake, Illinois 60042

http://www.aboutus.org/GoFastStuff.com

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To replace a lost or stolen money order, a customer will need to fill our Form 6401 at a Post office and pay a fee of $5.40. After the USPS completes a payment inquiry on the status of the money order, a replacement can be issued.

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Its run out of a house. I Google Earth'd it but I can post the photo.

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"know any good suppliers for a rotating assembly?"

CROWER...ask for Dave Crower he is absolutely the most professional engine guy I have ever dealt with, their quality and service is bar none.

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Al........When I built my 406 in my Chevelle...I bought everything but the Block thru GoFast and didn't have any problems.....But that was 4 years ago........Hope everything works out..........

Ken

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Good luck with getting USPS to do anything about it. I got took by a scammer a few years ago, paid with a USPS MO, filed a complaint, did all the paperwork, jumped through all their hoops, and still to this day I've not heard a peep back from them.

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Albert,

Island Lake, Illinois, United States is stated in his old e-bay add..

They grow some bad apples in Island Lake, IL.

Call me on my cell...perhaps I know this person. Its a small world.

Dan.

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Al,
I'm a hop, skip and a jump from Island Lake. I'll do some surveillance if you want. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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It is going to cost you more than your deposit to get a lawyer involved and once you win a judgement you still have find a way to collect. I learned that lesson from one of our past sellers on this site a couple of years ago. Another time about four years ago I paid $1,500.00 for a pair of aluminum heads on an auction thru e-bay I never received the parts and I never got my money back. The seller filed BK and stiffed a bunch of people. There was nothing we could do legally and Ebay was no help at all. I still buy on the internet but I go in knowing I am taking a chance. Where is the seller located?

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I guess we take a chance every time we buy..when I ordered they were quite busy on e-bay..I needed a special kit so I called and ordered it..Ill try the post office and see what happens..and my motor is still not done..know any good suppliers for a rotating assembly? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

Island Lake, Illinois, United States is stated in his old e-bay add..

http://www.gofaststuff.com/

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I have used Compitition Products 877-233-2023 for over 15 years with my business and have great luck.

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Rick, I can pick up big guns Vasic and meet you for breakfast and then do a little favor for Al in Rotten Applesville. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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Rick, I can pick up big guns Vasic and meet you for breakfast and then do a little favor for Al in Rotten Applesville.

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This could be fun gettin' Al's parts for him.

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Al, that flat out sucks!! I would try what the others said, going through the US Postal Service. You can also telephone the local Police Agency where this business is or was located and ask them about it. Make sure to speak to a Uniformed Officer Or someone in the Detective Bureau there.

Chances are that Police agency might know what is going on with that company and if they have received other complaints similar to yours. I'll bet you are not the only one they ripped off. The Police Agency may tell you that it is entirely a Civil Matter. If you want a second opinion telephone the local County Prosecutors Office about it in that area and ask a Prosecutor... You could also contact the US Attorney General's office and file a complaint with them...

Rich

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Albert,

Island Lake, Illinois, United States is stated in his old e-bay add..

They grow some bad apples in Island Lake, IL.

Call me on my cell...perhaps I know this person. Its a small world.

Dan.

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Dan, let me know if you want me to bring Mike down with me. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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Al,
I'm going home for a long weekend and could pay this guy a visit for you. If you want me to bring Vasic, we would have close to 600 Lbs at his doorstep asking politely for your money back.

Jim "little guns" Hanke

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Albert,

"we would have close to 600 Lbs at his doorstep asking politely for your money back."

Just for the record I`m 260lbs....that would make Jim 340lbs

Dan.

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Just for the record, the last time Dan was 260, I was driving a ford Pinto!

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Thanks guys..a little muscle is always good https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gifhttps://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif..Im following up at the poat office tomorrow and will start that whole endeavor..getting all my paperwork in order..e-mails etc....even have the MO stubs. IM really pissed at the time lost..could of had the motor done by now https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif..OM also sending him one last e-mail informing him of filing with the US postsmaster general..what ever good that will do

Are you guys really that close??..if you guys want to go and pay him a visit..scout out the situation so to speak..thats up to you..but I got 1500., not a 1000 as I originally thought..so anything will help..man Im a dumbass for giving that big of a deposit https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif somethings going on with that buisness/.guy..all of a sudden it falls on its face?? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif thanks everyone

ALbert

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That looks a whole lot different than I was told at our post office. I was told there awas nothing they could do about it.

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Skip the local Postmaster and go directly to the inspection service this is mail fraud, a federal offense.
https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/

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Island Lake is about 15 minutes from my house I can stop their and see whats up if you like.

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OK..got a e-mail from the guy..yes he is having problems..were going to try and make some kind of deal to get out..at least I heard from him...tried a non-threatening e-mail and got thru..go figure https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif..thanks for all your inputs..

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Good news Albert...hope things all work out!.

Really great to see how the SYC family sticks up for each other!.
Maybe the guy's running scared after reading the posts here & totally afraid of this unruly Mhttps://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/mad.gifB?.

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
~ Pete

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Look out scammers...the SYC family Mhttps://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/mad.gifB will getcha'!

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I'm glad he didn't just ignore / disregard you, nothing is worse than non-repsonses...grrrrrr