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TwistnItSideways · 06-11-2014, 03:25 PM

I found his T25 Turbo for sale and messaged him via text message. And at first everything was great I checked his trader rating and they all checked out fine so I had assumed everything was great.

So upon messaging him He said the turbo has inlet and outlet pipe with no shaft play and said 120 tonight and I'll ship it tomorrow

So I paid him via Paypal and he kept in good contact with me he told me he had shipped it the next day and when I asked for the tracking number he said he wasn't home and would get it to meet when he does. I didn't receive a number on my email which should have been my first red flag.

But none the less I still tried to keep in contact with him in case things went wrong.

He notified me the next day and said he had insurance on it and if anything went wrong he'd refund me.

So alright cool peace of mind Right.

couple more days go by of me trying to get the tracking number from him with either no answer or "I am busy i'll get it to you when I get home."

So its been a couple days since the turbo was supposed to be here. And after trying to get in contact with him He now hasn't messaged or called me at all.

Now I am worried I wasted 120.

What should I do?

I don't want to give anyone a bad rep but it seems like I got scammed.

Should I file a complaint with paypal and try and get my money back?

dudermagee · 06-11-2014, 03:35 PM

So it's only been four days total since you've sent him the money?

TwistnItSideways · 06-11-2014, 03:36 PM

No its been 10 days.

dudermagee · 06-11-2014, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TwistnItSideways

No its been 10 days.

Yeah thats kinda pushing it.

When I sell something I usually give the buyer a good idea of when I'm going to ship it out (usually within 5 biz days).

Then I give them the tracking within a day or so.

TwistnItSideways · 06-11-2014, 03:53 PM

Yea I woundlt be so concerned if I had a tracking number and if he had stayed in contact.

Now im lost ob what to do

dudermagee · 06-12-2014, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TwistnItSideways

Yea I woundlt be so concerned if I had a tracking number and if he had stayed in contact.

Now im lost ob what to do

I'd say wait another 5 days, then if no response, file a paypal claim.

Nicelyphe · 06-12-2014, 01:15 PM

File a claim, PayPal will want him to provide tracking to the claim as proof it was shipped.

thetopcow · 06-13-2014, 07:20 AM

^yep file paypal claim. So long as you didnt "gift" him money. If you gifted the money you will be hosed.

xoxide · 06-13-2014, 06:29 PM

10charmsglength

smokescreen240 · 06-16-2014, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by thetopcow

^yep file paypal claim. So long as you didnt "gift" him money. If you gifted the money you will be hosed.

sometimes when gifted, paypal will still cover a certain amount. it happened to me once with lug nuts. i may have just gotten lucky, but it did happen.

06-11-2014, 03:25 PM	#1
TwistnItSideways Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: In a van down by the river Posts: 129 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Ernieslemon I found his T25 Turbo for sale and messaged him via text message. And at first everything was great I checked his trader rating and they all checked out fine so I had assumed everything was great. So upon messaging him He said the turbo has inlet and outlet pipe with no shaft play and said 120 tonight and I'll ship it tomorrow So I paid him via Paypal and he kept in good contact with me he told me he had shipped it the next day and when I asked for the tracking number he said he wasn't home and would get it to meet when he does. I didn't receive a number on my email which should have been my first red flag. But none the less I still tried to keep in contact with him in case things went wrong. He notified me the next day and said he had insurance on it and if anything went wrong he'd refund me. So alright cool peace of mind Right. couple more days go by of me trying to get the tracking number from him with either no answer or "I am busy i'll get it to you when I get home." So its been a couple days since the turbo was supposed to be here. And after trying to get in contact with him He now hasn't messaged or called me at all. Now I am worried I wasted 120. What should I do? I don't want to give anyone a bad rep but it seems like I got scammed. Should I file a complaint with paypal and try and get my money back?

06-13-2014, 07:20 AM	#8
thetopcow Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bartlesville, OK Posts: 227 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	^yep file paypal claim. So long as you didnt "gift" him money. If you gifted the money you will be hosed. __________________ Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/brickhouseproductsllc

06-13-2014, 06:29 PM	#9
xoxide Post Whore! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 2,807 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	10charmsglength Last edited by xoxide; 06-13-2014 at 08:13 PM..

06-11-2014, 03:36 PM	#3
TwistnItSideways Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: In a van down by the river Posts: 129 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	No its been 10 days.

06-11-2014, 03:53 PM	#5
TwistnItSideways Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: In a van down by the river Posts: 129 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Yea I woundlt be so concerned if I had a tracking number and if he had stayed in contact. Now im lost ob what to do

06-12-2014, 01:15 PM	#7
Nicelyphe Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: PA Posts: 918 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	File a claim, PayPal will want him to provide tracking to the claim as proof it was shipped.