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Fri Sep 05, 2008 9:26 pm

I have a quick question for everyone. I bought a Tiki Shift Knob from the guy who runs the add like the link I have provided. I paid the guy via Paypal almost a month ago and have not received my Shift Knob. I have talked to him and was told that he was on vacation and would send it out when he got home. I am just wondering if anyone had bought things from him. I want to believe that I will get my Shift knob, but I am starting to loose hope!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=216321

Fri Sep 05, 2008 9:51 pm

File a transaction dispute with Paypal now. They'll contact the seller for you. The seller will probably get pissed but he'll likely send the item.

Fri Sep 05, 2008 10:30 pm

I hate to do that just in case you know what I mean? But I guess I should and will, it has been about a month!

Thanks for the advice!

Fri Sep 05, 2008 10:36 pm

The guy never should have accepted your money if he wasn't going to send the item in a few days. Also, if you wait too long, Paypal won't accept your dispute.

Fri Sep 05, 2008 10:37 pm

dont waste your time man, fuck what he's gonna like or not like. you gotta protect yourself, business is business, how is it your fault that he went away?

Fri Sep 05, 2008 11:24 pm

Ahhh I just feel bad. Its just $30. but I did turn it over to Paypal. Kinda sad that $30. can cause problems! I sure hope its a misunderstanding!

Sat Sep 06, 2008 6:14 am

I bought a "custom" wiring harness once and the guy jerked me around beyond the period paypal allows you to contest the charge. They told me I was outta luck. Good thing I tie it to my AMEX card because they reversed the charges off my account. Either way....its smart you didn't wait beyond that time (45 days I think?) that Paypal allows.

Sat Sep 06, 2008 11:16 am

You can go into the forums & scroll down to buyer/seller feedback & look him up to see if other people have had a problem with him. Post what is happening to you now & follow up with the resolution at the end. We need to boycot people who are flakes!

Sat Sep 06, 2008 11:53 pm

Thank goodness it was just a misunderstanding and I should have my cool little Tiki Shift Knob Tuesday or Wednesday. I will post photos when I get it installed. I will be happy then!

Hi Faron, This is John ,Sorry for the delay, I should have gotten your e-mail address from my nephew Scott,I just received your e-mail address from Pay Pal, I was leaving for vacation when you placed the order and tolled my nephew to contact you that I would not be able to ship out for a few weeks, I guess he did not e-mail you, any way the shifter knob is on it's way to you I mailed it yesterday USPS Priority mail so you should have it by Tuesday, you can e-mail me at XXXXXXX, this way you don't have to go through Scott, Sorry again for the delay,

Thanks John

This is from his nephew who didnt send it out. It OK I am not mad, I hope I didnt get the poor guy in to much heat with his Uncle.

Faron,

Yes the Knob has been shipped!
Sorry for the delay, just bad timming...
My uncle shipped it right when he got back...
Its Priority mail so you should see it Monday or Tuesday..

Again sorry for the delay...

Scott

Once again Thanks guys I will let you know when I get it!
Faron