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Obsolete Man
Samba Member
Joined: January 16, 2006
Posts: 17
Location: east Ohio
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I am having a very hard time with John Hamill.
I keep asking John for a total price including shipping. John simply sends my email back to me(is this a joke!haha!).
Some days I think this may be a mistake, or perhaps he just does not want to do business. This is not the first time I have tried and failed to spend my money with John, and I really wanted to spend it.
I have been thinking to just figure out shipping costs and send the payment...uh...maybe not a good idea without an agreement.
I wish.
Tom
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sparkleplenty
Samba Member
Joined: January 09, 2008
Posts: 1110
Location: California
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I bought some lowlight bumper pieces from John. Communication was good. He replied to all of my emails. Shipping was good and items as described... 
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'56 European Oval Ragtop-Stock
'56 Karmann Ghia Coupe-Stock
'59 Italian Series I Li150 Lambretta-Stock
"Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime."
"Only when the tide goes out do you discover who is swimming naked." |
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RCB
Samba Member
Joined: September 05, 2005
Posts: 4143
Location: San Francisco-Bay Area
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| Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 7:44 am Post subject: |
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| Am looking for bumper for my 82 Westy. Sent an email asking for additional information, a picture, shipping cost, etc...no response after a few days. Decided to purchase from a vendor who is way more responsive than this guy John. |
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dhaavers
Samba Member
Joined: March 19, 2010
Posts: 7757
Location: NE MN (tinyurl.com/dhaaverslocation)
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Just bought a good used headlight from John.
Part arrived in a timely manner, in good condition, as described.
Overall, communication (all by email) was "quirky/sporadic". He was usually just a step behind me (I had to ask
for info & updates before he'd provide any) but everything turned out fine & I'll probably buy from him again.
I forgot to do delivery confirmation when I sent payment - no problems, but I'll remember to do that in the future.
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EverettB 
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Joined: April 11, 2000
Posts: 69829
Location: Phoenix Metro
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Maggiolone
Samba Member
Joined: October 18, 2011
Posts: 7
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| Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 9:14 am Post subject: Unresponsive |
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Seller responded to my initial request about one of his items.
I asked for further details, including parts numbers and if he takes PayPal or cheques.
Two emails later, and no response, but his ads are up and being updated. |
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Buzzard
Samba Member
Joined: November 18, 2010
Posts: 25
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Beware- I took a day off work to visit Johns shop which was almost 2 hours away from my house. I'm in the market for a Beetle and he had a few listed here on the Samba. He had rated the car I was interested in as a 1, the body, pan and interior were in excellent shape but after a test ride, the engine was bleeding oil from every seam. He also had another car, a 1957, listed as a 2 here on the samba. That cars interior was shot, there was no carpet, he admitted the engine needed work and the paint was shot. Not even close to a 2.
Overall, the experience of visiting his shop was ok, there are a lot of neat cars and parts scattered around and John is very nice. Just beware of the ratings of his vehicles, they are exaggerated. Whoever is listing his vehicles here needs to reread the rating system. |
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VW Addict
Samba Salesman
Joined: January 09, 2003
Posts: 3920
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DO NOT DEAL WITH THIS CROOK!!!!! BE AWARE!
Not only did John have horrible communication with me, and took over 3 weeks to finally recieve my tail lights I bought, but he jipped me as well.
John has the following ad on the samba:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1100746
It clearly says: "I have two pairs left."
MY FIRST email to John stated:
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| What your best price shipped if I buy two pairs? |
John replied:
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| 2x39.90=$79.80 + $15 ship . . . $94.80 |
I replied:
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| If you would take $90 for both pairs... shipped, I'll take them, please let me know I am in TN and will send a check out first thing if you agree--Thanks |
John replied:
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| Sure - go ahead! Send check or money order to: John's Car Corner Box 85 Westminster, VT 05158 Please be sure and include your name/address and what it is you are purchasing. Thanks = John |
John immediately got my check and cashed it. I verified with my online banking account, and could see the posted check in my account. It took John over three weeks to ship and mail this package to me. It arrived yesterday afternoon. Inside was 2 tail lights.
I immediately called John. No answer. So I sent a email:
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John,
I ordered TWO PAIRS. You sent one pair. I paid $90 shipped for TWO PAIRS. I only received 2 taillights in total. Please advise and send me the other two ASAP.... I will be awaiting your reply. Thanks
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John replies this morning:
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| The tail light assemblies sell for $39 each. two assys = $78 add $12 shipping brings the total to $90. A real bargain at any stretch of the imagination. |
Once again, I just emailed John. This is getting ridiculous! Crook!
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John,
Your AD CLEARLY STATES, "I HAVE TWO PAIRS LEFT."
mY FIRST EMAIL TO YOU, I CLEARLY STATED:
"What your best price shipped if I buy two pairs?"
Yor replied: $94.80.
I said I needed TWO PAIRS, several times in our emails.
I will not ship these back. You have my money and screwed me on a pair of tail lights.
I can buy these new for $29.95 EACH, NOT A PAIR, ELSEWHERE!
SEE: http://www.ahwooga.com/detail.asp?id=32401
You clearly agreed on selling me two pairs. Man up and send me the other set we agreed on. I'm giving you until Saturday, July 16th, to send me the other set, or send me $45 (half my money returned to me). I travel all over the North East to VW shows. I've been all over to shows and I'm sure that one day we will meet up. This is your opportunity to man up and make right.
JORDAN
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I am awaiting to hear back from John. It is my clear opinionated recommendation that you do not deal with this crook seller! |
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VW Addict
Samba Salesman
Joined: January 09, 2003
Posts: 3920
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I am having a VERY difficult time with John. I bought some tail lights from him: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1100746
And since he does not take pay-pal, I had mailed him a check. After about a week, I never heard from him, so I emailed him and asked him if he received the check. Two days later, he emails me back and said yes, he did receive the check and my tail lights would be shipping that day (7-22-11). So I replied and asked him once he sends it out, to send me a tracking number for the tail lights.
Three days go by again and no response, so I email John again,
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| "John, do you have a tracking number for these tail lights?" |
Another two days go by... and finally, John emails me back and says:
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| "Yes I do. . . let me know if you need it Thanks = John JCC" |
I reply:
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| "John, Yes, obviously I am asking for it please. This is my third time asking. Please send me the tracking number." |
Three days later... 7/3/11 John replies:
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| I gave you the tracking number over the phone... you can trace the package via the internet. The tail lights were shipped last week via US Postal system. Let me know when you receive them = John JCC |
At this time, I am frustrated because
A.) John never called me. I have been sending EMAILS, clearly asking for the tracking number.
B.) John does not even have my phone number.
C.) I still do not have these tail lights after he "shipped them" 10 days ago...
So, I replied:
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John,
You never called me. You don't even have my phone number. What are you trying to play here?? This is ridiculous!! Send me the tracking via email!
Jordan
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To this day, I have not received any tail lights. My check has been cleared and cashed and I am not happy at all the way things are going with this transaction! |
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tochtli83
Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2007
Posts: 45
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| Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 8:42 pm Post subject: john hamill - [email protected] - John's Car Care feedback |
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I bought some NOS floor mats for water cooled cars from John. Everything was as-described and the packing and shipping were spot-on.
Thanks again!
Seller:
John Hamill
John's Car Care
[email protected] |
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