| Author |
Message |
vwhelmot
Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2006
Posts: 617
Location: united kingdom
|
 Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 11:38 pm Post subject: Re: Birth of the Beetle by Chris Barber |
 |
|
| july76 wrote: |
| All interested parties who have made the reservation will have their book sent by the indicated date. I have answered each of the contacts. I understand impatience but sometimes unforeseen events occur. Beware of threats |
Just send me my money back, stop messing everyone around. |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
bnam
Samba Member
Joined: July 02, 2006
Posts: 2936
Location: El Dorado Hills CA/ Bangalore, India
|
| Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 9:42 am Post subject: Re: Birth of the Beetle by Chris Barber |
|
|
I recently snagged a copy of this book on ebay.fr for $200. Just got it in the mail today. It appears to be new. Thrilled.
_________________
1971 1302LS Convertible (RHD) owned since '74
Click to view image
1965 Karmann Ghia Coupe - under restoration
1966 Fiat 1500 Cabrio (with 1600 Twin cam)
1952 Citroen TA 11BL |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
vwhelmot
Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2006
Posts: 617
Location: united kingdom
|
| Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 12:46 am Post subject: Re: Birth of the Beetle by Chris Barber |
|
|
| Everyone else eagerly waiting for their tracking numbers?! Todays the day :D |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Simon3
Samba Member
Joined: February 27, 2004
Posts: 84
Location: Solihull, UK
|
| Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 4:24 am Post subject: Re: Birth of the Beetle by Chris Barber |
|
|
No message received yet, hopefully he's too busy posting them to have time to send a message.
I'll message him and ask for my tracking number.
I take it you didn't resolve this with PayPal then ? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
vwhelmot
Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2006
Posts: 617
Location: united kingdom
|
| Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 5:38 am Post subject: Re: Birth of the Beetle by Chris Barber |
|
|
Paypal case is open, I`m just waiting to see if he`s true to his word.
No reply yet. The warehouse must be miles away in another country or something. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Splitdog
Samba Split Personality
Joined: February 16, 2004
Posts: 4125
Location: Planet VW
|
| Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 9:10 am Post subject: Re: Birth of the Beetle by Chris Barber |
|
|
He could have a flat tire, and no cell service or something where he is. Just sayin'.........
_________________
CH³NO²
Z = z² + C
Der Blitzkrieg Kafers
#notacallooker |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
GArBa
Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2014
Posts: 2105
Location: Milano, Italy
|
| Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 12:28 pm Post subject: Re: Birth of the Beetle by Chris Barber |
|
|
"Joliet" Jake Blues  wrote: |
| An old friend came in from out of town! Someone stole my car! There was an earthquake! A terrible flood! Locusts! IT WASN'T MY FAULT, I SWEAR TO GOD! |
 J/K. really hope it will end up well.
_________________
cars:
'97 type 1 1600i
'14 type AA Seat Mii (sadly dead after 270.000 km)
'22 type C1 T-Cross
'23 type AC3 Hyundai I10 (VW no longer makes small cars!)
-------------------------
moped:
'82 Benelli Magnum 3v |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
bwaz
Samba Member
Joined: August 24, 2004
Posts: 1780
|
| Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 2:55 pm Post subject: Re: Birth of the Beetle by Chris Barber |
|
|
| I didn't even order one and I got a package in the mail today. Thanks! ;( |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Blue Baron
VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006
Posts: 24050
Location: Southeast USA
|
| Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 10:27 pm Post subject: Re: Birth of the Beetle by Chris Barber |
|
|
If you look at july76's posts, it looks like a legitimate member and not a fly-by-nighter.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/search.php?search_author=july76
Whether the books will be delivered is anyone's guess. I'm just pointing out that july76 has had a presence here since 2015, and didn't just show up out of the blue.
_________________
We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
Heinz Nordhoff |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
vwhelmot
Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2006
Posts: 617
Location: united kingdom
|
| Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 12:04 am Post subject: Re: Birth of the Beetle by Chris Barber |
|
|
| Well he`s not replied or provided any evidence as promised. Not good, its gone on long enough. Scam |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Simon3
Samba Member
Joined: February 27, 2004
Posts: 84
Location: Solihull, UK
|
| Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 4:34 am Post subject: Re: Birth of the Beetle by Chris Barber |
|
|
I've just messaged him again, he has not even read the last 3 messages I've sent him.
I paid for the book on the 4th April so 6 weeks ago now.
How long does he expect people to wait ? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
vwhelmot
Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2006
Posts: 617
Location: united kingdom
|
| Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 5:56 am Post subject: Re: Birth of the Beetle by Chris Barber |
|
|
| If you paid like I did through paypal just open a case against him. I should get my money back soon hopefully. Its a scam. :x |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
bnam
Samba Member
Joined: July 02, 2006
Posts: 2936
Location: El Dorado Hills CA/ Bangalore, India
|
| Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 7:05 am Post subject: Re: Birth of the Beetle by Chris Barber |
|
|
| Simon3 wrote: |
I've just messaged him again, he has not even read the last 3 messages I've sent him.
I paid for the book on the 4th April so 6 weeks ago now.
How long does he expect people to wait ? |
Just wondering - how much was he charging for the book?
_________________
1971 1302LS Convertible (RHD) owned since '74
Click to view image
1965 Karmann Ghia Coupe - under restoration
1966 Fiat 1500 Cabrio (with 1600 Twin cam)
1952 Citroen TA 11BL |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
AlanInMass54
Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2003
Posts: 1066
Location: Massachusetts
|
| Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 8:26 am Post subject: Re: Birth of the Beetle by Chris Barber |
|
|
I bought this book off Amazon in 2009. It cost $41.97 + shipping. I have no idea what happened to it. For these crazy prices, I reckon I'm gonna start digging!  |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
John cilia
Samba Member
Joined: May 03, 2016
Posts: 140
Location: Toronto, Canada
|
| Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 1:55 pm Post subject: Re: Birth of the Beetle by Chris Barber |
|
|
Sorry to hear about getting ripped off for that book.
It just happened to me as well. I believe that there's 3 of us who got screwed on eBay.
Which begs the question, why wasn't this A hole stopped by ebay after the first time ?
Ebay is got the worst customer service ever ! So I opened my case with PayPal where I actually was helped by a human being.
Briviera2579 is this muts handle on eBay and has a 5 name name from Spain.
PM for his name if you like.
So Iam still looking for my copy I guess 😐
_________________
Currently restoring a 1953 11g in metallic blue.
The most important thing on a Tombstone is the Dash between the 2 dates. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
DDub
Samba Member
Joined: January 06, 2005
Posts: 307
Location: central pa.
|
| Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 2:36 pm Post subject: Re: Birth of the Beetle by Chris Barber |
|
|
| Doesn't ebay own paypal? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
John cilia
Samba Member
Joined: May 03, 2016
Posts: 140
Location: Toronto, Canada
|
| Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 2:41 pm Post subject: Re: Birth of the Beetle by Chris Barber |
|
|
But if you have a problem it's like night and day.
Even the PayPal guy told me he hears ebay complaints every day.
Anyone selling their copy ? : )
_________________
Currently restoring a 1953 11g in metallic blue.
The most important thing on a Tombstone is the Dash between the 2 dates. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
René R.
Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2015
Posts: 1710
Location: No. Calif.
|
| Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 2:43 pm Post subject: Re: Birth of the Beetle by Chris Barber |
|
|
| Quote: |
| Doesn't ebay own paypal? |
Not anymore. eBay sold Paypal in 2015.
_________________
Gone but not forgotten: 1950 Hoffman split (restored in 1966) - another 1950 Hoffman split (restored in 1996) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Simon3
Samba Member
Joined: February 27, 2004
Posts: 84
Location: Solihull, UK
|
| Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2018 8:52 am Post subject: Re: Birth of the Beetle by Chris Barber |
|
|
So did anyone get their book ?
I can't get a PayPal refund so looks like I've lost my money.
I Have messaged and emailed lots of times and had no reply.
Does anyone have contact details - phone number or even better an address.
Can thesamba please ban this individual, I think enough of us have been taken for money. This is not the kind of person we want on here ! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
EverettB 
Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000
Posts: 69806
Location: Phoenix Metro
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
