timmyajmy93wrx

iTrader: (27)

Looks like i jumped the gun, even though no comms & delivery was thursday not monday as told last week......

anyhow glad i got the parts - will never pay as a gift again, i know that


mods feel free to delete the post

The Zohan

Sorry you have been had, lol at you paying paypal as a GIFT - how many more times FFS!

Is it a gift, NO it is a PURCHASE from SOMEONE who you DO NOT REALLY KNOW and you are happy to pi$$ away your financial comeback on this basis!!!

Treat it as a learning experience.


As for people 'ruining this great forum' a majority of sellers and purchasers use their common sense and do not get ripped so easily or make SN an easy target for such basic scams and gullible people who will so easily part with their cash to a complete stranger, leaving them little if any financial redress - if indeed this is a scam

Tough-love for you

timmyajmy93wrx

iTrader: (27)

hey i must be too trusting..... as mentioned, i did not know what the 'gift' implantations meant.... now i do, hence my frustration, but hey thanks for pointing it out. edit to say, i did wonder why payment was required as a gift - but in the notes of the payment i did say it was for the vents & under tray!

Yes i will treat it as a learning experience, but its a shame that people get away with this though.

The Zohan

I could not agree more, PP should remove this option and let the seller/buyer sort this out and close the loophole.

My initial post is not meant to be a mean one and i am sorry if you have indeed been had!

timmyajmy93wrx

iTrader: (27)

cheers paul, but yeh i did not realise the 'gift' implications as for issues like this, now i do. Its a shame that people work like this & hope he can prove me wrong & i get my goods & a good answer for the delay.

Myles

iTrader: (40)

Tell the seller that you'd rather not pay by gift, and take the hit on the charges yourself. On £45 it is pennies. If the seller isnt keen,he is obviously on the scam......

The Zohan

https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...-scammers.html

take a look and please add anything you feel needs adding.

PJ-STI

iTrader: (7)

It's such a shame to hear that another Scooby owner has been scammed. I have bought a number of parts from members on here and had no problems but things like this is making me think twice

Very sad

timmyajmy93wrx

iTrader: (27)

great idea - my 2 penneth added!

Terminator X

iTrader: (7)

https://www.scoobynet.com/member.php?u=107260

This chap is a new member too & only has 27 posts IMHO stay away from newbies re buying & selling. Harsh I know albeit you'll stay safe

TX.

PS. He was also online this morning at 3am ...

jura11

iTrader: (7)

Sometimes its worth pay cash on collection(i know its not worth travelling 60-100 miles for 40£ part(item),but after all you never be scammed),seller who don't like cash on collection(cash in hand its these times its king) its not for me truthworthy.

wrathchild_78

iTrader: (3)

omg I just bought a few items and the seller requested that when i make the payment through paypal, mark them as "gift"!!!!

I wish i had seen this earlier.....

what can i do now?

joey_turbo

iTrader: (26)

Can't really say much more about the gift option that hasn't already been said. When people ask me to pay by gift, I just add the charges, so they get what they want in paypal anyway, and you have a comeback.

But, to be honest, even though he is a noob and has been oline recently, its a bit early to say you have been scammed. I'd wait at least 2 weeks myself.

Hope it gets sorted though.

Myles

iTrader: (40)

Dont worry too much. Just wait, and rely on good communications from the seller, pm him if you are worried.

99greenwagon

iTrader: (39)

not again????

timmyajmy93wrx

iTrader: (27)

i know what your saying mate, but he did not forward a tracking number as requested & he did say i would get it monday/tuesday latest. Its not here & no comms from the guy.... to suspicious if you ask me

99greenwagon

iTrader: (39)

i agree,i would also be starting to get concerned.

Tomwrx

iTrader: (54)

i understand where ure coming from regarding new members and the amount of scammers goin around

but lets not forget that members with large posts can cause lots of probs as well, https://www.scoobynet.com/823966-bra...roller-13.html

stibex

it make me sick im all way looking in for sale secion i was old was grea sight for this all does make over genuine sellers look bad wish people grow up

SteveoSTi

iTrader: (2)

Hey dont bring all the new ppl to this site down with that sort of trash, some ppl here like myself have got to start somewhere. Some ppl are genuine and decent

aXeL

+1 This isn't a bloody clique.

I've never sold anything but I've gradually accrued enough bits that I'll start. Don't want to see my spares get wasted by someone starting a 'Newbie Seller' stigma. That's not what this site is about...

Terminator X

iTrader: (7)

Less likely though fella ^^ that thread was a nightmare though, I almost bought one

TX.

Terminator X

iTrader: (7)

Peeps need to prove that they're trustworthy first

TX.

Terminator X

iTrader: (7)

You carry on buying from people with a low post count & I won't

TX.

aXeL

Yes and a 'Don't buy from the Newbie Principle' enhances their seller status how? We could create a new forum section for you with a suitable name... How does 'The Ivory Tower' sound You won't need a door or stairs, we'll include a hot chick with really long hair who only puts out for seasoned Scoob owners...

Just jesting TX, I appreciate your point. Since, inevitably, existing trusted sellers are a diminishing resource, how do we replenish their ranks except from the incoming 'generation'?

timmyajmy93wrx

iTrader: (27)

Hey guys Terminator X aint picking on all newbies, he is just pointing out that we should be more wary of buying from newbies because the scammers join to sell etc & scam. Its not personal he is just saying be more aware with new people, nothing along the lines of do not buy from them, just make sure thats all. It does make it harder for newbies but if you are genuine then you aint got nothing to worry about. Dont take it personally

bob r

iTrader: (46)

timmyajmy93wrx
Personally I don't think that you have given the seller enough time yet. An internet problem or other personal problem could be the factor here as he is only a couple of days late.

I have sold loads of stuff on here and I always ask to pay as a 'gift' to avoid charges but I do allow the buyer to pay the additional if they want.

i Trader score can be built up by newbies by allowing 'pick up' which doesn't carry many risks, but I wouldn't buy off any new member [low post count]who had no I trader feedback if items were to be posted. Too risky!

timmyajmy93wrx

iTrader: (27)

he can have more time if he can be bothered to give me a tracking number that i have asked for or give me an explanation, but theres just nothing from him....... so a day late or 50 days, to me if he is unable to give this simple request of information then sorry its not looking very good in my eyes & he has replied since apperantly posting but did not give the dhl tracking number that i requested or even bothered with any info other than 'let me know when it arrives' he has been on since but not pm'd me back with my request for info on the matter.....this is why im annoyed about it. As mentioned before abit of communication & manners dont cost anything if you ask me

stibex

i total agreed if they say it going arravie i would accept 1 or 2 day late with a pm or phone call etc i think lot scam going on and put me off this site very quick