Bavarian Auto Spares (https://www.BavarianAutoSpares.com) in Rancho Cordova, CA is a complete scam. Just tried to buy a set of used throttle bodies using Pay Pal.
They wanted “Family and Friends” payment which leaves the buyer with no protection. I grossed the payment up by more than Pay Pal’s maximum 3.49% fee so I was covered for the purchase. They immediately said my order would be cancelled and would refund my payment.
A second e-mail from them after I noted I wouldn’t pay with “Family and Friends”: “I understand your need for security. However, using PayPal’s ‘friends and family’ option works best for us, and if there are any issues with delivery, we will promptly refund you through the same method.”
Now, as expected “We can’t refund your money from our account” e-mail has forced me to open a case with Pay Pal.
Fellow BMW guy, Mark in Rancho Cordova, went by the address listed for Bavarian Auto Spares and it’s an empty shop being used by the true owner for storage. The owner of the shop address has a legitimate business across the street and noted to Mark that at least four people have come by to pick up parts only to find it’s a scam.
Caveat Debtor!
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They wanted “Family and Friends” payment which leaves the buyer with no protection. I grossed the payment up by more than Pay Pal’s maximum 3.49% fee so I was covered for the purchase. They immediately said my order would be cancelled and would refund my payment.
A second e-mail from them after I noted I wouldn’t pay with “Family and Friends”: “I understand your need for security. However, using PayPal’s ‘friends and family’ option works best for us, and if there are any issues with delivery, we will promptly refund you through the same method.”
Now, as expected “We can’t refund your money from our account” e-mail has forced me to open a case with Pay Pal.
Fellow BMW guy, Mark in Rancho Cordova, went by the address listed for Bavarian Auto Spares and it’s an empty shop being used by the true owner for storage. The owner of the shop address has a legitimate business across the street and noted to Mark that at least four people have come by to pick up parts only to find it’s a scam.
Caveat Debtor!
Feff
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