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Just got to get my .02 in.
I've been told many times over by all shipping companies that insurance protects the sender and not the receiver. I have never heard of an item being repacked by a shipping company b/c of damage. NEVER. It is more common for a shipping company to return a package back to the sender b/c of damage in transit. It is then the senders responsibility to file a claim for damage and get his money if package was insured. In fact, a shipping company encourages the receiver to refuse the package if they are not happy with the way it looks.
This is in place so businesses do not get screwed over issuing refunds for items damaged in transit. The insurance is in place to protect the seller. Seller needs to issue a refund and deal with this matter on his own.
It is clear that he was out to scam someone right from the start.
EDIT: OP, I suggest you making a scan of that letter that arrived in the box and threatening the seller with showing it to USPS unless he sends you a refund immediately. Since this is USPS, I am sure he is actually braking some sort of Federal law forging that letter. This is a big deal. If he does not comply, approach USPS with this letter. But first, file a paypal claim.Last edited by bimma360; 06-11-2012, 10:04 AM.E30 Dinan Turbo
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Originally posted by bimma360 View PostJust got to get my .02 in.
I've been told many times over by all shipping companies that insurance protects the sender and not the receiver. I have never heard of an item being repacked by a shipping company b/c of damage. NEVER. It is more common for a shipping company to return a package back to the sender b/c of damage in transit. It is then the senders responsibility to file a claim for damage and get his money if package was insured. In fact, a shipping company encourages the receiver to refuse the package if they are not happy with the way it looks.
This is in place so businesses do not get screwed over issuing refunds for items damaged in transit. The insurance is in place to protect the seller. Seller needs to issue a refund and deal with this matter on his own.
It is clear that he was out to scam someone right from the start.
EDIT: OP, I suggest you making a scan of that letter that arrived in the box and threatening the seller with showing it to USPS unless he sends you a refund immediately. Since this is USPS, I am sure he is actually braking some sort of Federal law forging that letter. This is a big deal. If he does not comply, approach USPS with this letter. But first, file a paypal claim.
a shipping company will absolutely NOT, remove items from a private delievery, repackage it and have it sent on it's merry way....that doesn't happen.
seller placed that letter in the box, framing the shipping company.
value a Mtech wheel from a dealer for insurance purposes and profit.
even at realoem that wheel is just over $500...
head to a dealer and watch the risidual retail markup skyrocket.
this was pre-meditated from the getgo, with intentions two plans...
a) you'd do nothing about it after several attempts.
b) you'd file a complaint, he would file shipping damages and profit from the dealer spec pricing on a new wheel.
voila
-Shemar Moore, OUT.Originally posted by flyboyxi have watched my dog lick himself off a few times
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For what it's worth, this wheel was recovered. It's not wrapped with factory leather. Whether or not, it adds or decreases value is up in the air but you can't get it from BMW that way."I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj
85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
91 M TECHNIC CABRIO TURBO - MACAOBLAU/M TECH CLOTH-LEATHER
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Originally posted by bimma360 View PostJust got to get my
I've been told many times over by all shipping companies that insurance protects the sender and not the receiver. I have never heard of an item being repacked by a shipping company b/c of damage. NEVER. It is more common for a shipping company to return a package back to the sender b/c of damage in transit. It is then the senders responsibility to file a claim for damage and get his money if package was insured. In fact, a shipping company encourages the receiver to refuse the package if they are not happy with the way it looks.
This is in place so businesses do not get screwed over issuing refunds for items damaged in transit. The insurance is in place to protect the seller. Seller needs to issue a refund and deal with this matter on his own.
It is clear that he was out to scam someone right from the start.
EDIT: OP, I suggest you making a scan of that letter that arrived in the box and threatening the seller with showing it to USPS unless he sends you a refund immediately. Since this is USPS, I am sure he is actually braking some sort of Federal law forging that letter. This is a big deal. If he does not comply, approach USPS with this letter. But first, file a paypal claim.Originally posted by Mr. Burns View PostTHIS x ELEVENTY BILLION.
a shipping company will absolutely NOT, remove items from a private delievery, repackage it and have it sent on it's merry way....that doesn't happen.
seller placed that letter in the box, framing the shipping company.
value a Mtech wheel from a dealer for insurance purposes and profit.
even at realoem that wheel is just over $500...
head to a dealer and watch the risidual retail markup skyrocket.
this was pre-meditated from the getgo, with intentions two plans...
a) you'd do nothing about it after several attempts.
b) you'd file a complaint, he would file shipping damages and profit from the dealer spec pricing on a new wheel.
voila
-Shemar Moore, OUT.
Originally posted by SpasticDwarf;n6449866Honestly I built it just to have a place to sit and listen to Hotline Bling on repeat.
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I'm not going to weigh in on the repacking, but will say that I have received letters from the USPS that have been ripped in pieces, shoved in a new envelope, and sent to me with damaged marked on the outside.
As for insurance, it can be tricky whose responsibility it is. If the seller didn't ask you, I'd put the blame on him. If a buyer declines, then it is 100% on them. In general, once it leaves a seller, it is no longer their responsibility. I don't insure low value items but will cover damage out of my pocket should something happen.1997 540i/6 - stock
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I don't know about any of you guys, but I diligently always follow up with anyone who I sell parts to..ebay, r3v etc
no matter what the value...sold a steering wheel here not long ago for $50 and kept in touch with the buyer to assure it worked out for him
For $410 i'd be on the ball even moreso.Originally posted by flyboyxi have watched my dog lick himself off a few times
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Originally posted by xxx-Lost-Soul-xxx View PostDude sorry, But You should have gotten insurance. The sticker proves that they fucked up. The seller is off the hook. :(
'But like i said before the seller needs to man up,and say Im sorry for this.
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