Need Advice Guys - Am I Getting Screwed?

[rscheiring]

Need your advice guys. I had bought some BBS RAs off Ebay (for like $180 for 5), thinking they would be good for the E30. I eventually got a set I liked better, so put the BBSs up for sale. In the meantime I spent about $400 having them straightened, curb rash filled in, etc.

So I ended up selling four wheels for $530 (plus $40 shipping) - I broke even and was happy to do so. Buyer was real easy to work with, but I got a little suspicious that he wanted to pay with check, didn't want to send payment until wheels were painted (they were Helios Blue) and boxed, and was anxious to know when they were on the way.

Like a dummy, I didn't wait for the check to clear before sending, as he seemed trustworthy. Anyway, he called today to say the wheels were no good, were almost completely square, couldn't mount tires, etc. He also informed me that he put a stop payment on the check and if I want the wheels back I can arrange for pickup myself. I called the bank tonite and they said the check went through, so he can't stop it now. So no doubt I will have an even nastier phone call early next week.

Is it possible that wheels were straightened, but are that bad (ie I was screwed by the wheel place)? Is it possible the buyer is scamming me, and that the set I get back (if I get them picked up) are not the same ones (just pieces of junk)? What do you think my responsibilites are, either legally or just a responsible seller?

The buyer's father apparently owns a service shop in PA that specialized in German cars - Terry's Service Center in Fallsington PA. Anyone ever hear of it?

Thanks a million. Btw, anyone want some BBS RAs? :?

[rs4pro3]

Wait and see if he calls back, if he is trying to scam you most likely he won't call back. If he does want his money back go check out the wheels in person before you return the money and see if they are bent or not.

[rayz]

call his dad and ask him about the condition of the wheels. im sure if you paid a company to refinish/refurbish them, they should be straight.

[franz]

don't spend the money, keep it in your bank or you're gonna bounce checks very high if and when it comes back. The bank may get it back anyway even if they said they sent it through already, especially if it's bogus.

[Digitalwave]

I'll give you $180 for them :)

[rscheiring]

Thanks one and all. I'll double check with the bank on Monday to make sure check still is there and not bounced. As long as I have the $, I'll wait and see if I hear him. I'm sure I will, so I'll let you all know how it goes...