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I guess it was bound to happen sooner or later. I responded to a thread about some chrome 17x11 ZR1 wheels with Michelin Pilot Sports on them. Derrick Backeburg AKA SStrokedTNTLS1 was selling them back in May. Anyway, to make a long story short I sent him the cashiers check for $1600 on May 30th (I'm looking at the receipt) which covered $1500 for the wheels and $100 for 1/2 of the shipping to me which was supposed to be 2nd day air.
I was told the shipping came out too high and he wanted to ship it through Atlas Rims in San Antonio. I said "fine as long as it gets to me". Well it's been about 6 weeks now and I have not heard anything but excuses from him. Today was the last straw.....he told me he would have a confirmation on what was going on, no call as usual. I am not ruling out the fact that Derrick had every intention to do a good transaction. However, it's his responsibility as the seller to make sure the wheels get to me on time and if they don't to take care of it.
I sent the cashiers check via USPS and I had it signature confirmed which means someone had to sign for it in order to attain it. My question is this: What can I do (legally) to get my $$$ back? Someone suggested mail fraud.......I am going to talk with a lawyer friend of mine tomorrow and see what he says, but I thought input from those who've done internet transactions might be a great place to start.
If I am wrong about any of this I will offer my apologies, but until I get my money or the wheels, I will keep this thread up for others to be wary. Thanks for reading guys.
Posts: 9 | From: Hawaii | Registered: Mar 2001
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Check out http://www.basestealer.com , Since you sent your payment via USPS, ...at the very least you can report the guy for mail fraud. Give him a chance to set the record straigh (if you haven'd already), ...if no results, pursue... ...Best of luck
Posts: 1046 | From: Pine Bush, NY USA | Registered: Aug 2001
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Any update on your situation? I got burned once on an Ebay auction. Luckily, it was only for $10.00 ( CND ) for a 2002 Camaro Sales Brochure - 'US' version. Sent a MO and received nothing. Still about it.... Sure it's only ten bucks but it's the principle of the matter.
Yep, you really have to think twice before sending your money to someone you don't know. The best way is to use an 'Escrow' service.