I got ripped off to the tune of $550 on SRTForums. Paid for an S2 PCM / Sensors, and got their OEM counterparts instead, a net loss of about $500. Anyway, PayPal won't do anything since I received something for the seller. (Even though everything was wrong, and worth substantially less.) Now, this guy is a Canadian citizen. I plan on filing reports with my local law enforcement, and his. Also, I'll file complaints with the NCA's fraud protection division. Aside from that, can you guys think of any other avenues I've forgotten to explore?

1998 Eclipse RS-T - Totaled 4/23/09 -
1998 Eclipse GST - Stroked 2.3l, HX40 fed: Build in progress
2010 Subaru Outback Limited

I hate hipsters.

Go to his place of residence and kill him..

1999 Eclipse GS
Built motor
Hahn 16G Turbo w/ FMIC
Hahn Stage 5 Portfueler (270's & 500's)
Zeitronix Zt-2 wideband w/ 3.5bar MAP
3" SS Turbo Back
CM Stage 4 Clutch and Fidanza Flywheel
Baer Big Brake Kit

Thanks, but that's not exactly helpful. Let's try to keep the BS to a minimum this time.

1998 Eclipse RS-T - Totaled 4/23/09 -
1998 Eclipse GST - Stroked 2.3l, HX40 fed: Build in progress
2010 Subaru Outback Limited

I hate hipsters.

If you really want to be mean. Call the dutyfree post toll boothes along his us/candaian boarder. Give them his name, tell them some make up crap that he's drug dealer and suspected something wrong with him. They'll pull his butt over within minutes and also do search/seige. The boarder patrol would stripped his car apart, looking for drugs, if they don't find anything they'll let him go within a time frame. Or have them give the guy a full body cavaity, search. He wouldn't pull that again, guarantee. Rofl.

My father was a truck driver and I have cousins work at certain toll boothes. They've told stories about it and I seen it happend a few times.

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1995 gs Saved from the crusher
1998 RS gone to(Dsm Heaven)
1997 gs gone to Dsm heaven

Again, an interesting thought... But not at all helpful. I'm not trying to be vengeful, or break the law. I only want compensation, be it in the correct product, or my money back.

1998 Eclipse RS-T - Totaled 4/23/09 -
1998 Eclipse GST - Stroked 2.3l, HX40 fed: Build in progress
2010 Subaru Outback Limited

I hate hipsters.

You got hard evidence that you purchase should of been what you should of got and not what you actually got? As in writing? That would be the only evidence really.

Car Status: P0140 o2 circuit number bank 1 sensor 2 Cel. Ill fix it tomorow lol.

Estimated mileage on engine: 15,xxx

Yes. Trust me, I have all of those ducks in order.

1998 Eclipse RS-T - Totaled 4/23/09 -
1998 Eclipse GST - Stroked 2.3l, HX40 fed: Build in progress
2010 Subaru Outback Limited

I hate hipsters.

You paid with your credit card through Paypal? File a dispute through your credit card. They will make you whole again.

Paypal might not like you for a while, but fuck 'em. You paid for something and did not get it. The other side of the shoe, since Paypal is semi-related to Ebay, if you listed ABC for sale on Ebay, but the buyer said they got XYZ, you'd take the hit.

They know it's wrong. Just because the seller shipped *something* doesn't make it right. Before you call the cops, call your credit card company. It's probably the only recourse you've got.

International police involvement isn't going to do shit for $500 worth of Neon parts. That's small claims right there. Maybe you can spend a day in small claims court, win an award, and never see a dime because they have no authority in Canada. On the other hand, you could fly up to Canada and try to do the same there, but you're not a citizen and so probably have no rights north of the border.

Sucks, man, but it is what it is. Get it back from your credit card, or sell the shit on Ebay, and chalk up the rest to experience.

Report him on the forum, someone probably lives in his area and will give him shit. Not helpful in the recourse action but if you make it hard enough on him he might just make you whole to get out of the hassle. Definately file a complaint with your credit card company, that is your best bet.

Representing the Central Cali chapter of 2GNT!
(I think I'm the only member )

Get a lawyer and take him to small claims court, you do have case. I was being sarcastic, from my other post.

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1995 gs Saved from the crusher
1998 RS gone to(Dsm Heaven)
1997 gs gone to Dsm heaven

prob about small claims court is the cost. You go for 500 and after costs for lawyer and court fees, you might see what you paid for those parts.

Erik P.
Official 2GNT thread Hijacker
Some say that he's driven over more Covenant than he's shot, and that his grenades aren't where you'd expect them to be...
All we know is, He's not The Stig... But he is The Stig's Spartan cousin!

1998 Eclipse RS-T - Totaled 4/23/09 -
1998 Eclipse GST - Stroked 2.3l, HX40 fed: Build in progress
2010 Subaru Outback Limited

I hate hipsters.

Did you actually open a dispute through Paypal's resolution center? There's a specific option for "item's that were not as described" in there...that is if you're still in the time frame for it. Hope you get it sorted out.

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~Chris
03 SRT-4

this is exactly why I document everything that was said, and always pay with a CC. paypal sucks for resolving disputes anyway. CC chargeback FTW

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Outside of Corona: "That sucks, peace out..." (jamie walks away)... "Sweeet, what we doin?" -Zac
Tim's garage (prior to motor install): "Im gonna smoke real quick, that way if you fuck up I am already nicotined up" -Tim

File with Credit card used through paypal?

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http://www.2gnt.com/quote_db.php?id=278

Outside of Corona: "That sucks, peace out..." (jamie walks away)... "Sweeet, what we doin?" -Zac
Tim's garage (prior to motor install): "Im gonna smoke real quick, that way if you fuck up I am already nicotined up" -Tim

Dude, you should totally kill him.

Srsly, file with your CC or go talk to your bank. My bank will reverse charges for me

I've filed a dispute with my bank. You're right, PayPal just arbitrarily closed my claim. So much for consumer rights, eh?

1998 Eclipse RS-T - Totaled 4/23/09 -
1998 Eclipse GST - Stroked 2.3l, HX40 fed: Build in progress
2010 Subaru Outback Limited

I hate hipsters.

Had one situation where I got burned by a guy who said he was going to send me a turbo mani and it was cracked and fucked up (though pics and claims to the contrary by the seller. Obviously a different manifold). Filed with Paypal and they basically said, you got something from the seller, you are SOL.

Sooooo, because I buy using my credit card (which paypal doesn't like), I sent them a note to kick Paypal's ass. Credit card wins. I've put in disputes with my CC company over a couple more items throughout the years. CC disputes FTW.

Captain Caveman

96 RS Turbo 11.414 @ 119.62 MSNS, Crower 2 NA cams, BW366, 10.5 comp, UDP, 60mm TB, W/A intercooler, 3.55 tranny 567.9whp 430tq
97 RS NA 13.188 @ 103.87 MSnS powered 12.5 comp, Crower 3's and 219.4whp with 175tq
98 RS DD 12.5 comp on stock ECU, LTH, Crower 2's, Koni, GC, Hypercoil, DG hats
99 OZ 5sp Stocker 15.856 @ 85.97
99 GS stocker auto 17.7@77mph!

wiki home page:http://www.2gnt.com/index.php?d=bullettdsm

Originally posted by teklein

Originally posted by Fallen4ng31 I've filed a dispute with my bank. You're right, PayPal just arbitrarily closed my claim. So much for consumer rights, eh?

Only success I have had with Paypal is when the dude with the HKS exhaust I bought fell off the face of the earth. I opened a dispute, then immediately made a claim. They locked his account out immediately and he shipped it immediately

Erik P.
Official 2GNT thread Hijacker
Some say that he's driven over more Covenant than he's shot, and that his grenades aren't where you'd expect them to be...
All we know is, He's not The Stig... But he is The Stig's Spartan cousin!

Here's a little insult to injury:

I got a BILL from UPS today.
$24.75 for import taxes, I assume.

Update: Sadly, no news. The seller won't return my correspondance, and I've done everything I can think of as far as proving my case is concerned, on the other forum. I sent the dispute/acf forms off to the bank this morning. It'll be 5-8 days before I hear anything back from them.

1998 Eclipse RS-T - Totaled 4/23/09 -
1998 Eclipse GST - Stroked 2.3l, HX40 fed: Build in progress
2010 Subaru Outback Limited

I hate hipsters.

who do you bank with

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http://www.2gnt.com/quote_db.php?id=278

Outside of Corona: "That sucks, peace out..." (jamie walks away)... "Sweeet, what we doin?" -Zac
Tim's garage (prior to motor install): "Im gonna smoke real quick, that way if you fuck up I am already nicotined up" -Tim

I bank with a local credit union.

1998 Eclipse RS-T - Totaled 4/23/09 -
1998 Eclipse GST - Stroked 2.3l, HX40 fed: Build in progress
2010 Subaru Outback Limited

I hate hipsters.

keep us updated on the resolution

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http://www.2gnt.com/quote_db.php?id=278

Outside of Corona: "That sucks, peace out..." (jamie walks away)... "Sweeet, what we doin?" -Zac
Tim's garage (prior to motor install): "Im gonna smoke real quick, that way if you fuck up I am already nicotined up" -Tim

There's too much to try to sum up in one post:

http://www.srtforums.com/forums/f361/scammed-lethacr-553632

If you care to read the whole thing.

1998 Eclipse RS-T - Totaled 4/23/09 -
1998 Eclipse GST - Stroked 2.3l, HX40 fed: Build in progress
2010 Subaru Outback Limited

I hate hipsters.

I know some of you have been cross-posting this and the original thread to other forums. I'd like to extend my thanks for that and all the helpful advice that's been given, the more attention I can draw to this matter, the better. I really appreciate all the support from this community.

-Paul

1998 Eclipse RS-T - Totaled 4/23/09 -
1998 Eclipse GST - Stroked 2.3l, HX40 fed: Build in progress
2010 Subaru Outback Limited

I hate hipsters.

Haven't finished reading all 7 pages, but the seller seems a little... "special"

Like short bus special.

Erik P.
Official 2GNT thread Hijacker
Some say that he's driven over more Covenant than he's shot, and that his grenades aren't where you'd expect them to be...
All we know is, He's not The Stig... But he is The Stig's Spartan cousin!

like many have said, only use credit cards on paypal. they are a bunch of scum that will auto deny claims.

besides, even if they approve your claim, they will only give you your money back as long as it is in the sellers account. basically, if he takes the money out immediately they give you what he has or an apology. they are satan incarnate to put it lightly.

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http://www.2gnt.com/quote_db.php?id=278

Outside of Corona: "That sucks, peace out..." (jamie walks away)... "Sweeet, what we doin?" -Zac
Tim's garage (prior to motor install): "Im gonna smoke real quick, that way if you fuck up I am already nicotined up" -Tim