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Old 12th December 2010, 20:43   #1
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mrmattholmes sold me a gearbox paid for on paypal now going to reclaim its been 2 weeks, i contacted him after money was sent saying my address and everything was fine he said yeah will be sent tomorrow it wasnt he then said was being collected last week by tnt it wasnt he is now ignoring my calls and clearly doesnt intend to send the item!
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Old 12th December 2010, 21:04   #2
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Gutter Mate

Sounds like you sent with paypal *Goods* so hopefully you see the cash back or if the box actually turns up but 2 weeks is a bit long.

Remember TNT will have issued a tracking number so try get that if it actually exists

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Old 12th December 2010, 21:29   #3
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On the right tracks, hope you get it sorted mate.
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Old 12th December 2010, 21:42   #4
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This could be due to the weather we have been having........

Doesnt explain the communication breakdown though
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Old 12th December 2010, 22:08   #5
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sounds very iffy, cash back asap, goodluck mate
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Old 13th December 2010, 11:34   #6
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i accepted maybe the weather but ignoring my calls and texts? doesnt sound right? if he got in contact and explained fair enough but nope
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Old 13th December 2010, 13:58   #7
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ive bought stuff from him before but picked it up, seen a few people have had problems with him over the years

have you got an address for him?
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Old 13th December 2010, 15:21   #8
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i havent got a address no got his number and i did via paypal so should get my money
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Old 17th December 2010, 21:36   #9
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any update?
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Old 11th January 2011, 18:57   #10
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i bought an engine off him.
Im in southern Ireland too,had no problems with delivery!!

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Seems mcwaffle gets scammed every deal he does on sax p judging buy the ammount of threads in this section.

Seems to be the most unlucky sax p member ever
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Old 14th January 2011, 22:59   #12
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Seems mcwaffle gets scammed every deal he does on sax p judging buy the ammount of threads in this section.

Seems to be the most unlucky sax p member ever
+1 poor lad
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Old 16th January 2011, 00:08   #13
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you should open a claims dispute with paypal.

You should also be able to get his address off paypal :]

worst comes to worst small claims court XD seriously...

the amount of money (if its cheap) isnt important, its the god damned principle!
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Old 17th January 2011, 21:37   #14
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closed i did recieve the money back but no apology and had to fork out extra £100 because garage wanted holding fee because gearbox didnt turn up!
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Old 17th January 2011, 21:40   #15
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Glad you atleast recieved a refund buddy.

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