I need everyone's help...please.

[Dmack]

I am sure I am breaking some cardinal forum rules, but I hope the Mods will allow this transgression.

I registered for this forum for one reason and one reason only—to find user Cnotesdip, AKA. Gabrielrdip, AKA. <personal info removed> From this thread-> http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=18438

In the above thread, people caught on to his Ebay shenanigans, only to be diverted by claims of Xbox prowess. Well, I purchased a set of E46 M3 headers from this guy in this auction. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...190370243&rd=1

I paid for next Day shipping on the 21st, and I have still not received the headers. The guy was really good about returning emails for a couple of days, saying that he did not get them out because his girlfriend had a baby. However, he assured me that I would have them yesterday. Obviously I don't.

So, I send him a couple more emails, only to have them ignored. I say ignored because he has been online. This is known by virtue of his leaving feedback for others at 9:30 last night. Oh, by the way, take a look at his items for sale on Ebay. http://stores.ebay.com/NEW-MUSIC-ALBUMS-SINCERE-TUNES

They are all “digital items.” In short, you send a couple of bucks to his Paypal account and he sends you the album file. I wonder how well this comports with the RIAA, Ebay bylaws, and copyright laws in general.

After not receiving my headers, I went through his past feedback, and what do I find? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=290183803765

This auction was on the 6th. Am I to believe that he is a dealer in M3 headers or that he purchased one set without the mental wherewithal to realize that they would not fit on his 330?

I am really not asking for much. All I want is either A) the headers that I paid for or B) payment to me for the cost of purchasing a new set—or as it's known, the “benefit of the bargain.”

It's a funny thing about E46 M3's: They seem to be a car of choice for attorneys.

Any help in solving this issue will be rewarded.

Thanks in advance.

[Ji Money]

I would just accept the loss there Dmack. Cnotesdip being in the Boogie down Bronx and all, he's probably part Terror Squad. Just kidding. It you lost that $37.00 over a header, then that deal sounds too good to be true anyway and you only have yourself to blame.

Good luck though, I got burned on my first eBay purchase.

[Dmack]

Originally Posted by Ji Money

I would just accept the loss there Dmack. Cnotesdip being in the Boogie down Bronx and all, he's probably part Terror Squad. Just kidding. It you lost that $37.00 over a header, then that deal sounds too good to be true anyway and you only have yourself to blame.

Good luck though, I got burned on my first eBay purchase.

I think you may be missing the point. This was a no reserve auction that I won. Shipped, this was a $70 purchase. Besides, the amount of consideration is not the measure of worth, rather it is the value of the thing bargained for. I am not new to Ebay. I have 100% feedback and a score of 88.

I assure you, the money is not the issue at play.

[Ji Money]

I'm sure you're pissed off, what does Paypal have to say? If it isn't about the money now, I'm thinking you're about to get your revenge or something. I just don't think it's worth the hassel for all of this.

[1996 328ti]

Sorry to see a member from here rip someone off.
He was a site supporter too.

[Dmack]

Originally Posted by Ji Money

I'm sure you're pissed off, what does Paypal have to say? If isn't about the money now, I'm thinking you're about to get your revenge or something. I just don't think it's worth the hassel for all of this.

I am just hell-bent on people being held accountable for their actions. The world of e-commerce is taking over the global marketplace. If this sort of behavior is persistently tolerated then it will flourish and infest the cyber market--this cannot be allowed. If everyone just accepted these things when they occurred, then this would only breed more occurrences.

It would be one thing if the auction ended for less than he anticipated and he sent my money back. Though this would be "wrong" I would appreciate the honesty. In this case, I suspect that he did not have the item in the first place, but he had the ad already typed up and figured it would be an easy way to steal a little money right before Christmas, while depriving an honest individual of that money to use for other uses.

I am giving this guy the benefit of the doubt by allowing him to make good in one of the two aforementioned fashions. If this does not occur, I have a feeling that the cost of a set of headers would not be the most prevailing concern haunting his thoughts.

[Ji Money]

Dmack, good luck with your issue, I don't know why I'm even giving you advice on how to handle this. I've never spoken to Cnotesdip on this forum so I really can't help you locate this guy.

peace

[Ji Money]

Originally Posted by Dmack

I am just hell-bent on people being held accountable for their actions. The world of e-commerce is taking over the global marketplace. If this sort of behavior is persistently tolerated then it will flourish and infest the cyber market--this cannot be allowed. If everyone just accepted these things when they occurred, then this would only breed more occurrences.

It would be one thing if the auction ended for less than he anticipated and he sent my money back. Though this would be "wrong" I would appreciate the honesty. In this case, I suspect that he did not have the item in the first place, but he had the ad already typed up and figured it would be an easy way to steal a little money right before Christmas, while depriving an honest individual of that money to use for other uses.

I am giving this guy the benefit of the doubt by allowing him to make good in one of the two aforementioned fashions. If this does not occur, I have a feeling that the cost of a set of headers would not be the most prevailing concern haunting his thoughts.

Yo just keep a level head man!

[Dmack]

And, just so this thread is not completely self serving, here is a bit-o-eye candy.
My ride:

[Ji Money]

Whoo! That car is nasty! (in a good way) It looks like a ninja in all black.

[Dmack]

Originally Posted by Ji Money

Yo just keep a level head man!

Oh, no need to worry there. I do nothing that is not well within the scope of the law. In fact, I find it much more persuasive to operate in this manner.

However, thanks for your concern.

[Mallard]

if you have his name and address, why not try reaching him at home?

It would probably suprise him a fair bit

Just remember to take some flowers for the mum and her new baby

[1996 328ti]

Originally Posted by Dmack

And, just so this thread is not completely self serving, here is a bit-o-eye candy.
My ride:

GASP! It has a trunk.

[thesk8nmidget]

Originally Posted by 1996 328ti

GASP! It has a trunk.

thats gotta be the funniest thing i have seen in a while!


ohhh no not tha cnote piece of shat guy ruining peoples days again!

to bad he doesnt lice closer i would loe to have a few people pay him a visit and tell him hello

well please do keep us updated.

he has not be on here much lately at least not actively talking

to my knowledge no one here knows him personally either.

hope all is figured out.

[SDKmann]

That sucks dude and I definitely wouldnt just let him get away with it. Did you pay with Paypal? Paypal has a $1000 fraud protection program so you should be able to report him and have the Paypal guys sick em. If I can find any other way to help Ill let you know. BTW, it might be a good policy not to buy cheapo ebay parts for high end cars, not only will that prevent you from becoming a victim again it will also ensure your car doesnt end up looking horrible. Thats usually the side effect of the ebay stuff unless its an auction for real parts from a established tuning house.