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Lloyd E. Sponenburgh

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Apr 17, 2010, 7:34:17 PM4/17/10
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I bought and paid for a Brown and Sharp surface grinder from:


kingswingtool

on Ebay.

He offered it with a low shipping cost that said to me he had "dead-
head" trucking available. A lot of heavy machinery equipment dealers are
offering free shipping, so I figured his under-$20 fee was for
palletizing and loading.

So, after it was paid, he sent me an email to the effect that I would
have to arrange shipping on my own -- at $800 minimum through
FreightQuote.com.

I got my money back, but I _really_ wanted that grinder, and he reneged.

Watch this guy.

LLoyd

Ignoramus25624

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Apr 17, 2010, 10:22:50 PM4/17/10
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Lloyd, I looked at the auction and it is clear to me that you are 100%
right. His terms were unambiguously in favor of your interpretation.

I may have a similar story of my own.

i

Wes

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Apr 18, 2010, 7:49:41 PM4/18/10
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"Lloyd E. Sponenburgh" <lloydspinsidemindspring.com> wrote:

>I bought and paid for a Brown and Sharp surface grinder from:
>
>
>kingswingtool
>
>on Ebay.
>
>He offered it with a low shipping cost that said to me he had "dead-
>head" trucking available. A lot of heavy machinery equipment dealers are
>offering free shipping, so I figured his under-$20 fee was for
>palletizing and loading.

That is how I read it. You arrange shipping. I always get a reply on the who and how
details before bidding.


>
>So, after it was paid, he sent me an email to the effect that I would
>have to arrange shipping on my own -- at $800 minimum through
>FreightQuote.com.

Does FreightQuote have a kick back system?

>
>I got my money back, but I _really_ wanted that grinder, and he reneged.

That must have been quick. I was looking at ebay's ended listings for the seller and now
they only show 15 days worth. WTF.
>
>Watch this guy.

I'll ignore him. Sorry you got screwed. How does he manage to have 100% positive
feedback? You sure sound like a neg for feedback.

Wes

Lloyd E. Sponenburgh

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Apr 18, 2010, 8:39:21 PM4/18/10
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Wes <ClutchAtL...@Gmail.com> fired this volley in news:kUMyn.50127
$3k7....@en-nntp-13.dc1.easynews.com:

> That is how I read it.

You can read it again. The guy has re-listed the item at $150 less than I
paid for it, and the same fraudulent shipping terms.

I'm half-tempted to tell him I'll take it for ZERO, if he doesn't want to
get kicked off Ebay.

(yeah... I know... but it felt good)

LLoyd

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