BAD DEKATRON SELLER "fruwlo" (Irina Bashkevich) on eBay

[Jon D.]

I just thought I would warn people about a BAD SELLER for dekatrons I ran across on eBay from Russia recently.  The transaction was for four (4) OG-3 dekatrons for $40.35, shipping included.  I had previous Russian transactions take over a month, but this one never showed.  So I filed a case with eBay and guess what -- they guarantee nothing after 30 days (my bad for not realizing that).  Then after 60 days they clean the purchase list so you cannot even post negative feedback.  And the idiots on the help line are...well, helpless top do anything.  I asked them to place that purchase back on the purchase list for negative feedback and "Oh, we cannot do anything about that."

 

I had opened a case (which was when I found out eBay wasn't liable for anything), and the seller responded to eBay and said she (he) would refund the amount to Paypal since "it must be lost in the mail".  No response to my email...nothing.  And eBay won't do a thing either.

 

 

Here is the information I gathered on this individual:

 

Seller Name:  fruwlo who shows on my Paypal account as Bashkevich Irina (I suspect the first name is Irina)

Email address:  irv...@gmail.com.
PAYPAL Name:  *IRVI85"
Item #:  271273419962

Location:  Central, Russian Federation

 

 

So another "buyer beware" for Russia (and for eBay).  I'm out $40.35 now (at least it wasn't for a large sum).  Probably no orders from Russia ever again.

 

Jon

 

[Dylan Distasio]

Jon-

If you paid with PayPal,  have you opened a separate case with them?  I realize eBay owns them but you may have luck with a case via them.  I have had good luck with them in a similar scenario but it was done outside of eBay.  I'm not sure what will happen in your case but it can't hurt to try. 

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[Jon D.]

I did not think to try that since eBay owns Paypal as you said, but I should at least try that.  Thanks.

[Chris Stalin]

Jon,

Truly sorry about this.
I had tome NE3 bulbs take 90 days from Russian, I gave up and demanded my refund after 25 days. I was lucky. They eventually arrived and they were all used and abused, Far from the NOS bulbs I bought.
I refuse to buy from Russia now. I stick to Ukraine and Bulgaria. Or my preferred Hungary or Romania/Moldova

Shame ebay is not wiling to do any thing, Confused and mad is the only things that comes to my mind!
I bought 2 OG4 dekatrons, If they arrive and work I will throw you one, As I have use for only 1.

Take care.

[Chris Stalin]

Jon,

She has 99% feedback, Insist she gives you a refund or resend you some more goodies. No harm in trying!

Let us know!

On Friday, November 15, 2013 12:19:16 PM UTC-7, Jon D. wrote:

[Frank Bemelman]

Hmm. I once bought an oscilloscope from a guy in the US for $400. It never arrived

and no money back. Did not stop me buying from the US though. If you stop buying

from country X because somebody living in country X has cheated on you, eventually

there are no places to buy from, including your own

Cheers, Frank

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[Matthew Smith]

Quoth Chris Stalin at 16/11/13 06:10...

> She has 99% feedback, Insist she gives you a refund or resend you some
> more goodies. No harm in trying!

Yup, always ask.

I recently bought a Geiger counter from Russia. Arrived not working.
Discovered the GM tubes were missing from the probe. Contacted the
vendor asking for tubes as the simplest way to get it working. Entire
new unit rocked up, no questions asked. Was dead impressed.

[I believe the tube had been salvaged due to the unit being faulty -
voltage regulator tube dead. Replaced that, new tubes in probe, now have
two working units.]

And for the lovers of odd tubes, those old Russian Geigers have two GM
tubes, two thyratrons, plus the voltage regulator tube a piece. (And all
parts readily and cheaply available.)

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[Jon Jackson]

She agreed to a refund via the eBay case the last week of October, has not done so, and I have sent her additional emails via eBay and her gmail account requesting said refund.  I'll keep you posted.

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[Chris Stalin]

Matthew,

Do you mind sharing who you bought the geiger counter from?
I was just about the go ahead and grab one for a geiger counter project. SBM20 or maybe STS6.

As for Jon, Keep nagging that Russian joker. Squeaky wheel gets the grease,
Counter pressure her, Sympathy goes a long way and ensure her this is just a mistake, Then indicate you wish to continue to do business so please rectify this immediately and thus you can continue to use her. Recite some of her auctions like you really want to do business and use her again........ As a shooting target with your Russian PPSH41 - LOL

Take care

[Matthew Smith]

Quoth Chris Stalin at 16/11/13 07:10...
...

> Do you mind sharing who you bought the geiger counter from?
> I was just about the go ahead and grab one for a geiger counter project.
> SBM20 or maybe STS6.

This is the vendor, but she doesn't have any at present:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/lenalosku/m.html

However, this guy has them (DP-5V) listed, also sells Nixies, GM tubes,
Xray tubes, capacitors, and more. Found him (Denis) most helpful:
http://www.sovtube.com/en/ If there are things listed in bulk lots but
not singly, just ask.

SBM20s are the low-range tube used in the DP5-V, pretty good work-horses
they are. If you want a bit more sensitivity and don't mind extra
physical size, The SI22G is VERY sensitive. Not sure how this list
handles attachments (if at all) but I've just taken a photo of an SBM-21
(in plastic bag,) SBM20 (middle,) SI22G (huge!) for comparison.

Have plans to make a Nixie display benchtop counter, using as close as
possible to the DP5-V tube-regulated power supply as I can. (Will still
cheat and use a microcontroller, though!)

Cheers

M

[Matthew Smith]

Quoth Matthew Smith at 16/11/13 08:07...
... Not sure how this list

> handles attachments (if at all) but I've just taken a photo of an SBM-21
> (in plastic bag,) SBM20 (middle,) SI22G (huge!) for comparison.

Not at all, if I forget to attach them.

[Adam Jacobs]

You definitely need to know where your deadlines are in any legal disagreement. Learn them, write them down, and be happy that you didn't lose more than $40.

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[Jon D.]

So insightful, Adam.

[Chris Stalin]

Matthew,

Thanks my friend for the reply and pictures. Your second post included the picture..... All I can say is MY GOD "face palm"
That is no joke... Makes complete sense on why its so sensitive, Its the size of a spent uranium fuel rod LOL.

What is you background reading on the 3 side by side and what is your reading to a sample ?
I am curious on the SBM21 vs. the 20. Haven't decided what to buy.

Ahh yes good old sovtbe.com Used them before, Good product and at least we can trust him to send you NOS items.
The DP5V is a nice unit, But a bit much. My project uses a arduino and a uP and then a GM tube and simple 555 power supply.

Keep us posted on your project, Very curious on how it goes!
And let me know what readings you get on the 20 vs. 21 tube please.

Thanks again Matthew, And sorry for hijacking the OP thread!