Paypal and poor shipping?
 

I know another paypal question, sorry guys.

But I bought some forged pistons and rods couple days ago. Seller shipped fast as hell, took the time to get confirmed signature (probably to cover his ass from a chargeback) but just threw the ---- in a box and sent it without protecting anything. Litterally 4 pistons with rods tied in a grocery store plastic bag dropped into a cardboard box. Who does ---- like this?

There are some nice nicks in the skirts, not that big of a deal and I wouldn't worry about that. But where the valve reliefs break out into the sides of the piston, the shits cracked and bent in slightly. Not sure how big of a deal it is, but for the money spent, I'm pissed.

So what are my options? I assume that paypal won't do ---- cause they were signed for and he probably has confirmation. Is it the same way with the cc? I did the double coverage and paid with my credit card so I wouldn't get burned completely.

I havn't contacted the seller yet cause i'm not sure what my angle should be, I assume he'll ignore me totally though.

No pics yet, they showed up at work but i'll try to take some and get them posted up tonight.


Cliffs: does paypal or credit card have protection for dickhead careless shippers? What can I do?

Re: Paypal and poor shipping?
 

If you have chase, call them and explain. They will get you your money. If you have a ---- bank, good luck. Paypal is useless in this situation, file a claim just to ---- with him though. Also, file complaint in ebay. If he's big, go to the BBB also.

Re: Paypal and poor shipping?
 

talk to the seller, then file a complaint. it was negligence on his part shipping them that way. if all else fails, call your card company

Re: Paypal and poor shipping?
 

---- sorry ass shippers who can't pack!

USPS Priority Flat Rate Box will hold 4 rods and pistons and 3/4's of The Sunday paper. Yes, I overpack, anyone that has bought from me knows that all too well.

But I've NEVER had a complaint about damage in transit. Not even on a 90 lbs tranny going across the USA via FedEx. FedEx Kinkos wanted to see inside my tranny box because they didn't think I packed it well enough. 68 lb tranny, 22 lbs of foam and cardboard. I told them I trust my packing enough that I......thump......pushed the tranny off the counter. Now if they still don't wanna ship it I'll take it to UPS down the street. Never a complaint after that.

Also the counter girl might weigh 105 lbs dripping wet (makes me wet looking at her!) so I'm the nice guy who goes around the counter to set it on the floor :)

Re: Paypal and poor shipping?
 

What do you want to happen? Do you want a full refund and you return the goods, or do you want a partial refund and keep them, or something else?

Don't bother with paypal. Deal directly with your credit card company if the seller won't take care of things himself.

Re: Paypal and poor shipping?
 

Agreed.

Contact the seller. Tell him that the items are damaged because of the poor shipping and you no longer want the items. Tell him you want a full refund and you will ship the items back. Tell him he has XX hours/days to respond or you will simply contact your credit card company to get a full refund.

Re: Paypal and poor shipping?
 

Mista Bone your the man when it comes to shipping, the pink foam stuff you use to send me the trans in side the box helled up great!!!

Re: Paypal and poor shipping?
 

I got an ecu from a guy one time basilcally just wrapped in paper, half sticking out, and soaking wet. when I opened it up it was full of mud, I was soooo pissed. hopefully you get this sorted out.

Re: Paypal and poor shipping?
 

I emailed the guy and he said he would refund me and to send them back. He responded 3 more times so I no longer am afraid of getting screwed which was my main concern and wondered if I had a leg to stand on. But glad to know cc would back me up, thanks guys.

I guess I need to look at them to see if I still want them or not. He said he works at UPS and he didn't pack them so not sure what his deal is.

Re: Paypal and poor shipping?
 

Word. Complete b20 shortblocks and b series transmissons get heavy but I have my secret packing style. Nothing has shown up damaged yet even with boxes showing up looking like they went through a war zone.