scammed? what would you do?
#1
scammed? what would you do?
hi people, need some idvice, im stuck on what to do, Gonna be a long post but hey im stuck
On the 3rd of December I sent $1340 to Thano Payne @ Rank1racing.com for 2 x Equal length manifolds for my Honda civic, He had a well known reputation so I had no worries lots of people had used him before,
Well since then I have emailed him a few times and got some replys, here are the emails I sent and the replys I got:
Sent on 13th January 2005:
Hi,
Just wondering how you are going on with my manifolds? A update would be
nice
Thanks
Mr Bailey
Received Back
Good morning Matt,I apologize for the delay.I just returned home from a job and I'm behind right now.The collectors have already been made,all that needs to be done is assembly.I'm hoping to have it shipped out by Monday.Also I've included 2 stainless steel dumptubes free of charge, along with your order.Anymore questions email me at anytime and I'll get back same day.I just quit my other job so I'll be home daily.Thanks
Thano Payne
Sent on 20th January by me:
Hi Thano,
Just wondered if you managed to get the manifolds shipped out on monday?
Thanks
Matt
Received back
Sorry not yet,I'm still working on them.
Sent by me on 3rd febuary
Hi, Hows it going?
Any update yet on my manifolds?
Thanks
matt
Reply from him : Hi Matt,1 manifold and dump tubes are done .I am still working on the last one.I'll have it done in the next few days.Thanks
Since then no replys, sent numerous emails to him!
What the ---- can i do, If i lived closer i would of been over there to see whats up, maybe something happened to him, i don't know
Cheers Matt
On the 3rd of December I sent $1340 to Thano Payne @ Rank1racing.com for 2 x Equal length manifolds for my Honda civic, He had a well known reputation so I had no worries lots of people had used him before,
Well since then I have emailed him a few times and got some replys, here are the emails I sent and the replys I got:
Sent on 13th January 2005:
Hi,
Just wondering how you are going on with my manifolds? A update would be
nice
Thanks
Mr Bailey
Received Back
Good morning Matt,I apologize for the delay.I just returned home from a job and I'm behind right now.The collectors have already been made,all that needs to be done is assembly.I'm hoping to have it shipped out by Monday.Also I've included 2 stainless steel dumptubes free of charge, along with your order.Anymore questions email me at anytime and I'll get back same day.I just quit my other job so I'll be home daily.Thanks
Thano Payne
Sent on 20th January by me:
Hi Thano,
Just wondered if you managed to get the manifolds shipped out on monday?
Thanks
Matt
Received back
Sorry not yet,I'm still working on them.
Sent by me on 3rd febuary
Hi, Hows it going?
Any update yet on my manifolds?
Thanks
matt
Reply from him : Hi Matt,1 manifold and dump tubes are done .I am still working on the last one.I'll have it done in the next few days.Thanks
Since then no replys, sent numerous emails to him!
What the ---- can i do, If i lived closer i would of been over there to see whats up, maybe something happened to him, i don't know
Cheers Matt
#2
Re: scammed? what would you do?
I'm clueless on this guy. He seemed like he was doing so good, and then nothing. Someone that lives close to him should go visit him and get his *** moving.
On a general note:
I have a feeling in classifieds like you guys are jumping on good deals without really checking into who you are dealing with. We have a good community, but I just think that the attitude is too lax. There are still shady ******* around. I hate hearing about people spending money on nothing, and if anything you should suspect someone to be less than honest before you chance it.
You won't look like a douchebag for checking a known member, but you'll feel like one when you get scammed.
Just be causious with everyone.
On a general note:
I have a feeling in classifieds like you guys are jumping on good deals without really checking into who you are dealing with. We have a good community, but I just think that the attitude is too lax. There are still shady ******* around. I hate hearing about people spending money on nothing, and if anything you should suspect someone to be less than honest before you chance it.
You won't look like a douchebag for checking a known member, but you'll feel like one when you get scammed.
Just be causious with everyone.
#3
Re: scammed? what would you do?
Originally Posted by Stealthmode
I'm clueless on this guy. He seemed like he was doing so good, and then nothing. Someone that lives close to him should go visit him and get his *** moving.
920-207-1960
His real name is Thano Payne (aka Shitbird)
Would be greatly appreciated if someone would,
Thanks
Matt
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Re: scammed? what would you do?
You will get your stuff from him, When he first started out and he didint have very much business he could crank thosethings out no problem, i think my dads took a week to arive after payment.
We orderd another one though, just lately and it took him a month and a half to get the manifold to us. sorry to hear you are having problems, but i have yet to hear of this guy actually scamming someone, he just takes awhile.
We orderd another one though, just lately and it took him a month and a half to get the manifold to us. sorry to hear you are having problems, but i have yet to hear of this guy actually scamming someone, he just takes awhile.
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Re: scammed? what would you do?
damn I'm sorry to hear that bro. Still nothing, that seriously sucks ***. After all that I dunno if I would even trust him to ship overseas, whoops I forgot to get a tracking number.
Hope everything works out though.
Oh and sorry about laggin' on them 'things' it's been hectic for me, but I think I may be able to get them, lemme make sure though.
Hope everything works out though.
Oh and sorry about laggin' on them 'things' it's been hectic for me, but I think I may be able to get them, lemme make sure though.