Another eBay popadom wheel!!

[Blue_SV650S]

Yet gain I have been stung via eBay!!! :mad:

Having had bad experiences in the past, I specifically sent the seller a message asking about the condition of the wheel before I bid! To be precise:- “Hi, is the wheel 100% 'straight', no dings, no buckles??” His response was “it looks just fine came off a usable bike”.

Ok, not the most comprehensive answer, but no indication of any damage, even to the layman.

…

So I bid … and won …

Guess what came through the post …

What must be a hard to see Scrape:-

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb319/blue_sv650s/frontwheel1.jpg

What must be a hard to see Flatspot:-

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb319/blue_sv650s/frontwheel2.jpg


Not only on the most basic/quickest visual inspection by even the most lame (lay?? :D) of laymen is it damaged, when you spin it, those 2 dings mean it is so buckled, it looks like I am spinning a papadom!!! :cry:

I have sent an email outlining my displeasure and hopefully we can come to an amicable resolve, so I am not going to name and shame at this point. But how can people sell stuff like this??? Is he really that blind that he couldn’t see the damage, or just trying to flog carp on eBay and prepared to deceive people to do so??? :smt092

Oh, this is my 4th eBay papadom :( What is the matter with people?!?! :smt088 And why do I keep trying :oops:

[hovis]

Oh, this is my 4th eBay papadom :( What is the matter with people?!?! :smt088

And why do I keep trying :oops:

man you must be stupid........ you have been stung 3 times b4, and your still buying second hand wheels, without seeing them?

:smt056

how much money have you wasted on wheels so far?

edit: sorry, that sounds a bit harsh, i better add a:mrgreen:

[Biker Biggles]

Id be very reluctant to buy stuff like that unseen on Ebay.I normally buy localish and collect in person too,so Im not saddled with a pile of sh!te and endless hassle.

[gazman]

I've been looking around for some wheels too, but have been worried about ending with a load of sh*t, so I rang my local dealer to find out how much new ones are - £1685?? is this about right?

[Jester666]

£1685!!!! :shock:

[haggis]

Just checked RonAyers for them, $340 front, $390 rear.
And in rip-off Britain...... £390 front, £600 rear!

Considering the exchange rate at the mo, it could be worth importing a few sets and flogging them on here!!!! :smt003

[yorkie_chris]

my local dealer to find out how much new ones are - £1685?? is this about right?

Seems much easier to buy a spare bike

[Blue_SV650S]

Ok, the guy has accepted responsibility (said he was selling for a mate and he didn't know) and after I offered him a couple of options to resolve, has gone for a partial refund and I get to keep the wheel (for what it is worth).

Still a little disappointed I don't have a straight wheel, but at least it is an amicable ending and I didn't get stiffed for the full amount!! ... my faith in humanity is at least partially restored!! :)

Basically for ~£30* I now have a part worn front tyre ... that ... er I didn't need ... and a wibbly wobbly wheel that I can't really use**!! :D

*presuming he coughs up the refund
**but lets face it will probably try at some point ... or at least get my club hammer too and see if I can make it more acceptable!!! :D

[hovis]

Basically for ~£30* I now have a part worn front tyre ... that ... er I didn't need ... and a wibbly wobbly wheel that I can't really use**!! :D
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put it on ebay;)

[Blue_SV650S]

put it on ebay;)

:rolleyes:

If I did, then one thing is for sure, I'd describe/picture the damage! :p

Like I said, I'll try hammering it a bit straighter and perhaps use it on my roadbike*!!!! :D

*was supposed to be a trackbike wheel

[haggis]

The trick is to sell it for more than your original purchase price, then email the guy to rub it in a bit. It's only fair that he's fully informed. :D

[Blue_SV650S]

The trick is to sell it for more than your original purchase price, then email the guy to rub it in a bit. It's only fair that he's fully informed. :D

hehe, bearing in mind MY description would be accurate, I wouldn't expect it to sell for what I paid.

Like I said, the guy was willing to compromise, so I'll drop it ... its frustrating, but there are bigger things to worry about than buying a 2nd hand front tyre for £30! :D

At least I don't feel shafted any more and he might have been genuinely unawares?? ... if it was deliberate, bearing in mind he had to give a big chunk of the cash back, (it certainly wasn't very profitable for him) he'll prolly think again about doing the same in future ... which can only be a good thing :)

[dirtydog]

£1685!!!! :shock:


Well just you remember that i'm only lending you my spare wheels ;)

[Biker Biggles]

Do you reckon you could still beat that gixer round Silverstone with a square wheel on?:D

How about getting it straightened by Hagons or that other firm?

[Blue_SV650S]

Do you reckon you could still beat that gixer round Silverstone with a square wheel on?:D

How about getting it straightened by Hagons or that other firm?

Maidstone motor liners IIRC ... by the time I have paid postage and the work, its not really 'worth' it ...

However, if I tool all my eBay 'bargain' bent wheels and discs, and tehy would do a job-lot fee, then it might be economical to make a trip there!! :D

[cuffy]

I've been looking around for some wheels too, but have been worried about ending with a load of sh*t, so I rang my local dealer to find out how much new ones are - £1685?? is this about right?
That sounds a tad expensive, if your willing to spend that much on a set of wheels i can probably get you a set of carbon fibre DYMAG's for that price, if not carbon, magnesium, i have contacts ;)

[weazelz]

But how can people sell stuff like this???
because you keep buying it :D

[husky03]

because you keep buying it :D


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