Really sucks

[agemeansnothing]

I just bought a set of 40 over forged pistons with valve reliefs and pop ups the whole caboom. The seller said they have never been used and they also had piston rings included. I bought them for $500.00, I got them today. Also I gave him a freindly reminder how to ship them so they wouldn't get damaged from shipping. Ok I open the box... there piled over each other hardly worth $34.00 dollars for shipping, me and my brother start opening the thin layer of bubble wrap on each piston, one wasnt even covered in anything. I pull out a piston looks fine little dirty but fine, next piston scuff marks of the side to where I need to take a few to the machine shop so they can smooth them out. I look closely at 2 pistons, there supposed to have been never used but there are marks on 2 of them that looks like they got wacked with a valve. what is my luck?:surprised

[hls30.com]

I think a call to the seller would be in order...

and maybe some pictures...

Will

[madkaw]

If it's an ebay seller please enlightnen us so we can be forwarned

[240ZX]

Age does really make a difference!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[agemeansnothing]

Ya I sent the seller a message today, hold on see what his name is.

[sblake01]

Age does really make a difference!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tom, if you hadn't said it, I would have!

[boyblunda]

Hey Ian, really sorry to hear about your disappointment with regard to purchase of your pistons - I remember how excited you were at the news that you had made the purchase.

It does cause hurt and frustration when something is not what is purported to be and you proceed with a purchase in good faith - it is even more frustrating when the money we spend on our Zed cars is relatively hard to come by as it represents the left over amounts we have at our disposal after we have paid our essential bills from what income or resources we have.

Things like Ebay (I do not know if this was the source of your parts) are always going to be a bit of a risk but there has been some good advice on other threads about some safeguards you can take in those purchases eg looking at the quantity and quality of feedback records, communicating with the seller etc.

Age might mean a little more than nothing but speaking as an old fart, I have no delusions about the fact that I will probably make mistakes and poor judgements again in the future.

I hope this experience pans out without becoming too painful for you. To support what has been suggested above, objectively detailing and communicating your thoughts to the seller is probably the best first step towards resolution in this case.

All the best with this matter and let us know how it pans out.

Regards

[whyrualive]

Hi Ian. I've run into problems before on eBay and have become relatively experienced at getting the money back. Don't feel bad, I bought an entire car and it turned out that the seller was mad at his ex-girlfriend and was selling her car. Anyway, take pictures of the damage and immediately contact the seller. Don't worry if he / she gets nasty, just maintain an even, reasonable tone. Don't wait to long to open a case with eBay. If you paid with PayPal, open a case with them on their system as well. Contact me if you need help. Whoever sold you those needs to have the opportunity to make things right, but if they don't, you shouldn't have to be stuck with the bill. Let me know if I can help. By the way, thanks for encouraging me to buy the car for my son (12) and I. We are picking it up on Saturday and I'll post some pictures. Good luck.