07-31-2009, 01:39 PM
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Bite me
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: saratoga, ca
Posts: 229
Credits: 6,350.1
Occupation: pharmacist, poison control
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ripped off on ebay
 it felt "crunchy" to him, so he sent it down for an inspection and an upgraded washer. first, we are looking for a new main and pinion gear.  we are looking for a new drag washer as well.  well, this sure isn't it. this washer shows evidence of wear and water intrusion.  the main gear shows evidence of damage on the leading edge of the gear teeth.   the pinion gear is also badly worn.  and what's with all the black paint on the handle arm?    i guess you could call this "wear," but i would call it deep pitting corrosion.  someone had installed the gear shaft washer (key #79) ON TOP of the gear shaft shield (key # 78), instead of underneath.  this caused damage to the brass sleeve. it also means that this switch had been made some time ago and the reel had been fished for a while.   now, it is entirely possible that my friend is stoned on meth and he's making all of this up, but i doubt it. to me, it looks like he was ripped off. i think someone will be getting negative feedback on ebay. alan |
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07-31-2009, 02:57 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: High Point, NC
Posts: 5,634
Credits: 9,457.5
Best Catch: The next bite on a jig.
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Exactly why I do NOT buy anything used on Ebay. Only new.
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07-31-2009, 05:27 PM
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Crab mustard is good
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 880
Credits: 7,246.1
Boat: 26 Wahoo
Home Port: Ocean City
Occupation: pharmacist
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If he files a complaint with Ebay they can force him to take it back. Also Paypal offers buyer protection if he used Paypal. One reason I always use paypal on ebay
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07-31-2009, 05:32 PM
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Master of all things wet
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: The Plywood State
Posts: 13,715
Credits: 43,395.1
Boat: Several
Home Port: Palm Beach
Best Catch: Mrs Deep
Occupation: Killin Stuff
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Well it aint one of mine... Looks way too good inside...
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09-26-2009, 06:41 AM
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Pit Monkey First Class
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: naples,fl
Posts: 24
Credits: 142.2
Boat: 20' 08 keywest cc
Home Port: naples
Best Catch: Any legal grouper
Occupation: Pool Service business and UF Gator Supporter
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If he does not file with paypal There is always feedback. Hate giving negative with the risk of getting negative. Sometimes you have no choice. I know it has been said with salt water gear I would be real careful. People just don"t maintain and flat out lie to make a buck. Good luck
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09-26-2009, 03:26 PM
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Sit down Shut up And fish
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Ocean City, NJ
Posts: 525
Credits: 2,102.7
Home Port: OCNJ
Best Catch: 20 Yellowfin/1 night
Occupation: General Contractor/ Home Investor
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That is why you do not buy stuff online with no picture of the actual unit to back up the fluffed up verbal description. I'd say hes out of luck on this purchase and to just be more careful in the future on his online ebay buys. .02 cents...
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09-26-2009, 11:25 PM
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Got fish
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: n.y.
Posts: 178
Credits: 1,728.9
Boat: 40' rabco c.c.
Home Port: freeport n.y.
Best Catch: offshore love
Occupation: charter captain
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